When My Daughter Received A Life-Altering Diagnosis, I Heard The Same Phrase Over And Over. I'll Never Repeat It To Anyone Else.
When he told me our daughter’s diagnosis was “neuromyelitis optica,” a rare autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous system, my heart didn’t just sink. It fuels our rare disease advocacy, shapes our shared mission and deepens our gratitude for each new day. The author with her daughter Nell on the beach 2.5 years after her diagnosis. Maggie Kang, M.D., is a physician, TEDx speaker, resilience and healthcare coach, and rare disease advocate. After her daughter’s rare disease diagnosis, she writes and speaks about grief, growth and finding meaning in the face of life’s disruptions.
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September 25, 2025 14:26 UTC
Democrats Send A Warning Shot To Law Firms That Cut A Deal With Trump
A third law firm, Skadden Arps, is also reportedly working for the Commerce Department, but it’s unclear whether this firm is being paid or is working for free. AdvertisementHere’s a copy of their letter to Karp:Democrats have been demanding details on these law firms’ deals with Trump for months, with limited success. Raskin could and almost certainly will bring in leaders of these law firms, in addition to members of the Trump administration. “I hope these law firms realize there is no safety in appeasement,” Raskin said at the time. and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) are laying the groundwork for future investigations into the free services that law firms may be providing Trump in exchange for him not coming after them.
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September 25, 2025 05:36 UTC
Federal Judge Refuses To Reinstate Eight Former Inspectors General Fired By Trump Administration
LOADING ERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge refused on Wednesday to reinstate eight former inspectors general who filed a lawsuit after the Trump administration fired them with no warning and little explanation. AdvertisementThe eight plaintiffs were among 17 inspectors general who were fired by Trump on Jan. 24. Inspectors general are responsible for rooting out waste and fraud in federal agencies. Their attorneys say work by inspectors general in 2023 alone saved more than $90 billion in taxpayer dollars. AdvertisementNeither the White House nor the attorney representing the inspectors general immediately responded to requests for comment.
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September 25, 2025 04:08 UTC
White House Budget Office Tells Agencies To Draft Mass Firing Plans Ahead Of Potential Shutdown
LOADING ERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is telling agencies to prepare large-scale firings of federal workers if the government shuts down next week. OMB noted that it held its first planning call with other federal agencies earlier this week to plan for a shutdown. The budget office plays point in managing federal government shutdowns, particularly planning for them ahead of time. Truth Saves Lives Your Support Fuels Our Mission Your Support Fuels Our Mission Dangerous myths about medicine spread fastest when watchdogs are silenced. Your initial support helped get us here and bolstered our newsroom, which kept us strong during uncertain times.
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September 25, 2025 03:25 UTC
Jimmy Fallon's Wry Response To Kimmel's Return Ends In Trump 'Hell'
LOADING ERROR LOADINGJimmy Fallon on Tuesday gladly ceded the spotlight to a talk show host rival ― at least for one joke. “Welcome welcome welcome to ‘The Tonight Show’!” Fallon began. “And if you’re tuning in to see what I’ll say about my suspension the last couple of days — again, you’re watching the wrong Jimmy. Dad, the other Jimmy, Dad!”Advertisement“Trump talked for an hour and at one point he said that the European countries were going to hell. Disney, facing a public outcry over censorship and subscription cancellations on some of its channels, brought the show back just days later.
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September 24, 2025 23:04 UTC
Trump Admin Tears Down Trump-Epstein Statue In The Dead Of Night
AdvertisementThe statue that depicted President Donald Trump and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein holding hands was destroyed by the National Park Service, according to the group that erected it on the National Mall. The Secret HandshakeA statue of President Donald Trump and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein holding hands lies broken after it was installed on the National Mall by a group known as The Secret Handshake. The permit issued to Secret Handshake describes the statue as 6′ by 3.5′. The group described the statue as 12 feet tall when it first went up. As the statue is being removed in the video, onlookers can be heard giggling as the statue crashes into the gravel below it.
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September 24, 2025 20:08 UTC
Jimmy Kimmel Speaks Out After ABC Suspension Over Charlie Kirk Comments
AdvertisementLast Monday, Kimmel criticized prominent Republicans’ reactions to suspect Tyler Robinson’s lack of clear political affiliations. Kirk, a conservative activist, was gunned down during an event on a college campus in Utah earlier this month. Carr threatened to use his agency to retaliate against Disney, which owns ABC, if the company took no action. AdvertisementThe decision to pull “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air was met with shock and concern for the future of free speech protections in the United States. Support our mission to keep us around for the next 20 — we can't do this without you.
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September 24, 2025 13:59 UTC
Who Stopped The UN Escalator? Likely Trump's Videographer, Says UN
Dangerous myths about medicine spread fastest when watchdogs are silenced. Become a member today and help us safeguard science, protect health, and keep the public informed. We remain committed to providing you with the unflinching, fact-based journalism everyone deserves. Thank you again for your support along the way. Your initial support helped get us here and bolstered our newsroom, which kept us strong during uncertain times.
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September 24, 2025 13:57 UTC
My Son Was 1 Day Old When I Learned Our Family Had Been Exposed To Measles. Here's What Happened Next.
The author's 16-month-old during her hospital stay where she may have been exposed to measles. I’m watching my newborn son nap in his bassinet and trying to enjoy my first meal since surgery. Thankfully, both of my daughters had their first measles shot, which grants immunity in up to 95% of individuals. The recent measles scare in Virginia came from a student at a local elementary school. However, we still aren’t out of the woods, because measles symptoms can appear as late as 21 days after exposure.
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September 24, 2025 13:06 UTC
James Van Der Beek Makes Surprise Dawson’s Creek Reunion Appearance
James Van Der Beek shared his colorectal cancer diagnosis in November 2024. Gilbert Flores via Getty ImagesJames Van Der Beek surprised fans on Monday when he made a virtual appearance at a Dawson’s Creek reunion, having previously been forced to drop out of the charity event due to an illness. Advertisement“I have been looking forward to this night for months and months ever since my angel Michelle Williams said she was putting it together. Advertisement“On Dawson’s Creek, I had no understudy, but this is Broadway, and I needed one. Plans for a Dawson’s Creek reunion were first confirmed last month.
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September 24, 2025 08:47 UTC
Former Obama Official Absolutely Shreds Trump's 'Out Of Control' U.N. Speech
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September 24, 2025 05:32 UTC
Jimmy Kimmel To Return To His Late-Night Show After Disney Faces Backlash Over His Suspension
Jimmy Kimmel To Return To His Late-Night Show After Disney Faces Backlash Over His SuspensionJimmy Kimmel Live! was suspended "indefinitely" last week after the host's remarks about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's killing.
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September 23, 2025 23:58 UTC
Harris Addresses 2028 Presidential Run
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September 23, 2025 23:42 UTC
My Mom Dreamed Of Getting On 'The Price Is Right.' I Never Imagined What Would Happen When She Did.
“How dare she say datta!” Mom was adamant she was getting on that show to prove everyone wrong for ever doubting her. It’s only a stupid TV show.”Mary Tunno, the author's mom, seconds after her name was called to compete on "The Price Is Right." Mary Tunno, the author's mom, on "The Price Is Right." Mary Tunno, the author's mom, kissing "The Price Is Right" host Bob Barker. The name tag the author's mom wore on "The Price Is Right."
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September 23, 2025 18:18 UTC
Trump Takes His Many Lies And Grievances To The United Nations
LOADING ERROR LOADINGPresident Donald Trump took his familiar lies about his supposed accomplishments to the United Nations Tuesday while also complaining about a malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter and whining that he did not receive a renovation contract from the world body decades ago. The $17 trillion figure is complete fiction, as is the assertion of “ending” seven wars, let alone 10 wars, which Trump occasionally claims. President Donald Trump speaks to the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, in New York. “Sadly, in all cases, the United Nations did not even try to help in any of them. “These are the two things I got from the United Nations, a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter,” he said.
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September 23, 2025 17:52 UTC