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- 1Clinic owner stole millions from military health program, DOJ saysโClinic owner stole millions from military health program to buy luxuries like gold-plated Cybertruck, DOJ says
Federal prosecutors say the owner of a medical clinic defrauded a military health program of millions of dollars, then spent the proceeds on luxury purchases including a gold-plated Cybertruck. The Justice Department announced the case this week, drawing widespread attention for the extravagant spending allegedly funded by stolen taxpayer-backed healthcare funds. Charges and potential prison time were disclosed in the announcement.
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Todd Blanche, the US Deputy Attorney General, is defending the Justice Department's approach to artificial intelligence and hospital mergers. He argued the administration's stance on AI supports innovation rather than weakening oversight, and that hospital consolidation deals do not automatically harm patients or competition. The remarks have drawn attention from antitrust watchers and health policy commentators.
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New orders for US durable goods were unchanged in August, according to the latest Commerce Department figures, falling short of the growth many analysts expected. The flat reading suggests businesses remained cautious on big-ticket investments amid uncertain demand and higher borrowing costs. Economists say the data adds to questions about the strength of US manufacturing heading into the final months of the year.
- 4Army sends dietitian to the HimalayasโผNews - The Army sent a dietitian to the Himalayas. Here's why.
The US Army deployed a registered dietitian to the Himalayan region, according to a Defense Department news report. The assignment is tied to supporting soldiers operating at high altitude, where extreme cold, thin air and difficult logistics make proper nutrition and caloric intake a serious concern for performance and health. The dietitian's role covers advising on rations, hydration and altitude-related dietary needs.
- 5El Refu 4 apologizes over Golden Pass LNG worker illness claimsโEl Refu 4 apologizes, says Port Arthur health officials found nothing tied to Golden Pass LNG workers' illness
Port Arthur restaurant El Refu 4 has issued an apology after reports linked meals from the establishment to illnesses among Golden Pass LNG workers. Health officials in Port Arthur investigated and found nothing connecting the restaurant to the workers' sickness. The apology follows the reputational damage the business suffered while the claims circulated and investigations were underway.
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A local health department is recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month, drawing attention to suicide prevention efforts and mental health resources in the community. The observance, held each September, encourages people to talk openly about mental health, support those struggling, and learn about crisis services such as the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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The Health Department has withdrawn its proposed regulations, saying they will be rewritten. The withdrawal means the rules will not move forward in their current form, and a revised version is expected to be introduced later. Details on what changes the rewrite will include, and why the original proposals were pulled, have not yet been made public.