Doctors urge FDA to remove black box warning on hormone therapy for menopause The FDA may remove the warning labels on hormone replacement therapies used to treat the symptoms of menopause. Doctors say the warning is scaring people who could benefit from these treatments. Katia Riddle
Making a living as a poker player is hard. The 'Big Beautiful Bill' makes it harder A new law includes a provision that could mean bettors pay more during tax season. Major poker players are calling on Congress to royally flush the measure down the drain. Miles Parks
Germany sees anti-Pride events and restricts rainbow flags ahead of LGBTQ+ parties The head of parliament banned the rainbow flag from the legislative building. Far-right groups have rallied against the LGBTQ+ community and attacks are on the rise. It all casts a shadow over Pride. Esme Nicholson
How and why Trump has struggled in dealing with the Epstein files The usual deflection tactics — releasing unrelated information, blaming Democrats and the media — haven't worked with this controversy. Domenico Montanaro
What we know about Columbia's $221 million settlement with the Trump administration The complex settlement allowed both sides to claim victory. It gives the university access to federal funds that had been frozen, and restores some terminated contracts. Jordan Owens
Once considered a safe investment, U.S. Treasuries now feel shakier For decades, U.S. Treasuries have been among the safest investments. But in recent months, trust in U.S. Treasuries has felt shakier. Sacha Pfeiffer
4 things to know about Gaza right now amid warnings of 'mass starvation' risk Hunger and disease continue to stalk Palestinians in Gaza, and aid organizations are warning that children are at greatest risk of starvation. A U.N. worker has described people as "walking corpses." Scott Neuman
French President Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state The mostly symbolic move puts added diplomatic pressure on Israel as the war and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip rage. France is now the biggest Western power to recognize Palestine. The Associated Press
Ranchers in Mexico are struggling against a flesh-eating parasite infecting livestock In the southern state of Chiapas, which borders Guatemala, the New World screwworm fly's rapid spread appears to have caught most ranchers off guard, despite memories of previous outbreaks in the 1980s and 1990s. The Associated Press
U.S. cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks and accuses Hamas of lacking 'good faith' A breakthrough on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas following 21 months of war has eluded the Trump administration as humanitarian conditions worsen in Gaza. The Associated Press
