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Vinay Prasad: Public Health in This Country Is So Broken

Vinay Prasad discusses his departure from the FDA, Fauci's diaries, and how working for the government made him more libertarian.

Reason · Aug 26

Billionaire investor says he used AI to write critique of former mentee Scott Bessent

Stanley Druckenmiller said he was ‘proud of using it’ as wider media grapples with parameters around AI use

The Guardian - US · Aug 26

The Case Against Splitting MMR: More Injections, More Visits, More Time Unprotected, and No Measured Benefit

A public health scientist argues that splitting MMR into three shots would add injections and visits with no demonstrated benefit.

Medical Daily · Aug 25

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin told he ‘must stop’ after Russian strike destroys WHO warehouse in Ukraine

WHO chief says 'even wars have rules' as warehouse packed with essential medical supplies is destroyed in Dnipro

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Freelance New York Times reporter subpoenaed over reporting on failed US mission in North Korea

Newspaper revealed that US prosecutors demanded contacts and sources from reporter Matthew Cole

The Guardian - US · Aug 1

US OPT programme explained: How Trump's $100,000 fee could hit international students

A proposed $100,000 fee for international students' work authorization is under consideration. This potential charge could significantly increase post-graduation costs for many students. Indian students, who often pursue STEM degrees, may be most affected by this proposal. The Optional Practical Training program allows graduates to gain valuable industry experience. However,…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Calls to end WHCD after Trump unleashes on CNN’s Kaitlan Collins and administration ratchets up targeting the press

Some critics argued journalists should’ve walked out in protest — or should have never invited Trump in the first place

The Independent UK · Jul 27

AI Was Supposed to Shrink Workforces. Now Employers Say They Need More People

Some of America’s biggest companies are beginning to hire again after months of limiting headcount amid economic uncertainty and expectations that artificial intelligence could handle more work, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Sunday.

Benzinga · Jul 27

Donald Trump dismisses concerns over US missile stockpiles amid Iran conflict

US President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns that the United States is running low on critical missile interceptors amid its conflict with Iran, insisting the country has "far more munitions than anyone in the world, and far more than we need." His remarks came after reports by The New York…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Russia uses sexual torture as systematic weapon against Ukrainian men: Report

Russian forces have used sexual violence as a systematic weapon of war against Ukrainian men, according to a Wall Street Journal investigation.

The Times of India · Jul 26