Stop slashing VA workforce; our veterans deserve better
The VA, like most large systems, could use some reform. But the Trump administration’s methods are not improving care.
Day: March 14, 2025
Tariff pain first, deals later, U.S. tells Canada in key meeting
The Canadian officials left the meeting, which lasted more than an hour, with a clearer — but not necessarily more optimistic — sense of what lies ahead.
EU Commission aims to tackle the EU’s skilled labour shortage
The European Commission has identified 42 occupations shortages, particularly in construction, transport and health sectors.
Iraq says ‘dangerous’ ISIL leader Abu Khadija killed
Prime Minister al-Sudani hails the killing of Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rufay’i as a major blow to ISIL remnants in Iraq.
Federal workers union sues Trump administration to preserve TSA contract
The lawsuit says rescinding the CBA would affect public safety, calling it “an act of retaliation” against the union and an “attempt to punish free speech.”
Beijing issues warning over Hutchison’s proposed sale of Panama Ports Company
A commentary published in a Hong Kong state-backed newspaper said the acquisition of Hutchison’s Panama assets by BlackRock and TiL would “Americanize” the canal and cause Washington to restrict Chinese access to the waterway.
UK Royal Navy receives first autonomous mine countermeasures system
“Developments in sensor technology, data analytics, and machine learning have all significantly contributed to this innovation, allowing vessels to operate either fully autonomously or remote controlled by operators in a portable operations centr…
European parliament bans Huawei lobbyists from premises amid corruption probe
The European Parliament on Friday said it has banned lobbyists working for Chinese telecom firm Huawai to enter its premises “as a precautionary measure” after police launched an investigation into suspected bribery, arresting several people in both B…
China Announces Generative AI Labeling To Cull Disinformation
China has introduced regulations requiring service providers to label AI-generated content, joining similar efforts by the European Union and United States to combat disinformation. The Cyberspace Administration of China and three other agencies announ…
Dr. Oz became famous giving health advice. Was it any good?
The New York Times analyzed claims Oz has made about preventive health measures across 2,500 television appearances and asked health experts to weigh in.