Hosptials across the UK have been hit by what appears to be a major, nationwide cyber-attack, resulting in the loss of phonelines and computers, with many hospitals going "dark" and some diverting all but emergency patients elsewhere. At some hospitals patients are being told not to come to A&E with all non-urgent operations cancelled, the BBC reports.
The National Institute of Health (NIH), in its infinite wisdom, has just awarded nearly $45,000 to a post-doctoral student at Duke University, and unabashed "Resist 45" activist, for the specific purpose of studying 'transgender health.' According to the NIH website, the project got underway on May 1st and is expected to continue through August 2018...at which point we're almost certain more taxpayer money will be thrown at worthy follow-up projects.
Authored by Daniel Lang via SHTFplan.com,
Kerrisdale Capital, best known recently for its spectacular blow up on its Straight Path short, piqued investor interest yesterday when it disclosed that it would "publish on a new short tomorrow" adding that "entranced by a billionaire investor, investors haven't done their homework on this one."
We'll publish on a new short tomorrow. Entranced by a billionaire investor, investors haven't done their homework on this one.
— Kerrisdale Capital (@KerrisdaleCap) May 8, 2017
One of the key concerns surrounding the now seemingly imminent repeal and replacement of Obamacare is the fate of those Americans with a preexisting condition. Currently, under the ACA, such people can get cover without having to pay an extra premium.