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In Search of a Platonic Co-Parent
by Alyson KruegerPlatforms that match partners in procreation are experiencing a post-pandemic uptick
Reuters
European Countries Including UK Lose Measles Elimination Status
by Reuters StaffSpain, Austria, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan also lost their status on Monday, and the WHO urged countries to boost vaccination rates
NBC News
Dozens of CDC Databases Are Not Being Updated—Most Related to Vaccines, Study Finds
by Aria BendixThe agency plays a key role in tracking disease spread and vaccination rates. Last year, it seemed to back away from some of that work
Reuters
United States to Expand Anti-Abortion Aid Rule to Cover “Gender Ideology,” Diversity
by Simon LewisThe Trump administration is set to expand the Mexico City Policy that blocks U.S. assistance to organizations that provide or promote abortions
New York Times
Weight-Loss Drugs Could Save U.S. Airlines $580 Million Per Year
by Gabe Castro-RootA study by the financial firm Jefferies highlights a surprising perk for carriers: lower fuel costs as slimmer passengers lighten aircraft’s loads
The Guardian
China’s Population Falls Again as Birthrate Drops 17% to Record Low
by Amy Hawkins and agenciesFourth year of decline deepens concerns over aging, shrinking workforce and long-term economic impact
Rolling Stone
HHS Gave a $1.6 Million Grant to a Controversial Vaccine Study. These Emails Show How That Happened
by Katherine EbanTwo Danish researchers faced accusations of “questionable research practices” as RFK Jr. appointees made their study a “funding priority”
Public Health On Call
Marion Nestle on the New Dietary Guidelines
by Marion Nestle and Josh SharfsteinRenowned nutritionist Marion Nestle likes the federal recommendation to reduce ultra-processed foods and its emphasis on healthy school meals
The Guardian
Controversial U.S. Study on Hepatitis B Vaccines in Africa Is Canceled
by Melody SchreiberThe $1.6 million project drew outrage over ethical questions about withholding vaccines proven to prevent disease
BBC
“There Wasn’t Even Time for CPR”: Iran Medics Describe Hospitals Overwhelmed With Dead and Injured Protesters
by Soroush Pakzad, Roja Assadi, and Helen SullivanStaff at several hospitals in Iran have told the BBC their facilities are overwhelmed with dead or injured patients, as major protests continue
Washington Post
U.S. Lost More Immigrants Than It Gained in 2025, New Estimate Shows
by Lauren Kaori Gurley and Javier ZarracinaTrump policies that slowed migration include the near-closure of the U.S.-Mexico border, visa restrictions, and the end of many migrant programs
Devex
Devex Newswire: U.S. Congress Gives Aid Supporters $50 Billion Boost
by Anna GawelThe funding bill would provide some $50 billion for U.S. foreign assistance programs in fiscal year 2026