House Republicans had mixed reactions to President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that he would nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be secretary of Health and Human Services in his administration. Kennedy has been an anti-vaccine activist and founded the Children’s Health Defense, a prominent anti-vaccine nonprofit that has campaigned against immunizations and other public health measures like water fluoridation. Medical experts expressed concerns about a rise in medical misinformation through Kennedy’s candidacy. HHS oversees major health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, among others. Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a Turning Point Action campaign rally, Oct. 23, 2024, in Duluth, Georgia. Anna
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We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. President-Elect Donald Trump has stated numerous times that, once he takes office, he plans to shut down the U.S. Department of Education. The department provides roughly 10% of K-12 funding and enforces federal civil rights in schools. However, it plays a much larger role in financing higher education. Managing approximately $1.5 trillion in student loan debt for over 40 million borrowers, the Education Department represents one of the largest holders of consumer debt in the country. “I’m going to close the Department of Education and move education back to the states,” Trump pledged at a campaign rally in September. Already
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Did you know that 47% of Instagram users have reported experiencing some form of cyberbullying on the platform? In today’s digital age, standing up to online harassment has become more crucial than ever. Whether you’re a teenager navigating social media, a parent protecting your child, or an influencer managing your online presence, understanding how to […]
The request requires the approval of ICC judges, but their decision has been delayed, partly because of several rounds of legal filings by Israel that have challenged the court’s jurisdiction. By REUTERS NOVEMBER 13, 2024 16:43 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a state memorial ceremony at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem last week, marking a year since the Hamas attack against Israel that took place on October 7/Simchat Torah, followed by the ongoing Gaza war. (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST) Israel has questioned the impartiality of an International Criminal Court judge appointed to a panel deciding whether an arrest warrant should be issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The move could further delay a decision in the case, in which the ICC chief prosecutor
Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader of Bangladesh’s government, is expected to “bury the hatchet” with US President-elect Donald Trump and start afresh in working with the new American administration. Analysts say while Yunus’ strained relationship with Trump is an open secret, Bangladesh’s “strategic appeal” as a country with close ties to India and China means the US government is likely to reciprocate Dhaka’s overtures. “I suspect Yunus will be ready to bury the hatchet,” said Michael Kugelman, director of Washington-based South Asia Institute at the Wilson Center think tank, noting that Trump’s election win came at a time when Bangladesh was trying to rebuild and stabilise in the post-Sheikh Hasina era. “I don’t expect much criticism from Yunus now, and his warm congratulatory note to Trump sent an important signal
China’s southern tech hub Shenzhen spent a record amount on research and development (R&D) last year, rivalling Beijing’s level and vastly exceeding that of neighbouring Hong Kong to cement its position as a national research mecca. Shenzhen’s R&D expenditure jumped to 223.66 billion yuan (US$30.93 billion) in 2023, surpassing the 200-billion-yuan mark for the first time and up by nearly 19 per cent from the previous year, according to government data released last week. R&D made up just under 6.5 per cent of the city’s gross domestic product (GDP), breaking through 6 per cent for the first time. That made Shenzhen, home to Big Tech companies like Huawei Technologies and Tencent Holdings , the second-largest R&D hub in China in terms of both absolute expenditure and spending relative to GDP
Fred Kerley has aimed a jibe at Kenyan sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala, questioning his status as Africa’s fastest man The Olympic bronze medallist is one of the fastest sprinters in the world and holds one world title Omanyala is Africa’s fastest man, with a record of 9.77 seconds set in 2021 at the Kip Keino Classic Former 100m world champion Fred Kerley appeared to aim a jibe at Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala. The 2024 Olympics bronze medallist has raced Omanyala in Kenya a couple of times and come up short. Omanyala remains the fastest man in Africa, but his performances on the biggest stages have been underwhelming. Ferdinand Omanyala reached the semis at the 2024 Paris Olympics, while Fred Kerley won a bronze medal. Photo by Andrzej Iwanczuk/NurPhoto.Source: Getty Images
After seven years of leadership (2017-2024), Professor Kenneth Agyemang Attafuah has officially retired as Executive Secretary of Ghana’s National Identification Authority (NIA). Reflecting on his tenure, Professor Attafuah highlighted both the challenges and achievements that have defined his time with the NIA, expressing pride in the strides made to build a comprehensive national identity system. “When I first took on this role seven years ago, the NIA faced numerous challenges,” Professor Attafuah said in his farewell message, noting obstacles that ranged from operational hurdles to public skepticism. His leadership transformed the NIA into what he described as a “service-driven organisation committed to providing every Ghanaian with a unique and secure identity.” Under his stewardship, the NIA digitised its operations, establishing a widespread network of 16 regional offices, 276 district offices
Shutterstock Timothy West and his wife Prunella Scales appeared together in Channel 4’s Great Canal Journeys Actor Timothy West, one of Britain’s most distinguished and versatile actors, has died at the age of 90, his family have announced. He was known for roles on stage and screen including in TV sitcoms Not Going Out and Bedtime, dramas such as Bleak House and Gentleman Jack, and soaps Coronation Street and EastEnders. A statement released by his children said the actor died “peacefully in his sleep” and was “with his friends and family at the end”. The actor is also survived by his wife, Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales, to whom he was married for 61 years. In recent years, the couple had been followed in 10 seasons of Channel 4’s Great
United States President-elect Donald Trump has picked Fox News host and military veteran Pete Hegseth, a pro-Israel and Iran hawk, to serve as his defence secretary, lauding him as “tough, smart and a true believer in America First”. The 44-year-old’s nomination to lead the world’s most powerful military has come in for criticism from the Democrats, who pointed out his “lack of experience” on the global stage. “The job of Secretary of Defense should not be an entry-level position,” Representative Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, posted on X. So, who is Hegseth and will his inexperience come in the way of discharging his duty as the Pentagon chief? Who is Pete Hegseth? Hegseth, who served Afghanistan and Iraq, joined Fox News as a contributor
The alleged support for Hamas related to online activity, Gloucestershire Police said. By MATHILDA HELLER NOVEMBER 13, 2024 12:33 man is led away by police after he confronted demonstrators who gathered to take part in a mass funeral procession protest to commemorate the Palestinians who have been killed in the ongoing conflict in Gaza on March 23, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England (photo credit: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images) A British police officer was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of support for Hamas, local police announced. The officer, a serving constable with the Gloucestershire Police, was arrested by Counter Terrorism Policing South West (CTPSW) on account of contravening Section 12 of the Terrorism Act. The alleged support for Hamas related to online activity, Gloucestershire Police said. Gloucestershire Police Assistant Chief Constable
Who: Australia vs Pakistan What: Three-match T20 international series When: November 14, 16 and 18 Where: Brisbane, Sydney and Hobart How to follow: Al Jazeera’s live text and photo coverage for each game begins at 05:00 GMT. Pakistan arrived in Australia for their limited-overs tour on the back of a tumultuous period off-the-field, which saw the departure of Gary Kirsten as the team’s white-ball coach and the change of the team’s leadership. The highly-rated South African coach resigned after a series of behind-the-scenes changes and a power struggle with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Jason Gillespie, Pakistan’s Test team coach, took charge of the team for the tour of Australia and Mohammad Rizwan was appointed the country’s white-ball captain following Babar Azam’s resignation. Despite off-field ruckus and a historically poor
The influencer and activist has been outspoken in her support for Israel and has been using her platform to combat antisemitism around the world. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF NOVEMBER 13, 2024 08:05 US singer Montana Tucker arrives for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. (photo credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) Montana Tucker tells disbelievers of the October 7 attack to “come to Israel and see it with your own eyes,” speaking on the “All About Change” podcast on Monday. The influencer and activist with 14 million followers on social media has been outspoken in her support for Israel and has been using her platform to spread awareness of the surging antisemitism around the world. In the recent episode of the “All About Change” podcast hosted by Jay Ruderman, Tucker shared
A surge in malaria is reported in several states and is overwhelming the health system, according to a UN agency. Flooding in South Sudan has displaced more than 379,000 people, according to a United Nations update that warned about a surge in malaria. Aid agencies have said the world’s youngest country, highly vulnerable to climate change, is in the grip of its worst flooding in decades, mainly in the north. The floods have affected about 1.4 million people, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Friday, across 43 counties and the disputed Abyei region, which is claimed by both South Sudan and Sudan. It added in a statement that more than 379,000 people were displaced in 22 counties and in Abyei. “A surge in malaria
Despite Kamala Harris’ loss, pro-abortion rights activists are celebrating the results of the 2024 election, arguing that abortion rights won. “When we look at the election results from this week, we saw voters in states that are really different from each other, in large majorities support abortion rights,” Elisabeth Smith, the director of state policy at the Center for Reproductive Rights, told ABC News in an interview. Abortion was a central issue in Harris’s campaign as she sought to draw a stark difference between her vision for the country and President-elect Donald Trump’s. But, exit polling shows some supporters of abortion rights still voted for Trump, despite Roe v. Wade being overturned as a result of his U.S. Supreme Court appointments. The battlegrounds of Arizona and Nevada were among 10