In emergency rooms, patients who have experienced sexual assault often struggle to get HIV post-exposure prophylaxis, or PEP. This medication can prevent HIV infection if taken soon after exposure. A recent effort aimed to change this. The plan involved updating the electronic health records for sex
Amazon's move to cut ties with Jennifer Salke, the head of Amazon MGM Studios, sent ripples through Hollywood. It is a sign of the times, as technology companies increasingly take control of the entertainment industry. These days, the entertainment industry is a different beast. It's not just abo
The Trump administration has been intensifying its efforts to target and deport international students who speak out for Palestine. This crackdown is part of a broader strategy to suppress dissent and control speech on college campuses. The administration has been using various tactics, including re
The Trump administration is pushing the Supreme Court to allow deportations using the Alien Enemies Act. This law, usually left on the shelf, was recently dusted off to quickly remove over 200 Venezuelan men, sending them to a high-security prison in El Salvador. However, a federal judge and a court
The movie Warfare is a gripping look at the harsh realities of combat. It kicks off with a scene that feels more like a comedy than a war movie. A group of Navy SEALs is watching a video of a workout routine led by a statuesque blonde in a skimpy leotard. The soldiers are loud and rowdy, more like f
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is set to undergo a significant transformation. The goal is to reduce the workforce by nearly 25%. The changes are part of a broader plan to streamline operations and cut costs. The HHS workforce will shrink from around 92, 620 employees to about 62
In a surprising turn of events, Turkey decided to send a BBC reporter packing. This reporter was in the middle of covering some big protests happening in the country. The Turkish authorities didn't like what they saw and decided to label him as a threat to public order. This all went down after he w
The U. S. Department of Education has started looking into the California Department of Education. They are checking if California is breaking federal privacy rules. These rules are part of the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act, or FERPA. FERPA lets parents see their kids' school records and con
The nation's health department is facing a significant overhaul. A key figure has revealed plans to slash 10, 000 jobs from the department's workforce of 82, 000. This move is part of a broader effort to trim down the federal bureaucracy. The cuts are not just about reducing numbers. They are also a
Depression is a common issue for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). It is a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is estimated that around 1 million adults in the US are living with MS. This number is significant and growing. It is a chronic condition that can cause a range of sym
