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RFK Jr. says Trump has 'promised' him 'control of the public health agencies'
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said earlier this week that former President Donald Trump has "promised" him "control of the public health agencies."Top stories - ABC News - October 30 -
Public health leader: RFK Jr. 'fails on all fronts' as potential agency leader
A leading public health organization is sounding the alarm over Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. The American Public Health ...Politics - The Hill - November 18 -
Trump taps a Fox News personality, a surgeon and a former Congressman to lead public health agencies
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug AdministrationHealth - ABC News - 4 days ago -
A look at how some of Trump's picks to lead health agencies could help carry out Kennedy's overhaul
Donald Trump's health team picks include a retired congressman, a surgeon and a former talk-show hostHealth - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Reeves hints UK will urge Trump not to raise tariffs as economists fear his policies will cut growth – UK politics live
Chancellor says UK’s trading relationship with US is ‘absolutely crucial’ and promises not to be a ‘passive actor’. Another Labour politician who has criticised Donald Trump strongly in the past ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
GOP pollster Frank Luntz: 'Whoever told' Harris to focus on Trump 'committed political malpractice'
Republican pollster Frank Luntz told ABC News’s Jonathan Karl on Sunday that the person who “told” Vice President Harris to focus on former President Trump during her presidential campaign ...Politics - The Hill - November 10 -
AP PHOTOS: River and air pollution in India's capital pose a severe health threat to residents
One of India’s most sacred rivers, the Yamuna in New Delhi, is covered with white toxic foam, with vast sections frothing as a result of pollutants discharged from industries around the city. The ...World - ABC News - October 29 -
Governments subsidizing 'unprecedented' health threats from fossil fuels, leading medical journal finds
World governments are “fueling the fire” of a global health crisis with the trillions of dollars per year they direct toward subsidizing fossil fuels, according to findings published Tuesday. ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
As Australia puts more focus on climate change, New Zealand is accused of pulling back
In a role reversal of sorts, Australia has been taking a more aggressive stance on climate change, while its neighbor New Zealand is accused of pulling back.Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
Samsung Electronics appoints co-CEO in leadership shuffle focused on chip divisions; shares drop
Samsung Electronics announced a change in leadership for its memory and foundry chip divisions.Business - CNBC - 10 hours ago -
Starmer gives speech about ‘severity’ of illegal migration threat at Glasgow’s Interpol meeting – UK politics live
Kemi Badenoch works on shadow cabinet appointment. Starmer told the Interpol general assembly that that UK increasing its funding for Interpol projects by £6m this year.. He said this would ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Project 2025 chief’s book urges ‘burning’ of FBI, New York Times and Boy Scouts
Revealed: new book by far-right Kevin Roberts calls for conservatives to ‘burn away the rot’ of US institutions. A new book by the chief architect of Project 2025, a hugely controversial policy ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Tories accuse Labour of ‘pinching our ideas’ with jobs plan – UK politics live
Shadow minister says Liz Kendall ‘making right noises to fix economic activity’ but claims plans lack substance. The Federation of Small Businesses applauds the ambition in the government’s Get ...World - The Guardian - 23 hours ago -
Former ICC chief prosecutor says she faced threats and ‘thug-style tactics’
Fatou Bensouda says she and her family were subjected to ‘direct threats’ while working on the most sensitive cases. The former chief prosecutor of the international criminal court (ICC) Fatou ...World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago -
Trump chooses Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff
President-elect chooses his 2024 campaign manager in first appointment to major role in administrationWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
How Orbán seized the Trump moment to speak for Europe
Also in this newsletter: Italy’s second attempt to ship migrants to AlbaniaWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
The Fed talks about not talking about Trump
Jay Powell sets some limitsWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Over 60 held as violence breaks out against Israeli football fans in Amsterdam
Clashes take place after Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel AvivWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Japan’s new kingmaker pushes for income tax threshold rise
Yuichiro Tamaki’s once-fringe DPP has leverage over Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s weakened ruling partyWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
This policy gap is harming Americans’ health — and finances, doctor group warns
Compared to other industrialized countries, the U.S. has “been behind for quite a while, so the time is definitely now” for these changes, a pediatrician told MarketWatch.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Farage says Reform UK now ahead of Tories in Wales – UK politics live
Party leader prepares to address conference and cites polling showing Reform UK has 21% support in Wales. Keir Starmer has hosted veterans and charities at Downing Street with defence secretary ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
NFL flexes Week 11 schedule: Chiefs vs. Bills to air nationally as standalone CBS game after changes to 'SNF'
This will be a battle between two of the best teams in the AFCSports - CBS Sports - November 4 -
Embiid shoves columnist over 'dead brother' barb
Joel Embiid yelled at then shoved a Philadelphia columnist who had referenced Embiid's son and late brother while questioning the 76ers star's professionalism in a recent story.Sports - ESPN - November 3 -
49ers, Shanahan 'squash' sideline confrontation
On Sunday, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan didn't feel the need to address what took place among wide receiver Deebo Samuel, long snapper Taybor Pepper and kicker Jake Moody after Moody's third missed ...Sports - ESPN - November 12 -
Meet Trump's picks for CDC, FDA
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump picks heads of CDC, FDA and surgeon general President-elect Trump has announced his choices for the ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Shadow chancellor warns Reeves over EU ties after Bank chief says Brexit harming economy – UK politics live
Mel Stride said there must be no suggestion of the UK going back into the EU single market or customs union. In news that will disappoint those of you who enjoy a Liberal Democrat stunt, PA has ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Radiohead singer confronts Gaza protester at Australian gig
Thom Yorke hit back at the fan after he heckled the singer over death numbers in Gaza during a performance in Melborne.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Trump's Win Signals More Confrontation With Beijing
The president-elect is set to deepen trade tensions with Washington’s top rival, while China could benefit from weaker U.S. alliances.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
Is Trump More Flexible on China Than His Hawkish Cabinet Picks Suggest?
President-elect Donald J. Trump is assembling a team of aides bent on confrontation with China. But he also has advisers who do business there, including Elon Musk.World - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Transgender Activists Question the Movement’s Confrontational Approach
Facing diminishing public support, some activists say all-or-nothing tactics are not working. “We have to make it OK for someone to change their minds.”Top stories - The New York Times - 20 hours ago -
Democrats confront a tougher downballot road in New York amid the Harris-Trump race
Former President Donald Trump’s promises that he’ll win New York are more empty bluster than evidence-based prediction.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
Strategic restraint is the wisest course in confronting Iran’s nuclear program
Iran’s nuclear program remains one of the greatest threats to Middle Eastern stability, but an all-out rush to war is neither necessary nor wise.Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Florida Atlantic's Tom Herman irately confronts South Florida head coach Alex Golesh after 44-21 embarrassment
The loss knocked FAU's record down to 2-6.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2 -
Embiid verbally confronts, then shoves, Philadelphia reporter. NBA is investigating
A visibly angry Joel Embiid shouted at and eventually shoved a Philadelphia newspaper columnist in a locker room altercation after the struggling 76ers lost to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday nightSports - ABC News - November 3 -
Spain's king and queen pelted with mud in flood-hit Valencia
Protesters shouted "murderer" at Felipe VI, and the prime minister had to be evacuated as the crowd grew hostile.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Angry crowd confront Spanish king during visit region devastated by floods
Spain's worst floods in decades have left whole neighborhoods covered in mud and strewn with mangled cars and debris. More than 200 people have died and many more are missing.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Whether Harris or Trump wins, Americans must unite to confront the enemies abroad
With the election about to be behind us, past positions, mistakes and political posturing must be put aside and the incoming administration must come to grips with the new reality that a formidable ...Politics - The Hill - November 5