Shane Tamura, the shooter from NYC, could undergo brain testing for CTE after his claim of having the condition, according to Adams.
Investigation into Shane Tamura’s Brain for CTE Possible Mayor Eric Adams announced on Tuesday that the brain of Shane Tamura, the shooter involved in a recent incident, may be evaluated for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The city’s Chief Medical Examiner’s Office will decide whether to conduct tests on the 27-year-old former football player’s brain, Adams […]
Reducing animal testing will put human health at risk
The Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health held a joint workshop on July 7. The surprising takeaway was the announcement that “NIH no longer seeks proposals specifically for animal models,” which indicates a significant shift in their approach to research. This move aligns with the FDA’s plan to phase out animal […]
Nancy Mace Proposes Legislation to Cut Funding for Animal Testing at NIH
On Thursday, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) proposed a bill aimed at reimbursing the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for painful experiments conducted on dogs and cats. This move follows new insights from the Taxpayer Watchdog group, Whitecoat Waste Project (WCW). WCW revealed troubling details about cruel experiments funded by taxpayers, including the well-known Gospel Experiment. […]
Alisha Palmowski leads the times on the first day of in-season F1 Academy testing.
F1 Academy Testing Resumes at Zandvoort The F1 Academy won’t be back in action until the Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort in late August. However, things are still buzzing this week. This week also marks the second in-season testing session at Zandvoort, following a three-day test in Jeddah. Over the next two days, drivers […]
PETA praises Republican lawmakers for calling on NIH to stop animal testing abroad.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has expressed appreciation for a letter from a Republican lawmaker, which was sent to Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This letter urges agencies to cease using taxpayer funds for animal research conducted in foreign laboratories. Representative Troy Nehls from Texas, […]
Waymo starts pilot testing of its self-driving taxi service in New York City
Futuristic robot taxis are on their way to New York City, which might just render those classic yellow taxis obsolete. This week, Waymo, a driverless ride-sharing service that’s part of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, began mapping city streets with its fleet. “We’re running in the Big Apple,” the company announced. They also encouraged residents to […]
Pfizer scientist summoned to explain allegations that COVID vaccine testing was intentionally delayed prior to the 2020 election
Allegations of Vaccine Delay by Former Pfizer Scientist WASHINGTON – A former Pfizer scientist was called to testify on Monday by House Republicans over claims that a high-ranking executive from a major pharmaceutical company conspired to “deliberately slow” down actions following the 2020 presidential election. The House Judiciary Committee is seeking a deposition from Dr. […]
Court allows Texas death row inmate to challenge state DNA testing regulations
Supreme Court Ruling on DNA Testing for Texas Inmate On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that inmates on death row in Texas have the right to challenge state laws regarding DNA testing that may hinder their ability to appeal their convictions. Reuben Gutierrez has been trying for over ten years to obtain DNA testing related […]
Trump Held Responsible for Four Gay Men in Africa Testing Positive for HIV
Controversy Over HIV and Taxpayer Funding Recently, four African men who identify as gay engaged in unprotected sex, and a reaction followed regarding the implications for public health funding. The report from Reuters highlighted that since January, one of these men tested positive for HIV after continuing unsafe practices. This raises a question: why should […]
Boxer Imane Khelif chooses not to compete after new mandatory sex testing from World Boxing.
Iman Khelif, a boxer at the center of the Olympic gender discussion, is opting out of boxing tournaments in the Netherlands after World Boxing announced a new requirement for sexual testing among all athletes. The Algerian athlete, who secured a gold medal in a Paris competition amid scrutiny of her eligibility last summer, failed to […]