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February 12, 2026, 4:47 p.m. Eastern time

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Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States

The states, all led by Democrats, used the grants to support a wide variety of functions, including H.I.V. prevention and surveillance.

Peter Attia’s Ties to Epstein Spark a Backlash From Doctors

What started as a rebuke of Dr. Attia has become a discussion about his credentials, longevity medicine and whom patients should trust.

Oz Offers Forceful Call for Vaccination as Measles Becomes More Dire

The comments by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services director come as South Carolina grapples with a large measles outbreak.

What’s the Secret to Happiness? These Researchers Have a Theory.

A new book, “How to Feel Loved,” links our social skills to how content we are.

5 Sleep Habits to Steal From Winter Olympians

Here’s how athletes get better rest when it really counts.

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Why Pennsylvania’s Two Most Powerful Democrats Don’t Speak

Senator John Fetterman and Gov. Josh Shapiro do not get along. The bad blood goes back years.

Judge Ends Deportation Case for Mexican Father of 3 U.S. Marines

The arrest of Narciso Barranco, who was detained by federal agents while landscaping outside an IHOP in Southern California last June, garnered national attention.

Gallup Will No Longer Track Presidential Approval Ratings

The monthly poll has been used to measure presidential performance for almost nine decades.

Returning Home to Mississippi, a Couple Looked for a Family Headquarters

In the Gulf Coast city of Biloxi, two empty-nesters looked for a house where relatives and friends could gather. Here’s what they found.

It’s a Grocery Store, but Selling Food Isn’t the Point

Happier Grocery in New York is an entry point for people seeking a community built on inside knowledge. It’s not the only high-end grocer doing this.

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