Public Health & Pandemics Summary

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- Trumps Post Attacking Rob Reiner After Stabbing Death Draws Immediate Outrage The president attributed the killing to Trump derangement syndrome, but his disparaging comments drew backlash even from conservative allies who said they were inappropriate....

- Joe Ely, Texas-Born Troubadour of the Open Road, Dies at 78 Thanks to his eclectic style and tireless touring, he was among the most influential artists in the early days of Americana and alt-country music....

- How the Pandemic Lockdowns Changed a Songbirds Beak For ecologists, the Covid-19 pandemic has presented a remarkable natural experiment in what can happen to wild animals when humans stay home....

- WATCH: What we know about the man who disarmed alleged shooter at Australia's Bondi Beach Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, disarmed one of the alleged assailants during the Hanukkah attack in Bondi Beach on Sunday....

- Pentagon "escalating" review of Sen. Kelly over video on illegal orders The Pentagon says it is "escalating" a probe into Sen. Mark Kelly, one of six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to "refuse illegal orders."...

- Police release new videos of person of interest as Brown shooting manhunt continues Police on Monday renewed their search for the gunman who killed two Brown University students and wounded nine others....

- Rob Reiner on how his work tried to capture the human experience Lesley Stahl quoted Norman Lear when she profiled Rob Reiner earlier this year, "Rob's movies all have a human dearness to them." Reiner responded by citing one of his longtime influences and reflecti...

- Why Rob Reiner changed "When Harry Met Sally" after meeting his wife Michele Rob Reiner's life changed while he was making "When Harry Met Sally." He met Michele, who would become his wife of 35 years. Reiner said the budding relationship led him to change the indelible film, ...

- Hollywood stars, politicians react to deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Tributes and condolences have poured in for the prolific director, actor and activist Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, who were found dead Sunday in their home in Los Angeles....

- A look back at Rob Reiner's life and career Rob Reiner, the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally..." and "This is Spinal Tap," is being remembered for his iconic contributi...

- Anthony Geary, "General Hospital" star, dies at age 78 Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on the long-running soap opera "General Hospital," has died....

- Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on 'General Hospital,' dies at 78 Anthony Geary, who starred as Luke Spencer on the long-running American soap opera "General Hospital," has died at 78, representatives confirmed Monday....

- Whoopi Goldberg eulogizes Rob Reiner as 'standup guy' following director's death Whoopi Goldberg remembers Rob Reiner, who worked with her on "Ghosts of Mississippi," as a "wonderful director" and friend during an eulogy on "The View."...

- South Carolina legend Steve Taneyhill, known for iconic 'home run' touchdown celebration, dead at 52 Steve Taneyhill, who played four years on South Carolina's football team and led the program to its first bowl victory, has passed away at 52....

- GOP Rep. Lawler says it would be wrong for Trump to reclassify marijuana Republican Rep. Mike Lawler (N.Y.) said Monday that President Trump changing marijuanas classification would be ill-advised. I think rescheduling marijuana is wrong. The fact is, marijuana is a gatewa...

- Brian Glenn says he's engaged to Marjorie Taylor Greene Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) put a ring on it. Greene, who is departing Congress next month, confirmed her engagement Monday to Brian Glenn, the chief White House correspondent for conservative...

- Crockett: People who 'regret' voting for Trump are 'absolutely welcome' in her campaign Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said any voter, regardless of party affiliation, is welcome to support her campaign to be one of the Lone Star States senators. Im a Texan, and so at the end of the day...

- Beloved TikTok star Tucker Genal dead by suicide at 31: Dont even know where to begin The influencer boasted over 2.5 million followers on TikTok and rose to prominence on the app by partaking in entertaining challenges with his two brothers....

- The 15 best gifts for skiers and snowboarders picked by a winter sports writer <p>From warm socks that prevent chafing to the ideal backpack to tote your gear, heres what you can gift your snow-crazed loved ones</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global/2025/sep/...

- Heat at 30: Michael Manns electric crime thriller is a film of fire and sadness <p>Al Pacino and Robert De Niros dueling performances add an extra punch to the 1995 masterpiece which is both action-heavy and deeply tragic</p><p>Consider the hype leading into Heat when it hit thea...