FLASHBACK: Trump seeks to expand fertility coverage, after Tim Walz once accused him of being ‘anti-IVF’

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday requesting the Domestic Policy Council examine ways to make in vitro fertilization, known as IVF, more affordable and accessible for Americans – despite the fact Democrats cautioned that Trump would seek to ban the procedure.  “Americans need reliable access to IVF and more affordable treatment options, as…

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University president declares it necessary to speak out against Trump, warns of ‘tyranny’

The president of Wesleyan University, Michael Roth, criticized Republican leaders like Vice President JD Vance and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for using their elite educational credentials to attack the same universities that gave them success.  “The story of American higher education has been hijacked by people who’ve benefited from it. They’ve succeeded in life in…

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8 important things to know about the iPhone 16E

Apple just announced the long-rumored iPhone 16E. With a starting price of $599 (up from the $429 SE), it’s now the most affordable smartphone in the iPhone lineup and offers the company’s latest A18 processor, Apple Intelligence software features, and a much better OLED display. But if you’re mulling an upgrade from the now-discontinued iPhone…

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Murena released a de-Googled version of the Pixel Tablet

The Murena Pixel Tablet is the company’s first privacy-focused tablet device. | Image: Murena After launching several privacy-focused smartphones, Murena has released its first tablet. The French company customizes mobile devices with a version of Android called /e/OS that removes Google’s apps and services so the search giant can’t collect your data and personal info….

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Trump’s nominee for Labor secretary walks back support for PRO Act, embraces Republican Right-to-Work laws

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the pro-union Republican tapped by President Donald Trump for Labor secretary, testified before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) on Wednesday, fielding questions from senators about her support for the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.  Chavez-DeRemer supported the PRO Act as a representative for Oregon’s 5th congressional…

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Trump admin moves to block NYC congestion toll program

President Donald Trump’s administration has moved to block the New York City congestion pricing toll program.  U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy penned a letter informing New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday that the Federal Highway Administration’s approval of the pilot program was “not authorized by law.”  “New York State’s congestion pricing plan is a…

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