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Ernest Drucker, Public-Health Advocate for the Scorned, Dies at 84
He marshaled epidemiological research to press for changes in drug policy, alternatives to prison and needle-exchange programs to slow the spread of AIDS.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Public Health Journal Won't Be Complicit in Trump Admin's Censorship
This is a MedPage Today story. Studies censored by government employees will have a tough time getting published in the American Journal of Public Health (AJPH), the journal's leadership said ...ABC News - Feb. 9 -
House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health
More than 80 domestic cats have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022. Experts say there's a risk that cats could transmit the virus to people in the future.ABC News - Feb. 10 -
What to know about bird flu in 2025, according to a public health expert
A public health expert breaks down the latest on what to know about bird flu.CBS News - Feb. 13 -
House Cats With Bird Flu Could Pose a Risk to Public Health
This is a MedPage Today story. More than 80 domestic cats, among many other types of mammals, have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022 -- generally barn cats that lived on dairy ...ABC News - 3d -
Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health Leaders
A core group of so-called disease detectives, who track outbreaks, was apparently spared. But other young researchers are out of jobs.The New York Times - 2d -
How the CDC's "disease detectives" respond during public health emergencies
The CDC's world-renowned Epidemic Intelligence Service, commonly known as the "disease detectives," consists of young scientists and medical professionals deployed as first responders whenever ...CBS News - 1d -
Kennedy's confirmation will breed more harm than good, public health experts say
Many public health experts said their fears were realized Thursday when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as health and human services secretary.NBC News - 6d -
Defence is the greatest public benefit of all
Spending on pensions and healthcare is more popular with voters but Europe and the UK must make politically tough choicesFinancial Times - 14h -
Cyberattack Disrupts Publication of Lee Newspapers Across the U.S.
The media company Lee Enterprises said a “cybersecurity event” had created havoc at dozens of its newspapers, prompting some to publish shorter editions or not print at all.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Elon Musk’s Financial Disclosure Will Not Be Made Public
The billionaire, who is serving President Trump as an unpaid “special government employee,” will file a confidential report on his financial interests, according to a White House official.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Utah Bans Collective Bargaining for Public Workers
Utah joined two other states in prohibiting collective bargaining for teachers, police officers and other public employees in a move that was seen as a possible blow to the country’s labor movement.The New York Times - 4d -
Global implications of Trump's public criticism of Zelenskyy
Nearly three years into the war in Ukraine, another one has broken out between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and President Trump. Margaret Brennan explains.CBS News - 19h -
China Uses Public Shaming to Motivate State Workers
Local governments are handing out “snail awards” to underperforming employees. But, for many, doing as little as possible seems like the safest bet.The New York Times - 14h -
RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary
The GOP-controlled Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime anti-vaccine activist, to lead the country’s most powerful health care agency.NBC News - Feb. 13 -
RFK Jr. Confirmed as Health Secretary
Republicans fell in line behind Trump despite hesitancy over Kennedy’s views on vaccines.Inc. - Feb. 13 -
Is This Common Herbicide Harming Your Health?
The science on glyphosate, best known as Roundup, still isn’t settled.The New York Times - 1d -
Are the Trump moves to dismantle USAID a preview of the future for other public servants?
USAID was founded in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy as a way to exert American strength abroad and had only accounted for less than 1% of the federal budget before the Trump administration began ...CBS News - Feb. 9 -
Keir Starmer takes public HIV test in push to destigmatise testing for virus
Prime minister takes home test at No 10 with soul singer Beverley Knight to promote HIV Testing Week. Keir Starmer has taken a public HIV test in an effort to destigmatise testing for the virus and ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Texas bills would allow Ten Commandments and Bible reading in public schools
Bills introduced by Republicans in the Texas Senate would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools and allow for schools to carve out time for students to read the Bible, in ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Cuts to foreign aid scramble young public servants' career plans
Entry-level workers at USAID, other federal agencies and government-backed nonprofits are filing for unemployment and applying to private-sector jobs.NBC News - Feb. 12 -
Melania Trump announces White House public tours opening date
The White House is opening its doors to public tours for the first time during President Trump's second term. Public tours of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. will open Feb. 25, according to a Wednesday ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
El Salvador's Congress votes to eliminate public campaign financing
Lawmakers in El Salvador have taken advantage of a newly streamlined constitutional reform process to eliminate public financing of political campaigns, making good on a promise of President Nayib ...ABC News - Feb. 12 -
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Protests in Brussels Halt Over 400 Flights and Snarl Public Transit
Tens of thousands of demonstrators in Brussels protested the government’s proposed pension reforms and cuts to public services. All flights into and out of Brussels Airport were canceled.The New York Times - Feb. 13 -
Denver Public Schools sues DHS over policy allowing ICE in schools
Denver Public Schools (DPS) sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday over its new Trump administration policy allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to conduct raids ...The Hill - Feb. 13 -
Palestinian booksellers decry detention by Israeli police over ‘public disorder’
Mahmoud and Ahmed Muna remain under house arrest until Sunday, despite lack of evidence against them. Two Jerusalem booksellers detained this week on charges their books were causing “public ...The Guardian - 6d -
Ministers face questions about Prince Andrew’s use of public money
Labour peer will ask the government about the Duke of York’s conduct after calling for greater scrutiny of the royals in parliament. The government is to face questions about Prince Andrew and ...The Guardian - 5d -
Here are 10 stocks that recently went public with staying power
Some of these companies have stocks that just won't quit.CNBC - 2d -
They’ve Been Waiting Years to Go Public. They’re Still Waiting.
Some tech companies are delaying or pulling their listing plans as the Trump administration’s tariff announcements and other changes cause market volatility and uncertainty.The New York Times - 2d -
Adams Taps Close Associate for Top Public Safety Job
The deputy police commissioner, Kaz Daughtry, replaces Chauncey Parker, a veteran prosecutor and law enforcement administrator who announced his resignation amid City Hall turmoil.The New York Times - 1d -
Republican lawmaker questions citizenship status of Latino county official at public meeting
Rep. Mike Lawler of New York made the remark in response to a question from José Alvarado, the vice chair of Westchester County's Board of Legislators.NBC News - 1d -
Lawler questions citizenship status of Latino county official at public meeting
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., directed his comments to José Alvarado, the vice chair of Westchester County’s Board of Legislators, during a discussion about Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a ...NBC News - 1d -
WATCH: Los Angeles public schools begin ban on cellphones
The Los Angeles Unified School District's ban also includes smart watches and glasses, and some parents are critical of the new rule.ABC News - 1d -
Investment in UK’s crumbling public services is pro-growth, says pensions minister
Exclusive: Torsten Bell defends Labour’s spending plans, saying ‘the status quo is economically and morally bankrupt’. Britain’s crumbling public services are bad for business, and spending more ...The Guardian - 13h -
Zelensky to Meet U.S. Envoy to Ukraine Amid Public Spat With Trump
Keith Kellogg and President Volodymyr Zelensky were expected to discuss possible paths to ending the war and ways to defuse tensions between Washington and Kyiv.The New York Times - 4h -
Zelensky Meets Kellogg, U.S. Envoy to Ukraine, Amid Public Spat With Trump
Keith Kellogg and President Volodymyr Zelensky were expected to discuss possible paths to ending the war and ways to defuse tensions between Washington and Kyiv.The New York Times - 50m -
Argentina says it will withdraw from the World Health Organization
A spokesman for President Javier Milei says he has ordered Argentina’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization due to profound differences with the U.N. agencyABC News - Feb. 5 -
Health minister Andrew Gwynne sacked over messages
Gwynne apologises for the "badly misjudged" messages and is suspended as a Labour party member.BBC News - Feb. 9
