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Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Torts Professor Who Botched COVID Prediction Suddenly Expert On Birthright Citizenship - Above the Law

Richard Epstein offered public legal and public-health opinions outside his expertise, producing misleading claims that influenced policy and drew criticism.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US officially withdraws from the World Health Organization

The joint statement from Rubio and Kennedy, a vaccine sceptic, primarily blamed the WHO's failures during the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason for the withdrawal. Going forward, US engagement with the WHO will be limited strictly to effectuate our withdrawal and to safeguard the health and safety of the American people, Rubio and Kennedy said, noting that all US funding for the WHO had ceased.
Public health
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

US officially out of WHO, leaving hundreds of millions of dollars unpaid

The United States will stop funding the WHO before January 22, 2026, cutting past and future support and prompting WHO budget cuts and staff reductions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Scott Bessent Slams Gavin Newsom for Being a Cross Between American Psycho' and a Ken Doll

I think it's very, very ironic that Gov. Newsom who strikes me as Patrick Bateman meets Sparkle Beach Ken may be the only Californian who knows less about economics than Kamala Harris, said Bessent.
US politics
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Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

What German politicians learned (and didn't) from COVID-19 DW 12/28/2025

Jens Spahn ordered massive quantities of overpriced masks, resulting in undistributed destruction, audit criticism of massive over-procurement, and potential multi-billion-euro lawsuits.
California
fromcalmatters.org
1 month ago

California state agency spent millions on cellphones it workers didn't use, audit says

California's Employment Development Department paid $4.6 million in monthly service fees for thousands of unused cellphones and hotspots due to inadequate device inventory controls.
fromFC Bayern
1 month ago

Farewell to FC Bayern: Marko Pesic in our 51 interview

Yes, Bernd Rauch, the vice-president in charge of basketball at the time, really wanted me. But I said that I needed to know whether Uli Hoeneß, as president, was also behind the move. Bernd rang him immediately and put the phone on speaker. But instead of Marko Pešić, Mr Hoeneß understood the name Micky Stevic, who was head of sport at 1860 at the time, and yelled into the phone that Bernd could forget it.
Bayern Munich
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Prime Minister review portrait of Jacinda Ardern shows a fully human being in charge for once

Jacinda Ardern appears unusually humane and vulnerable for a modern politician, gaining public affection through compassion, authenticity, and decisive crisis leadership.
#boris-johnson
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Chaotic' culture in UK government led to more COVID deaths, inquiry finds

Chaotic, toxic leadership at the UK government's centre and indecision delayed COVID-19 interventions, causing about 23,000 additional deaths and higher economic and social costs.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Presidential historian foresees "disastrous end" for Donald Trump - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump's second term risks domestic and global chaos due to erratic policies, paralleling Grover Cleveland's mishandled second term during the Panic of 1893.
Public health
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Everyone Hates Groupthink. Experts Aren't Sure It Exists.

Senior Trump administration public-health officials claim pandemic-era scientific groupthink produced misguided COVID policies and are pursuing institutional changes to counter it.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Livestream: RFK Jr. questioned at Senate committee hearing

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized CDC leaders, argued they deserved firing for pandemic policies, and faces Senate scrutiny over vaccine committee changes.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 months ago

Saint Hung, Universal Processing CEO honored for funding 35,000 Asian-American businesses during COVID | amNewYork

Universal Processing celebrated its new Times Square headquarters, recognizing its impactful efforts during the pandemic under the leadership of Saint Hung.
NYC startup
fromtime.com
7 months ago

Remembering FedEx's Fred Smith, a CEO of CEOs

Fred Smith was a visionary business leader who prioritized values and ethical leadership alongside ambition.
NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
7 months ago

5 moments that defined the first NYC mayoral primary debate

Cuomo remains a leading candidate in the NYC mayoral race despite significant opposition criticism during the first debate.
World politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
8 months ago

WHO members adopt a 'pandemic agreement' born out of the disjointed global COVID response

WHO member countries approved a historic agreement to enhance pandemic preparedness and ensure equitable distribution of medical supplies.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 months ago

Countries reach landmark deal on tackling future pandemics, WHO says

A landmark agreement on pandemic response was reached by WHO members, emphasizing the importance of multilateralism in global health.
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