RFK Jr.’s Conspiracy Theories: Here’s What Trump’s Pick For Health Secretary Has Promoted
ToplineRobert F. Kennedy Jr. is now primed to take over as President-elect Donald Trump’s Secretary of Health and Human Services next year, drawing renewed scrutiny to a string of false claims he has helped spread over the better part of the past two decades. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Fox News’ “The Faulkner Focus” June 2, 2023, in New York City. Chief CriticFour of Kennedy Jr.’s 10 siblings criticized his presidential run before he eventually dropped his campaign in August. Key BackgroundKennedy is the founder and chairman of the Children’s Health Defense nonprofit, a leading promoter of vaccine skepticism. Further ReadingForbes Trump Allies Promote Vaccine Skepticism In Lead Up To ElectionRobert Kennedy Jr., With Musk, Pushes Right-Wing Ideas and Misinformation (The New York Times)Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tests the conspiratorial appetite of Democrats (Washington Post)Have Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and His Anti-vax Conspiracies Found a Home?
Source:Forbes
November 15, 2024 15:57 UTC
New LAPD Chief: People Aren't Calling Police Enough and They Should
LOS ANGELES — Crime is trending down in Los Angeles, with homicides alone on track to fall 15% compared to last year, but newly sworn-in LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell is concerned that statistics aren’t telling the full story. In the 15 years he has been away from the LAPD, the department’s ranks have dropped from nearly 10,000 to 8,800. A recent class at the academy numbered just 23 — less than half the enrollment during the years when McDonnell was last at the LAPD. “We also can’t get away from the fact that we need more good people to be interested in this job and to come on the job,” McDonnell said. … For every statistic, there are lived experiences, people whose lives have been upended, whose sense of safety has been shattered.”_____©2024 Los Angeles Times.
Source:Los Angeles Times
November 15, 2024 15:46 UTC
Trump assembles his team | Sidebar
PoliticsTrump assembles his team | SidebarThis week, president-elect Donald Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, causing controversy on Capitol Hill. Plus, Trump's other picks so far, the race for Senate majority leader, and the fate of Trump's legal cases.
Source:Washington Post
November 15, 2024 15:41 UTC
Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 15
If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for November 15's Wordle solution revealed. Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing. Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:Something that seems in poor taste. Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter? Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...Today's Wordle starts with the letter T.The Wordle answer today is...Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Source:New York Times
November 15, 2024 15:40 UTC
Watch: Person dressed as bear fakes attack on Rolls-Royce in wild fraud plot
By Clara HarterLos Angeles TimesLOS ANGELES — The footage is shocking. Except it wasn’t a terrifying beast — it was a person in a bear costume using a kitchen tool designed to shred meat, authorities said. And the video was no lucky capture, but a staged performance submitted as part of a four-person insurance fraud scheme, according to the California Department of Insurance. A bear costume with meat claws was discovered in the suspects’ home on Wednesday, according to the insurance department. The Glendale Police Department and the California Highway Patrol assisted in the investigation.
Source:Los Angeles Times
November 15, 2024 15:39 UTC
U.S.-Based GlobalFoundries Innovates In Critical Silicon Markets
At the recent GlobalFoundries Technology Summit, the company continues to invest in advancing mainstream semiconductor process nodes with new materials and advanced wafer processing. Forbes GlobalFoundries’ Trusted Foundry Status Helped Secure CHIPS Act InvestmentAt the GlobalFoundries Technology Summit 2024, the company brought together its customers and partners from around the world. Most of the GF RF capacity runs on 300mm wafers, and GF will be moving SiGe from 200mm to 300mm in 2027 for higher volume. With RF, GF is pushing performance and will use 3D technologies, like wafer-to-wafer bonding. Efficient Computer partnered with GlobalFoundries (GF) to bring to market a new high-performance embedded processor that it claims is up to 166x* more energy-efficient than industry-standard embedded CPUs.
Source:Forbes
November 15, 2024 15:23 UTC
Stock market today: Wall Street falls toward worst loss since Election Day as vaccine makers sink
The S & P 500 sank 1.4% and was heading for a losing week and its worst day since October. That’s made the broad stock market look more expensive by a range of measures, which has critics calling for at least a fade. Stocks had been broadly roaring since Election Day, when Trump’s victory sent a jolt through financial markets worldwide. That's forced traders to recalibrate how much relief the Federal Reserve could provide for the economy next year through cuts to interest rates. On Thursday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested the U.S. central bank will be cautious about future decisions on interest rates.
Source:ABC News
November 15, 2024 15:20 UTC
Matt Gaetz's controversial nomination for attorney general
PoliticsMatt Gaetz's controversial nomination for attorney generalMatt Gaetz (R-Fla.) is president-elect Trump's controversial pick for attorney general. Here's why – and why Trump picked him anyways.
Source:Washington Post
November 15, 2024 15:15 UTC
Video Matt Gaetz facing 'uphill battle' to be confirmed as AG
Matt Gaetz facing 'uphill battle' to be confirmed as AG ABC News’ Jay O’Brien takes a look at some of the biggest moments from Matt Gaetz’s tenure in the House and the latest on the House Ethics Committee investigation against him.
Source:ABC News
November 15, 2024 15:08 UTC
U.S. regulator looks to put Google under federal supervision, Washington Post says
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken steps to put Alphabet's Google under formal federal supervision, the Washington Post reported, potentially mounting yet another regulatory challenge for the Big Tech giant. Google has fiercely resisted the idea over months of highly secretive talks, the report said on Thursday, citing two people familiar with the discussions. Federal supervision status can allow regulators access to a company's internal records. CFPB and Alphabet declined to comment. Google already faces government action that could force the company to divest parts of its business, as well as a court order to open up its mobile app store to competition.
Source:Washington Post
November 15, 2024 15:07 UTC
Video Medical community reacts to Trump’s choice of RFK Jr. to lead HHS
Medical community reacts to Trump’s choice of RFK Jr. to lead HHS ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with epidemiologist and ABC News contributor Dr. John Brownstein on the medical community’s reaction to RFK Jr.’s nomination to lead HHS.
Source:ABC News
November 15, 2024 15:06 UTC
The Hackett Group Rings the Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell
The Hackett Group (Nasdaq: HCKT), a global leader in Gen AI consulting and business transformation, visits the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square to ring the Opening Bell to celebrate the company’s recent acquisition of Gen AI development firm LeewayHertz, named a Top 10 AI Consulting firm by Forbes Magazine. This milestone marks a significant step in expanding The Hackett Group’s AI capabilities, resulting in a comprehensive end-to-end AI solution for clients – from ideation through implementation. In honor of the occasion, Ted Fernandez, CEO of The Hackett Group, rings the Opening Bell joined by Akash Takyar, CEO of LeewayHertz.
Source:Forbes
November 15, 2024 15:03 UTC
Washington D.C. Theater Scene Blends Humor And Heart
Washington D.C. Theater Scene Blends Humor And Heart New productions highlight comedy and cultural commentary with fresh takes on holidays and historyWashington, D.C., is buzzing with excitement as two new theatrical productions hit the spotlight, showcasing the unique blend of comedy and social commentary that's become the hallmark of the city's vibrant arts scene. Equally compelling is the collaboration between the Second City improv troupe and the Woolly Mammoth Theatre, which serves up Dance Like There’s Black People Watching: A Black Excellence Revue. Each of these productions reflects the pulse of Washington D.C.’s cultural scene, showcasing diverse narratives woven together with humor. Meanwhile, Dance Like There’s Black People Watching promises to leave audiences with both lighter spirits and ample food for thought as they engage with pivotal issues facing society today. It’s these layers of meaning combined with humor and heart, which truly set Washington’s theater scene apart this season.
Source:Washington Post
November 15, 2024 14:57 UTC
Student Association meets with the vice chancellor of student affairs and the Green Fund
Wednesday, Nov. 13, the University of Wisconsin La-Crosse Student Association (SA) met to hear from the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Vitaliano Figueroa and the Green Fund, swear in a first-year senator and pass two returning resolutions. Figueroa introduced himself to SA and went over the areas of campus that he and student affairs oversee. Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Vitaliano Figueroa updated SA on the Student Affairs Office’s goals for the 2024-2025 academic year. After Figueroa’s final remarks, Sustainability Manager Andrew Ericson and Green Fund Coordinator Caroline Ingwell spoke to SA about the Green Fund at UWL. In new business, SA discussed SUFAC’s fiscal year 2026 budget and circled back to the proposed Green Fund Grant projects.
Source:ABC News
November 15, 2024 14:46 UTC
Iran Told U.S. It Wasn’t Trying to Kill Trump
Federal prosecutors in August charged a Pakistani man with ties to Iran with plotting to kill Trump, prompting officials to bolster his security while on the campaign trail. U.S. officials say Iran has also sought to harm other Trump administration officials involved in the Soleimani operation and the broader maximum-pressure policy on Iran. He said that while Iran must not develop a nuclear weapon, he wasn’t seeking regime change in Tehran or conflict with Iran. People close to Iranian officials say Tehran is seeking to avoid confrontation with the Trump administration. Some Trump officials have promised a return to the maximum pressure approach of the first term that caused a deep economic crisis in Iran.
Source:Wall Street Journal
November 15, 2024 14:34 UTC