Nebraska governor signs order narrowly defining sex as that assigned at birth (apnews.com)
Nebraska’s Republican Gov. Jim Pillen on Wednesday signed an executive order strictly defining a person’s sex....
How a Big Pharma Company Stalled a Potentially Lifesaving Vaccine in Pursuit of Bigger Profits (www.propublica.org)
A vaccine against tuberculosis, the world’s deadliest infectious disease, has never been closer to reality, with the potential to save millions of lives. But its development slowed after its corporate owner focused on more profitable vaccines....
Trump co-defendant pleads guilty in Georgia election case (www.nbcnews.com)
Scott Hall is the first person to plead guilty in the 19 defendant case. First to flip.
Revealed: WHO aspartame safety panel linked to alleged Coca-Cola front group (www.theguardian.com)
Vice blocked news stories that could offend Saudi Arabia, insiders say (www.theguardian.com)
“Church of Bleach” family gets years in prison for deadly “miracle” solution (arstechnica.com)
California governor signs law raising taxes on guns and ammunition to pay for school safety (apnews.com)
California will double the taxes on guns and ammunition and use the money to pay for more security at public schools and various violence prevention programs under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Tuesday....
Trump replaces top Georgia lawyer ahead of surrender (www.cnn.com)
Former President Donald Trump has replaced his top Georgia lawyer ahead of his surrender Thursday evening, sources tell CNN....
Trust in science down; trends worst in minorities, Republicans (arstechnica.com)
Rudy Giuliani owes nearly $550K in unpaid taxes, IRS says (www.nbcnews.com)
New Mexico governor issues order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque (apnews.com)
Cuba uncovers ‘human trafficking ring’ recruiting for Russia’s war in Ukraine (www.theguardian.com)
Cuba has uncovered a human trafficking ring aimed at recruiting Cubans to fight as mercenaries for Russia in its war in Ukraine, its foreign ministry has said, as Moscow seeks to increase the size of its forces in Ukraine....
Sex education classes often don't include LGBTQ+ students. New restrictions could make it worse (apnews.com)
In fifth grade, Stella Gage’s class watched a video about puberty. In ninth grade, a few sessions of her health class were dedicated to the risks of sexual behaviors....
Trump Attorney Screwup Means Trump Won’t Get Jury Trial in NY Fraud Case (www.meidastouch.com)
Due to an oversight, Trump's attorneys failed to ask for a jury trial within the time allotted to them
Landlord Party In Berkeley Ends In Fights (www.berkeleyside.org)
Jimmy Fallon apologises to Tonight Show staff after toxic workplace allegations - reports (www.theguardian.com)
Earlier on Thursday, Rolling Stone published allegations from two current and 14 former employees, including production crew and writers, who requested anonymity out of fear of retaliation. Rolling Stone claimed they had approached an additional 80 current and former employees, but “not a single one agreed to speak on the...
Elon Musk's X follower count bloated by millions of new, inactive accounts (mashable.com)
We took a close look at Elon Musk's more than 150 million followers on X aka Twitter. What we found is…concerning.
Drinking water of millions of Americans contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ (www.theguardian.com)
Oklahoma parents, faith leaders and education group sue to stop US’s first public religious school (apnews.com)
Israeli airstrike hits ambulance convoy in Gaza (www.theguardian.com)
California governor vetoes bill that would have banned caste discrimination (apnews.com)
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Saturday that would have made California the first U.S. state to outlaw caste-based discrimination....
Florida school district orders librarians to purge all books with LGBTQ characters (popular.info)
Librarians in public schools in Charlotte County, Florida, were instructed by the school district superintendent to remove all books with LGBTQ characters or themes from school and classroom libraries. The guidance by Charlotte County Superintendent Mark Vianello and the school board's attorney, Michael McKinley, was obtained by...
Before Jan. 6, the FBI predicted extremists would be 'very willing to take action' over a 2020 election dispute (www.nbcnews.com)
An FBI “red cell” report predicted that law enforcement action and a “lack of coordination” between groups would prevent widespread violence in response to a disputed election....
Disney says it will crack down on password sharing, following Netflix’s lead (www.cnbc.com)
The company will roll out tactics to mitigate password sharing in 2024. While Iger said Disney should see some effects from the rollout in 2024, the initiatives to prevent password sharing won’t be completed next year.
IRS consultant pleads guilty in massive leak of wealthy Americans’ tax returns (www.politico.com)
An IRS contractor pled guilty Thursday to leaking the private tax information of former President Donald Trump and thousands of other wealthy Americans to the news media....