Misuse of March-In Rights Could Harm Patients

TL/DR - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Commerce (DOC) are reviewing the march-in rights under the Bayh-Dole Act, which allow the government to take over the development of pharmaceuticals that received federal funding. This review is seen as an attempt to increase government control over the…

Atmospheric River Hits Northwest with 8+ Inches Rain, Rivers Rising

TL/DR - Over 10 million people across the Pacific Northwest are under flood alerts due to a strong atmospheric river causing heavy rainfall in areas already soaking from previous weather events. More than 8 inches of rain has fallen in the region in the last 24 hours, leading rivers to reach flood stage, with some forecasted to reach major flood…

Avoiding Violent Rebellion: Johns Hopkins Study Highlights Public Health, Safety, and Democracy Threats from Firearms in Political Environments

TL/DR - A new report from the Center for Gun Violence Solutions at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health explores the increased risk of armed insurrection to public health and democracy. The report argues that armed insurrections can be preempted with appropriate policies at various levels of government that protect the nation's…

Fetterman Tasks Santos with Cameo Message for Indicted Sen. Menendez

TL/DR - Senator John Fetterman commissioned expelled Rep. George Santos to make a video on Cameo encouraging Sen. Bob Menendez, who has been charged with acting as a foreign agent to Egypt, to "stay strong". Santos, who has been expelled from Congress, recorded the video without knowing that "Bobby" referred to Menendez. Menendez and his wife…