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Starting Statins: New Guidelines Aim at Prevention but Create More Patients

Designed to prevent heart disease, new guidelines ask for more testing and nuanced decisions–often in visits too short to fully weigh the trade-offs.

NHTSA Ends Probe Into Tesla’s Remote-Driving Feature, Citing Low Risk

NHTSA closed its probe into Tesla’s Smart Summon, a feature enabling low-speed remote vehicle movement in parking lots via smartphone app.
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Iran War Hikes Fertilizer Prices, Squeezing Farmers in Planting Season

During the war in Iran the interruption of an essential byproduct, fertilizer, may soon impact farmers as planting season begins. 

Iran War Could Bring ‘Skunk’ to America’s Economic Party: Jamie Dimon

The war in Iran could bring a “skunk” to America’s economic party this year, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said in his annual letter to shareholders, released on April 6.

White House Proposes 12.5 Percent Cut in Budget for Health and Human Services

The White House floated a reduction in spending for health agencies, including nearly $7 billion less for an agency that runs a program for young children.

Trump Signs Memo to Pay All DHS Employees During Shutdown

President Trump signed a memorandum directing the DHS to pay its employees all owed compensation and benefits accrued during partial government shutdown.

Vanessa Trump Shows Support for Boyfriend Tiger Woods After His DUI Arrest in First Public Statement

Vanessa Trump has publicly addressed the recent rollover crash and DUI arrest of her boyfriend and golf legend Tiger Woods, offering words of support.

FBI Arrests LA Hospice Operators in Fraud Sting

FBI agents arrested 8 of 15 suspects in a $60 million hospice fraud scheme during a multi-state federal investigation in Los Angeles County areas.