Amnesty International accuses Israel of genocide; Israeli official calls claim “entirely false and based on lies”

The rights group Amnesty International has accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and called on the United Nations’ International Criminal Court “to urgently consider adding genocide to the list of crimes it is investigating and for all states to use every legal avenue to bring perpetrators to justice.” Israel has repeatedly rejected … Read more

Prince Harry Feels ‘Sorry’ For Online Trolls Who Spread Divorce Rumors

Prince Harry addressed rumors about his relationship with Meghan Markle during the DealBook Summit in New York, dismissing claims of marital trouble and expressing pity for online trolls. He also emphasized his family’s decision to remain in the U.S. for their children’s safety and his ongoing legal battle in the UK over security. Meanwhile, Meghan … Read more

Memphis rejects federal calls for police oversight after Tyre Nichols probe | Police News

Police practices in the US city came under scrutiny following the fatal law enforcement beating of Tyre Nichols in January 2023. Officials in Memphis, Tennessee, have pushed back against calls for greater oversight of the city’s police force after a report by the United States Department of Justice found widespread and discriminatory use of force … Read more

Health insurer reverses course on anesthesia policy after receiving backlash

Paragon Health Institute’s Brian Blase discusses strategies for reforming major federal health care programs. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield backtracked on imposing a policy change that would have revised its billing standards for anesthesia treatment and not pay for those services after a set time limit for a given operation. Anthem’s New York division said this … Read more