Only seven states have legalized human composting as a burial practice. That’s why 29 percent of the bodies brought to Recompose, a composting facility in Seattle, come from out of state.
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Trump is on the verge of a windfall of billions of dollars. Here are 3 things to know
The company behind Trump’s Truth Social is going public. It could earn the former president billions of dollars at a time when he faces mounting legal problems.
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, announces she is undergoing treatment for cancer
The former Kate Middleton said she was in the early stages of chemotherapy treatment in a video announcement Friday. Her health has been subject to public speculation in recent months.
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Native Americans are hardest hit by syphilis surge
Rates are so bad in Native American communities that public health experts have asked the federal government to declare an emergency. Inadequate prenatal care may be partly to blame.
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U.S. life expectancy rebounded in 2022 but COVID and drug overdoses were still deadly
As the COVID pandemic faded in 2022, U.S. life expectancy rose by more than a year. But the virus and drug overdoses spurred by fentanyl still took nearly 300,000 lives.
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Speaker Johnson to invite Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to address Congress
Johnson’s invitation comes as the debate about U.S. policy toward Israel has shifted since the war. GOP leaders are emphasizing their support for Netanyahu, and highlighting a divide among Democrats.
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What to know about SB 4, the Texas immigration law in the courts now
The controversial new law would allow Texas law enforcement officers and judges to arrest and deport people in the country illegally, powers that have traditionally belonged to the federal government.
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, projects three rate cuts later this year
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, but policymakers signaled they still expect to start cutting rates later this year. The stock market jumped in response.
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Trump-endorsed Senate candidate Bernie Moreno wins Ohio’s GOP Primary
The former car dealership owner beat out other primary challengers in a three-way race that tested former President Donald Trump’s influence over Ohio GOP voters.
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Negotiators reach spending deal but timeline is tight to avoid shutdown
The deal between negotiators from the House and the White House would fund the government until the end of the fiscal year, Sept. 30.
