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US actions harm global efforts to prevent and treat HIV in dozens of countries, new report says

US actions harm global efforts to prevent and treat HIV in dozens of countries, new report says

A new report says the Trump administration’s disruptions to a global AIDS relief program have forced organizations to close clinics, lay off staff and cut services, seriously impeding efforts to prevent and treat the disease in dozens of countries
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Exclusive-Marco Rubio tells diplomats to play down talk of American tech 'kill switch'

Exclusive-Marco Rubio tells diplomats to play down talk of American tech 'kill switch'

By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) - U.S.
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An HIV vaccine is within reach

An HIV vaccine is within reach

But politics could derail the one thing to unlock it.
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US sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island's government

US sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island's government

A cargo plane packed with food and hygiene kits has left Miami for Cuba as part of the U.S. government’s humanitarian assistance efforts for the people of the island nation
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US sends first humanitarian flight to Cuba under new aid package

US sends first humanitarian flight to Cuba under new aid package

WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. on Tuesday sent a humanitarian flight to Cuba, the State Department said, the first part of a new $100 million assistance commitment that comes alongside U.S. moves to increase pressure on the island's communist-run government.
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Diplomatic efforts seek to avert Trump split with UN refugee agency, sources say

Diplomatic efforts seek to avert Trump split with UN refugee agency, sources say

By Emma Farge, Olivia Le Poidevin, Simon Lewis and David Brunnstrom GENEVA/WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) -  The Trump administration has in recent weeks weighed cutting ties with the U.N. refugee agency, prompting a campaign by diplomats and U.N. officials to persuade the United States to maintain
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Tate brothers will fight extradition to the UK. But the law makes it difficult to win

Tate brothers will fight extradition to the UK. But the law makes it difficult to win

Any extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate from the U.S. to the United Kingdom would ultimately rest with the State Department
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Exclusive-US, China to hold AI talks in September, sources say

Exclusive-US, China to hold AI talks in September, sources say

By Laurie Chen BEIJING, July 21 (Reuters) - The United States and China will hold talks over AI in September, five people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the rival superpowers grapple with how to mitigate the risks posed by each other's increasingly powerful frontier models.
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Court Ruling Protects Federal Funding from Trump Administration's Regulatory Changes

Court Ruling Protects Federal Funding from Trump Administration's Regulatory Changes

A coalition of 24 states, led by Attorney General Kris Mayes, has won a legal victory against the Trump Administration's attempt to terminate billions in federal funding. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani ruled that the administration's use of a regulatory loophole to revoke grants based on shifting agency priorities was unlawful. The ruling protects funding for essential state programs, including those related to public health, education, and environmental protection. The lawsuit argued that the regulation did not authorize such terminations, which had caused widespread uncertainty and disruption.
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Biotech experts want FDA drug reviews based on science, not politics

Biotech experts want FDA drug reviews based on science, not politics

By Deena Beasley July 22 (Reuters) - Biotech experts and industry executives are calling plans by the U.S.
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EPA Under Trump Administration Criticized for Downgrading Human Life Value in Pollution Analyses

EPA Under Trump Administration Criticized for Downgrading Human Life Value in Pollution Analyses

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President Trump's administration has faced criticism for its approach to cost-benefit analyses of pollution restrictions. The agency reportedly downgraded the value placed on human life to zero in these analyses, a move that has sparked controversy. This decision was highlighted in the context of the administration's response to Canadian wildfire smoke affecting air quality in the U.S. Additionally, the EPA rejected proposed regulations for sewage sludge contaminated with Pfas, which was intended to be used as fertilizer, despite concerns about health and environmental impacts. The EPA's stance on emissions from warehouse trucks and its proposed rollback of diesel pollution limits from heavy-duty vehicles have also raised alarms about potential increases in air pollution and associated health risks.
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US State Department Criticizes Leftist Groups Over Cuba Policy

US State Department Criticizes Leftist Groups Over Cuba Policy

The US State Department has released a report criticizing several left-leaning activists and organizations, labeling them as 'front groups and fellow travelers' for Cuba. The report accuses the Cuban government of subversion and claims it has influenced American activists and organizations, including the Democratic Socialists of America and individuals like Hasan Piker and Chris Smalls. The report is part of the Trump administration's broader strategy to apply 'maximum pressure' on Cuba, which includes recent sanctions targeting Cuba's tourism ministry and state-owned companies. The US has maintained a long-standing economic embargo on Cuba, which critics argue has severely impacted the island's economy.