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U.S. News

A stranger's compliment changed her confidence after chemo

Pat Gentile smiles now. Fifteen years ago, while in her late 50s and undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, she lost all her hair and began wearing a wig. It was itchy and uncomfortable, and after a while — when her hair had the look of a short crew cut — she decided to stop wearing it.

Health

When a Hospital Closes: Gaps in Trump's Rural Health Fund

WILLIAMSTON, N.C. — Two years after her brother’s death, Debra Pierce still wonders whether Stanley Sears, 50, might have survived if their local hospital had remained open.

U.S. News

Stephen Colbert's Farewell: Wormholes, Beatles, and Goodbyes

Satirist Stephen Colbert ended the late night show he hosted for nearly 11 years on a whimsical and joyful note. During his finale, he invited his audience, his crew and famous friends

Politics

Kevin Warsh Sworn In as US Federal Reserve Chair

Warsh will lead the central bank at a time when its independence has come under scrutiny amid political pressure. Kevin Warsh has been sworn in as the new chair of the United States Federal Reserve Board of Governors, succeeding Jerome Powell, who has held the position since 2018.

Health

Planned Parenthood Offers 'Just In Case' Abortion Pills

Planned Parenthood’s northwest affiliate has begun offering an “advance provision” option that lets people pick up abortion medication ahead of time to keep for future use.

Business

Walmart to Use Tariff Refunds to Lower Prices Amid Gas Pain

Stay up to date with our Up First newsletter sent every weekday morning. Walmart will likely put its tariff refunds toward lowering store prices, executives said on Thursday, as they described shoppers who are increasingly anxious