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What's behind the push to make peptide therapies more readily available

Federal regulators are considering allowing compounding pharmacies to manufacture several peptides that are currently popular among consumers.

Marketed for longevity and wellness benefits, the unproven therapies are sold through a grey market online. Compounding pharmacies say they should be able to make them legally to meet demand.

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At NATO summit in Turkey, Trump says he believes ceasefire with Iran is 'over'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes President Trump upon his arrival at Etimesgut Air Base near Ankara, Turkey, on July 7 before attending the NATO summit.

President Trump said he believes the current ceasefire with Iran is over following an exchange of attacks between the U.S. and Iran in the latest escalation straining the agreement to end the war.

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This factory was severely short on workers. Then it offered flexible work

The Roper Corp., owned by GE Appliances, manufactures ovens and ranges in LaFayette, Georgia.

A GE Appliances plant in rural northwest Georgia was short hundreds of workers amid COVID-19. A flexible work option where some workers can sign up for shifts through an app has eased the pain.

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Trump says ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is over, pressure mounts for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race, IOC opens door for Russian athletes to compete in 2028 Games.

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Le Pen says she'll run for French presidency next year despite court-ordered monitor

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen leaves the courtroom after the verdict of her appeal trial, in Paris, France, Tuesday, July. 7, 2026.

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she'll run for the French presidency next year despite being sentenced Tuesday to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement.

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Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes

An Iraqi Shiite soldier chants on the eve of funeral ceremonies for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei outside the Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf, Iraq, Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

The regional crossfire raised the risks that an interim agreement to halt fighting in the war could break down, putting the Middle East again at risk of a wider conflict.

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Reigning champion Argentina escapes with remarkable World Cup victory over Egypt

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team

Egypt was leading late, up 2-0. The Argentinians looked beaten. But they fought and fought and fought. Scoring one goal, then another to equalize. And, finally, a third to advance to the quarterfinal.

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International Olympic Committee lifts Russia suspension ahead of 2028 LA Games

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry speaks at the SwissTech Convention Center, in Lausanne, Switzerland, on June 24.

The International Olympic Committee advised sports bodies to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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New lawsuit alleges US shared asylum application details with Iran

Secretary of State Marco Rubio prepares to testify during a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing in the Rayburn House Office Building on June 03, 2026.

A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration is divulging details of Iranian asylum seekers to the government of Iran.

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There's no treatment designed for the Ebola strain ravaging DRC. But now there's hope

A health worker takes a woman

The strain of the virus that's responsible for the current outbreak has no specific treatments or preventive measures. Three new clinical trials could provide possible breakthroughs.

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Woman accuses Graham Platner of sexual assault. And, NATO summit begins

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks at his Primary Election event on June 9, 2026 in Blue Hill, Maine.

Graham Platner is facing calls to end his bid for U.S. Senate in Maine after a woman accused him of sexual assault. And, Trump made his dissatisfaction with NATO clear ahead of its summit this week.

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Graham Platner faces calls to leave Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation

Graham Platner is facing growing pressure to end his campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine after Politico reported an allegation of sexual assault. Platner has denied the claim.

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Democratic strategist says transparency is Platner's 'only path forward'

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks to voters during a town hall at Elks Lodge 188 on June 7 in Portland, Maine.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic strategist Joel Payne about prominent Democrats on the national and state level urging Graham Platner to withdraw from the Maine Senate race.

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Meet 'Project 2029' — and its war on the annoyance economy

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Remember Project 2025? Democrats are building their own governing blueprint, and one proposal takes aim at the "annoyance economy": robocalls, endless hold times, hidden fees and other everyday frustrations.

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As climate change damages streets and highways, the road ahead may be expensive

Construction crews on June 27, 2023, work to repair a Houston road that was damaged from the heat. Roads were similarly damaged during the July Fourth weekend heat wave this year.

Heat waves are becoming more common and intense as a result of climate change — and roads are suffering as a result. Are the nation's roads up to meeting the challenge of a warmer, wetter future?

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Heirs of 'odious' 167-year-old Supreme Court ruling see modern parallels

Charlie Taney, the great-great-grandnephew of the man who wrote the Dred Scott opinion, and Lynne Jackson Scott

Descendants of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger Taney spoke about reconciliation at a church in the shadow of the Supreme Court last week as the high court wrestled with race and who can be an American.

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Trump's NATO pressure campaign continues as summit begins

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte (L) appear during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC.

President Trump's arrival in Ankara kicks off another potentially tense meeting for NATO.

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Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 4, as French President Macron visits Syria

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, right, meets French President Emmanuel Macron at the presidential palace in Damascus, Syria on Tuesday.

The French president's office said that Macron was safe and that his meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa would continue as scheduled.

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Graham Platner faces calls to end his Senate bid after sexual assault allegation, NATO summit begins in Turkey, U.S. men's run at the World Cup ends with loss to Belgium.

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China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a long-range ballistic missile bursts out of the sea during a test launched from a Chinese nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific on Monday.

The launch, using a dummy warhead, took place the same day Australia and Fiji signed a mutual defense treaty meant to counter Chinese influence in the Pacific.

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Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz

Mourners attend the funeral procession of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, Monday, July 6, 2026.

Iranian state television said the tanker came under attack after ignoring warnings but did not directly claim the assault.

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What a divorce coach wishes couples knew before ending a marriage

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Divorce is a tool, not a weapon, says Karen McNenny, author of a new book on the subject. She explains how to end a marriage while protecting your family and your mental health.

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The U.S. men's run at the World Cup ends with a 4-1 Round of 16 loss to Belgium

Charles De Ketelaere #17 of Belgium celebrates after scoring his team

The team was in the eye of a storm over a controversial phone call from President Trump to FIFA's head about a red card on a U.S. striker. But even with the U.S. at full strength, Belgium easily won.

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Extreme heat on Independence Day will be America's new normal, experts say

People cope with extreme heat along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Friday.

In cities across the U.S., parades were canceled and events were delayed because of the heat. Meanwhile, emergency rooms saw a high number of people with heat-related illnesses.

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This World Cup marks end of era for Ronaldo and other soccer greats

Cristiano Ronaldo #7 of Portugal shows dejection after the team

Some of the greatest footballers of a generation played their final World Cup match this summer.

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USA set to take on Belgium in World Cup amid Trump red card controversy

Ahead of this evening's World Cup match between the U.S. and Belgium, the drama about the eligibility of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun continues to swirl following his red card in the previous match.

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Supreme Court lets Texas restrict minors' access to app stores for the time being

Spectators take photos with their smartphones during a World Cup match at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 23. The Supreme Court is allowing Texas to enforce a law that limits minors

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Platner denies sexual assault allegation, but says he will assess 'best path forward'

Graham Platner speaks to voters at a town hall at the Elks Lodge 188 on June 7, 2026 in Portland, Maine.

The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine said he was assessing next steps after allegations of sexual assault were reported on Monday by Politico. Platner denied them as "categorically untrue."

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Man sues DHS after agents tracked him down for sending a scathing email to ICE

In side-by-side photos recorded by a doorbell camera, two federal agents in blue jackets are seen on David Streever

Federal agents tried to track David Streever to his home and hotel, and left him a warning notice that a critical email he sent the former head of ICE may have been illegal. Now he's suing.

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Militant LGBTQ+ rights group 'the Lavender Panthers' was founded on this day in 1973

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"Reverend Ray" Broshears founded the queer vigilante group the Lavender Panthers in 1973. The group's impact is still felt today.

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