September 18, 2025, 4:47 p.m. Eastern time

From Health

Questions Are Raised About Vaccine Panel’s Reliability as Policy Review Gets Underway Senator Bill Cassidy warned against any new restrictions, and insurers suggested they would still cover routine vaccinations even if a C.D.C. panel tried to limit them.

Western States Issue Their Own Vaccine Recommendations to Counter Kennedy The guidelines, from California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii, mirror those of major medical organizations. They were issued a day before an advisory panel was set to meet to review potential changes to federal recommendations.

$10 Million in Contraceptives Have Been Destroyed on Orders From Trump Officials The birth control pills, IUDs and hormonal implants were purchased by U.S.A.I.D. for women in low-income countries. They had been in limbo in a Belgian warehouse after the U.S. cut much of its foreign aid.

Can Pilates Really Make My Muscles ‘Long and Lean’? Here’s what the workout can and can’t do for your fitness.

8 Phrases to Help Your Relationship Thrive We asked couples therapists to share the magic words that can strengthen bonds, even in the middle of a disagreement.

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Three’s Company for Two Generations in One New England House A mother teamed up with her daughter and son-in-law to find a home they could all live in together — but separately.

Bear Injures Hiker at Yellowstone National Park in Surprise Encounter In a rare confrontation, a 29-year-old man suffered injuries to his chest and left arm, park officials said.

In Texas, Parents Fighting Vaccinations Say Their Movement Is Winning Public health advocates hoped that the measles outbreak might persuade the reluctant to get shots. That has not turned out to be true.

Are You Ready to Meet the King? Try Our Quiz on U.K. State Visit Etiquette. If you were an aide to President Trump during his trip to Britain and wanted to avoid any pitfalls, what would you do?

Fresh Ideas for Looking Pretty During the latest New York Fashion Week, designers and people in the crowds put forth lots of examples.

A Surprise Awaited These Travelers at Check-In: The Hotel Was Closed Several Manhattan hotels operated by LuxUrban abruptly closed without warning, leaving visitors from around the world scrambling for a place to stay.

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