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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.

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

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 - 6 days ago

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 - 5 days ago

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 - 19 hours ago

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 - 2 hours ago

Online gambling has fueled an industry boom that threatens public health, commission finds

The rise of online betting has led the commercial gambling industry to grow worldwide, posing a threat to public health, according to a report from an international commission of health experts.

NBA fines 76ers $100K for 'inconsistent' public statements about Joel Embiid's health

The Sixers have not been fully transparent regarding Joel Embiid's health

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

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."

Cameroon's president finally seen in public

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Public Investment Fund’s desert mirage

Plus, why Topgolf is parting with its owner and HSBC‘s boss says it isn’t splitting up

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

The 2024 Stakes on Health Care

We explore the presidential candidates’ health policy proposals.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Harris adviser Plouffe: Most public polls are 'horses‑‑‑'

David Plouffe, senior adviser to the Harris-Walz campaign, said most public polls are “hores‑‑‑" and discussed the campaign’s internal polling in a podcast interview released Sunday. Plouffe, the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

The UK should resist calls for infrastructure public ownership

Privatisation is not the solution for every situation but it can be highly effective in many cases

World - Financial Times - October 15

Media bias is a great disservice to the American public

The media's bias in the upcoming election has undermined their credibility with a large swath of the country, leading to a lack of trust in the media and a threat to democracy.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Public to be asked for suggestions on how to fix NHS

Wes Streeting says health service is in ‘awful state’ as he launches ‘national conversation’ about its future

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Perplexity AI Hopes to Double Its Valuation to $8 Billion

The Jeff Bezos-backed AI company is looking to raise around $500 million in its new funding round.

Business - Inc. - October 20

Frozen Waffle Products Recalled Over Possible Listeria Contamination

Treehouse Foods is calling back hundreds of frozen waffle products after routine testing at its plant.

Business - Inc. - October 20

NYC Officials Want to Give Fifth Avenue a Facelift

The effort would restore Fifth Avenue’s status as a pedestrian boulevard where Manhattanites can promenade.

Business - Inc. - October 20

Inventor Dean Kamen Is Teaming Up With Influencer Mark Rober to Make Robotics Cool

FIRST, a global robotics community, teaches the kind of tech and life skills that businesses value in employees.

Business - Inc. - October 21

OpenAI Veteran Mira Murati Starts Fundraising for Her Startup

Murati left her position as chief technology officer of the world’s best-known AI company at the end of September. She’s now seeking $100 million in funding for her own venture.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Here’s Why Election Betting Activity Is Raising Eyebrows Ahead of the November 5 Vote

A sudden $30 million surge in election bets on a Trump win leads some observers to suspect an attempt to manipulate the election.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Immigrant Labor Powers the Economy. What Will Happen After November 5?

Will the election value or imperil the workers doing jobs that keep GDP growth humming? Campaign rhetoric suggests two starkly different outcomes.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Boeing Workers to Vote on New Pay Deal

A proposal for a 35 percent wage hike over four years could end a costly strike, even as the aircraft maker hustles to sell planes and raise cash.

Business - Inc. - October 21

You Have More Accounting Options Than You Might Think

Intuit QuickBooks is the established behemoth, while Xero is a dynamic up-and-comer. Either could be a good fit for your business.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Dean Kamen Knows How CEOs Can Fix STEM’s Talent Shortage

The entrepreneur, engineer, and inventor talks with Mansueto Ventures CEO Stephanie Mehta about what American business owners need to do now to protect the future of STEM in the U.S.

Business - Inc. - October 21

UK public borrowing exceeds official forecast in September

Data comes as chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to raise taxes in next week’s Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Flemming Awards celebrate dedication, public service in government

Twelve public servants will be honored next month at the 75th anniversary of the Arthur S. Flemming Awards, an honor given to those who advance equity in their government work. While working in the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Australian businesses complain they are ‘public enemy number one’

Labor government adopts increasingly populist position ahead of general election due in May

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Armie Hammer returns to public life — with a new podcast

Armie Hammer is back — in your earbuds, anyway, for those who are interested in tuning in to his new project that will in part document him “putting my life back together.”

Did Labour mislead UK public ahead of Budget?

Rachel Reeves’ tax-raising measures come after she pledged not to be a levy-hiking chancellor

World - Financial Times - 10 hours ago

Here's why Argentina's public universities are paralyzed by protests

After 11 months in office, Argentina’s right-wing President Javier Milei has fulfilled his flagship pledge to eliminate the country’s monumental deficits by shrinking the public payroll, slashing ...

World - ABC News - 11 hours ago

Is there a £22bn ‘black hole’ in the UK’s public finances?

Economists say the state of public finances should not have come as a complete surprise to the new government.

Did Labour mislead UK public ahead of Budget?

Rachel Reeves’ tax-raising measures come after she pledged not to be a levy-hiking chancellor

Business - Financial Times - 10 hours ago

Health Care Roundup: Market Talk

Find insights on UnitedHealth Group, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Zealand Pharma’s Petrelintide, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

It’s localization, not globalization, for the health of the US economy

The U.S. is undergoing a transformative shift away from globalization and toward localization, with initiatives such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act prioritizing ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

How to Close the Gender Health Gap

Sexism within health systems means that women get worse and delayed treatment. The UK has proposed a plan that could solve this issue—experts weigh in on how to do it best.

Tech - Wired - October 22

How Democrats are making health care more affordable

As physicians, we are witnessing firsthand how growing health care costs affect average Americans.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

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Deadly drug overdoses are plummeting, and public health officials don't know why

DeSantis’s latest abortion move crosses another red line of public health

Gambling poses huge global threat to public health, experts warn

Online gambling rise poses significant public health threat: Commission

RFK Jr. says Trump promised him 'control' of public health agencies

How a Second Trump Term Could Recast Public Health

Online gambling has fueled an industry boom that threatens public health, commission finds

NBA fines 76ers $100K for 'inconsistent' public statements about Joel Embiid's health

RFK Jr. says Trump has 'promised' him 'control of the public health agencies'

Cameroon's president finally seen in public

Public Investment Fund’s desert mirage

The 2024 Stakes on Health Care

Harris adviser Plouffe: Most public polls are 'horses‑‑‑'

The UK should resist calls for infrastructure public ownership

Media bias is a great disservice to the American public

Public to be asked for suggestions on how to fix NHS

Perplexity AI Hopes to Double Its Valuation to $8 Billion

Frozen Waffle Products Recalled Over Possible Listeria Contamination

NYC Officials Want to Give Fifth Avenue a Facelift

Inventor Dean Kamen Is Teaming Up With Influencer Mark Rober to Make Robotics Cool

OpenAI Veteran Mira Murati Starts Fundraising for Her Startup

Here’s Why Election Betting Activity Is Raising Eyebrows Ahead of the November 5 Vote

Immigrant Labor Powers the Economy. What Will Happen After November 5?

Boeing Workers to Vote on New Pay Deal

You Have More Accounting Options Than You Might Think

Dean Kamen Knows How CEOs Can Fix STEM’s Talent Shortage

UK public borrowing exceeds official forecast in September

Flemming Awards celebrate dedication, public service in government

Australian businesses complain they are ‘public enemy number one’

Armie Hammer returns to public life — with a new podcast

Did Labour mislead UK public ahead of Budget?

Here's why Argentina's public universities are paralyzed by protests

Is there a £22bn ‘black hole’ in the UK’s public finances?

Did Labour mislead UK public ahead of Budget?

Health Care Roundup: Market Talk

It’s localization, not globalization, for the health of the US economy

How to Close the Gender Health Gap

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