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Deadly drug overdoses are plummeting, and public health officials don't know why
After years of rising, the tide may finally be turning on deadly drug overdoses in America.Drug overdose deaths fell 12.7% in the 12 months ending in May, the CDC said.Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
A Soldier Chose a Radical Way to Publicize Troop Fatigue: He Deserted
Serhii Hnezdilov, a Ukrainian soldier, said he wanted to draw attention to the need to discharge worn-out soldiers and replace them with fresh conscripts.World - The New York Times - October 19 -
White House public tour gets makeover with 'reimagined' visitor experience
The White House public tour is getting an extreme makeover, with new digital exhibits, an expanded route and more access to rooms poised to be part of the "reimagined" experience for visitors. The ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
A Writer Sees Leniency in the Supreme Court’s Approach to Public Corruption
A Georgetown law professor argues that five rulings by the justices in recent years have allowed behavior that is “sketchy as hell” and meant to make the judiciary look good by contrast.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
Ralph Jennings, 86, Dies; Built Up Fordham’s Public Radio Station
He transformed WFUV from “a sandbox” into a professional operation, increasing its listenership nearly tenfold.Business - The New York Times - October 23 -
Public Affairs Council taps ceiling-shattering new president
Nneka Chiazor will take over as president of the Public Affairs Council in January, becoming the first woman and person of color to lead the organization in its 70-year history, The Hill has ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Public university protests escalate in challenge to Argentina's President Milei
A series of protests are expected to intensify across Argentina this week over a veto by President Javier Milei of a law that passed last month increasing funding for public universitiesWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
Meteorologists could be climate change heroes by relaying its urgency to the public
Weathercasters are positioned to help viewers connect short-term extreme events – like hurricanes – with the climate crisis. Some have called Hurricanes Helene and Milton an October surprise. ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
DeSantis’s latest abortion move crosses another red line of public health
Putting the department in a position to actively block opposition to an abortion rights ballot amendment by having it issue cease and desist letters to media outlets running pro-choice ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Global public debt will hit $100 trillion by year-end, says IMF
The IMF warned of the risks posed by unsustainable public debt levels.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
DA recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers following family, public pressure
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón on Thursday recommended resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez.Top stories - ABC News - October 24 -
Gambling poses huge global threat to public health, experts warn
Lancet commission calls for gambling to be treated in same way as alcohol and tobacco after technology widens reach. Gambling poses a growing worldwide threat to public health, with its rapid ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Stacey Williams goes public with her allegation against Donald Trump
Thirty-one years after Stacey Williams says she was groped by Donald Trump while Jeffrey Epstein watched, the 56-year-old writer, consultant and former Sports Illustrated swimsuit model went public ...Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
OpenAI Will Send Its Next AI to Businesses Before a Public Release
A leader in AI technology may soon make a giant leap forward, but this time, select companies will get their hands on its next-generation model before you do.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
Online gambling rise poses significant public health threat: Commission
The worldwide rise of online gambling poses a significant public health threat, according to a report released Thursday. The report, which was published in the Lancet Public Health journal, found ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result and calls for a protest
Georgia’s president says she doesn't recognize the results of this weekend’s parliamentary vote, which election officials say was won by the ruling partyWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
Voters in Liechtenstein withdraw state funding from the country's public radio broadcaster
Voters in Liechtenstein have voted to withdraw state funding from the tiny country’s public radio broadcaster, a decision that leaves the station’s future in doubtWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
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RFK Jr. says Trump promised him 'control' of public health agencies
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday that former President Trump has promised him “control” of public health agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
The NHS and education are big winners in Reeves’ spending plan
But some Whitehall departments including the Home Office face real terms cuts to their budgetsWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
How a Second Trump Term Could Recast Public Health
Breaking up the C.D.C., moving funds from the N.I.H. — conservatives have floated changes should Mr. Trump regain office.Health - The New York Times - November 1 -
Radical Plans for Public Housing Stir Up Hope, and Doubt
A plan would demolish aged housing projects in Chelsea and build new homes and thousands of additional apartments. It could be a game changer.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
Budget poses new challenge for UK public finances, Moody’s warns
Assessment from rating agency comes as gilts steady after sell-off sparked by scale of extra borrowingBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
American activists were behind efforts to spread conspiracies with bot networks, study finds
American political activists on the left and the right are using networks of social media followers that behave like bots to rapidly spread conspiracy theories.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Idaho public health department restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines
Experts say Southwest District Health in Idaho is the first public health department in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines.Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
King and Prince William’s estates ‘making millions from charities and public services’
Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster likely to make at least £50m from leasing land to services such as NHS and schools, according to investigation . King Charles and Prince William’s property empires ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Royal estates 'receive millions from public bodies and charities'
The private estates of King Charles and Prince William have received millions of pounds from contracts with taxpayer-funded bodies, according to a new documentary.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
RFK Jr.'s public health plans under Trump rattle critics
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could help reshape the country’s health care system if former President Trump wins the presidential election Tuesday, concerning skeptics who say his anti-vax posture is ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Top N.Y.P.D. Officials Have Tense Public Argument at Marathon
Commissioner Thomas Donlon and his acting chief of staff, Tarik Sheppard, had to be separated by another official, said people familiar with the dispute.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
BBC chair suggests ending 'odd' 10-year charter renewal
Samir Shah says there's a "sense of almost perpetual government review over the BBC".Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
NYT says public may not see political needle on election night
The New York Times’s signature election needle may not be available to the public as results come in Tuesday night amid an ongoing strike by the outlet’s technology staff, the paper’s election ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago
