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Scientists push back on research cuts — and some are winning

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. The grant termination letters sting. Study after study gets spiked because it “no longer effectuates agency priorities.”  If the research hints at diversity, equity, or inclusion, the wording gets a little nasty, in the view of neurologist Charles DeCarli, chair…

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Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to resume quick deportations of Venezuelans under 18th century law

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected the Trump administration’s appeal to quickly resume deportations of Venezuelans under an 18th century wartime law. Over two dissenting votes, the justices acted on an emergency appeal from lawyers for Venezuelan men who have been accused of being gang members, a designation that the administration says makes…

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    Phillies closer José Alvarado suspended for 80 games for positive drug test

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado was suspended for 80 games on Sunday following a positive test for external testosterone under Major League Baseball’s drug-testing program. Alvarado, among the hardest-throwing relievers, became the second player suspended this year under the big league testing program after Atlanta outfielder Jurickson Profar. Phillies president of baseball…

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