Delhi’s Judicial Storm: When Politicians, Judges, and Social Media Collide
The Delhi High Court contempt case tests free speech vs judicial authority as Kejriwal and AAP leaders answer social-media posts against a judge.
BHP’s Billion-Dollar Standoff: When Workers Fight for More Than Just Wages
BHP faces Port Hedland strikes as 450 workers reject a 16% offer, demanding transparency and protection. Inside the billion-dollar labour standoff.
Australia’s Bird Flu Crisis: When Wildlife Becomes the Frontline of a Global Pandemic
H5 bird flu has struck 101 Australian wild seabirds, with the first mass die-off raising extinction fears for unique native species. The latest.
Florida’s Leprosy Crisis: A Rare Disease Making an Unexpected Comeback
Florida's leprosy cases hit a record 36 in 2025 as armadillos spread Hansen's disease. Why the ancient illness is resurging—and who is at risk.
Kentucky Organ Procurement Group Decertified After Federal Review Finds Systemic Safety Failures
Federal regulators decertified Kentucky's Network for Hope after finding repeated organ procurement safety failures. Every US procurement group must now appoint a Patient Safety Officer.
Sunita Somvanshi
RFK Jr. Launches The Real Food Show, an HHS Cooking Series Built Around $5-a-Serving Meals
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched The Real Food Show on July 30, 2026, a cooking series translating the new Dietary Guidelines into recipes costing under $5 per serving.
Govind Tekale
Federal Judges Under Siege: Threats Double as 564 Incidents Rock Judicial Independence
Federal judges face unprecedented threats after high-profile rulings. The U.S. Marshals Service logged 564 threats in FY2025 and 162 judges targeted in six weeks. Kagan and Barrett seek security cash.
Trump Administration Weighs a $100,000 Fee on OPT, the Work Route for Foreign Graduates
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a $100,000 fee on Optional Practical Training, the programme that lets international graduates work in the US after their degree.
Senate Confirms Dr Erica Schwartz as CDC Director in a 51-44 Vote
The Senate has confirmed Dr Erica Schwartz as CDC director 51-44, filling the post left vacant when Susan Monarez was fired by health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Medicare Opens GLP-1 Obesity Coverage at $50 a Month Under the CMS BALANCE Model
CMS is extending GLP-1 coverage to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries with obesity at a $50 monthly copay through the BALANCE model and Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, reshaping the weight-loss drug market.
Amazon Banks $600 Million in Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Duties
The Supreme Court struck down Trump's IEEPA tariffs 6-3 in Learning Resources v. Trump. Amazon has now received $600 million in refunds, but says it largely absorbed the costs itself.
China Hits Back With Drone Export Controls and Seven US Entity Bans After FCC Ban
China restricts drone exports and bars seven US entities after the FCC drone import ban and 43 Xinjiang forced-labour listings, weeks before an expected Xi visit to the US.
Borrower Defense Settlement: Millions of Defrauded College Loan Borrowers Receive Relief
Sweet v. McMahon settlement addresses borrower-defense claims for students defrauded by for-profit colleges. $23 billion relief covers 370,000+ eligible borrowers. Automatic relief process underway.
Water System Cyberattacks Target 12 US States: SCADA Breaches Prompt Federal Alert 2026
Hackers breach water treatment facility SCADA systems in 12 US states including Minnesota, South Dakota, Georgia. Backup protocols prevent supply disruptions. CISA provides defense guidance.
Rahul Somvanshi