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WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, when he is likely to face questions about many of the issues he did during last week’s contentious congressional hearings.Tuesday’s hearing centers on President Donald Trump’s budget request for the Department of Health and Human Services, but Kennedy is likely to be asked about his vaccine skepticism and support of fluoride bans and the massive DOGE-led cuts to his department. The White House’s proposal for HHS’ 2026 budget would slash the department’s discretionary funding by 26%, hitting offices…

CNN  —  The private secretary and an adviser to the mayor of Mexico City were shot dead by gunmen on a motorcycle in an attack in the Mexican capital Tuesday. Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada said Ximena Guzmán and José Muñoz died “during a direct attack,” in the Moderna neighborhood. Brugada, as mayor of Mexico City, holds the country’s second most powerful political office after the country’s President Claudia Sheinbaum. Brugada and Sheinbaum are allies in the Morena party. Mexico City and federal authorities said they are investigating the motive for the attack, and are analyzing surveillance footage to identify…

May 20, 2025, 09:17 AM ETPortugal coach Roberto Martínez has included Cristiano Ronaldo in his 27-player squad for a June 4 Nations League semifinal match against Germany, dismissing rumours that the Al Nassr star is not in playing shape.Ronaldo, who turned 40 on Feb. 5, has yet to sign a new deal with the Saudi Pro League club, and his current contract expires on June 30. He has not played in the team’s last three matches.”Regarding Cristiano’s fitness, he is available to play. There’s no problem,” Martínez said. “I feel very happy with the quality that we have in the…

Graeme Shinnie says it would ‘”mean everything” to captain Aberdeen to their first Scottish Cup title in 35 years.Glory for the Dons at Hampden Park on Saturday would also end Celtic’s hopes of a ninth domestic treble. It’s been a rollercoaster season for Jimmy Thelin’s side. They went 14 league games without a win following a 16-game unbeaten run at the start of the season and finished fifth in the Scottish Premiership. Image: Graeme Shinnie captained Inverness to the Scottish Cup in 2015 Shinnie was just 23 when he skippered Inverness Caledonian Thistle to victory over Falkirk in the 2015…

All Red will feature four paid options – Full, Light, Video and Junior – and one free option called Essential.With All Red, fans will gain access to the moments that matter the most at LFC, making every supporter feel like an Anfield insider in whatever way they follow the club.All Red Full will merge the existing official membership, LFCTV GO and My LFC rewards into one All Red Full membership.It includes the opportunity to access match ticket sales to each cup and Premier League game at Anfield, as well as late availability ticket sales, with previous seasons’ credits protected. This…

“I always win things in my second year.”Eight months on, Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou remains on course to deliver on his bold promise. His claim came after September’s 1-0 home defeat to north London rivals Arsenal – one of the 21 club-record losses in the Premier League this season. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player In September, after a defeat to Arsenal, Ange Postecoglou claimed he always wins things in his second season. With Spurs in the Europa League final, will the bold prediction pay off or come back to haunt him? Friday’s 2-0 defeat at…

Our betting expert Jones Knows previews the Europa League final and outlines where the value lies as Spurs and Manchester United look to save their seasons. Spurs vs Manchester United, Europa League final, Wednesday 8pmThis is a beautifully grotesque final. Both teams are balancing on the highwire with no safety net below them. We can get carried away with overdramatising the outcomes of football matches but this one truly is huge, especially for Tottenham, who have one game to decide whether it’s been their best or worst season for many years. It’s a ridiculous situation, really. Manchester United are slight…

“Every game has its history…”Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said these words when asked about the prospect of playing Tottenham in the Europa League final – a team that has beaten the Red Devils three times already this season. But the question is, will their recent history matter when it comes to who wins the trophy – and that crucial Champions League place?Sky Sports News reporter Danyal Khan looks back at the previous games between the two sides this season and wonders what can be learned from them. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Jamie Redknapp,…

May 20, 2025, 07:48 AM ETLONDON — Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has made clear his unhappiness over his side’s upcoming schedule ahead of the Conference League final.Chelsea face Nottingham Forest on Sunday in a crucial Premier League clash that will help decide whether they qualify for the Champions League next season.However, their opponents in next week’s final, Real Betis, will have an extra two days to prepare with their LaLiga clash against Valencia set for Friday.Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea face Real Betis in the Conference League final on May 28. Ryan Pierse/Getty ImagesWhen asked about the difference in preparation time, Maresca told…

A United Nations chief warned on Tuesday that up to “14,000 babies” in Gaza could die “within the next 48 hours” if humanitarian aid doesn’t reach them promptly.  Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, the UN’s humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher emphasised the urgency of the situation, saying that thousands of trucks loaded with baby food and nutritional supplies are ready to enter Gaza but remain stalled at the border. “This is not food that Hamas is going to steal,” Fletcher said. “We run the risk of looting. We run the risks of being hit as part of the Israeli military offensive.…