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At just 16 years old, Fox Varian underwent surgical “gender-affirming care” and received a double mastectomy. Soon after, she regretted ...

Federal agents' heavy use of tear gas is raising concern about harmful effects to protestors and neighborhoods. A toxicologist explains what it is and its health effects.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country would cease its attacks on neighboring nations unless it was hit first.