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Ahead of World AIDS Day, advocates warn of federal funding cuts for HIV/AIDS
Advocates are preparing to commemorate World AIDS Day this year against the backdrop of major threats to federal HIV/AIDS funding and services under President Donald Trump, who has already moved to slash critical programs in the broader fight to end the epidemic. This year marks the first World AIDS Day of the second Trump administration, . Read More.
Republican Congresswoman says quiet part out loud, claims toppling the Venezuelan oil-rich regime could be ‘a Windfall’
Republican Congresswoman says quiet part out loud, claims toppling the Venezuelan oil-rich regime could be ‘a Windfall’
Trump issues Executive Order creating Genesis Mission AI Action Plan for America
President Trump is laying the groundwork for America’s AI Action Plan at a scale similar to the Manhattan Project.
Antioxidants 101: A Complete Guide
Antioxidants help protect your cells from damage and may play a role in disease prevention. Learn more about their benefits and how to get more in your diet.
New drug may help prevent spread of deadly skin cancer
A major new clinical study has found that a type of immunotherapy may help stop a rare and fast-growing skin cancer from spreading to other parts of the body. The drug, pembrolizumab (brand name KEYTRUDA), was tested in patients with Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare but aggressive form of skin cancer. The trial, called STAMP [.] The post New drug may help prevent spread of deadly skin cancer appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.
In His Tightest Corner Yet, Will Zelensky Rise to the Occasion?
Over nearly four years of wartime leadership, analysts say the Ukrainian leader has repeatedly played weak hands wisely. A U. S. peace plan may be his biggest test. It is another make-or-break moment of wartime leadership for President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. Late last week, the Trump administration delivered to Mr. Zelensky a 28-point peace plan that many Ukrainians and their Western allies have called a wish list for Russia, a reward for its aggression and a betrayal of Ukraine. The Ukrainian leader was given seven days to either accept it or potentially watch the United States walk away from any remaining.
US signals broader efforts to protect Nigeria’s Christians following Trump’s military threat
WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump’s administration is promoting efforts to work with Nigeria’s government to counter violence against Christians, signaling a broader strategy since he ordered preparations for possible military action and warned that the United States could go in “guns-a-blazing” to wipe out Islamic militants. A State Department official said this past week [.].
Customs and Border Patrol Use of License Plate Reader Data in the Crosshairs of Anti-Immigration Left
An Associated Press exclusive detailed an investigation into law enforcement’s use of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology, especially its use by the U. S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) to monitor, track, and apprehend criminal illegals. The use of ALPR also assists in drug and human trafficking activity, which helps build evidence toward more accurate and bigger stings. With some lawmakers and activist judges working to thwart the Trump administration in its enforcement and deportation efforts, CPB is using every tool in the tool chest to reduce the use of surges and raids, and to bypass activist and citizen efforts to engage and disrupt the work of enforcement.
Bomb threats made at offices of Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, Rep. Chris Deluzio
Houlahan and Deluzio, both veterans, were among 6 Democrats who posted a video urging military personnel not to obey “illegal orders” last week and were chastised by President Trump.