The US government faces a shutdown if a funding bill is not approved by March 14, with potential consequences including suspended work for some departments and programs, unpaid leave for hundreds of thousands of employees, and delayed salaries. The previous administration's funding bill was signed into law in December 2024 by Joe Biden, following a pattern of frequent shutdowns since 1977, with the longest one lasting 35 days during Trump's presidency from December 22, 2018 to January 25, 2019.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/956808-senate-approves-bill-to-keep-us-government-funded-until-september-30The US government has issued an order suspending security clearances for personnel of a specific firm, restricting their use in government buildings, and cutting off any government contracts with the company. The move aims to ensure compliance with civil rights laws against racial bias, as stated in a White House fact sheet.
https://www.law.com/international-edition/2025/03/15/paul-weiss-targeted-by-trump-in-latest-broad-order/A coalition of 15 Utah public labor unions, including the Utah Education Association, Utah AFL-CIO, and American Federation of Government Employees, has formed Protect Utah Workers to restore rights for public workers and give power back to voters. The coalition's board is led by Renee Pinkney, president of the UEA, and Will Kocher, with Utah's chapter of The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/03/14/protect-utah-workers-coalition-launches-signature-collecting-effort-for-referendum-against-hb267/A recent cohort study in the US found no significant increase in SCA/SCD among young competitive athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic, contradicting previous reports that linked COVID-19 to increased cardiovascular risk. The study's findings suggest that vaccination and myocarditis may not significantly contribute to an elevated risk of sudden cardiac arrest or death in this demographic.
https://reason.com/2025/03/14/are-covid-19-vaccines-safe-and-effective/Data broker industry lacks regulation, transparency, and oversight, allowing companies to operate without clear guidelines. Senator Elizabeth Warren advocates for comprehensive federal privacy law, citing the need for increased resources to enforce state-level regulations such as California's Consumer Privacy Law. She believes online behavioral advertising should be banned due to its invasive nature, suggesting contextual advertising is sufficient instead.
https://gizmodo.com/data-broker-brags-about-having-highly-detailed-personal-information-on-nearly-all-internet-users-2000575762A 32-year-old man, who weighed just 69 pounds and stood at 5 feet, 9 inches, was rescued from a burning home in Waterbury, Connecticut, after allegedly being locked up by his stepmom, Kimberly Sullivan, for 20 years. The fire was started by the man as a means of escape from his small room. Prosecutors describe his treatment as "prolonged abuse, starvation, severe neglect, and inhumane treatment."
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14501443/Harrowing-moment-emaciated-son-locked-stepmom-kimberly-sullivan.htmlWearable Devices is set to capitalize on emerging market opportunities with the development of AI-powered gesture personalization technology, which will be showcased at MWC Barcelona 2025 alongside its neural sensing wristband, marking a significant advancement in wearable technology.
https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/wearable-devices-ltd-trading-halted-news-pending-1034480533Wendy Williams, a 60-year-old former talk show host, has been under guardianship since 2022 and recently spoke out against her restrictive living arrangement at an assisted living facility in New York City, where she is being kept on the 'memory unit' floor.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14501255/Wendy-Williams-View-fans-thing.htmlDr Ndugulile's sudden death has left a leadership vacuum at the WHO Africa office, prompting a search for his successor. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has submitted candidate names to Member States, who will select the new Regional Director, a crucial figure in shaping Africa's healthcare future.
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