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Federal Health Workers Make Up Less Than 1% of Agency Spending
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggests that laying off thousands of federal workers would tame a massive budget. But nearly all of the agency’s money goes to hospitals, doctors and nursing ...The New York Times - 6d -
‘Modern Love’ Podcast: My Brother Has Schizophrenia. This Is How I Love Him.
When her little brother Tim begins behaving strangely, doctor-in-training Jamie Shandro calls on her medical school experience and her sisterly love to navigate his frightening diagnosis.The New York Times - 5d -
How lazy journalism helps bring junk science into the mainstream
A 2020 study claiming Black babies were three times more likely to die when cared for by a white doctor than a Black one was found to be junk science, and a 2015 study claiming chocolate was the ...The Hill - 13h -
Health department layoffs mean that data on drug use and mental health could sit unused
A 50-year-old government survey on drug use may be in jeopardyABC News - 5d -
UK to scrap or merge more quangos in anti-regulation drive
Government wants to close superfluous agencies and bring responsibility for decisions back in-houseFinancial Times - 1d -
From the 60 Minutes Archive: Wounds of War
From 2017, 60 Minutes reports on the Syrian government’s destruction of hospitals.CBS News - 1d -
UK to dilute rules for smaller private equity firms and hedge funds
Government proposes lighter regulatory regime in push to encourage investmentFinancial Times - 13h -
Starmer pledges centralised service for researchers to mine health data
Announcement follows recommendation in UK government-commissioned review last yearFinancial Times - 6h -
Will Vogler: CHRISTUS Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute Athlete of the Week
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Will Vogler is our CHRISTUS Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute Athlete of the Week. He is a student-athlete from Bishop Gorman Catholic School. Watch the video above to ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Sierra Leone declared an emergency over a powerful synthetic drug but women were left behind
A year ago, Sierra Leone's government declared a public health emergency over the cheap synthetic drug called kushABC News - 2d -
U.K. Labour Lawmaker Suspended From Party After Arrest
Dan Norris, a lawmaker who won a seat in Parliament last year, was swiftly suspended from Britain’s governing party.The New York Times - 2d -
US closes in on critical minerals deal with DR Congo
Trump’s Africa adviser agrees ‘path forward’ to drive American mining investment as Tshisekedi government seeks to shore up supportFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump admin argues judge can't order return of mistakenly deported man
Government lawyers say a federal judge has no control over Kilmar Abrego Garcia and no authority to arrange for his return.CBS News - 1d -
Trump admin argues judge can't order return of mistakenly deported man
Government lawyers say a federal judge has no control over Kilmar Abrego Garcia and no authority to arrange for his return.CBS News - 1d -
4/2: CBS Evening News Plus
These countries are getting slapped with reciprocal tariffs from the U.S.; Reporter's Notebook: How a government contract became a political weaponCBS News - 23h -
4/2: CBS Evening News Plus
These countries are getting slapped with reciprocal tariffs from the U.S.; Reporter's Notebook: How a government contract became a political weaponCBS News - 23h -
How X Is Benefiting as Musk Advises Trump
The social media platform has experienced a return in advertisers and new exposure as an official source of government news.The New York Times - 15h -
How X Is Benefiting as Musk Advises Trump
The social media platform has experienced a return in advertisers and new exposure as an official source of government news.The New York Times - 15h -
Disability groups 'stepping back' over benefit cuts
A number of disability-led organisations say they are considering “stepping back” from engaging with the government over benefit cutsBBC News - 8h -
Dutch cannabis growers welcome expansion of state-run experiment to make sales legal
The Dutch government is allowing 80 “coffeeshops” in 10 towns and cities to only sell legally grown cannabis from licensed producersABC News - 8h -
Trump Administration Aims to Spend $45 Billion to Expand Immigrant Detention
A request for proposals for new detention facilities and other services would allow the government to expedite the contracting process and rapidly expand detention.The New York Times - 5h -
Why Earthquake Relief Is Slow to Reach Myanmar
Critics say the country’s often-incompetent military government has delayed and restricted the arrival and distribution of crucial aid.The New York Times - 6h -
Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity
Mexico says a government-sponsored junk food ban in schools has taken effect as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemicsABC News - Mar. 31 -
Meta hit with fines by Turkey after refusing to restrict content
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms says it has been hit with a hefty fine for resisting Turkish government demands that it limit contentABC News - 5d -
What to Know About Trump’s Order to Phase Out Paper Checks
An executive order from President Trump will require government agencies to make electronic payments for tax refunds, Social Security and other benefits as of Sept. 30.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump’s Trade War Escalates as China Retaliates With 34% Tariffs
The Chinese government said it would match President Trump’s tariff, and also barred a group of American companies from doing business in China.The New York Times - 3d -
DOGE arrives at Peace Corps, is set to gain access to internal systems: Sources
Members of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency arrived at the Peace Corps headquarters on Friday to begin a review of their internal systems, sources said.ABC News - 3d -
The White House Frames the Past by Erasing Parts of It
As the Trump administration pulls government websites and data offline, it is selectively stripping away the public record, letting the president declare his own version of history, archivists and ...The New York Times - 2d -
DOGE Cuts Just Hit the SBA. Enter the ‘Deferred Resignation’ Offers
Amid DOGE cuts, the SBA has reportedly reopened the ‘Fork in the Road’ option that was first floated to most government workers in late January.Inc. - 2d -
Trump Administration Revokes Visas of South Sudanese in Clash Over Deportees
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he was making the move because the transitional government of South Sudan had refused to accept its citizens in a timely manner.The New York Times - 1d -
Syria Likely Has Over 100 Chemical Weapons Sites, Inspectors Say
The number, far higher than any previous estimate, poses a test for the new government. Experts fear that sarin, chlorine and mustard gas stockpiles could be unsecured.The New York Times - 1d -
Stay in LA campaign holds rally to encourage local film production
A grassroots organization holds a rally to bring attention to the struggling entertainment industry and asks state and local government officials to join forces to boost local production.Los Angeles Times - 23h -
Apple's encryption row with UK should not be secret, court rules
The UK government sought to keep details of its row with Apple over requested access to its encrypted cloud storage tool private.BBC News - 10h -
UK loses bid to keep Apple appeal against demand for iPhone 'backdoor' a secret
Apple has triumphed over an effort from the U.K. government to keep secret details of its appeal against an order to create a "backdoor" to iPhone users' data.CNBC - 9h -
The US and Syria: Between strategic success and unfinished business
The United States must adopt a balanced approach to Syria, engaging with the transitional government while maintaining diplomatic relations with other countries to establish lasting stability in ...The Hill - 5h -
Transgender Woman Arrested After Using Bathroom at Florida State Capitol
Marcy Rheintgen said she was held in jail overnight after she deliberately challenged a state law by entering a women’s bathroom in the government building.The New York Times - 5h -
Global Leaders Rush to Woo Trump, Hoping to Sway Him on Tariffs
Dozens of foreign governments were trying to appeal to the president to have steep tariffs rolled back, but the president and his advisers have indicated negotiations could be difficult.The New York Times - 4h -
Supreme Court delays midnight deadline for Trump admin to fix mistaken deportation
Chief Justice John Roberts has issued a temporary administrative stay -- putting off a deadline for the government to return a mistakenly deported man to the U.S.ABC News - 2h -
King and Queen's new wedding anniversary photos in Italy
Lord Llewellyn, Britain's ambassador to Italy, said the trip "comes at a key moment" as the UK government tries to reset EU relations after Brexit.BBC News - 4h -
Global Leaders Rush to Woo Trump, Hoping to Sway Him on Tariffs
Dozens of foreign governments were trying to appeal to the president to have steep tariffs rolled back, but the president and his advisers have indicated negotiations could be difficult.The New York Times - 1h
