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Senators concerned about proposed new NIH mission statement

A pair of senators, Vipatisan, have expressed concern about a proposal to remove the phrase “extending life” from the National Institutes of Health's mission statement. NIH's mission statement Currently, it is written as “the pursuit of fundamental knowledge of the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to promote health, […]

Colts release statement after Jim Irsay has suspected overdose

The Indianapolis Colts are on short notice after Wednesday's bombshell report by TMZ that team owner Jim Irsay was found unresponsive and gasping for air after a suspected overdose by police on Dec. 8. showed a reaction. The team initially announced on January 9 that the 64-year-old was being treated for a “severe respiratory illness,” […]

On Eve of ‘Genocide’ Trial, Netanyahu Issues Statement on Israeli War Aims

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke Wednesday night about Israel's limited war, ahead of Thursday's hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague on whether Israel is committing “genocide” in the Gaza Strip. They issued a statement reiterating their purpose. The statement was released via video and delivered in English. Prime Minister […]

Judge blocks Trump from making his own closing statement in NYC civil fraud trial

Donald Trump will not give his own closing argument in his New York civil business fraud trial after his lawyers objected to the judge's insistence that the former president stick to “relevant” issues. Judge Arthur Engoron revoked the permit Wednesday, a day before closing arguments in the trial. The case could result in Trump being […]

DOJ Files Statement of Interest in Lawsuit from Transgender Inmate

US Department of Justice It has been submitted Statement of interest in a lawsuit filed in Georgia alleging that denying care to transgender people violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “People with gender dysphoria should be able to seek the full protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act.” [sic]Just like any other person with […]