New rule allows HIV-positive organ transplants — expected to shorten wait time for all
People with HIV who need a kidney or liver transplant will be able to receive the organ from an HIV-infected donor under new rules announced Tuesday by U.S. health officials. Previously, such transplants could only be performed as part of a research study. The new rules, which take effect on Wednesday, are expected to shorten […]
North Carolina parting ways with Hall of Fame football coach Mack Brown
Hall of Famer Mack Brown will not be on the sideline next season after the University of North Carolina Tar Heels announced Tuesday that the program's winningest head coach is stepping down. The announcement came a day after Brown said he intended to return in 2025 with three years left on his contract. Brown began […]
Jay Bhattacharya nominated for NIH director: report
Jay Bhattacharyya, a Stanford University-trained physician and economist, has been officially named by President-elect Donald Trump to be the next director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). President Trump made the announcement in a post on Truth Social, writing, “I am excited to appoint Jay Bhattacharyya, M.D., as Director of the National Institutes of […]
Court Of Appeals Ends Trump’s Legal Battle Over Classified Documents In Florida
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday granted Special Counsel Jack Smith's request to end proceedings against President-elect Donald Trump in the Florida archives case. The ruling dismisses charges related to Trump's possession of classified documents after he became president. reported. Mr. Smith specifically advocated for the appeal regarding Mr. Trump to be terminated, […]
Trump taps Kevin Hassett as National Economic Council head
President-elect Trump announced on Tuesday that he has selected former White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett to lead the next administration's National Economic Council. “I am very pleased to announce that Dr. Kevin A. Hassett of Massachusetts will serve as Director of the White House National Economic Council,” President Trump said in a statement. “As […]
2024 Presidential Election: Trump to speak from Florida | FOX 5 DC
Fox News called the presidential election for Trump at 1:46 a.m. Eastern after several key swing states were called for Trump; … source
Illinois Has the Worst Public Pension Debt Bomb in the Country
Illinois has the worst public employee pension deficit in the country, even more so than populous California. In fact, Illinois' shortfall exceeds the shortfalls of about 36 other states combined. Illinois' shortfall to fully cover pension promises to public employees is $172 billion, worse than California's $140 billion shortfall, worse than New Jersey's $90 billion […]
X users left stunned by ‘terrible’ video of Harris speaking to supporters: ‘Who thought this was a good idea?’
Vice President Kamala Harris surprised social media users on Tuesday when she released her first post-election video to her supporters. The video, shared by the Democratic Party's official X account, showed Harris directly addressing supporters disappointed in the recent election. “Just to remind you, don't let anyone take away your power. You have the same […]
Chris Minns asks Sydney residents to keep washing machines off as heatwave nears peak | Australia weather
As temperatures rise and power supplies tighten, the New South Wales government has asked residents to reduce their electricity usage to avoid power outages. Premier Chris Minns said Sydney residents should avoid using energy-intensive equipment if possible during the outage, which is expected to last five hours. “We ask you not to [to] Don't run […]
Irregular sleep pattern raises risk of stroke and heart attack, UK study finds | Health
Failing to stick to a regular time for going to bed and waking up increases the risk of stroke, heart attack and heart failure by 26%, even for those who get a full night’s sleep, the most comprehensive study of its kind suggests. Previous studies have focused on the links between sleep duration and health […]