The White House is investigating an incident where Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, was mistakenly added to a group chat involving members of President Donald Trump’s administration discussing potential airstrikes in Yemen. The National Security Council confirmed the authenticity of the message thread and is reviewing how the error occurred, raising concerns about communication security within the administration. This incident highlights vulnerabilities in using encrypted messaging apps for official communications and underscores the need for secure channels in national security matters.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) recently sparked controversy with their statement that genetic material from Wuhan, China, should have been shared three years ago. Chinese health officials have accused the WHO of attempting to smear China and of politicizing COVID-19. The WHO has not yet responded, but has previously stated its commitment to working with China to find the source of the virus. International cooperation is essential to ensure that all relevant information is shared in a timely manner to prepare for future pandemics.
Scientists from around the world have analyzed genetic data from samples collected near the first human cases of Covid-19 in China, suggesting that the pandemic originated from animals, not a lab. The WHO has called for more research and data sharing to gain a better understanding of the virus and how it spread.
Viola Davis has become the third Black woman in history to achieve the grand slam of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. On Sunday, she won her first Grammy for her performance of the audiobook for her memoir, “Finding Me,” and gave an emotional acceptance speech honoring her 6-year-old self. Davis is the fourth Black person to achieve the status, alongside Whoopi Goldberg, John Legend and Jennifer Hudson.