‘Free Births’ Are a New Pregnancy Trend. Critics Warn About Serious Risks.
Promoters of free birthing reject any type of medical intervention during pregnancy or delivery. The movement has been trending on social media, but critics...
Pace of N.I.H. Funding Slows Further in Trump’s Second Year
The agency has approved far fewer new grants than it did in years past. A renewed effort to screen for disfavored terms and a...
Virginia Evans and Susan Choi are among 6 finalists for the Women’s Prize for Fiction
Four debut novelists are among the six finalists for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction, announced WednesdayFour debut novelists are among the six finalists...
A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on the No Surprises Act and Arbitration
A law meant to end surprise medical billing accidentally created a multibillion-dollar industry that is making doctors richer.A law meant to end surprise medical...
The Consequences of SpaceX’s Latest A.I. Moonshot
Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite internet titan may pay $60 billion for an A.I. coding start-up. It further clouds SpaceX’s once-simple business plan.Elon Musk’s...
