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Medical charlatans have existed through history. But AI has turbocharged them

For centuries medical charlatans were individuals selling products in a public square. Now we have the staggering, dangerous power of AI, says Edna Bonhomme, a historian of science

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025

Pregnant doctor denied Covid-19 vaccine sues Trump administration

Lawsuit takes aim at RFK Jr’s decision to advise against Covid vaccines for pregnant women and healthy children

The Guardian - US · Jul 7, 2025

Daughter of assassinated civil rights leader sees painful echoes of political violence in America

Civil and voting rights activists gathered in Jackson, Mississippi, to honor what would have been the 100th birthday of civil rights leader Medgar Evers

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

RFK Jr’s ‘clean sweep’ of CDC vaccine panel experts will erode public trust

Public health officials, scientists and vaccine researchers sound alarm after health secretary fires 17 advisory members

The Guardian - US · Jun 10, 2025

Katie Miller, Stephen Miller’s wife, in a ‘tricky situation’ after Musk and Trump’s falling out

Katie Miller worked for Mike Pence when Trump began attacking his then-vice president for not helping him overturn 2020 election

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2025

Louisiana Republican Points to 'Big White Lines' From Planes as Proof Government Is Manipulating Weather

The Louisiana House passed a bill banning "chemtrails" after a Republican lawmaker cited "big white lines" in the sky as evidence of weather manipulation.

Latin Times · Jun 2, 2025

What you need to know about Moderna's new COVID vaccine, just approved by the FDA

The shot had previously been approved for everyone 12 and older. Now, there are limits.

Fortune · Jun 2, 2025

How RFK Jr., Democrats and Republicans found common ground over food labels in Texas

Texas is poised to lead the country in an initiative to inform denizens of what’s in their food. Food industry experts say it’s going too far.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 2, 2025

Who is Larry O'Brien and Why is the NBA Finals Trophy Named After Him?

Lawrence Francis O'Brien Jr., better known as Larry O'Brien, is the namesake of the most prestigious trophy in the NBA. However, O'Brien never played a meaningful game of basketball in his life. So why is the NBA championship trophy named after him?

Sports Illustrated · May 27, 2025

Keep it in your pants folks, because the Trump admin just let STIs run wild

Americans are in for a very itchy and sore four years.

We Got This Covered · May 20, 2025