Unsealed messages add wrinkle to trial after US agreed to settle with Live Nation.
Live Nation director boasted of gouging ticket buyers, “robbing them blind“
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Nearly 4 lakh TB deaths a year linked to hunger and malnutrition: Public health expert
https://www.counterview.net/2026/03/nearly-4-lakh-tb-deaths-year-linked-to.html?m=1
The 12th Dr. Ajay Khare Memorial Lecture held in Bhopal on March 7 highlighted the continuing challenges of hunger, tuberculosis and malnutrition in India, with public health experts stressing that these issues remain central to the country’s health crisis despite the availability of medicines and government…
Nearly 4 lakh TB deaths a year linked to hunger and malnutrition: Public health expert
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The Iran Gambit: Exposing the Establishment’s Endless Globalist Agenda
While ‘America First’ conservatives seek peace and prosperity at home, the DC establishment never stops pushing its dangerous globalist foreign policies. We’re breaking down who’s really profiting from the drumbeat for intervention in Iran.
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Iran’s Lies, Our Strength: The Globalist Game Won’t Fool Patriots
As the swamp media tries to spin narratives, we must remember President Trump’s strong stance against Iran’s radical regime. True patriots know that weakness invites aggression, and only a leader unafraid to confront evil can secure our nation.
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Advocating for science on Capitol Hill
Advocating for science on Capitol Hill
Last week, while I was in D.C. for a Board of Directors’ meeting for the American Society of Microbiology, I had the opportunity to attend an ASM Hill Day. Led by the ASM Public Policy and Advocacy Team, Hill Days bring scientists to Capitol Hill to advocate for science by sharing our lived experience of federal funding functions. This time, several members…
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Education 2.0 Conference USA 2026
📅 7–9 April 2026
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#Chi evoca/Anyone who evokes
Chi evoca la dittatura in tempi di democrazia offende i martiri di tutti i totalitarismi: quelli di Hitler e di Pol Pot, di Stalin e della Spagna di Franco, di Tito, del fascismo, del Portogallo di Salazar, i desaparecidos argentini, gli studenti cinesi, i vietnamiti e i coreani del nord, le vittime cilene e di tutte le teocrazie islamiche o non islamiche, i martiri di Cuba e di quei Paesi del…
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i saw a waymo in boston for the first time yesterday. my first instinct was to throw rocks at it, to yell, to give a middle finger, but then i watched it cautiously creep forward in rush hour traffic. i watched its LiDAR sensors whirring continuously like antennae (head, rear, side mirrors). i saw it get confused for a second, when there was a big gap between it and the car in front; other cars got annoyed that it wouldn’t speed up, and they started to merge to the other lane to go around it. then i saw the waymo as a sentient robot, a creature exploring the big confusing world, and i felt only affection and wonder.
i want so badly for self-driving cars to be good: they are one of the oldest sci-fi dreams of humanity; they present an enormous gift of independence for those who cannot drive; they are a safer way to get home after a night at the bar (being inebrietated is one of the highest risk factors for sexual assault by human rideshare drivers). i worry, though, that we are too far behind in regulating them, and by the time there’s a push to do so, they will have written their own rules.
i think the biggest challenge is how to incentivize self-driving cars to do the right thing. if a human commits vehicular manslaughter, they’ll lose their license for a long time, possibly permanently. if a self-driving car does, how should the company be punished? how can they continue operating vehicles running the same code the very next day, even if the chances of the car encountering the exact same circumstances are slim?
it’s a given that self-driving car companies, once they get the basic tech down, will look towards ways to increase profits. this is the really bad part. this is where they run an experiment that makes a trade-off between safety and speed—after all, if self-driving cars are safer than humans by a wide margin, they have some room to reduce that margin and still claim a net improvement. then they start playing with advertisements—the car will detour you by a new restaurant and offer to place a takeout order. then they get hacked, and cars lock you in and take you somewhere else.
i want self-driving cars to work, but i think the golden age will be brief.
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A tale of two Punjabs
In a startling coincidence, two editorials in newspapers on either side of the border in India and Pakistan took up the same thing on the same day. Divided in blood and gore, both countries are united in perpetuating the colonial hierarchies of institutional injustice that its revolutionaries laid down their lives for.
By Anuradha Bhasin / Sapan News
Two editorials on either side of the border…
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Singapore runs an official Ethnic Integration Policy for HDB public housing. It sets ethnic quotas in each block and neighbourhood. This keeps the mix balanced so one group cannot cluster into a single enclave area.
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For every two times your house is swatted you should get to swat one other persons house, this puts a half-life on swatting and will ensure that its frequency predictably decreases over time
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This is why our electricity bills are so high right now
New data shows electricity rates rose 5 percent nationwide in 2025.
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🎓 Education 2.0 Conference USA 2026
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#Potere anarchico/Anarchist power
Nulla è più anarchico del potere, il potere fa praticamente ciò che vuole.
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Nothing is more anarchic than power; power does practically what it wants.
Pier Paolo Pasolini
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Understanding Government Alumni Speaks | Neha Saraf
Neha Saraf, Executive Director at Morgan Stanley, shares her insights on ISPP’s “Understanding Government” programme. She highlights how the programme offers a unique perspective into the inner workings of government decision-making and the challenges faced by government departments. As a private sector professional, Neha emphasises the importance of fostering collaboration between industries and government, particularly in shaping policies favourable to various sectors.
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IMF Demands US Economic Policy U-Turn
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The International Monetary Fund has voiced its disapproval regarding the economic strategies of the Trump government, particularly denouncing American duties and cautioning that the function of the nation’s data analysts,…
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Reviewing India’s End-TB strategy: after the 2025 deadline.
Conversation between Dr Yogesh Jain and Dr Sundararaman.(with facilitation by Dr Ismail Zubi)
In an earlier conversation two years back, we had discussed India’s aspiration to end TB by 2025, five years the SDG 2030 goal. We had also expressed concerns on many of the both strategies being adopted. Now with five years-experience of implementation behind us, we would like to revisit both targets…
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What Does Telemedicine Mean for Health Insurance Coverage?
When it comes to your health, you deserve more than rushed appointments and generic advice. You deserve someone who listens, explains, and treats you as a person—not just a chart. This is where telemedicine is transforming healthcare, reshaping how providers and patients connect and how health insurance policies adapt to this new reality.
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Telemedicine is increasingly integrated into health insurance policies, expanding coverage for virtual consultations, remote monitoring, and mental health services. While many plans now cover telemedicine, coverage details and costs vary by insurer and policy type, reflecting ongoing changes in the healthcare landscape.
What Does Telemedicine Mean for Health Insurance Coverage?
Understanding the impact of telemedicine on health insurance policies means recognizing how insurers define and incorporate these services. Telemedicine involves delivering healthcare remotely via video calls, phone, or apps—offering convenience and timely access. In insurance terms, telemedicine services can include virtual primary care visits, specialist consultations, behavioral health sessions, and chronic disease management.
Most health insurance plans have expanded their coverage to include telemedicine, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital health adoption. According to a 2023 report by the Kaiser Family Foundation,
over 85% of employer-sponsored health plans now cover telemedicine services
, a significant increase from just 30% in 2019.
However, coverage is not uniform. Some policies cover telemedicine visits fully, while others apply co-pays or limit covered services to specific types. For example, mental health teletherapy is widely covered, but telemedicine for urgent care or specialist visits might have restrictions. These nuances reflect the ongoing evolution of policy language and insurer risk models.
Common Policy Changes Driven by Telemedicine Adoption
Telemedicine’s rise has prompted insurers to rethink traditional health insurance structures. Here are key policy changes frequently seen:
Expanded covered services:
Insurers now include a broader spectrum of telemedicine consultations, such as dermatology, behavioral health, and chronic condition check-ins.
Cost-sharing adjustments:
Many policies have reduced or eliminated copayments for telemedicine to encourage virtual care usage and reduce emergency room visits.
Network flexibility:
Telemedicine often allows access to out-of-network providers without penalties, increasing patient choice.
Technology requirements:
Policies may specify secure platforms or apps as a requirement for coverage to protect patient privacy and data.
From my experience working with insurance clients navigating telemedicine claims, a common challenge is understanding coverage limits and billing codes unique to virtual care. It’s essential to review your specific plan details or speak with your insurer about telemedicine benefits before scheduling appointments.