Reading archive 2025-07-21

A Push for More Organ Transplants Is Putting Donors at Risk: People across the United States have endured rushed or premature attempts to remove their organs. Some were gasping, crying or showing other signs of life.

DC police commander suspended, accused of changing crime statistics Police union says directive to change offense classifications comes from command staff.

Trump exempts more than 100 polluters from environmental standards

‘The ghost of Epstein is haunting Trump’s presidency’: inside the ‘Maga’ revolt

Pregnant Mother in Tennessee Denied Care for Being Unmarried: The 2025 Medical Ethics Defense Act allows physicians to deny care to patients whose lifestyles they disagree with

Putin sticks to Ukraine war despite erosion of Russia’s global clout: Putin’s refusal to compromise on Ukraine, analysts say, is a colossal error costing Russia regional influence, lucrative energy markets and its place in the world.

Man dies after being pulled into MRI machine by chain necklace: The 61-year-old was wearing a large metallic chain around his neck when he was drawn into the machine, Nassau County police said. He later died of his injuries.

5 misunderstood foods and how to spot nutrition myths: Are raw milk, seed oils, uncured deli meat and more good for you?

Does red meat cause cancer? Here’s what the science says.: The data is concerning enough that the benefits of frequently eating red meat don’t outweigh the risks.

Four people have died from flesh-eating bacteria in Florida. Who's at risk?: The culprit, Vibrio vulnificus, thrives in warm seawater and can get into the body through open wounds in the skin.

Here’s the most baffling part of the Republican budget bill: A last-second budget deal spares states from cuts to food assistance if they make more mistakes. - "A few examples: Based on 2024 error rates (the closest we can get to the 2025 error rates upon which the initial carve-out will ultimately be based), Florida, which has a high error rate, would avoid nearly $1 billion in cuts in the first year alone. At the same time, Texas would get hit with a more than $700 million bill because its error rate is too low. Because of its higher error rate, New York would avoid roughly $1 billion in cuts — while California, which has a lower error rate, would pay almost $1.85 billion."

Former robber turned law professor in D.C. found guilty of assaulting wife: After nearly 11 years behind bars, Shon Hopwood became a lawyer and joined the Georgetown University faculty. Now, convicted again, he faces a return to prison.

‘Missing middle’ housing plan in Montgomery County faces backlash: A proposal to allow duplexes, triplexes and small apartments in certain corridors zoned for single-family homes is generating frustration and confusion among residents who fear how this will affect their neighborhoods.