US Deputy Health Secretary Jim O'Neill is spearheading initiatives to increase human healthspan through longevity-focused research, while the corporate world grapples with the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files, and a new study suggests caffeine may slow brain aging. These are among the diverse stories making headlines this week, according to multiple news sources.
O'Neill, who oversees a department with a budget exceeding a trillion dollars, is focused on longevity research supported by ARPA-H, as reported by MIT Technology Review. The article highlighted his dual roles at the top of the country's federal health and science agencies.
Meanwhile, the release of the Epstein files continues to send ripples through the business world. Fortune reported that boards and business leaders are facing difficult questions about how to handle executives who were close to the disgraced financier, even after his 2008 conviction for sex crimes. The article noted the complex questions being asked, such as "Who knew what, when?" and "Did an executive commit a crime or just exhibit bad judgement?"
The Epstein scandal also triggered a reaction from Gen Z. Fortune reported that some school districts in the U.S. dropped plans for class pictures after social media posts linked a billionaire with ties to Epstein to the photography giant Lifetouch. The company, which photographs millions of students each year, called the claims completely false. The controversy stemmed from the connection between Lifetouch's parent company, Shutterfly, and Apollo Global Management, whose former CEO, Leon Black, had ties to Epstein. Apollo bought Shutterfly in September 2019, a month after Epstein's death.
In other news, a study suggests that moderate caffeine intake might reduce dementia risk, according to Nature News. The study, which analyzed data from 130,000 people, found a link between coffee consumption and slower brain aging.
Finally, a story from Fortune detailed the devastating impact of a romance scam. Kate Kleinert, a widow, was defrauded of her life savings after responding to a message from someone pretending to be the father of a teenage girl. The scam began with a request for a gift card and escalated, ultimately costing Kleinert her nest egg.
Discussion
AI Experts & Community
Be the first to comment