'Hugely Important Breakthrough for Human and Animal Health' as EU Approves Antibiotic Restrictions for Livestock to Battle Superbugs

    In a move celebrated by experts and activists who continue to raise alarm about the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance—fueled in part by rampant overuse of medicines in agriculture—the European Parliament on Thursday approved new rules for antibiotic use on healthy farm animals. “This is a hugely important breakthrough for human and animal health and…

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      Neoliberalism Has Met Its Match in China

      When the Federal Reserve cut interest rates on July 31st for the first time in more than a decade, commentators were asking why. According to official data, the economy was rebounding, unemployment was below 4%, and GDP growth was above 3%. If anything, by the Fed’s own reasoning, it should have been raising rates.  The…

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        This Is Not a Drill! You Can Now Apply to Work for Former President Barack Obama

        Whether you’ve dreamt of a career in politics, hoping to someday make a significant difference in your community, or are just a big fan of Barack Obama, look no further, because a select group of 20 applicants will now have the opportunity to work alongside the former commander in chief.  On Thursday, the former president took to Instagram to encourage politically-minded…

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          Billie Lourd Honors Mom Carrie Fisher with Matching Tattoo on Her Birthday — See a Side-By-Side

          Billie Lourd‘s latest birthday tribute to Carrie Fisher is something she’ll carry with her for the rest of her life. The 25-year-old actress honored her late mother on the latter’s birthday Saturday, sharing an Instagram gallery of her new celestial ankle tattoo that closely resembles the one Fisher had in the same spot. “For @praisethelourd. Tribute for…

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