Exclusive-US military may require some troops in Mideast to surrender cell phones, sources say

Trump's team says 'no children' died from USAID cuts. Consider these 3 cases
Emails detail confusion in State Department over Trump plan to destroy contraceptives
In his book, self-described USAID 'whistleblower' talks about the agency and Ebola
A study investigates: Did the abrupt end of USAID have an impact on violence?
"Lives will be lost": How the U.K.'s aid cuts may affect parts of Africa
Five key takeaways from an annual briefing by China's foreign minister
China and the US alter foreign aid strategies
As Trump reshapes foreign policy, China moves to limit risks, reap gains

Pope names Mexican-American broadcasting executive to lead Vatican communications

Why saying hello to strangers can be good for you

Policy relief for family caregivers seems stalled out. But there are signs of change
She cares for her aging parents full time. That requires taking care of herself, too
Older Americans want to age at home. Their kids are suffering to help them.
A caregiver's survival guide: Advice from people who've been there
The transitions of aging: How parents and adult children can adjust
8 essential conversations to have with your aging parents

Your glitchy video calls may make people mistrust you

Giving your kid a smartphone before the age of 12 can lead to massive health problems, study finds
Want less screen-obsessed kids? Set better tech boundaries for yourself
Should we all start locking up our phones?
How to get out of a love-hate relationship with your phone
Switching to a flip phone isn't as hard as you think. But you might miss having GPS
Here's how to retrain your brain to crave movement more than screen time
A break from your smartphone can reboot your mood. Here's how long you need

Gov. Abbott released 1,400 pages of emails about Elon Musk. Most are blacked out.

FBI intercepts communications of Newsom administration officials, California political players

Food stamps are back, but millions will soon lose benefits permanently
SNAP funding pause to soon end, but anxiety and anger may linger
For students who rely on SNAP, school food pantries offer some relief
Appeals court rules Trump administration can be forced to pay full SNAP benefits
Revised SNAP plan to allow more benefits, but many still face steep cuts
SNAP is set to restart. But Oregon has yet to receive federal funds
Senate GOP blocks Dem effort to fund SNAP
As SNAP funding lapsed, a top official called the program 'corrupt'
SNAP benefits will restart, but will be half the normal payment and delayed
How one tech startup is giving cash to SNAP recipients
When SNAP benefits will arrive is still in flux. Here's what communities are doing to fill the gap
Companies like Gopuff and Instacart are offering deals for SNAP recipients amid the government shutdown. Here's what to know.

If compliments make you feel super awkward, this comic is for you

Why Republicans’ attempts to kill Obamacare keep backfiring
5 things to know about the health care fight behind the shutdown
Amid shutdown, Trump administration guts department overseeing special education
Chip Roy: Republicans in Congress ‘running afraid’ on health care
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen: Lawmakers must find 'common ground' to end the government shutdown
Shutdowns serve as excuse for GOP and Democrats to spend more, says Sen. Ron Johnson
Retired federal land managers say that partisan shutdown language is chilling
Trump Threatens No Back Pay for Shutdown’s Furloughed Workers
Trump threatened shutdown layoffs. So far, he hasn’t followed through.
White House floats no back pay for some furloughed federal workers despite 2019 law
Why some federal workers aren't scared by the threat of shutdown layoffs
Federal workers sue the Education Department over partisan shutdown emails
Senior government officials privately warn against firings during shutdown
Furloughed federal workers pushed to make partisan out-of-office replies: Sources

A new Austin ‘scream club’ invites people to yell out their feelings over Lady Bird Lake
So um, why do we say 'um' so much?
Emergency alerts go out in Spanish and English, but what happens if you speak another language?
Want to help support your Gen Z kids? Talking really helps
Can young Americans still have a better life than their parents? We want to know
In order to have conversations — start by singing

RFK Jr. called on to resign by more than 1,000 current, former HHS employees
Oregon, Washington, California form health care alliance to protect vaccine access
California pushes back on Trump's CDC with West Coast Health Alliance
Vaccine disputes and agency departures put U.S. at risk, a former CDC official says
It's been a week of chaos at the CDC. Here are 5 things to know
RFK Jr bashes US health agency after firing its chief
RFK Jr. Says CDC Needs to More Closely Align With Trump’s Agenda
Drowning prevention program comes to a halt at the CDC
CDC to disburse delayed funds for fighting fentanyl and more, staffers say
Kennedy said a ‘team’ is in Milwaukee to help with lead contamination. The city says that’s not true
'Which is it?' RFK Jr. waffles on cuts to lead poisoning prevention efforts
Diseases are spreading. The CDC isn't warning the public like it was months ago

We flew to Newark to find out if the airport is recovering from its recent struggles
Disbelief, then fury: A Newark air traffic controller says they saw a crisis coming
Denver air traffic controllers had 2-minute communications outage, FAA official says
As few as 3 radar controllers monitored Newark's airspace Monday night, FAA says
How to navigate Newark airport amid delays and outages
What's going on at Newark Airport? Air traffic controllers report another radar outage amid weeks of major delays, employee shortages
What is happening at Newark Airport? This and other questions answered
What's causing the major delays at Newark airport?

Women who want to be Catholic deacons are hopeful about Pope Leo XIV. Here's why
Pope Leo criticizes political nationalism and prays for reconciliation and dialogue
天主教會的財富從何而來？總值有多少？
Pope Leo meets with Vance, who delivers an invitation to visit the White House
Zelenskyy asks for Pope Leo XIV's help in bringing Ukrainian children home from Russia
Pope Leo XIV asks journalists to use communication as a tool for peace
Here's what U.S. Catholics are saying about the election of Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo, in first known call with foreign leader, speaks to Ukraine's Zelenskiy
Pope Leo's stance on key issues, from climate change to LGBTQ+ rights to U.S. politics
This priest has advocated for LGBTQ Catholics. Here's what he thinks of the conclave

Exclusive-Hacker who breached communications app used by Trump aide stole data from across US government

“If we can’t connect and convey meaning, love will fade away. However, if we can truly communicate, we will have a growing sense of camaraderie, participation, friendship, and love.” – David Bohm

PBS President Says Trump’s Executive Order to End Funding Is “Blatantly Unlawful”
Trump says he's ending federal funding for NPR and PBS. They say he can't
Corporation for Public Broadcasting sues Trump in fight for control
Top "60 Minutes" producer quits, saying he can no longer run the show as he has
NPR CEO Katherine Maher addresses future of federal funding for public media
Trump plans order to cut funding for NPR and PBS
White House removes wire spot from press pool
Trump Openly Defies Court Order on White House Press Pool
White House to Ask Congress to Claw Back Funding From NPR and PBS
Despite a court order, White House bars AP from Oval Office event
A DHS staffer faces serious punishment for accidentally adding a reporter to a group email
4 takeaways from PBS and NPR's testimony on Capitol Hill

More than half of Americans use subtitles because audio is 'muddled,' survey finds