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The Crypto Bill That Just DIED in the Senate — And What It Means for This Congress

Senate fails to advance crypto bill, dooming the effort this Congress  The Washington Post Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the Industry  The New York Times Congressional Chronicle - Members of Congress, Hearings and More | C-SPAN.org | C-SPAN.org  C-SPAN Senate cloture vote on Clarity Act fails, dealing regulatory blow to crypto industry  CNBC WATCH LIVE: Senate Democrats block cryptocurrency bill, demanding more limits on Trump's investments  PBS

Why Putting Culture at Your Business's CORE Isn't Optional Anymore

Featuring Cherien Dabis, Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker and Actress, Visibility Films; Sean Sherman, Founder and CEO, NATIFS and the Sioux Chef and Wilglory Tanjong, Founder, Anima Iris Moderated by Tania Rahman, Social Media Director, Fast Company What happens when your culture isn’t just part of your brand story—it’s the foundation of the business itself? From reviving Indigenous foodways to celebrating African craftsmanship to storytelling with a broader scope of inclusivity, this conversation expl

The Business of Design — And Why the FUTURE Depends on Getting It Right

Featuring Bill Ackman, CEO, Pershing Square Capital Management Moderated by Stephanie Mehta, CEO and Chief Content Officer, Mansueto Ventures Design is often treated as a finishing touch: Make it beautiful. Make it intuitive. Make it sell. But what if design is something much bigger—a way to imagine what doesn’t exist yet, connect ideas that don’t seem connected, and see possibilities before they become obvious? In this conversation, investor Bill Ackman explores how design has shaped the way he

How a 100-Year-Old Institution Is REINVENTING Itself to Stay Relevant

Featuring Richelieu Dennis, Executive Chairman, Sundial Group of Companies and Kirk McDonald, CEO, Sundial Media & Technology Group Moderated by Kc Ifeanyi, Executive Director of Editorial Programming, Fast Company Everyone is racing to build with AI. Sundial Media & Technology Group is building something harder to replicate: trust. With a portfolio spanning media, beauty, technology, and live experiences including household names such as Essence, Refinery29, Afropunk, and Beautycon, Sundial has

Politics

Kash Patel Just Defended the FBI's New Policy on BESTIALITY — Here's What He Said

Kash Patel defends FBI’s new policy on bestiality at Senate hearing  NBC News Kash Patel defends removing bestiality as automatic disqualifier for FBI applicants  CNN Kash Patel’s FBI Recruiting Standards Have Gone to the Dogs  Esquire Kash Patel Suggests FBI Agents Could Go to Election Polling Sites  The New York Times FBI director faces sharp questions from senators about his firing of agents  The Washington Post

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The Simple Habit That Could Slash Your ALZHEIMER'S Risk by One-Third

Research shows that reading has many benefits for people of all ages. Goodboy Picture Company · E+/Getty Research shows that reading for pleasure has various benefits for people of all ages. Reading has been linked to better cognitive skills and mental well-being, as well as lower levels of stress and loneliness. For children, reading for pleasure is associated with better attention, memory, academic achievement, and mental health. In older adults, regular reading is associated with slower c

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What Most Men Don't Know About Their Daily Dairy — And Their PROSTATE

A survey suggests that only 20% of U.S. males know that milk and dairy products are potentially linked to prostate cancer risk. Eva-Katalin/E+/Getty Images A new survey found that only 1 in 5 men in the United States is aware of the potential link between dairy product consumption and prostate cancer risk. Only 20% of men surveyed said they had received information from a medical professional about how nutrition can impact prostate cancer risk. Body fat and family history might have a bigger

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Why Coffee Makes You Happy BEFORE You Even Taste It

The aroma of cofee may help boost your mood, according to recent research. Busakorn Pongparnit · Moment/Getty The aroma of coffee may help improve mood and reduce feelings of stress, according to a small study of healthy young adults. Smelling coffee was linked to reductions in tension, fatigue, confusion, and other negative mood measures, although researchers found no significant changes in heart rate. The benefits may be linked more to expectations and conditioned responses than to direct

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The Actress Who Says Early Detection Saved Her LIFE — And What She Wants You to Know

Katherine LaNassa. Photo by Emily Sandifer Emmy winner Katherine LaNasa, who plays Nurse Dana on The Pitt, was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer following a routine mammogram. LaNasa underwent surgery and radiation treatment before landing her role on the hit medical drama. Now cancer-free, LaNasa is encouraging women to get regular mammograms and understand their personal breast cancer risk. Emmy winner Katherine LaNasa may be best known for her beloved role as “Nurse Dana” on the acclai

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She Thought It Was Bloating. At 37, She Discovered the TRUTH — And a Hidden Mutation

After a stage 1 colon cancer diagnosis at 37, Marisa Stachelski (pictured above) learned she had a BRCA2 mutation that increased her risk of several other cancers. Photo: Marisa Stachelski Marisa Stachelski was diagnosed with stage 1 colon cancer at age 37 after experiencing persistent bloating, pain, and blood in her stool. Genetic testing later revealed a BRCA2 mutation, which can significantly increase the risk of several cancers, including breast and ovarian cancer. Stachelski chose risk

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Even THIS Much Light While You Sleep Could Damage Your HEART

A new study suggests that light exposure during sleep could raise the risk of cardiovascular disease. Yana Iskayeva/Moment/Getty Images New research shows that even dim light during sleep may thicken heart muscle walls and reduce heart flexibility, potentially raising cardiovascular risk.  The findings build on prior evidence linking nighttime light exposure to cardiovascular disease risk. Optimizing your sleep environment can help protect your heart health. Sleeping in dark conditions may b

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Why Nearly 1 in 3 Young Women Are SKIPPING a Life-Saving Screening

According to recent research, nearly 32% of females in their 20s have never had a cervical screening. MoMo Productions · DigitalVision/Getty Recent research found that nearly 1 in 3 women ages 21 to 29 had never been screened for cervical cancer as of 2023, up from about 1 in 8 in 2005. Researchers also found disparities in never-screening based on factors including race and ethnicity, education, and insurance coverage. Regional- and distant-stage cervical cancer incidence each increased by

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Medical Groups Just Issued Vaccine Guidance — WITHOUT the CDC

Four medical groups released recommendations for the 2026–2027 respiratory virus season ahead of the CDC. FatCamera/E+/Getty Images The CDC has not yet issued new COVID-19 or RSV recommendations for the 2026–2027 season and has instead carried over last year’s flu guidance. Four medical groups released their own recommendations in September, each covering a different population: children, adults, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems. All four groups recommend a flu shot fo

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The Question About Alcohol and Cancer That Science Can't Quite ANSWER

Research shows that alcohol consumption can raise your risk of cancer and other health conditions, as well as alcohol-related cancer death. Krit of Studio OMG · Moment/Getty Recent research found that alcohol-attributable cancer deaths in the United States doubled between 1990 and 2023. Another study found that even low levels of alcohol consumption were associated with an increased risk of several cancers. Other research linked heavy drinking to a 25% higher risk of colorectal cancer. Alcoh

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The One-Year Program That Cuts Heart Rhythm Problems Nearly in HALF

A one-year clinical trial with a tailored exercise program reduced AFib recurrence by 45%. RealPeopleGroup/E+/Getty Images Exercise interventions are underutilized in the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib), an abnormal heart rhythm disorder. A one-year clinical trial with a tailored exercise program reduced time spent in atrial fibrillation by 45% compared with usual care (3.9% vs. 7.1%). Participants in the exercise group had improved cardiorespiratory fitness and resting heart rate,

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Planning K-Beauty Surgery Abroad? A Top Doctor Reveals the RED FLAGS to Watch For

Dr. Heewon Suh, a physician and renowned Korean aesthetic medicine expert, assesses a patient’s skin at her clinic in Seoul, Korea. Photo credit: Cheongdam Circle Clinic “Glass skin” has become one of the most searched skin goals in the world. Experts say it is a real, medically definable skin state — balanced hydration, healthy dermal structure, and even tone. Christine Maguire, Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer at RVO Health, the parent company of Healthline Media, sat do

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The Emmys Viewership Number That Has Hollywood WORRIED

NBC’s telecast of the 78th Emmy Awards hit 6.7 million viewers on Monday night, per Nielsen. That total marks a 9% decrease from last year’s ceremony on CBS, which brought in 7.4 million viewers — the award show’s best performance since 2021. It should be noted, though, that the 2025 ceremony took place on a […]

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