Chantelle Lee

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Commerce Secretary Calls Epstein ‘Greatest Blackmailer Ever’

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's comments mark a break with the Administration's efforts to downplay concerns over Epstein's case.

By Chantelle Lee

The Most Banned Authors in U.S. Schools

Stephen King, Ellen Hopkins, and Sarah J. Maas topped the list of authors whose books were most frequently banned in the last school year.

By Chantelle Lee

What We Know About the Internet Blackout in Afghanistan

Afghanistan is now in its second day of a nationwide internet blackout initiated by Taliban authorities.

By Chantelle Lee

What to Know About Crime in Portland

City data show that some of the most violent crimes, including homicides, are down so far this year compared to the same period last year.

By Chantelle Lee

In a Post-Roe First, Abortions Appear to Be Decreasing

The number of abortions in states without near-total bans has so far decreased in 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, new data show.

By Chantelle Lee

New York Mayor Eric Adams Drops Out of Mayoral Race

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and independent candidate Andrew Cuomo are still in the running.

By Chantelle Lee

Why Syphilis Cases in Newborns Are Rising

Only a couple decades ago, U.S. cases of congenital syphilis were nearly eliminated. In 2024, they increased for the twelfth straight year.

By Chantelle Lee

A Brief History of Trump’s False Health and Science Claims

Trump has made a number of false and questionable claims about health and science over the years. Here are some of the most notable ones.

By Chantelle Lee

Understanding the Childhood Vaccines Changes

RFK Jr.’s panel recommended halting MMRV vaccines for children under four and postponed voting on the hepatitis B schedule.

By Chantelle Lee

RFK Jr. Pressured CDC Vaccine Policy, Says Susan Monarez

Susan Monarez alleged that RFK Jr. pressured her to approve vaccine policies without evidence and dismiss scientists, sparking CDC turmoil.

By Chantelle Lee

Bartender Ignacio Jimenez Proved His Skeptics Wrong

Jimenez opened Superbueno in 2023 as an homage to his Mexican American identity and has since won a James Beard Award

By Chantelle Lee

Trump Says He Will Send Troops to Memphis

Memphis is the latest in a string of cities the President has threatened to deploy troops to as part of his crackdown on crime.

By Chantelle Lee

Colorado School Shooting: What To Know

Two students were injured in a shooting at a Colorado high school on Wednesday after another student opened fire.

By Chantelle Lee

What You Should Know About the ‘Kissing Bug’ Disease

Millions of people around the world are estimated to have Chagas disease, a potentially fatal, parasitic illness.

By Chantelle Lee

The Biggest Moments From the TIME100 Health Leadership Forum

Health experts, advocates, and industry leaders gathered for an evening of conversation at the second annual TIME100 Health Leadership Forum in New York City on Sept. 9.

By Chantelle Lee and Charlotte Hu

Why Everyone Should Care About Women’s Health

Panelists at the TIME100 Health Leadership Forum discussed challenges to women’s health care in the U.S. and how it requires “all of us” to help bridge the gaps.

By Chantelle Lee

Experts Discuss Solutions for a Stronger Health Workforce

Panelists at the TIME100 Health Leadership Forum discussed what can be done to fight health care worker burnout.

By Chantelle Lee

Texans Could Soon Be Able to Sue Abortion Pill Providers

Texas already has one of the strictest abortion restrictions in the country.

By Chantelle Lee

West Coast States to Offer Their Own Vaccine Guidance

The announcement comes at a time when the federal health agency tasked with releasing vaccine guidance has been thrown into chaos.

By Chantelle Lee

Trump Floats Sending National Guard to New Orleans

He said New Orleans “has a crime problem” and that his Administration could “straighten that out in about two weeks."

By Chantelle Lee
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