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Delays in the U.S. J-1 visa waiver program are putting hundreds of foreign-trained doctors at risk of leaving the country, disrupting both their careers and healthcare access in underserved communities. As CNN reports, a growing backlog threatens timely placements, with many hospitals unable to afford alternative visa options. Experts warn the impact could be severe, leaving vulnerable populations without care while raising concerns about policy inefficiencies and the future of international medical careers.

Alexis Ohanian shared his old high school photo with a funny story about getting banned after a speech. Fans who attended that event reacted with real memories. His journey from learning coding at a young age to building Reddit and investing in sports shows his growth. Today, he continues to support tech, business, and women’s sports worldwide.

Madison Keys grabbed headlines at the Charleston Open, but not just for her tennis. The American star surprised everyone during her press conference. She dived into reality TV drama. While she had just secured a strong win over Anna Bondar, Keys shifted focus to a trending cheating scandal from the popular show Summer House. Her unexpected comments added a fun twist to the usual post-match discussion.

The U.S. Education Department is partnering with the State Department and Health and Human Services. These collaborations aim to reduce federal bureaucracy and improve education programs. The State Department partnership will enhance transparency of foreign gifts to universities. The Health and Human Services partnership will bolster school safety and family engagement.

Harvard University faces a possible suspension from all federal funding after the US Department of Health and Human Services accused it of violating Title VI. The agency claims Harvard failed to address antisemitic harassment on campus. The move follows a previous $2.2 billion funding freeze. Harvard has 20 days to request a hearing. If enforced, debarment would impact grants and contracts across all federal agencies, typically lasting under three years, according to a 2022 hhs report.

US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr plans to cut 25% of the hhs workforce and prioritize chronic disease prevention. The restructuring will save $1.8 billion annually and consolidate hhs's 28 divisions into 15, including a new Administration for a Healthy America. Critics worry about his vaccine skepticism and public health stances.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has ruled that the Trump administration’s freeze on Head Start funding was illegal, violating the Impoundment Control Act. The delay disrupted early education services for low-income families nationwide, triggering closures and uncertainty. hhs denies wrongdoing, but lawmakers warn the impact on children and families was immediate, costly, and deeply damaging.

Sixteen states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. States claim the agency threatens to withdraw sex education grants over gender identity mentions. The lawsuit argues hhs oversteps its authority. California already lost 12 million dollars. Other states face losing 35 million dollars.

HYDERABAD: An organisation to instil pride among the people about the city and to preserve its cultural heritage had been formed in June 2001.

Some people are seeing an uptick in holiday heart syndrome at the hospital. Dr. Rajesh Bhat told the reporter that most of the heart-related issues are due to heavy drinking, which is known as alcohol-induced atrial arrhythmia. This is a condition in which the atria (upper chambers) of the heart beat rapidly, and the ventricles (lower chambers) don't beat as fast. This can cause the heart to be underfilled, and it won't be able to pump correctly.

The Trump administration has initiated proceedings to block Harvard University from receiving federal funding, referring it to the suspension and debarment process. This move, citing "deliberate indifference" to antisemitism, could cut off billions in research grants across multiple agencies, escalating the conflict. Harvard has 20 days to challenge the referral.

The Department of Health and Human Services (hhs) is facing criticism for its gender pronoun policy, which requires employees to use colleagues' chosen pronouns or face discipline, including termination. Critics argue that the policy violates employee rights and forces them to speak falsehoods. The policy, influenced by White House executive orders, aims to combat gender discrimination, but some argue it places an undue burden on employees and raises concerns about privacy and religious freedom

Donald Trump has appointed Robert F Kennedy Jr as the secretary of health and human services. Kennedy, an environmental activist, previously endorsed Trump and will focus on addressing chronic diseases, reducing chemicals in food, and reforming the FDA. However, his stance on vaccines has drawn criticism and accusations of spreading misinformation.

The US Department of Health and Human Services (hhs) announced a reorganization, laying off 10,000 employees, including key NIH and FDA staff. Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr stated the changes aim to streamline operations. Critics argue the restructuring jeopardizes public health programs and could worsen public health threats.

The Biden administration has temporarily suspended the access of the Wuhan Institute of Virology to federal funding over its failure to disclose documents about its safety and security measures, the Department of Health and Human Services (hhs) announced. The hhs believes the institute's non-compliance may have led to safety and security breaches and a breach in information.