Illinois is taking steps to tackle sexual misconduct in healthcare. A recent push aims to strengthen how healthcare workers and systems handle and report sexual misconduct claims. The goal is to prevent abuse from being swept under the rug. This comes after a series of revelations about how some hea
New rules allow patients to view their health test results as soon as they are ready. This change, part of a broader effort to improve healthcare access, has both benefits and drawbacks. The 21st Century Cures Act, which became law in 2021, aims to make electronic health records more accessible. Th
South Carolina is cracking down on gangs and organized crime. Two new bills are making their way through the Senate. These bills aim to beef up state laws and make them more effective against criminal activities. The push for these changes comes from law enforcement. They say current laws aren't st
Celebrities like Steve Harvey are facing a new kind of threat. It's not from crazy fans or paparazzi, but from AI-generated deepfakes. These aren't just funny memes anymore. Scammers are using AI to mimic voices and faces to trick people into giving away money. Harvey, known for his work on "Family
Iowa has made a bold move that has stirred up a lot of controversy. The state's lawmakers have given the green light to a bill that strips away protections for gender identity from its civil rights code. This decision came despite loud protests from those who fear it could lead to more discriminatio
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions recently made a big move. They voted 13-9 to push forward Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination to head the Department of Labor. This former Republican congresswoman from Oregon was chosen by President Trump for the job. During her confirmati
Imagine being forced to receive mental health treatment in your own home. That's exactly what's been happening in the Netherlands since 2020. The Dutch government has given mental health workers the power to provide compulsory treatment at home (CTH). This is different from the usual compulsory comm
Scarlett Johansson, a prominent Jewish actress, recently found herself in the spotlight for a different reason. A fake video, created using AI, showed her and other celebrities in a controversial light. The video, which featured Johansson in a T-shirt with a hand gesture, a Jewish star, and Kanye We
Scarlett Johansson, a well-known actress, has recently spoken out against the misuse of artificial intelligence. She was prompted to do so after a fake video featuring her and other celebrities surfaced online. This video, created by an Israeli AI expert, showed these celebrities condemning Kanye We
New York's prisons are full of aging inmates, and the costs are rising. This is not making the public any safer, according to the state’s top judge. Many people think that locking up criminals for a long time will make society safer. But the numbers tell a different story. When more people are
