Biden Holds Off On Sanctioning IDF Unit In Apparent Reversal
Via The Cradle The government of US President Joe Biden has decided against imposing sanctions on Israeli army units responsible for human rights violations against Palestinians, despite initial plans to do so. ABC News reported on…#bidenholdsoffon #israeli #palestinians #abcnews #westbank #israel #nytimes #anthonyblinken #mikejohnson #billions (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
140,000 people did their taxes with the free IRS direct file pilot, but the program ’s future is unclear
WASHINGTON — The IRS said Friday that more than 140,000 taxpayers filed their taxes through its new direct file pilot program and participants saved roughly $5.6 million in fees they would have otherwise spent with commercial tax preparation companies. The government pilot program, rolled out this…#treasurydepartment #danielwerfel #treasury #werfel #intuit #rickheineman #directfile #florida #newhampshire #nevada (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Jensen Huang, Sam Altman invited to federal AI Safety Board
Leaders of the world's most prominent AI companies are being recruited for the Homeland Security Department's new advisory group. Officially titled the Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board, the group will counsel US government on a wide range of AI-related issues. The guidance would…#homelandsecurity #alejandromayorkas #mayorkas #nvidia #jensenhuang #satyanadella #alphabet #sundarpichai #openai #samaltman (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Commercial tax-prep companies lost out on $5 billion in fees thanks to IRS ’ direct file, government says
The IRS said Friday that more than 140,000 taxpayers filed their taxes through its new direct file pilot program and participants saved roughly $5.6 million in fees they would have otherwise spent with commercial tax preparation companies. The government pilot program, rolled out this tax season…#treasurydepartment #danielwerfel #treasury #werfel #florida #newhampshire #nevada #southdakota #tennessee #wyoming (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Biden Delays Ban on Menthol Cigarettes
The proposal had been years in the making, in an effort to curb death rates of Black smokers targeted by Big Tobacco. In an election year, the president ’s worries about support among Black voters may have influenced the postponement. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Christina Jewett and Noah Weiland Tags: United States Politics and Government Presidential Election of 2024 Recalls and Bans of Products Smoking and Tobacco Food and Drug Administration Biden, Joseph R Jr Source Type: news
Why Experts Are Worried About Bird Flu in Cows
Bird flu has been hitting a little too close to home lately. In its testing of the commercial milk supply, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported on April 25 that 20% of milk samples tested from the retail market contained “viral fragments” of H5N1 bird flu. Many believe that’s an underestimate; experts at Ohio State University have found that as much as 40% of milk samples from processing facilities in the Midwest may contain parts of the virus.
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The results immediately raised concerns about the safety of the U.S.’ milk supply and the ri...
Source: TIME: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Acinq to Withdraw Phoenix Wallet From US Markets Amid Regulatory Concerns
On Friday, April 26, Acinq announced that its Lightning Network bitcoin wallet, Phoenix, will cease services for U.S. residents from May 3, 2024. This announcement followed closely on the heels of the Samourai Wallet indictment and what is perceived as a targeted U.S. government effort against…#lightningnetwork #phoenix (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Struggling schools forced to rely on teaching assistants as cheap cover for teachers
Pupils are missing out on essential support as teaching assistants increasingly provide cover for absent teachers, without lesson plans or help from other colleagues, according to a report released by UNISON today (Saturday).
The report Teaching on the Cheap? is based on survey responses from almost 6,000 teaching assistants covering classes in England and Wales. It suggests ongoing teacher shortages mean support staff are increasingly having to lead lessons and manage whole classes by themselves.
The research finds 45% say they are covering more classes now than they were the previous school year (2022/2023).
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Source: UNISON Health care news - April 26, 2024 Category: UK Health Authors: Fatima Ayad Tags: News Press release education Mike Short teaching assistants Source Type: news
Bystander CPR Laws Don't Only Work for Rich Areas
(MedPage Today) -- Government regulation was effective for increasing bystander CPR and public automated external defibrillator (AED) use even in a limited-resource setting, according to registry data from one Chinese city.
Shenzhen was among... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - April 26, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Frozen Chicken Will Soon Get a Lot Safer to Eat
Poultry producers will be required to bring salmonella bacteria in certain chicken products to very low levels to help prevent food poisoning under a final rule issued Friday by U.S. agriculture officials.
When the regulation takes effect in 2025, salmonella will be considered an adulterant—a contaminant that can cause foodborne illness—when it is detected above certain levels in frozen breaded and stuffed raw chicken products. That would include things like frozen chicken cordon bleu and chicken Kiev dishes that appear to be fully cooked but are only heat-treated to set the batter or coating.
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Source: TIME: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jonel Aleccia/AP Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate wire Source Type: news
The Non-Custodial Conflict: US Government Actions Stir Crypto Community Concerns
Over the past two days, there has been a notable uptick in concern within the crypto community regarding the U.S. government’s actions toward non-custodial wallets, which facilitate the sovereign storage of crypto assets. Recent events have fueled a widespread belief that a targeted campaign… (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Getting the best out of the new world of remote and digital general practice
Nuffield Trust - The Remote by Default research collaboration, conducted by a team of academics and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, asks whether remote consultations should really be the default option. This briefing investigates when remote consultations are safe and what they mean for different patient groups trying to get treatment as well as for doctors and their colleagues. It summarises key findings, and actions required from government and the NHS.BriefingNuffield Trust - publications (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - April 26, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Digital health and data Primary and community care Source Type: news
Tesla ’s AutoPilot Recall Gets a Government Probe. No, It’s Not a Stock Issue
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Source: Reuters: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
One measure of inflation reinforces Federal Reserve's reluctance to cut interest rates
A measure of inflation closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained uncomfortably high in March, likely reinforcing the Fed’s reluctance to cut interest rates anytime soon and underscoring a burden for President Joe Biden’s re-election bid. Friday’s report from the government showed that prices…#federalreserve #jeromepowell #pce (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures stayed elevated last month
A measure of inflation closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained uncomfortably high in March, likely reinforcing the Fed's reluctance to cut interest rates anytime soon and underscoring a burden for President Joe Biden's re-election bid. Friday's report from the government showed that prices…#federalreserve #jeromepowell #pce (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
