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The Price of Admission to Epstein’s World: Silence

There were plenty of signs that something wasn’t right with Jeffrey Epstein. Why didn’t anyone say something?

A New Concern About Weight Loss Drugs: What if They Work Too Well?

Some patients in a clinical trial of one new drug lost so much weight that they became concerned and dropped out.

F.D.A. Reverses Decision and Agrees to Review Moderna’s Flu Vaccine

Moderna held further discussions with regulators and announced that the agency would accept the company’s application for approval of its flu vaccine that uses mRNA technology.

What Alcohol Does to the Body

From the moment you take a sip, drinking starts to influence your biology. Here’s an inside look.

Vaccine Makers Curtail Research and Cut Jobs

Federal policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that are hostile to vaccines have “sent a chill through the entire industry,” one scientist said.

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"I Had No Idea How to Handle That”: The Drama Behind a Tense Ice Skating Moment

In 1994, the Olympics were rocked by a giant skating scandal. When it was all over, three athletes waited for their medals.

In 2025, Trade Deficit in Goods Reached Record High

Data released Thursday by the Census Bureau showed the overall trade deficit with the world narrowed, the result of an expanding trade surplus in services. The trade deficit in goods was the highest on record.

She Wanted a Quiet House in the Berkshires for About $800,000

Seeking a home with lower carrying costs and situated closer to family, a photographer looked in three Western Massachusetts towns.

Opinion | ‘Our Patients Are More Frightened and Sicker Than Ever’

Our patients face a cruel calculus: seek essential medical care and risk detention, or stay home and risk their lives.

A College President With Ties to Epstein Is Also Seen as a Campus Savior

The president of Bard College raised millions to save his school from closure. As he sought donations, he talked with Jeffrey Epstein about music, watches and young female musicians.

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