The US government’s decision to halt funding for PEPFAR, a life-saving program providing antiretroviral treatments and prevention services, has raised concerns among health experts. The move was made following allegations of nurses funded by PEPFAR performing illegal abortions in Mozambique. Prof. Lucie Cluver, co-lead author of an analysis on the impact of PEPFAR, warned that … Read more
In the latest season of HBO’s The White Lotus, creator Mike White takes viewers on a twisted journey through the psyche of Timothy Ratliff, played by Jason Isaacs. As Tim navigates the luxurious and superficial world of the White Lotus resort in Thailand, he is haunted by dark fantasies and crippling self-doubt. Tim’s storyline is … Read more
Billionaire investors on Wall Street are united in their opposition to President Trump’s tariffs, with many taking to social media and writing letters to express their concerns. The tariffs, which have already caused a significant sell-off in the stock market, have sparked fears of an economic downturn. Despite repeated appeals from major banks and other … Read more
Tesla and Warner Bros. Discovery have won a ruling in their dispute with movie studio Alcon Entertainment over the use of imagery from “Blade Runner 2049” to promote Tesla’s autonomous cybercab. US District Judge George Wu dismissed some claims by Alcon, saying he was inclined to dismiss allegations that Tesla and Warner Bros. violated Alcon’s … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs have sparked global markets to fall, with trade in services remaining unaffected. The decision to apply tariffs on a country-by-country basis highlights the importance of origin rules, which could lead to severe penalties for mislabeling products. The stakes are high, as Trump has threatened ten-year jail terms for … Read more
The Texas Longhorns are making waves in the NCAA basketball world, earning a surprising spot at No. 24 in ESPN’s 2025-26 Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings. With former Xavier coach Sean Miller at the helm, the team is poised to make a strong push for the playoffs. Longhorns guard Jordan Pope, who averaged 11 points per … Read more
The Trump administration is ending a Biden-era parole program that has left nearly 200 employees at the GE Appliance Park in Louisville with warning letters, telling them to depart the US by April 24 or face “adverse immigration consequences.” The program’s termination affects immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. A union representative, Dino Driskell, … Read more
Long-term US Treasury bonds have experienced their worst sell-off in nearly two years, according to recent market data. This decline occurred as stocks steadied, with the S&P 500 index ending a tumultuous period of losses that had surpassed 10% over the previous two trading sessions. Despite this downturn, the broader market has managed to stabilize, … Read more
Leaders of Long Island’s nonprofits are “frightened” about potential cuts to Medicaid funding, which could impact thousands of residents who rely on these services. The issue was discussed at a forum in East Meadow, where nonprofit CEOs and leaders gathered to share concerns and brainstorm ways to survive the impending cuts. The House has passed … Read more
The Senate Commerce Committee has scheduled a confirmation hearing for Jared Isaacman to become the next NASA administrator, after industry and some committee members pushed for his nomination. The hearing, set for April 9 at 10am Eastern, will also consider Olivia Trusty’s nomination to join the Federal Communications Commission. Isaacman’s background as a businessman and … Read more