Energy and tech news at UN climate negotiations in Brazil
The most high-stakes United Nations climate change conference in years is taking place this November in Belém, Brazil.…
Can L.A. get its own Zohran Mamdani? Two Latina mayors are paving the way
Following the historic victory of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral election, many Los…
Health care insurance premiums are going up again in 2026. Why?
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Mark Cuban tries to shake up biosimilar pricing with a version of J&J’s Stelara
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TrumpRx to offer discount weight loss drugs after Lilly, Novo deals
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Trump seeks lower prices for Wegovy, Zepbound
President Donald Trump announces plan to expand IVF access President Donald Trump announced a plan to expand IVF…
UnitedHealth pays Optum physicians 17% more than outside providers
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Social Security COLA hike coming in 2026. What to know
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New poll shows that taxing the rich is very popular
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Melanie Winter fought for the Los Angeles River with urgency
Nov. 1, 2025 7 AM PT To the editor: Those of us who work along the banks of…