The New MAHA Report Lacks Teeth, Experts Say

The New MAHA Report Lacks Teeth, Experts Say

The first MAHA report, released in May and titled “Make Our Children Healthy Again,” mentioned ultra-processed foods more than 40 times, blaming them for negative health outcomes in children.  The just-released follow-up action plan, which outlines the Trump Administration’s strategy for fixing the problems identified by the first report, mentions ultra-processed foods only once, pledging…

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Between Intimacy and Immensity: The Inscrutable Vija Celmins

Between Intimacy and Immensity: The Inscrutable Vija Celmins

Vija Celmins, Untitled (Big Sea #2), 1969. Graphite on acrylic ground on paper, 85.1 x 111.8 cm. Private Collection © Vija Celmins, Courtesy Matthew Marks Gallery Over her 60-year career, Vija Celmins has only made a total of 220 paintings, drawings and prints, and for good reason. Much of her work seems impossible because her…

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Make the Rebellion Proud With These Andor-Inspired Star Wars Gifts That Totally Rule

Make the Rebellion Proud With These Andor-Inspired Star Wars Gifts That Totally Rule

If you’re still replaying Luthen’s fiery monologue on loop and quietly rooting for B2EMO’s emotional well-being, you already know Andor isn’t just another Star Wars series—it’s a gritty, Emmy-nominated masterpiece. Cassian’s rise from scrappy Ferrix survivor to Rebellion legend has us all craving a little spycraft energy, and these gifts deliver. From Mon Mothma-approved décor…

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Anthropic Is Hiring Researchers to Study A.I. Consciousness and Welfare

Anthropic Is Hiring Researchers to Study A.I. Consciousness and Welfare

A.I. startup Anthropic is best known for its Claude chatbot. Courtesy Anthropic Last year, Anthropic hired its first-ever A.I. welfare researcher, Kyle Fish, to examine whether A.I. models are conscious and deserving of moral consideration. Now, the fast-growing startup is looking to add another full-time employee to its model welfare team as it doubles down…

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Florida Is About to Have a Lot More Sick Kids

Florida Is About to Have a Lot More Sick Kids

Florida’s Surgeon General, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, plans to remove the state’s vaccine mandates—a move that will lead to more infections, hospitalizations, and likely even some deaths of young children in the state. Lifting the mandate would almost certainly lead to lower vaccine uptake in Florida, and it will have implications for Americans more widely. Florida…

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VMAs 2025: Ozzy Osbourne Honored in Tribute by Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and More

VMAs 2025: Ozzy Osbourne Honored in Tribute by Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and More

VMAs 2025: Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and More Pay Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne The Prince of Darkness was given a fitting VMAs sendoff. Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry led a musical tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne at the MTV Video Music Awards Sept. 7, where alongside Yungblud and Nuno Bettencourt they honored the Black Sabbath cofounder…

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'19th Hole Party' raises funds for historic Austin MUNY

'19th Hole Party' raises funds for historic Austin MUNY

AUSTIN (KXAN) —  If you like golf, good music and fun, you won’t want to miss the 19th Hole Party. The gathering will celebrate Lions Municipal Golf Course as an integral part of Austin. Lions Municipal Golf Course, also known as MUNY, was the first public golf course in the city of Austin and the…

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LIVE: Tommy's Travel Forecast: Stormy for some, Kiko approaches Hawaii

LIVE: Tommy's Travel Forecast: Stormy for some, Kiko approaches Hawaii

AUSTIN (KXAN) — September starts seasonably for many, with rounds of showers and thunderstorms in the Central Plains. The tropics are quiet in the Atlantic Basin, but Hawaii is closely watching Hurricane Kiko, as it continues to churn towards the Islands. Severe Weather The Storm Prediction Center has forecast a marginal level 1/5 severe weather…

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