Duterte "Will Not Answer" To White People Amid UN Human Rights Investigation
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte says he won't answer to white people over alleged human rights violations - insisting that he will "only face, be tried or face a trial in a Philippine .....»»
The US is "not focused on a boycott" of the 2022 Olympics in China amid human rights concerns, Blinken says
China has warned countries against boycotting the games, and said that a US boycott of the Olympics would be met with a "robust Chinese response." A .....»»
Arkansas governor"s new "medical conscience objections" law could result in LGBTQ+ people being refused treatment, human rights group says
Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed legislation on Friday that allows doctors to .....»»
Biden in call with China"s Xi raises human rights, trade
"I told him I will work with China when it benefits the American people," Biden posted on Twitter after the call. .....»»
New York City Investigates Amazon For Human Rights Violation During Coronavirus Pandemic
The New York City mayor Bill de Blasio has ordered an investigation into Amazon.com Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AMZN) firing of a worker who organized a mass protest against the company's policy on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. read more.....»»
People are bidding more than $200 on "fashion masks" on StockX as coronavirus cases grow in the US
Stock X Prices of Off-White fashion masks have skyrocketed on the resale website StockX amid coronavirus concerns. Several listings of items from the buzzy fashion brand are showing bids of upwards of $2.....»»
At Least Half A Million People Are Infected With Coronavirus In China
China isn’t a country that cares a lot about human lives or human rights. Their #1 focus is economic growth and progress. So, I w.....»»
Best New Ideas in Health Care: How AI ‘therapists’ and machine learning could be the answer to affordable mental health care
People reveal more personal and intimate details to human-like apps and bots that can ‘sense’ emotions and concerns......»»
How Bitcoin Is Used to Promote Human Rights: Stories From Activists and Refugees
CoinDesk reporter Leigh Cuen is joined by the Human Rights Foundation’s Alex Gladstein and Syrian entrepreneur Moe Ghashim to discuss how cultural context shapes the way people view bitcoin, including stories from the Middle East......»»
When discussing a possible Bernie Sanders presidency, MSNBC"s Chris Matthews ranted about hypothetical executions in Central Park under Castro
Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for RFK Human Rights Following the ABC News/WMUR Democratic Debate on Friday, MSNBC's Chris Matthews lashed out at Bernie Sanders' bid for the White House. Matthew.....»»
Turkey and the Assad regime kill at least 21, mostly civilians, in northern Syria in airstrikes
At least 21 people have been killed in separate airstrikes in Syria, according to human rights groups and the Syrian Democratic Forces. The strikes come as the Syrian regime is attempting .....»»
Five Things for Wednesday, including what Sondland said about a quid pro quo
Good morning. Here are some politically packed Five Things for Wednesday. "The answer is yes." There was a quid pro quo that hinged a White House visit on an investigation of Joe Biden and his family, according to prepared testimony by Gordon Sondland.....»»
WhatsApp accuses Israeli firm of helping governments hack phones of journalists, human rights workers
WhatsApp on Tuesday accused the Israeli surveillance company NSO of helping governments hack into the mobile devices of more than 100 people worldwide, including journalists and human rights workers......»»
Employees at a Maine hospital created a "wall of shame" revealing the private information of disabled patients — including their sexual activity and body functions — investigators found
WMTW-TV / Youtube A 2018 investigation by the Maine Human Rights Commission found that several employees at St. Mary's hospital had obtained the confidential medical r.....»»
Stock market hits session low amid report White House weighs limiting Chinese company access to U.S. exchanges
U.S. stock indexes took a leg lower Friday midday, relinquishing modest gains, after a report that the White House is considering a limit to Chinese companies trading on U.S. exchanges, according to Bloomberg News. The article, citing people familia.....»»
Housing companies used Facebook’s ad system to discriminate against older people, according to new human rights complaints
The watchdog group behind the complaint says it’s the first time specific housing companies have been named in a civil rights action......»»
Housing companies used Facebook’s ad system to discriminate against older people, according to new human rights charges
The watchdog group behind the complaint says it’s the first time specific housing companies have been named in a civil rights action......»»
Amid rising reports of a vaping-related lung illness, here’s how to kick your e-cigarette addiction
‘While this investigation is ongoing, people should consider not using e-cigarette products,’ the CDC said Friday......»»
China Forcing Tourists To Install "Spy" App That Steals Personal Data
Authored by Alvine Chaparadza via TechZim.co.nz, Earlier this year, the Human Rights Watch exposed how police in a Chinese region called Xinjiang used a smartphone app to monitor (and oppress) its people. image source .....»»
Everything we know about uBiome, the startup that convinced Silicon Valley that testing poop was worth $600 million, and then saw its top leaders depart amid an FBI investigation
Erin Brodwin uBiome was founded in 2012 on the promise of helping ordinary people understand the bacteria living in and on them, known as their microbiome. The company eventually raised $105 million .....»»
Trump Administration Proposal Could Threaten Transgender Healthcare Protections
The third rollback of transgender rights this week. A new Trump administration proposal introduced on Friday could threaten healthcare protections for transgender people, advocates say. The Department of Health and Human Services’.....»»