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Washington ExaminerU.S. Attorney's Office Reassigns Prosecutor in Brennan Investigation
The lead federal prosecutor in Miami overseeing a criminal probe into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress has been removed from the case. Maria Medetis Long informed involved parties she was off the matter after concluding insufficient evidence existed. The…
Photo: Samuel Hagger / UnsplashCalls for Keir Starmer to Resign Over Peter Mandelson Vetting Scandal
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure after revelations that former US ambassador Peter Mandelson failed security vetting but was appointed anyway. Starmer stated he was unaware of the failure and sacked a senior Foreign Office official. Opposition leaders accused…
Ars TechnicaRFK Jr. Testifies on Vaccines, Budget Cuts, and Health Policies in Congressional Hearings
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended a proposed 12% budget cut and addressed vaccine policies during back-to-back congressional hearings. He acknowledged the measles vaccine's safety for most people while facing questions on past comments and other i…
Photo: Vitaly Gariev / UnsplashOpenAI Releases GPT-Rosalind, AI Model Tailored for Biology and Drug Discovery
OpenAI announced GPT-Rosalind, an artificial intelligence model designed for research in biology, drug discovery, and translational medicine. The model is named after scientist Rosalind Franklin and targets scientific workflows involving molecules, proteins, and disease biology.…
investing.comStartups DeepSeek, Upscale AI, and PopUp Bagels Raise Funds at High Valuations
Several startups have recently secured or are in talks for significant funding rounds at multibillion-dollar valuations. Chinese AI firm DeepSeek is raising over $300 million in its first outside funding at more than $10 billion valuation, according to reports. Separately, AI inf…
pbs.orgHealth Secretary RFK Jr. Testifies on HHS Budget Cuts and Priorities in House Hearings
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended a proposed 12% budget cut during congressional testimony, highlighting reforms while facing criticism over vaccine policies and measles outbreaks. Lawmakers clashed with Kennedy on various issues, including past s…
washingtontimes.comNBA Fines LaMelo Ball $60,000 for Foul on Bam Adebayo, No Suspension Issued
The NBA fined Charlotte player LaMelo Ball a total of $60,000 for a flagrant foul on Miami player Bam Adebayo and postgame profanity, upgrading the incident but imposing no suspension. Coaches from both teams expressed relief and acceptance of the ruling. Ball remains eligible fo…