The Trump Organization has rolled out a fresh ethics plan aimed at reducing President-elect Donald Trump's involvement in the family business while he serves in the White House. The plan, shared with CNBC, outlines several key changes. Trump will have restricted access to the company's financial det
Justice Samuel Alito found himself in a sticky situation recently. He took a call from Donald Trump just hours before Trump was set to file a motion with the U. S. Supreme Court. Gabe Roth, an expert in judicial ethics and policy, called this a clear breach of ethics. Alito said the call was just ab
Chicago's ethics board recently stated they didn't advise Mayor Brandon Johnson on whether he should quit his job at Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to avoid a potential conflict of interest. The board said they haven't provided any opinions, written or oral, about city officials taking leaves from CPS
Tech billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and Peter Thiel are betting big on extending life. They're investing millions in labs that aim to reverse aging and add years to our lives. But it's not all smooth sailing. These anti-aging enthusiasts face regulatory hurdles, ethical questions, and lon
Ever imagined a place where science and humanities meet to discuss something unusual? Three recent studies have shown that psychedelics might improve sexual well-being. But scientists need to explore how culture and history influence our views on sexuality. The field of psychedelics hasn't paid much
Let's think about the tricky ethics of using AI in music. We're talking about how AI tools might carry some unfair baggage from the past. Take Holly+, for instance, a special AI that makes music like its creator, Holly Herndon. Shouldn't we question how it works and what it implies? We can learn fro
Ever stopped to think if taking shortcuts is common in the world of fighting sports? Scientists are digging deeper into this, and shockingly, it's more widespread than expected. Athletes sometimes use performance-enhancing drugs to jump ahead of the competition, but at what cost? These substances ca
Imagine if a prominent figure in the UK suddenly decided to restrict access to a commonly used treatment for transgender youth. This isn't a story from a sci-fi universe, but a reality we're now facing. The UK recently made headlines by announcing that prescribing puberty blockers to underage indivi
Earlier this week, the House Ethics Committee wrapped up investigations into two Texas Republican congressmen, Wesley Hunt of Houston and Ronny Jackson of Amarillo. The committee found no intentional misuse of campaign funds for personal gain. The investigations began in March, sparked by allegation
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old man accused of shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in a legal quandary. He faces federal murder and stalking charges, as well as state murder and terrorism charges in New York and Pennsylvania. The internet is buzzing with claims that the judge handling hi
