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Persona 4 Revival due to be completed end of August and release early 2027
Tose is the Japanese third party studio which is co-developing the long-awaited Persona 4 Revival from Atlus. In a recent finical report, which shows the company’s progress on five projects…
Popular rock group puts tour on hold due to injury: ‘Took a turn for the worse’
The band, which rose to fame from West Chester, Pa. shared the news on social media.
‘Political violence is reshaping who runs’: Report details threats to LGBTQ+ candidates
More than half of candidates changed how they campaigned due to safety concerns, limiting visibility and voter engagement.
Beau Starr Dies: Actor From ‘Halloween’ Films & ‘Goodfellas’ Was 81
Starr, a former professional football player, also starred in the TV series ‘True Blue’ and ‘Due South.’
Beau Starr Dies: Actor From ‘Halloween’ Films & ‘Goodfellas’ Was 81
Starr, a former professional football player, also starred in the TV series ‘True Blue’ and ‘Due South.’
Zayn axes U.S. dates, including Detroit show, as several tours reshape
The former One Direction singer was due at Little Caesars Arena in November; refunds are on their way to ticket holders.
Landlords want to be paid for pandemic losses and hope to reach a deal with the Trump administration
A group of landlords are hoping to settle with the federal government over what they say are billions of dollars in losses due to the federal eviction moratorium in place for nearly a year during the pandemic.
I run a business abroad. It's cheaper to scale it living outside the US.
Ryan Garrido started a business while living overseas — something he didn't think he could do while living in the US due to the high cost of living.
Fire Damages USF Marine Science Lab; Hazmat Evaluation Planned Overnight
A multiple-alarm structure fire significantly damaged a marine science laboratory, with officials indicating the building is likely a total loss due to extensive water and fire damage. The fire was reported at approximately 5:12 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Fire crews reported that the structure was already heavily involved in the attic upon arrival. […]
Alexander Isak injury: Liverpool striker to miss trip to Manchester United due to groin strain
Celtics' Jayson Tatum ruled out for Game 7 vs. 76ers due to left knee stiffness
How, where to bet on the Kentucky Derby 2026: See $1,000 in bonuses for TwinSpires, FanDuel Racing, DK Horse
Kentucky Derby betting is in full swing. See exclusive Kentucky Derby promo codes for sites like TwinSpires, FanDuel Racing and 1/ST BET
Photos: Sold out second Saturday of Jazz Fest sees lots of sun and music
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival continued with regular programming after 2 days of schedule scrambles due to weather. The tickets for the second Saturday sold out. Headlines included the Eagles, Alabama Shakes and T-Pain.
Celtics' Jayson Tatum listed as 'questionable' for Game 7 vs. 76ers due to left knee stiffness
How, where to bet on the Kentucky Derby 2026: Get $1,000 in bonuses for TwinSpires, FanDuel Racing, DK Horse
Kentucky Derby betting is in full swing. See exclusive Kentucky Derby promo codes for sites like TwinSpires, FanDuel Racing and 1/ST BET
Mitch Daniels School of Business launches new major
Purdue's Mitch Daniels School of Business is now offering a new major. Its new organizational behavior and human resource management major is intended to open new doors for students.
DC-area emergency rooms are seeing more patients with tick bites
The weekly rates of emergency room visits due to tick bites are the highest they’ve been since 2017, according to the CDC.
Rays' Diaz 'day-to-day' with left side injury
Yandy Diaz left Tampa Bay's match on Friday night early due to an injury. He could miss some time.
Brewers All-Star Jacob Misiorowski pulled while working on no-hitter vs. Nationals due to cramp
Misiorowski was absolutely dealing but motioned to the dugout in the sixth and was removed
Ghana becomes the latest African country to reject a US health deal, citing data sharing concerns
Ghana has rejected a proposed health deal with the U.S. due to concerns over data privacy
Ghana becomes the latest African country to reject a US health deal, citing data sharing concerns
Ghana has rejected a proposed health deal with the U.S. due to concerns over data privacy.
Ghana rejects US health deal over data access concerns
Ghana has rejected a proposed health deal with the U.S. due to concerns over data privacy. The agreement would have allowed U.S. entities access to Ghana's sensitive health data without necessary safeguards.
Raptors forward Brandon Ingram ruled out for Game 6 vs. Cavaliers due to heel injury
Business Lookahead: Eyeing oil, US jobs, and European earnings
STORY: From high oil prices and the conflict in the Middle East to U.S. jobs data and corporate earnings, here’s what you need to watch in business and finance in the week ahead.:: Crude and currencyOil prices briefly topped $120 a barrel this week to hit their highest level since 2022 as the war with Iran enters a third month.While the U.S. and Iran face pressure to end a conflict that has shut the Strait of Hormuz, the world watches anxiously as the biggest-ever disruption to energy supplies unfolds.For each week the Strait is closed, keeping oil elevated, the greater the economic risks via higher inflation or weak growth or, for some, both. Oil importer Japan just intervened to prop up a yen that has been weakened by the conflict.A new month is now underway and some traders will be mindful of that old adage, "Sell in May and go away.":: Jobs gyrationsAs the U.S. economy grapples with fallout from the Middle East war, Wall Street's radar turns to Friday's April monthly payrolls report.The U.S. economy likely created 73,000 new jobs, economists polled by Reuters forecast. In March, payrolls increased by 178,000, the most since December 2024, but that followed a sharp decline in February.The U.S. employment data comes amid signs of hawkishness at the Federal Reserve, as Donald Trump pick Kevin Warsh prepares to take over as chair with the U.S. president keen on rate cuts.:: Starmer’s statusThursday's local elections in Britain, usually a non-event for investors, could move markets in a big way, with opinion polls pointing to a heavy defeat for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party.A heavy defeat could spark more widespread demands for his dismissal among his own lawmakers and stoke expectations of a successor more willing to run looser budgets. That would bring more bad news for British bonds.::European earningsIt's a big week for European earnings with Shell and Commerzbank among those reporting.On aggregate, profits are expected to grow 3.2% in Q1, according to LSEG I/B/E/S. Under the surface, it's a little bit more complicated. Growth is expected to be driven by just three sectors: financials, tech and energy. The latter is seen as the biggest beneficiary of the Iran war due to higher oil and gas prices.But if the war, and energy surge, persist, the overall outlook for Europe's earnings could turn.
These breakfast pizzas may be contaminated with salmonella. See products
As of April 30, no adverse reactions due to the potential salmonella contamination had been reported.
Canine Welfare Science Conference Brings Together Leaders to Address the Human-dog Bond and Ethical, Sustainable Sourcing of Dogs
The power of shared learning, collaborative problem-solving, and civil discourse will be on display as Purdue University’s Croney Research Group hosts the 2026 Canine Welfare Science Conference in Lafayette, Indiana May 29-30. The theme of the two-day event is “Old problems, new solutions: breaking
USDA issues health alert for frozen pizza sold nationwide at Aldi stores due Salmonella concerns
A health alert has been issued by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for a frozen pizza brand sold nationwide at Aldi stores because of possible Salmonella contamination.
USDA issues health alert for frozen pizza sold nationwide at Aldi stores due Salmonella concerns
A health alert has been issued by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for a frozen pizza brand sold nationwide at Aldi stores because of possible Salmonella contamination.
Undergrad Business Roundup: Purdue Gets $20M Gift + Syracuse Whitman's New Experiential Center
Purdue lands a $20M gift for a new healthcare innovation institute, while Houston boosts startups, Whitman expands experiential learning, and global schools launch new partnerships and research.
An incredible NBA blowout, plus LIV’s cash burn
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! I hope you have your hat ready for tomorrow. Coming up: 😳 A historic Knicks rout 😰 Edmonton’s conundrum 💸 LIV’s cash burn We had a flight of 3-2 series matchups in both the NBA and NHL last night. I must start with an NBA clincher, though, due to a simple staggering fact: The Knicks advanced to the second round last night after beating the Hawks, in Atlanta, by 51 points. Not a typo! This was a 50-point game in the...
Toto Shares Surge on Plans to Boost Chip Parts Business
Toto Ltd. shares soared as much as 18%, the most on record, in Tokyo after the toilet maker said it plans to ramp up investment in its chip components business due to strong AI demand.
Top Doctor Draws Attention to Trump’s ‘Overdue’ Health Exam
The president had two “routine” check-ups last year.
See photos from a soggy start of Jazz Fest in New Orleans
Soggy Thursday on the first day of the second weekend. The festival ended 3 hours early due to weather.
Purdue to offer AI and STEM professional development for Indiana educators with LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI kits
Purdue University is working to inspire the next generation of thinkers through a professional development workshop with LEGO® Education.
Subnautica 2 Early Access Has A Launch Date, And It's Very Soon
The underwater sequel is due to be playable in just two weeks
Fed's favored inflation gauge remained elevated in March
The latest PCE inflation data was released by the Commerce Department which showed that inflation rose and remained elevated in March due in part to the Iran war's impact.
KPMG axes 400 US consultants as demand slows in key areas
KPMG cuts 400 consultants in the US advisory division due to slowing demand and low attrition.
Governor orders health, food inspections to resume - Office of the Governor
SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today directed the New Mexico Environment Department to immediately resume routine health and food safety inspections that were temporarily paused due to a funding shortfall in the agency’s Environmental Health Bureau. “The Environment Department’s decision to halt inspections was premature,” said Governor Lujan Grisham. “We will resolve the […]
New York lawmakers pass eighth state budget extender that runs through May 4
The state budget was due on April 1.
Healthy Workers Are Ditching Company Insurance to Save $1,000 a Month
The very people that employers rely on to pay into plans and keep them afloat are starting to opt out due to soaring costs.
California Academy of Science cuts jobs due to financial struggles
Between 2019 and 2024, the academy has seen about a 20 percent drop in full-price daytime attendance from 403,004 to 324,332.
N.Y. Senate majority leader: 'Making good progress' on state budget policy items
The state budget was due on April 1.
Best Online Tirzepatide Programs (2026): Where To Buy Tirzepatide
Editor's Note: We worked with testers, whose identities we have verified, to test the products and services mentioned in this story. Due to the private nature of individual health concerns, we have chosen to change their names to Forbes Health tester, etc., when we refer to them in this story. S
FanDuel Sets the Tempo, Deepening Investment in Women's Sports as Toronto Tempo's First Sportsbook and Casino Partner
/PRNewswire/ -- FanDuel, North America's #1 Sportsbook and Casino announces a new partnership with the Toronto Tempo becoming the first official iGaming...
Paris and Lyon prepare as Nice mayor opposes 2030 Olympics ice hockey venue
French organisers consider Lyon or Paris for ice hockey due to political impasse in Nice over its stadium plan.
Steam Frame isn't Launching Alongside Steam Controller on May 4th Due to RAM Shortage
Steam Controller, Valve’s next-gen gamepad, is slated to launch on May 4th for $100, although you shouldn’t expect to see a big ‘buy’ button next to Steam Frame or Steam Machine. Speaking to Polygon, Valve revealed that it’s only releasing Steam Controller next month for a pretty important (and slightly obvious) reason: Steam Controller “doesn’t […]
Purdue’s space work is featured at NASA Science Showcase
A Purdue professor and graduate student participated in the NASA Science Showcase recently on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The April 21 event highlighted how NASA-funded science research across…
Joe Gibbs Racing intends to amend Spire, Gabehart lawsuit
The defendants had a response due on Monday that it now moot
USC baseball responds with critical sweep of Purdue
The Trojans bounced back in a big way at home against Purdue over the weekend
Medical debt vs. Medicaid expansion: One state has a clear winner
Researchers found enrollment correlated with big reductions in medical debt as signaled by collections activity and subprime credit scores.
N.Y. lawmakers pass seventh state budget extender that runs through April 30
The state budget was due on April 1.
What Brendan Sorsby's potential absence could mean for Big 12 race: BYU, Utah rise up to challenge Texas Tech
Texas Tech's starting quarterback is taking a leave of absence due to a gambling addition
Lindy’s Diner wall collapses days after city shut business down due to safety concerns
Northeast exterior wall at Lindy’s Diner site falls days after city closure; owner suspects it “wasn’t a natural collapse.”
Lindy’s Diner wall collapses days after city shut business down due to safety concerns
Northeast exterior wall at Lindy’s Diner site falls days after city closure; owner suspects it “wasn’t a natural collapse.”
Congress: A new era of accountability after Swalwell?
This could be the start of a broader reckoning
Melania Trump implies Kimmel should lose his job over ‘expectant widow’ joke
First lady Melania Trump on Monday implied that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel should lose his job due to jokes he made during a mock White House Correspondents’ Dinner skit on his show Thursday night.
Purdue Fort Wayne adds hockey, lacrosse to club sports offerings
The athletes will be decked out in new uniforms, and the field will include a new scoreboard.
A First-of-Its-Kind Entertainment Experience Comes to the Warren County Prime Beef Festival
Get ready for an unforgettable night as the Warren County Prime Beef Festival raises the bar on entertainment with something never before seen at any
Global consumer companies face pricing stress test from oil shock
The fragile demand recovery seen by consumer companies globally is at risk of getting stalled by chances of more prices hikes as a result of soaring energy and commodity costs due to the Middle East conflict.
NY weighs picking up health coverage cost for 460K hit by federal cuts
New York would use state money to keep health coverage for 460,000 who would lose it due to federal fund cuts under a late addition to budget talks.
An ancient disease is making a comeback, and every American should be concerned
The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative has saved millions of lives and prevented billions of cases of malaria, but progress is slowing due to the disease evolving and the need for renewed em…
Brain health: Alzheimer's 2026 new report on cognitive impairment & dementia in Tennessee
An estimated 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older are now living with clinical dementia due to Alzheimer's disease, according to a newly released report from
Science & Medicine: Weight loss surgery without the scalpel
Obesity rates in South Texas exceed the national average, but many patients hesitate to pursue bariatric surgery due to the risks involved. UT Health San Antonio now offers endoscopic alternatives that achieve comparable weight loss results with no incisions, shorter recovery times, and lower risk.
From syringes to stents: Iran war exposes NHS dependency on petrochemicals
NHS chiefs fear rising costs and healthcare shortages due to the shipping standstill in the Gulf
A $1 Billion, 100-Acre Entertainment District Is Coming to Life In Anaheim — With A New Concert Hall And Urban Park Due To Open Within A Year
OCVIBE is shaping up to be the ultimate community space around Honda Center in Anaheim. Here's what we can look forward to within the year.
Republican congressman absent over ‘personal health matter’, Johnson says
Tom Kean, who has not voted since 5 March and whose seat is top Democratic target, due back ‘very soon’, speaker says
Cubs stay hot for Dodgers duel, Braves return to World Series contender form and Yankees ready for new uniforms
Carlos Alcaraz to miss 2026 French Open due to wrist injury
Alcaraz, who already pulled out of the Madrid Open, will not return to Roland-Garros to defend his title.
Gemini for Android Auto reverting to Assistant in bizarre bug, Google is aware
Vehicles with Gemini for Android Auto are reverting back to an outdated Google Assistant due to a strange bug after...
VICI to close $1.2bn Golden Entertainment deal around 30 April
Vici Properties has announced that the acquisition of seven Nevada casino properties from Golden Entertainment Inc is due to close on or around 30 April.
Linux 7.1 Removes Drivers For Long Obsolete Input Hardware: Bye Bus Mouse Support
Beyond Linux looking to remove old drivers due to the surge of AI/LLM bug reports, the Linux 7.1 kernel is also removing some old hardware drivers simply on the basis of long obsolete hardware
Are You Overdue for a Doctor's Visit? We'll Come to You!
Cone Health’s mobile medicine program brings primary care, heart health, women’s services, and cancer screenings directly to neighborhoods, removing barriers to care.
Scientists warn about golden oyster mushrooms sold in Florida markets
The golden oyster mushroom may be a culinary hit, but it’s becoming an ecological problem. Scientists warn it’s spreading quickly through U.S. forests, where it outcompetes native fungi and reduces biodiversity. In just a decade, it has appeared in more than 25 states, largely due to human cultivation and transport. Its silent expansion is now raising concerns about long-term impacts on forest ecosystems.
Dueling events at Baylor spotlight growing divide over faith and politics on campus
At Baylor, a Turning Point USA event and the All Are Neighbors gathering reveal deep divides over faith, politics and LGBTQ+ inclusion on campus.
Hospitals — and patients — brace for fallout from federal health funding cuts as new report paints a bleak outlook
Nine Colorado hospitals could face cuts to services, or even closure, due to the health cuts made last year, according to a report.
Albion schools, businesses locked down as police search for armed individual
Schools and businesses in Albion are in lockdown due to an armed individual.
Amendment 55: Step-2 Due Date for B.3 Living With a Star Science
B.3 Living With a Star Science (LWS) emphasizes the science necessary to understand those aspects of the coupled Sun-Earth system that affect life and
Florida metros dominate list of best large cities to start a business
Tampa led the nation due to its business environment and low taxes.
iPhone 18 Pro Max may be thicker, iPhone Ultra dummy unit compared to iPad mini
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to be thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro Max due to increased...
Dueling political events at Baylor draw crowds and heavy police presence
Medical leaders break ground on women's health pavilion in Prince George's
A medical hub is on the way in Prince George’s County dedicated to ensuring expectant mothers have an option closer to home. Eight in 10 women in Prince George’s County leave the county to deliver their babies due to limited care options, according to Luminis Health. That was the reality for Mautez Bethel. “I’m not even going to lie, the…
Trump administration settles lawsuit with ex-Trump adviser Carter Page
The Justice Department has reached a settlement in a lawsuit brought by former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page, who sued the DOJ and FBI for over flawed government surveillance he faced due to his Russian contacts in 2016, according to a filing with the Supreme Court Wednesday.
Tesla Q1 earnings, sales top forecasts as company sees 'tailwinds' boosting auto business
Tesla will report first quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday, with Wall Street focused on the company's slow-to-evolve Robotaxi rollout and capital expenditures, which are expected to balloon due to the company's AI ventures.
Tesla earnings, sales top forecasts as company sees 'tailwinds' boosting auto business
Tesla will report first quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday, with Wall Street focused on the company's slow-to-evolve Robotaxi rollout and capital expenditures, which are expected to balloon due to the company's AI ventures.
New York lawmakers pass sixth state budget extender that runs through April 27
The state budget was due on April 1.
Gamers sue Nintendo over tariff refunds, saying consumers should get the money back
Two gamers have filed a class action lawsuit against Nintendo, alleging that the company will be unjustly enriching itself with any refund it secures from the U.S. government over widespread tariffs last year that, among other things, hiked the prices of Nintendo hardware and accessories. “Unless restrained by this Court, Nintendo stands to recover the same tariff payments twice—once from consumers through higher prices and again from the federal government through tariff refunds, including interest paid by the government on those funds,” the suit states. Nintendo sued the U.S. government to secure a tariff refund in March, after the Supreme Court struck down the tariffs a month prior, saying they were illegally implemented by President Donald Trump.. The gamers who have sued, California-based Gregory Hoffert and Washington-based Prashant Sharan, both say they purchased Nintendo goods that had increased in price due to tariffs, according to the complaint. They filed their suit in the Western District court of Nintendo of America’s home state of Washington and are seeking class action status to represent all people in the U.S. who purchased price-hiked Nintendo goods between February 1, 2025 and February 24, 2026. They allege that Nintendo’s recovery of any tariff refunds would constitute unjust enrichment and violate Washington state consumer protection law. Similar class action lawsuits pressing companies to pass on tariff refunds have been previously filed against FedEx, UPS and eyeglass importer EssilorLuxottica. The tariffs were announced in early April, and by mid-month, Nintendo had announced $5 price increases for controllers for the then-forthcoming Switch 2. In August, it raised the price of the original Switch. In their suit, the gamers cite comments from Nintendo executives connecting the tariffs to price increases. In May 2025, a month after the tariffs were imposed, Nintendo CEO Shuntaro Furukawa told investors “Our basic policy is that for any country or region, if tariffs are imposed, we recognize them as a part of the cost and incorporate them into the price.” Nintendo’s March lawsuit, along with tariff-recovery suits from hundreds of other companies was immediately put on hold pending the implementation of a refund system. The U.S. government announced the beginning of the refund process earlier this week. Companies could receive as much as $160 billion, per CNBC. In March 2026, after Nintendo filed its lawsuit to recover the cost of the tariffs, I asked the company if they planned to pass their refund on to customers who’d paid increased prices. The company’s response acknowledged the existence of the lawsuit but avoided answering that question: “We can confirm that we filed a request. We have nothing else to share on this topic.” Even a promise to consumers may not have spared Nintendo this week’s lawsuit. FedEx previously promised to pass its tariff refunds on to consumers. They’ve been sued over them anyway.
Microsoft Patches Critical ASP.NET Core CVE-2026-40372 Privilege Escalation Bug
CVE-2026-40372 scores 9.1 due to cryptographic flaw in ASP.NET Core 10.0.0–10.0.6, risking SYSTEM access.
RKF Jr. declares public health emergency for Hawaii in wake of storms
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has declared a public health emergency for the state of Hawaii due to the impacts of the Kona-low storms in March.
Brighton 3-0 Chelsea: What Rosenior and Chalobah said
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior, speaking to Match of the Day: "Nowhere near the levels, not even tactical, tackles, duels, intensity, spirit, energy, passion are all lacking and that is the reason we lost." Across each team's last nine games in the Premier League, only Tottenham (2) have won fewer points than Chelsea (5 – W1 D2 L6).
Allied Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. Receives Nasdaq Deficiency Letter for Late 10-K Filing
Allied Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. received a Nasdaq deficiency letter due to delayed filing of its annual report.Quiver AI SummaryAllied Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (AGAE) announced on April 21, 2026, that it received a deficiency letter from Nasdaq due to its failure to file the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, by the March 31, 2026 deadline. Despite this notification, there is currently no immediate im
World's biggest airlines cancel flights due to rising fuel prices
Jet fuel prices have spiked and supplies have dwindled as the US and Israeli war on Iran drags on, forcing some airlines to cancel flights.
Framework is building an eGPU kit for its Laptop 16
The OCuLink Dev Kit is due to ship later this year.
Trump approval is falling into George W. Bush territory
Twenty years ago, the bottom began to fall out on George W. Bush’s approval ratings due to the Iraq war. President Donald Trump is seeing similar problems with Iran.
Cantaloupes Recalled in Four States Due to Salmonella Risk
By HealthDay Staff HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, April 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Health officials in some states are warning shoppers to avoid certain cantaloupes amid concerns they may carry Salmonella. The recall, announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), involves fruit produced by
The Death of Public Health
During the recent measles outbreak, the largest in more than 30 years, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. refused to clearly recommend the measles vaccine, saying instead that it was a “personal decision,” and that parents should “do their own research.” Similarly, during her recent confirmation hearing for United States Surgeon General, Casey Means was questioned by Senator William Cassidy (R, La). “You’re the nation’s doctor,” said Cassidy. “Would you encourage [a mother] to have her child vaccinated!” “I’m not an individual’s doctor,” Means said. “And every individual needs to talk to their doctor before putting a medication in their body.” In June 2025, Marty Makary, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), said that COVID vaccines for pregnant women should be a “personal choice”, even though every other country in the world recommended the COVID vaccine during pregnancy due to a higher risk for severe disease. It doesn’t end there. On January 5, 2026, RFK Jr. reduced the number of routinely recommended vaccines from 18 to 10. For vaccines that protected against influenza, COVID, and rotavirus, parents were urged to speak with their doctors—to make an individual choice. (On March 16, 2026, in a ruling by a federal court in Boston, RFK Jr.’s revised schedule was invalidated.) What’s happening? Why are public health officials moving away from making recommendations for the public? The origin of this change might be rooted in the first two years of the COVID pandemic. In 2020, during the first year on the pandemic, we didn’t have anything to stop a virus that was killing hundreds of people a day and could be spread asymptomatically. We didn’t have antivirals until October, monoclonal antibodies until November, and vaccines until December. All we could do was restrict travel, close businesses, shutter schools, and mask, isolate, quarantine, test, and social distance. During the second year of the pandemic, when we had vaccines to prevent COVID, people couldn’t go anywhere without their vaccine cards. They couldn’t go to their favorite bar or restaurant or sporting event or place of worship without proof of vaccination. Some people were fired from their jobs for refusing to get vaccinated. For many, this was seen as massive government overreach and energized what has been called the “medical freedom movement.” Indeed, a headline in the New York Times declared, “How Health Freedom Became a Winning Rally Cry.” As expressed in the comments of RFK Jr., Casey Means, and Marty Makary, the medical freedom movement focuses on the individual not the community—the opposite of public health. In an article titled “Ethics and Social Value Judgments in Public Health,” ethicists from Yale University distinguished public health from medical freedom. “Public health policies,” they wrote, “are population oriented. Because individual health affects the health of others, public health measures regulate individual behavior to achieve population health goals. All raise questions about how individual autonomy and freedom should be balanced against public health interests…which respects individuals’ sovereignty over their bodies and actions as long as their actions do not harm others.” The medical freedom movement fails to recognize that it often limits the freedom of others. For example, a parent who is afraid to send a child to school where many of the students are unvaccinated. Or immune compromised children who depend on those around them to for protection. The question then becomes “Freedom for whom?” Is it your right, in the name of medical freedom, to catch and transmit a potentially fatal infection—and in so doing, take away the freedom of others? In Four Essays on Liberty, Isaiah Berlin sums it up best. “Liberty for the wolves,” he wrote, “is death to the lambs.” Thanks for reading Beyond the Noise! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subscribe
New York lawmakers pass fifth state budget extender that runs through Wednesday
The state budget was due on April 1.
Caesars Entertainment gains on reports of status of M&A talks (update)
Caesars (CZR) stock rises after exclusive Fertitta talks extended due to family death.
As tariff refunds begin, Hochul says New Yorkers 'deserve their money back'
Estimates show the average New York household has faced an estimated $1,751 in added costs due to tariffs since they were enacted last year.
As tariff refunds begin, Hochul says New Yorkers 'deserve their money back'
Estimates show the average New York household has faced an estimated $1,751 in added costs due to tariffs since they were enacted last year.