US Deputy Health Secretary Jim O'Neill, a key figure in public health, is focused on increasing human healthspan through longevity-focused research, according to an exclusive interview with MIT Technology Review. Meanwhile, lawmakers continued their quest to uncover information related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, with members of the Trump administration and Ghislaine Maxwell testifying before Congress. In other news, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated billions through her Yield Giving platform, and the upcoming 2026 Winter Games will feature several power couples. The private equity sector is also facing challenges with "zombie companies" due to a changing financial environment.
O'Neill, who oversees a department with a budget of over a trillion dollars, also signed the decision memorandum on the US's new vaccine schedule, according to MIT Technology Review. He is a longevity enthusiast and plans to support research through ARPA-H.
The investigation into Jeffrey Epstein continued this week, with members of the Trump administration and Epstein's convicted co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell testifying before Congress, according to NPR News. Lawmakers are still seeking answers on the Justice Department's redactions.
MacKenzie Scott, after her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019, received a significant stake in the company, according to Fortune. She has since donated approximately $26 billion through her philanthropic platform, Yield Giving, which she founded in 2022. Scott's college roommate inspired her to give away billions.
The 2026 Winter Games in Milan Cortina will feature several power couples, including athletes who are dating, engaged, or married to each other, according to NPR News. Some participate in the same sports, as teammates or even opponents, while others come from different sports.
The private equity sector is facing challenges due to higher financing costs, tighter credit, and a slowdown in IPO markets, according to Fortune. This has led to longer holding periods and a growing number of "zombie companies," which are fundamentally strong but difficult to exit at acceptable valuations. Firms are looking at continuation vehicles to shake off the zombies.
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