Ancient tools from a South African cave reveal connections between prehistoric people
In a cave overlooking the ocean on the southern coast of South Africa, archaeologists discovered thousands of stone tools, created by ancient humans roughly 20,000 years ago. By examining tiny details in the chipped edges of the blades and stones, archaeologists are able to tell how the tools were made — which revealed that people…
Certain nasal bacteria may boost the risk for COVID-19 infection, study finds
A new study has found that certain bacteria living in the nose may influence how likely someone is to get a COVID-19 infection. The research reveals that certain types of nasal bacteria can affect the levels of key proteins the virus needs to enter human cells…
KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: The Dismantling of HHS
A week into the reorganization of the Department of Health and Human Services announced by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the scope of the staff cuts and program cutbacks is starting to become clear. Among the biggest targets for reductions were the nation’s premier public health agencies: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
RFK Jr.’s Purge of FOIA Staff at FDA Spares People Working on Covid Vaccine Lawsuits
A purge of FDA staff spared some people tasked with responding to a judge’s orders to disclose government records on covid vaccines, according to agency employees. The FOIA litigation was brought by Aaron Siri, an ally of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s who represents anti-vaccine interests…
Human Rights Foundation launches Bitcoin Alliance to aid global civil liberties
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) launched the Bitcoin Humanitarian Alliance on April 10, forming a coalition of activists, humanitarian organizations, and pro-democracy movements leveraging Bitcoin (BTC) to support civil liberties and deliver aid in financially repressive environments. The initiative brings together frontline groups operating in jurisdictions where financial systems are...
States advance fetal rights measures that critics warn will pave a path for outlawing abortions
A new Kansas law and a Florida bill enact policies backed by abortion opponents that critics see as moves toward giving embryos and fetuses the same rights as the women carrying them…
Global Nonprofits Form Bitcoin Humanitarian Alliance to Advance Civil Liberties and Aid
Bitcoin Magazine Global Nonprofits Form Bitcoin Humanitarian Alliance to Advance Civil Liberties and Aid Twelve human rights and humanitarian organizations launch the Bitcoin Humanitarian Alliance, uniting efforts to use Bitcoin for civil resistance, cross-border aid, and financial freedom. This post Global Nonprofits Form Bitcoin Humanitarian Alliance to Advance Civil Liberties and Aid first...
Why the Cancellation of My Kennedy Center Show Feels So Personal
Philippa Pham Hughes on heritage and humanity…