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A New York Democratic assemblymember is pushing for a special session to regulate AI and argues New York should not cede standard-setting to California. The newsletter also reports a DOJ settlement with NYU Langone over gender-affirming care and a rising measles outbreak.
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An excerpt from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's book uses the Good Samaritan parable to argue that faith should inspire kindness, unity, and inclusive love, while sharply criticizing Donald Trump as cruel, self-aggrandizing, and indifferent to the poor. Beshear calls on Christians and Democrats to reclaim faith-based morality from Trump-style politics.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told an anti-vaccine activist conference that they have a "friend in the White House," touting the administration's vaccine policy changes. The speech drew criticism from public health advocates and Pennsylvania's governor amid the worst U.S. measles outbreak in decades.
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The Pentagon released formal guidance for mandatory testosterone testing for male service members 30 and older, leaving out women for now. Medical experts question the need and efficacy, while the guidance breaks with typical symptom-based screening practices and notes limited evidence for some claimed benefits. The policy reflects Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's 'High-T' military push, though it also outlines practical and medical cautions for deployment and fertility.
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San Diego police are investigating the fatal shooting of a family of three found dead in their home. Relatives said the father, a Navy veteran, suffered from PTSD and had recently sought help, while the Department of Veterans Affairs disputed allegations that he was denied services. The article also includes PTSD statistics for veterans.
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Sen. Bill Cassidy reflected on his deciding vote to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, suggesting he was misled but declining to say whether he regrets the vote. Cassidy criticized Kennedy's MAHA movement over measles outbreaks and requested that Kennedy testify before the Senate health committee.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a Children's Health Defense conference, an anti-vaccine activism group he previously helped lead. A CBS News medical correspondent reacts to his statement that the group has a friend at the White House.
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As the 2030 deadline nears, the U.N.'s 17 Sustainable Development Goals are largely off track, with only 15% of measurable targets on pace. Experts debate whether the goals were too ambitious, highlight gains in health and access to services, and criticize governments and wealthy countries for failing to match commitments with action.
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Michele Kang says London City Lionesses' planned training centre will surpass facilities at most Premier League men's clubs and set a new standard in women's football. The interview highlights her investment in the club and her push for equal treatment and independent women's teams. Kang also discusses female athlete health research and ambitions to expand her multi-club model globally.
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A lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial said he had no doubts and believed prosecutors proved she knew what she was doing. The case ended in a mistrial after nearly 40 hours of deliberation, and other jurors have publicly criticized the holdout. The article also notes the juror's past legal issues and next steps in the case.
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The Pentagon reissued clinical guidance for mandatory testosterone screening for male service members over 30 while omitting female hormone supplementation guidance that had appeared in an earlier version. Medical experts said hormone treatment can benefit both men and women in demanding military roles, while a Pentagon spokesman defended the male-focused initiative as improving readiness. The article highlights the exclusion of women from the new guidance and the removal of prior female-specific protocols.
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The report notes that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. headlined a conference for an organization he formerly led that has questioned vaccine safety. Dr. Céline Gounder then provides expert commentary debunking anti-vaccine claims.