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John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 17m

Increase in Physicians Walking Away From Clinical Practice @medscape.com 😬
The proportion of physicians leaving clinical practice has increased since 2013.

Increase in Physicians Walking Away From Clinical Practice

The proportion of physicians leaving clinical practice has increased since 2013.

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Jeff (Gutenberg Parenthesis) Jarvis @jeffjarvis.bsky.social · 4h

It's stupid's economy:
75% of Americans report soaring prices as Trump claims inflation ‘over’
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75% of Americans report soaring prices as Trump claims inflation ‘over’

Exclusive poll: Inflation remains a concern despite president’s pledge to reduce prices on ‘day one’

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John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 20m

@france24.com
France's reappointed Prime Minister Sébastien #Lecornu survived successive no-confidence votes in the National Assembly on Thursday, drawing enough support from moderates to avert a second government collapse in as many weeks. Lecornu's offer to suspend an unpopular pension reform …

French PM Lecornu survives no-confidence votes after pension concession

France's reappointed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survived successive no-confidence votes in the National Assembly on Thursday, drawing enough support from moderates to avert a second government…

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Alex Leff @alexleff.bsky.social · 4h

Doctors Without Borders said violence in the capital of Haiti has forced it to close its Port-au-Prince emergency care center, which had been a key lifeline in a city now 90% controlled by gangs www.npr.org/2025/10/16/g...

Doctors Without Borders permanently closes its emergency center in Haiti's capital

Doctors Without Borders said Wednesday that ongoing violence in the capital of Haiti has forced it to permanently close its Port-au-Prince emergency care center, a city now 90% controlled by gangs.

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John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 26m

Levin Vows To Advance Bill That Would Enable Slowdown of #Netanyahu Trial @timesofisrael.com
Legislation would allow defense minister to limit court hearings during time of war; opposition leaders accuse Levin of returning to judicial overhaul agenda, pledge to oppose bill
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Levin vows to advance bill that would enable slowdown of Netanyahu’s trial

Legislation would allow defense minister to limit court hearings during time of war; opposition leaders accuse Levin of returning to judicial overhaul agenda, pledge to oppose bill

www.timesofisrael.com

John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 26m

#Netanyahu Ally Aims to Delay Corruption Trial Due to ‘War’ | Global Economic Report
Proposal Creates Perverse Incentive to Restart Gaza War
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Netanyahu Ally Aims to Delay Corruption Trial Due to 'War'

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified today in court over longstanding corruption charges, a key political ally advanced plans to tie an exemption from that trial to wartime. It comes...

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Just Security @justsecurity.org · 3h

Today's news roundup:
-"A dark day"as Pentagon takes badges of reporters
-Syria's Sharaa meets Putin for first time since fall of Assad
-Trump admin authorizes covert CIA action in Venezuela
-Israel says Rafah Crossing opening date only to be announced later
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www.justsecurity.org/122691/early...

Early Edition: October 16, 2025

A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the last 24 hours.

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Just Security @justsecurity.org · 1d

Republicans & Democrats in Congress are finding common ground on an urgent security challenge: supporting countries where instability fuels migration, empower malign actors, & open doors for US adversaries.

Peter J. Quaranto & Kevin Melton on the drive to revive the #GlobalFragilityAct:

Global Fragility Act 2.0? Amid a Possible Bipartisan Revival, a Chance to Make U.S. Peace Efforts More Effective

If the administration seizes this moment, GFA 2.0 could help the U.S. prevent costly wars and compete effectively with rivals abroad.

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Just Security @justsecurity.org · 1d

Now updated: The 'Presumption of Regularity' study.

1. Noncompliance with judicial orders: 20 cases
2. Courts’ distrust of DOJ information: 43+ cases
3. Courts’ findings of “arbitrary and capricious” conduct: 58 cases

www.justsecurity.org/120547/presu...

The “Presumption of Regularity” in Trump Administration Litigation

Comprehensive study of court cases involving Trump administration and the basis for courts no longer giving a "presumption of regularity."

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Just Security @justsecurity.org · 18h

Daily Developments: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions

See here for the full tracker: www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...

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Just Security @justsecurity.org · 3h

“Meaningful human control” is often invoked in debates over lethal autonomous weapons systems but rarely defined.

A new framework shows that real control depends on embedded human judgment across design, command, and operation, writes Lena Trabucco.

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Embedded Human Judgment in the Age of Autonomous Weapons

A new framework for autonomous weapons shows that real control depends on embedded human judgment across design, command, and operation.

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Just Security @justsecurity.org · 3h

In connection with ABILA's International Law Weekend 2025, ABILA President Michael Scharf on the role of the UN, reform efforts, and the need for U.S. engagement.

He previews an Oct. 23 fireside chat with UN Under-Secretary-General Elinor Hammarskjöld:

www.justsecurity.org/122648/crisi...

Crisis as Catalyst in International Law

Continuing relevance of the U.N., urgent need for reform, and dire consequences of further U.S. defunding or withdrawal.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 13h

Sanders: Saturday, millions of people are going to come out on a No Kings day. Speaker Johnson said this is a hate America rally because people are coming out expressing their concerns.. It’s not a hate America rally, it's a love America rally.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 2h

Nearly 2 million people wait for food and water insecurity to end as at least 450 Palestinians have died of starvation.

On World Food Day, Israel continues to restrict aid into Gaza

Nearly 2 million people wait for food and water insecurity to end as at least 450 Palestinians have died of starvation.

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The Economist @economist.com · 3h

Governments are living far beyond their means. Sadly, inflation is the most likely escape. Politicians should think ahead and reflect on how much harm that would do econ.st/4hagFwS

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John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 11h

We'll just have to agree to disagree.
But no matter, because RealClearPolitics comes to essentially the same conclusion.

President Trump Job Approval | RealClearPolling

www.realclearpolling.com

John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 15h

SADLY, LOOKS LIKE BUSINESS AS USUAL IN SF:
Top Lurie Chief Steered Contract To Tech Firm With Ties To Mayor @sfstandard.com
Records show the mayor’s office chose the software company OpenGov over a cheaper vendor that a majority of city staff preferred.

SF mayor’s lieutenant steered contract to firm with ties to Daniel Lurie

Records show the mayor’s office chose the software company OpenGov over a cheaper vendor that a majority of city staff preferred.

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John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 15h

Forensic Experts in #Gaza Say Bodies of Palestinians Released by Israel Show Signs of Torture @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social
• first batch of bodies arrived Tue, and all of them had their hands or feet bound
• bodies transferred Wed had also been bound, and several had blindfolds over their eyes

Forensic experts in Gaza say bodies of Palestinians released by Israel show signs of torture | CBC News

Forensic experts in Gaza are working to identify dozens of dead Palestinians released by Israel Wednesday that they say show signs of physical abuse after Israel said one of the four bodies handed ove...

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John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 15h

Palestinian Information Center:
Three people were injured on Tuesday following Israeli drone strikes in two separate areas in southern #Lebanon, marking the latest violation of the ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel, which remains in effect despite repeated Israeli breaches. 🤬

Three people injured in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon

Three people were injured on Tuesday following Israeli drone strikes in two separate areas in southern Lebanon, marking the latest violation of the ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel, wh...

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John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 15h

US Denies Hamas Violating Ceasefire Deal, Vows No Hostage Will Be 'Left Behind' in Gaza @timesofisrael.com ✅
US denies that Hamas is violating the ceasefire deal with Israel, insisting that a dragged out process to return the bodies of hostages held in #Gaza was expected …