Trump's tariffs, healthcare cuts face fresh scrutiny after Democrats' election sweep

Democrats take control of the US Congress after winning key House and Senate races in the 2026 midterm elections.

Democrats have regained power in Washington after winning key races in the 2026 US midterm elections. The party has secured majorities in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, ending two years of Republican control of Congress. Democrats take control of the US Congress after winning key House and Senate races in the 2026 … Read more

Chris Pappas seeks New Hampshire Senate seat on affordability and healthcare platform

Chris Pappas is New Hampshire's first openly gay Congress member. (REUTERS)

A member of the Democratic Party, Chris Pappas is running for the US Senate in New Hampshire in the 2026 midterm elections. He will be competing against Republican candidate John Sununu, a former US senator, and Constitution Party candidate Edmond Laplante, after former Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen retired. Chris Pappas is New Hampshire’s first openly … Read more

At 13, a Nigerian immigrant in Rhode Island became temporarily homeless; years later, he is a neuro ICU nurse at the same state’s largest hospital and now mentors future healthcare workers

At 13, a Nigerian immigrant in Rhode Island became temporarily homeless; years later, he is a neuro ICU nurse at the same state's largest hospital and now mentors future healthcare workers

Badaru’s story goes from a homeless teenager to a healthcare professional helping critically ill patients and now a mentor training the next generation of Rhode Island’s healthcare workforce. At 13, Usman Badaru arrived in Rhode Island from Nigeria with his father and older sister, expecting a new beginning but knowing little about how to navigate … Read more

Russia cuts welfare, education and healthcare budget as war spending hits new high

Russia cuts welfare, education and healthcare budget as war spending hits new high

The government is also spending more on servicing its debt as high interest rates increase borrowing costs. Russia is preparing to cut spending on welfare, education and healthcare in its 2027 federal budget while raising taxes, as the government struggles to meet the rising cost of its war in Ukraine, according to fiscal documents reviewed … Read more

Why is Dartmouth Health cutting 124 jobs, canceling 303 open positions? Inside healthcare provider’s recent struggles

US healthcare giant Dartmouth Health cuts 124 jobs, cancels 303 vacancies amid rising labor and drug costs. (Representational photo) (Unsplash)

Dartmouth Health, New Hampshire’s largest private employer, is eliminating 124 jobs and canceling 303 open positions as rising labor, supply and drug costs push the healthcare provider to restructure its operations. US healthcare giant Dartmouth Health cuts 124 jobs, cancels 303 vacancies amid rising labor and drug costs. (Representational photo) (Unsplash) The changes, announced on … Read more

From Sundar Pichai to Vinod Khosla: Meet the 26 Indian-origin leaders in America’s most successful immigrants list | World News

From Sundar Pichai to Vinod Khosla: Meet the 26 Indian-origin leaders in America's most successful immigrants list | World News

The story of immigration in America has long been intertwined with innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth. In its latest ranking of America’s most successful immigrants, Forbes highlighted 250 individuals whose contributions have shaped industries ranging from technology and healthcare to finance, academia and entertainment. Among them are 26 India-born and Indian-origin leaders whose achievements have … Read more

Pro-Iran hackers hit US medical device giant Stryker in shocking cyberattack after Israel strikes

Pro-Iran hackers hit US medical device giant Stryker in shocking cyberattack after Israel strikes

Cyber War Explodes: Iran Hackers Target US Hospital Technology After Israel Strikes A suspected cyberattack linked to pro-Iranian hackers has shaken the global healthcare technology sector after targeting Stryker Corporation, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of medical devices used in hospitals and operating rooms. A company statement reported the attack on the major US … Read more