Elon Musk’s X reportedly in talks for funding at same valuation as original Twitter deal
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Lilly Sabri: I won't put my relationships on social media again: The influencer explains how she rebuilt her life after a podcast implicated her fiancé had had ...
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Weight Stigma Remains a Barrier to Patient Care: Patients with obesity often report being shamed and stigmatized in medical settings. How can physicians address ...
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‘Lesson for spreading falsehoods’: KUALA LUMPUR: Former Health minister Khairy Jamaluddin has won RM2.5mil in damages after he successfully sued an ustaz for ...
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David Hogg gives $100,000 to DCCC after infuriating House Dems: The DNC vice chair insisted in a social media post: "This is not me playing nice."
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JD Vance's 'Chinese peasants' comment adds fuel to trade war tension: Anger against Vance's comments in China has spilled over into discussions related to US ...
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Doctor with measles who treated children during Texas outbreak later complimented by RFK Jr.
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Trump Swaps Out COVID.gov For Page Blaming Chinese Lab For Virus And Attacking Biden’s Pandemic Policies
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Murkowski on Trump: "We are all afraid": "I am oftentimes very anxious myself about using my voice," Murkowski said.
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At monopoly trial, Zuckerberg redefined social media as texting with friends: Mark Zuckerberg played up TikTok rivalry at monopoly trial, but judge may not buy ...
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Trump swears-in Mehmet Oz as CMS administrator: President Trump on Friday swore in Mehmet Oz as administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ...
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Dramatic rise in fake political content on social media as Canada prepares to vote
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Tesla once made up a majority of EV sales in California—now it’s less than half: California makes up the largest share of EV sales in the country ...
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RFK Jr. has a goal to study what's 'behind' autism by September. How realistic is it?
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Image from the original article. Source: Protesting the Trump administration? Murkowski says keep at it.: Sen. Murkowski urged nonprofit leaders in Anchorage not to let "the fatigue of the chaos" grind ...
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Key Facts: Murkowski Warns Against Trump's Political Retaliation
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Senator Lisa Murkowski revealed that the threat of political retaliation from President Trump is significant enough to make her uncomfortable speaking out.
- As one of the few Republicans willing to criticize Trump's policies, she addressed concerns at a summit, highlighting the fear many have about ongoing changes.
- Murkowski denounced the Trump administration's approach to policy changes and expressed her intention to oppose severe cuts to the Medicaid program.
- Her remarks were met with applause, emphasizing her commitment to advocate for those who feel anxious.
"We are all afraid."— Senator Lisa Murkowski made this statement at a summit of nonprofit and tribal leaders in Alaska.
Trump-Allied Prosecutor Sends Letters to Medical Journals Alleging Bias: An interim U.S. attorney is demanding information about the selection of research ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/18/health/trump-martin-us-attorney-medical-journals.html
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Michigan officials warn Medicaid cuts could devastate rural health care, economy: WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — State officials and leaders at Munson ...
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Reddit Apr 17
Musicians, the music industry, and suicide: epidemiology, risk factors, and suggested prevention approaches
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Trump administration orders Gaza-linked social media vetting for visa applicants: Trump officials have said student visa holders are subject to deportation over ...
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Meta must ban Students for Justice in Palestine - opinion: Students for Justice in Palestine, the vociferously antisemitic student activist group with hundreds ...
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Subaru Designed a U-Shaped Airbag for Cyclists on the 2025 Forester: This world-first airbag to protect cyclists is confirmed for the new Subaru Forester in ...
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UnitedHealth shares tank after earnings miss, forecast cut as medical care costs soar
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Montana reports first Measles cases since 1990: Montana public health officials have found five cases of measles in Gallatin County, the first cases of the ...
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Trump Torched On Social Media For Comment About Congo: 'I Don't Know What That Is'
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Ms. Rachel responds to critics of Gaza rhetoric: ‘All children should be protected’
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/5254297-ms-rachel-responds-critics-gaza-rhetoric/
Florida draft law mandating encryption backdoors for social media accounts billed ‘dangerous and dumb’
techcrunch.com/2025/04/17/florida-draft-law-mandating-encryption-backdoors-for-social-media-accounts-billed-dangerous-and-dumb/
Jay Powell made it clear Fed is not going to rescue markets: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a clear message to markets this week: I'm not coming ...
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‘Tesla Takedown’ organizers call on Democrats to shield Section 230: Dozens of activists who helped organize protests this year against Elon Musk’s company Tesla ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/5253431-tesla-takedown-organizers-call-on-democrats-to-shield-section-230/
EWN Apr 18
Mongolian LGBTQ youth fight for recognition through music, comedy: LGBTQ Mongolians often hide their identities from their employers and colleagues for fear of ...
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Hermès Says It Will Pass on Tariff Costs to U.S. Consumers: Hermès is passing on President Donald Trump's tariff costs to its U.S. consumers starting on May ...
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Are Easter Baskets Getting Out of Hand?: Social media feeds are awash in images of lavish baskets overflowing with expensive gifts. Some parents are giving their ...
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Sur in English Apr 17
Baby boy bleeds to death after clandestine surgical procedure in Spain goes horribly wrong
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Image from the original article. Source: Marjorie Taylor Greene Shares 'Insane Social Media Posts' of Hecklers: Greene has claimed some of the protesters arrested at her town hall event in Georgia on ...
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Key Facts: Chaos Erupts at Marjorie Taylor Greene's Town Hall
Apr 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- Several protesters were forcibly removed and arrested at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall in Acworth, Georgia.
- Greene, a Trump supporter, was interrupted multiple times during her speech and stated that protests should occur outside.
- The police had prepared for potential disruptions and confirmed that some of those arrested were not constituents of Greene's district.
- Greene praised the police's actions and claimed the protesters were funded by Democrats, while emphasizing that dissent should be expressed at the ballot box.
"How people should handle their business is in the voting booth."— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene told reporters that there is no reason for screaming and yelling during town hall meetings.
Image from the original article. Source: Michelle Trachtenberg spoke out about health speculation before her death | CNN
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Key Facts: Michelle Trachtenberg's Death Linked to Diabetes Complications
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ew.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ew.com
- Michelle Trachtenberg's death at 39 was officially attributed to complications from diabetes.
- The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirmed the cause of death was ruled natural following laboratory tests.
- Prior to her passing, it was reported that she had undergone a liver transplant, and her family had objected to an autopsy.
- Friends and former colleagues, including Sarah Michelle Gellar, expressed their grief and support for Trachtenberg's legacy.
Michelle, listen to me. I love you. I will always love you. The hardest thing in this world, is to live in it. I will be brave. I will live… for you.— Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played Trachtenberg's older sister on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', wrote this on Instagram the day after Trachtenberg's death.
Image from the original article. Source: U.S. Indicts Luigi Mangione in Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO: Attorney General Pam Bondi moved forward aggressively and ordered prosecutors to seek the death ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/17/nyregion/luigi-mangione-indictment-death-penalty.html
Key Facts: Mangione Faces Federal Charges, Death Penalty Possible
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- A federal grand jury has indicted Luigi Mangione for the murder of a UnitedHealth Group executive, enabling the pursuit of the death penalty.
- Mangione, 26, is already facing state murder and weapons charges in New York, where the death penalty is not applicable.
- The indictment indicates that a grand jury found probable cause for charges of murder, stalking, and firearms offenses.
- Mangione has filed a motion to prevent the death penalty, and if convicted, a separate trial phase would determine if the jury recommends capital punishment.
"We are prepared to fight these federal charges, brought by a lawless Justice Department."— Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Luigi Mangione's attorney, commented on the federal charges.
Why does Northern Ireland lag the South on public health and education? : Rising infant mortality an indicator ‘society is going down’, says public health ...
irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/04/18/why-does-northern-ireland-lag-the-south-on-public-health-and-education/
Labour sends out fake £75k medical bills in attack on Reform: Adverts based on decade-old comments by Nigel Farage that he would support insurance-based ...
telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/04/17/labour-sends-fake-medical-bills-attack-on-reform/
Image from the original article. Source: Multiple victims reported in shooting on FSU campus: Officials said at least four individuals have been hospitalized as a result of a shooting at Florida State ...
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Key Facts: Shooting at Florida State University Claims Two Lives
20h · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The shooter, Phoenix Ikner, son of a deputy sheriff, killed two people and injured four others before being shot by police.
- Ikner had access to his mother's service weapon, which she had converted to a personal firearm.
- The shooting occurred near the student union and marks the second such incident at FSU in 11 years.
- Police shot the suspect when he failed to surrender during his arrest attempt.
Hungary ‘rapidly going in wrong direction’, EU lawmakers warn after visit – as it happened
theguardian.com/world/live/2025/apr/16/eu-hungary-ukraine-russia-us-tariffs-europe-news-live-updates
Advocates Say RFK Jr.'s Health Cuts Put Goal Of Ending HIV Out of Reach: The Trump administration's cuts to HIV prevention will lead to new infections ...
huffpost.com/entry/advocates-rfk-jr-health-cuts-hiv_n_680025ebe4b0485a7732be89
Image from the original article. Source: Trump lashes out at Fed chair: 'Powell's termination cannot come fast enough'
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Key Facts: Trump Considers Dismissing Fed Chair Powell
2h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett confirmed that Trump is exploring the possibility of firing Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair.
- Tensions have escalated as Trump accuses Powell of hindering the economy by maintaining high interest rates.
- Powell stated he cannot be removed and intends to serve until his term ends in May 2026.
- Economists and investors are concerned about the implications for the Fed's credibility and global markets if Trump attempts to dismiss Powell.
The Fed really owes it to the American people to get interest rates down. That's the only thing he's good for.— Donald Trump comments on Jerome Powell and the Fed's interest rate policy.
Image from the original article. Source: Nvidia stock falls again, market cap losses near $270 billion after Trump administration's new export controls
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Key Facts: Jensen Huang Meets Key Figures in Beijing
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ft.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ft.com
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited Beijing to meet clients and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to discuss new chip designs.
- The discussions followed new US export restrictions that negatively impacted Nvidia's stock prices.
- Huang emphasized China's importance to Nvidia and the company's willingness to develop new chips despite ongoing trade tensions.
- Previously, Huang had avoided public meetings with high-ranking officials, but this visit demonstrates Nvidia's commitment to the Chinese market.
"China is a very important market for Nvidia."— Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, expressed the importance of the Chinese market for the company.
CBS News Apr 18
George Santos "remains unrepentant for his crimes" in social media posts ahead of sentencing, DOJ says
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10-year-old girl kidnapped by man she met on Roblox, police say: A California man has been arrested for abducting a 10-year-old child he reportedly met on social ...
cnn.com/2025/04/17/us/california-kidnapping-roblox-girl-hnk/
Anti-Vaxxers Are Grifting Off the Measles Outbreak—and Claim a Bioweapon Caused It
wired.com/story/antivax-grift-measles-crisis-bioweapon/
Discord's face scanning age checks 'start of a bigger shift': The social platform is testing age checks using facial scanning for access to sensitive content.
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Labor sent team to UK to learn from Keir Starmer’s successful election campaign: Overseas lessons on the power of podcasts informed the party’s ‘new media’ ...
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/18/labor-sent-team-to-uk-to-learn-from-keir-starmers-successful-election-campaign
Debunk.org reports increased Russian media coverage on EU power grid 'unreliability'
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2540627/debunk-org-reports-increased-russian-media-coverage-on-eu-power-grid-unreliability
Futurism Apr 17
Image from the original article. Source: OpenAI Is Secretly Building a Social Network: OpenAI has been secretly experimenting with an X, formerly Twitter, styled social network ...
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Key Facts: OpenAI Unveils Advanced GPT-o3 Model
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnet.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnet.com
- OpenAI has introduced the GPT-o3 model, offering advanced capabilities in coding, math, and visual understanding.
- The model is available to paying ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team users and can solve complex problems by independently verifying answers.
- In addition, the o4-mini model has been launched, which is faster and cheaper, along with Codex CLI, a local AI agent for programmers.
- OpenAI has also revamped the safety training data for the new models and plans to develop its own social media platform to gather data for refining its outputs.
The best photos often come when you’re relaxed and enjoying yourself.— Bibo Aswan on photography and the importance of having fun while posing.
How to protect your money when markets get rocky: Americans are nervous about their investment portfolios. And it’s easy to see why, given escalating trade ...
cnn.com/2025/04/18/money/how-to-protect-your-money-safe-havens/
Why Students Are Using AI to Avoid Learning
time.com/7276807/why-students-using-ai-avoid-learning/
23andMe bankruptcy under congressional investigation for customer data: The House Committee on Energy and Commerce is investigating 23andMe's decision to file ...
cnbc.com/2025/04/17/23andme-bankruptcy-investigation-genetic-data-congress.html
Measles costs are accumulating as funding cuts threaten the outbreak response | CNN
cnn.com/2025/04/17/health/measles-response-funding-cuts/
UnitedHealth CEO Says Profits Not Meeting 'Expectations' as Stock Tumbles: UnitedHealth stocks tanked by around 20 percent in pre-market trading.
newsweek.com/unitedhealth-ceo-says-profits-not-meeting-expectations-stock-tumbles-2060999
How Having a Baby Is Changing Under Trump: Cuts to federal health institutions could alter newborn hearing and rare disease screening programs.
time.com/7278169/baby-screenings-newborn-changing-trump-administration/
Manila Bulletin Apr 17
Bong Go praises health workers’ role as DOH raises Code White Alert
mb.com.ph/2025/4/17/bong-go-praises-health-workers-role-as-doh-raises-code-white-alert
2.5 percent additional contribution is not enough: health insurance costs continue to rise
focus.de/finanzen/versicherungen/2-5-prozent-zusatzbeitrag-reicht-nicht-darum-steigen-die-kosten-der-krankenkassen-weiter_d091e62f-78bf-42e8-aa90-79da1f6a8075.html
How Linda McMahon's “A.1.” Gaffe Sparked a Viral Campaign for Steak Sauce: When Linda McMahon called AI “A.1.” at a summit, Kraft Heinz and Mischief turned the ...
adweek.com/brand-marketing/how-linda-mcmahons-a1-gaffe-sparked-a-viral-campaign-for-steak-sauce/
Social media’s Non-Jewish Nanny converts to Judaism, embraces new life as Adina Shoshana
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Image from the original article. Source: Mark Zuckerberg: We were slow to recognise the threat posed by TikTok: Zuckerberg testified that Meta was slow to recognise the threat TikTok posed in the late ...
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Key Facts: Mark Zuckerberg on Meta's Challenges and Competition
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Mark Zuckerberg defended Meta's acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp during the FTC trial.
- He expressed concerns that Instagram and WhatsApp could threaten Facebook's dominance and suggested a spin-off of Instagram in 2018.
- Zuckerberg noted a decline in Facebook's content sharing, with messaging gaining popularity among users.
- YouTube is recognized as a major competitor, particularly among younger audiences who are increasingly spending time on the platform.
"The amount that people are sharing with friends on Facebook, especially, has been declining."— Mark Zuckerberg during his testimony at the FTC antitrust trial.
CNA Apr 17
Image from the original article. Source: Nora Aunor, one of the Philippines' biggest stars, dies at 71: Aunor died on Wednesday (Apr 16), according to social media posts from her children.
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/nora-aunor-dead-aged-71-463391
Key Facts: Global Coverage of Nora Aunor's Passing
9h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pep.ph
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pep.ph
- International news outlets like CNN, BBC, and NBC reported on the death of Nora Aunor on April 16, 2025.
- Aunor, an icon of Philippine cinema, passed away at the age of 71, and her popularity was recognized worldwide.
- Social media is filled with tributes from friends, fans, and individuals she impacted throughout her life.
- The controversial Nora Aunor dolls were produced without her consent and may increase in value following her death.
"Her voice, presence, and artistry shaped a legacy that will never fade."— Lotlot de León on her mother Nora Aunor, who passed away on April 16, 2023.
Nazriya Nazim reveals why she ‘shut down completely’, was absent from limelight: In a candid post, Nazriya Nazim shared her emotional struggles that led to her ...
hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/nazriya-nazim-reveals-why-she-shut-down-completely-was-absent-from-limelight-101744871190070.html
Jobs, cost of living, affordable healthcare and housing: Key points from PAP's GE2025 manifesto
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/jobs-cost-of-living-affordable-healthcare-and-housing-key-points-from-paps-ge2025-manifesto
Spinning off Instagram, the decline of ‘friending’ and other takeaways from Mark Zuckerberg at the FTC monopoly trial
cnn.com/2025/04/16/tech/mark-zuckerberg-testimony-meta-ftc-trial/
Image from the original article. Source: Luxury brand Hermes to pass on tariff costs to US clients as sales growth slows: France's Hermes will fully shift the burden of tariffs in the United States to ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/hermes-sales-up-7-first-quarter-slightly-missing-expectations-2025-04-17/
Key Facts: Hermes Raises US Prices to Offset Tariff Costs
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Hermes will fully pass tariff costs onto its affluent customers in the United States.
- First-quarter sales missed expectations due to ongoing weakness in China.
- The CFO announced price increases across all business lines starting May 1 to counteract new tariffs.
- Despite geopolitical uncertainties, the company continues to see growth in the US market but remains cautious about potential impacts.
"We are going to fully offset the impact of these new duties by increasing our selling prices in the United States from May 1, across all our business lines."— Finance Chief Eric du Halgouet discussed Hermes's pricing strategy in response to the new tariffs.
Immigration officials to begin screening social media posts under new federal rule
tampabay.com/news/2025/04/16/immigration-officials-begin-screening-social-media-posts-under-new-federal-rule/
This ‘College Protester’ Isn’t Real. It’s an AI-Powered Undercover Bot for Cops: Massive Blue is helping cops deploy AI-powered social media bots to talk to ...
wired.com/story/massive-blue-overwatch-ai-personas-police-suspects/
businesstech.co.za Apr 17
South Africa shooting itself in the foot: South Africa is turning potential investors off by adopting policies that are hostile to business.
businesstech.co.za/news/business-opinion/821384/south-africa-shooting-itself-in-the-foot/
Health minister unveils plans for R1.3bn healthcare boost, six new academic hospitals
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-04-16-health-minister-unveils-plans-for-r13bn-healthcare-boost-six-new-academic-hospitals/
Image from the original article. Source: Healthcare: Lauterbach expects health insurance contributions to rise: Health insurance members and their employers have only just had to cope with the latest ...
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Key Facts: Lauterbach Warns of Rising Health Insurance Contributions
Apr 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
- Statutory insured individuals should prepare for increasing contributions to health and long-term care insurance, according to Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach.
- He urged the new government to counteract the contribution pressure, emphasizing that despite high spending, the German healthcare system offers only mediocre quality.
- Lauterbach stressed the need for reforms to enhance system efficiency, particularly through the planned hospital reform.
- The general contribution rate for statutory health insurance currently stands at 14.6 percent, with additional supplementary contributions and varying care contributions based on the number of children.
"The health insurance and also the long-term care insurance are under significant contribution pressure."— Karl Lauterbach, acting Federal Minister of Health, spoke in Berlin about the financial situation of health insurance funds.
'Good science takes time': Researcher skeptical autism cause will be found by September
pbs.org/newshour/show/good-science-takes-time-doctor-skeptical-autism-cause-will-be-found-by-september
Peter Andre removes post after new Jamaican gangster movie role sparks heavy backlash
dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/peter-andre-removes-post-after-35069171
MSNBC.com Apr 17
A deadly E. coli outbreak hit 15 states, but the FDA chose not to make the details public
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ecoli-bacteria-lettuce-outbreak-rcna200236
Viral TikTok videos urge buyers to shop directly from China at cheap prices, dodge tariffs
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/04/16/viral-tiktok-videos-urge-buyers-to-shop-directly-from-china-at-cheap-prices-dodge-tariffs
The healthcare community has a responsibility to highlight the ongoing destruction in Gaza
bmj.com/content/389/bmj.r741
Company associated with Betoota Advocate contracted to run PM's re-election podcast strategy
abc.net.au/news/2025-04-17/prime-ministers-secret-podcast-strategists-albanese-betoota/105180156
New US Justice Department policy cracks down on social media posts: President Donald Trump's administration has ordered U.S. Justice Department employees not to ...
reuters.com/world/us/new-us-justice-dept-policy-cracks-down-social-media-posts-2025-04-15/
Musk Responds to Bombshell Report on His ‘Harem Drama’ With a Mathematical Dig: The Tesla CEO had yet another ‘witty’ response to a recent report on his private ...
thedailybeast.com/musk-responds-to-bombshell-report-on-his-harem-drama-with-a-mathematical-dig/
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Nearly 102,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation
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