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Trump Admin Withholds $259M Minnesota Medicaid Funds Over Fraud Claims
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AHA Warns 60% of US Women Could Have Heart Disease by 2050
The American Heart Association projects that by 2050 up to about 60% of US women could have cardiovascular disease, driven by rising high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes, with greater increases among younger women and women of color; while cholesterol levels may improve and prevention efforts could reduce the burden, the overall trend signals a cardiovascular health crisis for women that requires stronger prevention and policy actions.
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Tech glitch freezes CME Globex metals and natural gas trading
CME Group halted trading in its CME Globex metals and natural gas futures and options markets due to technical issues. Natural gas futures and options will pre‑open at 12:45 Central Time and open at 12:50 Central Time as the firm investigates. All day orders and good‑till‑date orders for Wednesday were canceled, while good‑till‑canceled orders that had already been acknowledged would remain in place. CME said it is looking into the disruption.
ALMA maps the Milky Way’s chaotic center in unprecedented detail
Scientists using the ALMA telescope have produced the largest, most detailed image of the Milky Way’s chaotic center—the Central Molecular Zone (CMZ)—covering about 650 light-years. The mosaic reveals massive streams of turbulent gas, fast-moving stars, and rare structures like the Millimeter Ultra-Broad Line Object (MUBLO), offering new insights into how extreme galactic centers form stars and resemble early-universe environments. The ACES survey, involving ~160 scientists across 70 institutions, aims to develop a 3D CMZ map to unravel how matter flows and shapes star birth near Sagittarius A*.
Court blocks third-country deportation policy as unconstitutional
A federal judge in Boston ruled that the Trump administration’s policy of deporting undocumented immigrants to countries where they are not citizens is unconstitutional, saying the government must allow more time for legal challenges to removals amid concerns that migrants could face imminent danger, potentially limiting future third-country deportations.
NBC Reboots Football Night in America; Tony Dungy Likely to Exit as Regular
NBC is reportedly revamping Football Night in America for next season, with Tony Dungy likely stepping away from his regular role after 17 years. The overhaul reportedly includes a leaner cast and possibly taking the show on the road, as contracts for many cast members expire after the Super Bowl. A future emeritus role for Dungy is also being considered, while other panel members could face changes as NBC tests a new format.
Swing Voters Split Over Trump's State of the Union Pitch
Seven swing-district voters react to Trump's State of the Union, revealing deep partisan divides: some praised issues like housing costs, prescription drug pricing, and the economy, others felt insulted by immigrant references or criticized the speech's tone and unilateral framing; a few praised the data and 'receipts' presented, while concerns about unaddressed topics (e.g., Epstein files) and the speech feeling more like a pep rally than a unifying address emerged—underscoring ongoing polarization ahead of the midterms.
Mass. Judge Rules Trump-Era Third-Country Deportations Illegal
A Boston federal judge, Judge Brian E. Murphy, ruled that the Trump administration’s policy of deporting detainees to third countries without first attempting removal to their home country or a country designated by an immigration judge is unlawful, requiring meaningful notice before any transfer abroad and pausing the order for 15 days to allow an appeal.
Megyn Kelly Suggests Savannah Guthrie Holds Hidden Details in Nancy Guthrie Case
Megyn Kelly argued that Savannah Guthrie may know undisclosed information about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, pointing to Savannah’s Instagram mention that Nancy was taken from her bed and suggesting the $1 million reward timing could reflect family concerns.
Tragic Westgate Center shooting ends in murder-suicide
San Jose police say 43-year-old Edgard Altamirano killed his former girlfriend in the Westgate Center parking lot before turning the gun on himself; motive is under investigation and this marks the city’s fourth homicide of 2026.
Means Walks a Fine Line on Vaccines in Senate Hearing
During a Senate confirmation hearing, surgeon general nominee Casey Means said vaccines save lives and supports vaccination but did not unequivocally urge people to get vaccinated, instead emphasizing individuals should discuss medical decisions with their doctors and signaling a broader focus on chronic disease; she avoided firm stances on vaccine recommendations and acknowledged ongoing autism research while facing questions from lawmakers.
Cuba reports four dead after border clash with Florida-registered speedboat
Cuban officials say a Florida-registered speedboat violated territorial waters near the El Pino channel, triggering an armed confrontation with Cuban border guard troops in which four people on the vessel were killed; a Cuban border-guard commander and six people on the U.S. boat were wounded and evacuated. The Cuban statement says the U.S.-registered vessel initiated the firefight. The incident comes amid heightened U.S.-Cuba tensions over oil restrictions, with some private-sector sales allowed recently; U.S. officials had no immediate comment, and Florida officials called for investigations.