RFK Jr. and the Make America Healthy Again agenda could impact food safety
RFK Jr., a lawyer-politician, could replace lawyer-politician Xavier Becerra as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Or RFK Jr could be the next Secretary of Agriculture, replacing Tom Vilsack, a lawyer. Deputy FDA Commissioners are sometimes lawyers. Dr. Robert Califf, a cardiologist, is the outgoing FDA Commissioner…
‘Deep concern’ over families evicted from direct provision despite gaining status – Ombudsman
Letter to ministers Darragh O’Brien and Roderic O’Gorman warned movements are having ‘devastating impact’ on children’s rights…
How dogs are able to detect pregnancy in humans
There are several perks of being a dog parent. Apart from having an all-time companion and playmate around you, dogs are one of the most loyal pets to have. Not only do they protect you fiercely but also they become the stakeholder of your life – no matter what the event is…
SAHRC probes scholar transport problems in the North West
The concerning number of problems with scholar transport in the North West has prompted the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to investigate the matter. Recently, the province has been plagued by unresolved scholar transport issues. So bad that some pupils forced to walk long distances to school…
Apartheid cop Mfalapitsa who ‘killed’ Cosas Four to face music
Thlomedi Ephraim Mfalapitsa’s application to review the decision taken by the amnesty committee to take his murder case to trial has been dismissed by the Johannesburg High Court. The 70-year-old former Vlakplaas apartheid security officer is facing charges of crimes against humanity and murder. These are in relation to the murder and attempted murder of…
UN condemns ‘acts reminiscent of the gravest international crimes’ in Gaza
A top UN official on Tuesday condemned “daily cruelty” in Gaza, describing “acts reminiscent of the gravest international crimes” as Israel continues its daily bombardment of the Palestinian territory.Speaking to the Security Council, Joyce Msuya, interim chief of the UN humanitarian agency (OCHA), described civilians driven from their homes and “forced to witness...
US Election 2024: How The Personal Shaped The Political
The 2024 U.S. presidential election highlighted the electorate’s strong commitment to voting and activism on social issues and personal values creating both solidarity and division. For many voters, issues like LGBTQ+ rights, climate action, racial equity, economic justice, gun control, religion and reproductive rights have become central to their political identity…
Rudeboy reaches out to twin brother through lawyer amid music rights dispute
GistReel Controversy surrounding Nigerian music duo, Psquare escalates as Peter Okoye reveals twin brother Paul’s contact through a lawyer amid ongoing music rights dispute. The feud between the Psquare duo reignited following Peter’s latest release, ‘Attention’, which Rudeboy claimed was sampled from his unreleased album slated for June 2025…
Rudeboy contacts twin brother via lawyer over music rights dispute
The ongoing controversy between Nigerian music duo Psquare has reached new heights as Peter Okoye recently revealed that his twin brother, Paul, had contacted him through a lawyer amid an escalating dispute over music rights. The legal approach reflects the seriousness of the disagreement, which has…