Pain clinic CEO made patients ‘human pin cushions.’ He got 18 months
By Brett Kelman, KFF Health News NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Federal prosecutors sought a maximum prison sentence of nearly 20 years for the CEO of Pain MD, a company found to…
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This AI-designed drug for IBD was just given to human subjects for the first time
“We’re excited to become a clinical-stage biotech company; it’s exciting from an AI drug discovery standpoint,” says Absci founder and CEO Sean McClain. Absci Artificial intelligence has been working its…
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Amazon offers peek at new human jobs in an AI bot world
The tech industry seems to have two thoughts when it comes to where human workers fit into the AI-powered world they are creating: Either they think that all the jobs,…
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GenAI, Legal Ops, And The Human Advantage
(Image via CLOC) One palpable concern among attendees at this year’s CLOC Global Institute is whether GenAI will take over some of the functions that legal ops professionals currently perform…
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Amnesty: Poland’s suspension of asylum claims a serious threat to human rights and lives – JURIST
Amnesty International (AI) on Thursday criticized Polish legislation suspending the right to asylum applications for migrants crossing the border from Belarus. According to AI, the law effectively codifies the unlawful…
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The human cost of Trump’s addiction funding cuts – Orange County Register
By Aneri Pattani, KFF Health News When the Trump administration cut more than $11 billion in COVID-era funds to states in late March, addiction recovery programs suffered swift losses. An…
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Illinois Bill to Amend Human Rights Act for AI in Employment
Effective 1 January 2026, Illinois House Bill 3773 (HB 3773) amends the Illinois Human Rights Act, (IHRA) to expressly prohibit employers from using artificial intelligence (AI) that “has the effect…
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The Importance of the Human Element in Successful M&A
When considering the most critical components of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), parties typically focus on deal structure, legal due diligence, and financial modeling. While important to getting a deal done,…
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Human rights groups urge Liberia President Boakai to establish war crimes court – JURIST
Human rights groups urged the Liberian president should renew his executive order to establish a war crimes court for crimes committed in the two Liberian civil wars on Monday. Adama…
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Contributor: To dumbly go where no space budget has gone before
Reports that the White House may propose nearly a 50% cut to NASA’s Science Mission Directorate are both mind-boggling and, if true, nothing short of disastrous. To make those cuts…
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Rabid bat found in Orange County, health officials say
A bat infected with rabies was found near Rancho Santa Margarita Lake in Orange County this month, health authorities said. The bat was discovered on April 17 and taken in…
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Escalating violence in Haiti sparks international human rights concerns – JURIST
Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned Thursday that the escalating violence in Haiti is putting civilians at “grave risk,” urging the international community to protect human rights in the country. HRW…
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Famed AI researcher launches controversial startup to replace all human workers everywhere
Every now and then, a Silicon Valley startup launches with such an “absurdly” described mission that it’s difficult to discern if the startup is for real or just satire. Such…
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Zoo elephants protect their young as earthquake shakes San Diego
As Ndlula, Umngani and Khosi felt the ground rattle beneath them, the mighty African elephants sprung into action — forming a tight circle around their youngsters in a moving display…
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Syria welcomes UN Human Rights Council resolution demanding investigation into former Assad regime – JURIST
The United Nations Human Rights Council on Friday passed a resolution demanding accountability for violations and abuses by the Syria’s ousted Bashar Assad regime through transitional justice, and declaring support…
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UN experts identify 54 officials responsible for Nicaragua grave human rights violations – JURIST
The UN Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua released a landmark report on Wednesday naming 54 Nicaraguan officials allegedly responsible for grave human rights violations. The violations occurred as…
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US Democratic Attorneys General file lawsuit against Department of Health and Human Services – JURIST
US democratic attorneys general in 23 states and Washington, DC, filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Health and Human Services and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in…
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Health and Human Services Announces Major Restructuring and Workf
On March 27, 2025, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a “dramatic restructuring” that will result in a reduction in agency workforce combined with significant…
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Western Sahara youth organization urges UN Human Rights Council to safeguard Saharawi peoples’ rights – JURIST
Saharawi Youth Union, advocating for the independence of Western Sahara, and the International Service for Human Rights urged the UN Human Rights Council on Monday to “take action” and uphold…
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UK sanctions former Sri Lanka military commanders for serious human rights abuses – JURIST
The UK government imposed sanctions Monday on four individuals responsible for serious human rights abuses during Sri Lanka’s civil war. The 26-year conflict, which ended in May 2009, claimed an…
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