The Justice Department has made a significant decision in the case of Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed the interim US attorney for the Southern District of New York to seek the death penalty if Mangione is found gu
The sudden job cuts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have sent shockwaves through the public health sector. The news broke early Tuesday morning, catching many off guard. These layoffs are part of a larger plan to reshape the agencies
The nation's public health workers are on edge. Tens of thousands of employees are wondering if they will keep their jobs. This uncertainty comes after a major announcement by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Secretary plans to cut 20, 000 jobs from the department. This move is part o
The COVID-19 pandemic has made things tough for everyone, but it's been especially hard for those dealing with domestic and family violence (DFV). In Australia, nearly one in four women face this issue at some point in their lives. Emergency departments (EDs) in public hospitals are crucial for spot
The world's wealthiest person, Elon Musk, has found himself in the middle of a storm. This is not about his companies, but his role in the Trump administration. People are not happy about it. They have started protesting outside Tesla showrooms across the United States and even in some European citi
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is facing a significant overhaul. 20, 000 jobs are on the chopping block, which is nearly a quarter of its workforce. This move has sparked concerns from health experts and politicians alike. They worry that this shift could lead to a private sect
In the heart of Brooklyn, a disturbing event unfolded. Two people defaced a Tesla Cybertruck by carving a swastika and the word "Nazis" onto its doors. The incident occurred around 1 a. m. on Monroe Street, with the vehicle parked and unoccupied. The NYPD's Hate Crime Task Force is now on the case.
The U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has officially been shut down. This decision came after a lengthy process of budget cuts and restructuring. The State Department will now take over many of USAID's responsibilities. This move is part of a broader effort to streamline foreign aid
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
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
