President-elect Trump announced a slew of appointments as his team prepares to transition to the White House next year. The incoming president announced Jamieson Greer as his pick to serve as the next U.S. trade representative. Greer previously served as chief of staff to the trade representative during Trump’s first term, Robert Lighthizer at a…
A New White House proposal would make Medicare and Medicaid cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs for people who are obese. The move would expand affordable access to the drugs to some 7.4 million people. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Two months after Hurricane Helene brought devastating flooding to North Carolina, some residents still can’t get home. Landslides triggered by the flooding may have even made it too dangerous to rebuild in some areas. Dave Malkoff has the story.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, more than 2,000 landslides displaced families in western North Carolina. They are waiting to find out if rebuilding is even possible or safe.
Tensions escalated in Chittagong, Bangladesh, following a court’s refusal to grant bail to Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, accused of sedition. The court’s order against the priest charged with sedition triggered violent clashes between supporters of the monk and law enforcement forces who were joined by locals, leaving at least one dead and many others…
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea to revert to paper ballots, stating that only losing candidates suspect EVM tampering. The petitioner argued that even Elon Musk acknowledged EVM vulnerabilities, citing concerns raised by both Chandrababu Naidu and Jagan Mohan Reddy after electoral losses. The court highlighted previous dismissals of similar petitions, emphasizing EVM security.
Prime Minister Modi, addressing the Supreme Court’s 75th Constitution Day celebration, emphasized his commitment to staying within the executive’s constitutional boundaries. He indirectly responded to criticism, particularly from SCBA president Kapil Sibal, regarding judicial independence. Modi also paid tribute to 26/11 victims and vowed a strong response to terrorism.
Mohammed Shami, India’s veteran fast bowler, will join Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 10 crore in the upcoming IPL season. Gujarat Titans, Shami’s former team, opted not to use their Right-to-Match card despite initially considering retaining him. GT’s coach, Ashish Nehra, explained that their retention strategy faced limitations due to the auction dynamics and Shami’s high…
San Jose State’s women’s volleyball team had two players listed on the Mountain West’s all-conference honorable mention list this year who are also on opposing sides of explosive lawsuits. Senior Blaire Fleming and Brooke Slusser were both on the list as well as Annie Kaminski and Kiki Remensperger from Boise State, San Diego State’s Jasmine…