Oct 30 Watch 9:10 Why minority representation in medical research is a matter of life and death By Cat Wise, Jason Kane U.S. racial and ethnic diversity is ever increasing, but the medical representation of minority groups is not. A recent review of government-funded cancer research studies found that participants were disproportionately white, and fewer than 2 percent of these clinical trials… Continue watching
Oct 30 How entrepreneurs are designing a trans-inclusive future through clothing By Rebecca Oh “The predominant response that I've had has been--they've waited their whole lives for this,” said NiK Kacy, who launched a footwear company that makes smaller-sized masculine dress shoes. Continue reading
Oct 30 Twitter bans all political advertisements By Rachel Lerman, Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press "While internet advertising is incredibly powerful and very effective for commercial advertisers, that power brings significant risks to politics, where it can be used to influence votes to affect the lives of millions," Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey tweeted Wednesday in… Continue reading
Oct 30 Medical examiner dismisses doubts about Epstein autopsy By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Barbara Sampson said she stands "firmly" behind her findings in the August autopsy report, which ruled Epstein hanged himself and temporarily quelled much of the speculation surrounding the financier's death. Continue reading
Oct 30 Threat to 2020 election is not limited to Russia By Eric Tucker, Associated Press U.S. intelligence agencies reported Russian, Chinese and Iranian influence activities targeting last year's midterms, and a senior FBI official last week singled out Beijing as a particular source of concern. Continue reading
Oct 30 Wildfire erupts near Reagan Library in Southern California By Marcio Sanchez, Gregory Bull, Associated Press The brush fire broke out just before dawn in the Simi Valley area north of Los Angeles and grew to more than 400 acres. Continue reading
Oct 30 White House launches website aimed at addiction treatment By Zeke Miller, Associated Press FindTreatment.gov is the latest development in the administration's effort to address the nation's opioid crisis. Continue reading
Oct 30 WATCH: Outgoing Homeland Security Secretary McAleenan testifies before Congress The hearing is on terrorism, but it's highly likely lawmakers will ask Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan about his time within the administration. Continue reading
Oct 30 Latest California blackout hits 1.5 million people By Janie Har, Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press Frustration and anger mounted across Northern California as Pacific Gas & Electric, the state's largest utility, began its third round of sweeping blackouts in a week. Continue reading
Oct 29 Trump administration is promising a 'new' border wall. The reality is less clear By Gretchen Frazee Most of the projects involve replacing old barriers or adding secondary fencing rather than creating entirely new barriers. Continue reading