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Why is Michigan loosening its rules for parents wanting to exempt kids from vaccines?

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 04:00

A decade ago, Michigan had high rates of parents not vaccinating their children, so it required them to attend an in-person education class to get an exemption. It worked — until things got ugly.

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Tuesday is a big primary day. Here are key races to watch

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 04:00

Six states — California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, South Dakota and New Mexico — hold elections on Tuesday. Here are key races to follow.

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For veterans, a place where peace can take root

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 04:00

Iraq war veteran John Follmer leads vet volunteers who are rehabbing a neglected Japanese garden on the West LA Veterans Affairs Campus.

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Stripping U.S. citizenship en masse is harder than Trump vowed

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 04:00

President Trump's vow to revoke citizenship worries immigrant advocates, legal scholars and naturalized Americans — but so far it's proving harder to do than the rhetoric suggests.

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Morning news brief

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 03:42

DOJ says it will pause its 'anti-weaponization' fund after judge's ruling, Trump says he urged Israel, Hezbollah to hold fire amid rising tensions over Lebanon, Californians vote in state's primaries.

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Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads and trains across Israel over military draft

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 02:55

Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox demonstrated across Israel on Monday, blocking roads and trains and setting cars on fire to protest mandatory enlistment in Israel's military.

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What to know about US military strikes on alleged drug boats

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 01:16

The U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats have killed over 200 people. The attacks began in September and aim to stem drug flow, but critics question their legality and effectiveness.

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Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 11 and traps others in damaged buildings

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 01:04

Russia attacked Ukraine overnight Tuesday, killing at least 11 people and trapping others, authorities said. Residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were damaged in eight of Kyiv's districts.

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Iran halts talks with U.S. over Israeli actions in Lebanon, Gaza

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 16:28

Trumps says Israel and Hezbollah will stop fighting after Iran stops talks with U.S. over Israeli operations in southern Lebanon, Gaza

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Justice Department says it will abide by court order pausing its 'anti-weaponization' fund

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 15:35

The Justice Department said it 'strongly disagrees' with the court's ruling that paused a $1.776 fund for victims of government "weaponization," but would still abide by it.

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Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over alleged safety lapses

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 14:52

The lawsuit accuses the company of failing to warn users that ChatGPT could be dangerous and instead marketing it as safe and reliable.

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AI giant Anthropic prepares to sell stock to the public; files preliminary IPO paperwork

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 13:27

The Anthropic IPO, and those of other AI-related firms like OpenAI, could be among the biggest in U.S. history.

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Serena Williams returns to tennis, announcing 'next chapter'

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 13:20

A tennis legend at 44, Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis this month, announcing plans to play in the HSBC Championships in London. Williams, a mother of two, retired nearly four years ago.

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Remote work -- not AI -- has sidelined recent college graduates, research finds

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 12:59

Research from the New York Fed finds that younger college graduates have been sidelined by remote work in recent years, as companies may be reluctant to hire those needing more training and mentoring.

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A cancer vaccine made just for you. mRNA is back and it's fighting melanoma

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 07:00

A study finds that an mRNA vaccine is highly effective at preventing recurrence of this dangerous skin cancer, when used in combination with Keytruda, an immunotherapy drug.

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U.S. strikes Iranian military sites. And, Trump's $1.8 billion fund faces scrutiny

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 06:07

American aircraft fired on a number of Iranian sites over the weekend, including Qeeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. And, Trump's anti-weaponization fund faces scrutiny in Congress and the courts.

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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo reach 282 as survivors describe their recoveries

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 05:52

The outbreak remains focused in Congo's eastern Ituri province. Congo has reported over 1,000 suspected cases with the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved treatment or vaccine.

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'At what point does it make sense to ditch a gas car for an electric vehicle?'

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 04:00

"At what point does it make sense to ditch a gas car for an EV?" NPR listener Guadalupe Higuera of Phoenix asked this question and worked with Climate Desk reporter Jeff Brady to answer it.

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One by one, U.S. civil rights agency dismantles tools to fight discrimination

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 04:00

The EEOC is seeking to overturn rules created decades ago to tackle discrimination in employment. The Trump administration says those rules have led to more discrimination —against white people.

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Is bovine colostrum really 'liquid gold' for gut health?

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 04:00

Baby calves rely on it to build up their immune systems and gut. And now marketers are promoting it for humans. Here's what scientists say.

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