LND topic: robert-ardovino page 1

robert ardovino

Health Secretary Faces Tough Questions on Vaccines and Budget Cuts

April 17, 2026

The Health and Human Services chief, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , spoke to Congress early Thursday about his plans for the 2027 budget and his vision for healthier America. He started by saying that good nutrition is key to ending chronic disease, hoping to shift the debate away from his past vaccine cri

politics

Money and Power: What Happens When Billionaires Enter the Political Game?

April 17, 2026

Joe Rogan isn’t holding back when it comes to billionaires in politics. On his podcast, he made a bold statement: "There’s no way it’d be good for anybody if the people with all the money are controlling most of the things that happen. " His words seem to take aim at figures like Elon Musk, who has

education

Dinosaur books worth your time

April 17, 2026

Paleontology has changed a lot over the years. Books that used to be the standard are now outdated, while fresh takes keep appearing. Some focus on exciting new discoveries, others on the wild history of the field itself. A few even show how science really works behind the scenes. One classic that

health

Peptides on the Edge: FDA Eyes Rule Changes While Celebs Push Their Use

April 15, 2026

The Food and Drug Administration announced a July meeting to review whether six or more unapproved peptide injections should move from a restricted drug category. These small protein fragments, popular with fitness influencers and some celebrities, promise quick muscle gains, injury healing or anti‑

finance

Richland One moves past financial warning, focuses on stronger future

April 15, 2026

South Carolina’s Richland One school district just escaped a financial red flag that had been hanging over its operations for nearly two years. The state first raised concerns in August 2024, bumping the district from a basic watch list to a stricter caution label. Auditors flagged several weak spot

politics

Why Hollywood Stars Bet Big on a Falling Politician

April 15, 2026

Eric Swalwell spent years collecting cash from showbiz big shots. While he was busy posing for photos with A-listers at Los Angeles parties, his campaign was quietly filling up with checks. Sean Penn dropped $15, 000, Robert De Niro added $10, 000, and other familiar faces from movies and TV joined

celebrities

Hollywood’s sudden quiet after Swalwell’s downfall

April 15, 2026

When a politician’s career collapses under serious allegations, you’d expect their biggest supporters to at least say something. But when Eric Swalwell stepped down from Congress and dropped his run for governor, the Hollywood stars who once backed him vanished from the conversation. Celebrities li

politics

Hungary’s Election Shifts the Balance for Ukraine

April 13, 2026

Ukraine felt a sigh of relief when Hungary’s new prime minister, Peter Magyar, took office after defeating long‑time leader Viktor Orban. The change could unlock a 90 billion euro loan that Kyiv needs to keep fighting Russia, though the new leader is not a strong supporter of Ukraine. Magyar’s cen

technology

Nielsen Picks New Measurement Chief to Push Media Tech Forward

April 13, 2026

Nielsen has named Roberto Ruiz the leader of its Measurement Science division, a move aimed at sharpening the company’s tools for tracking how people watch shows and use media. Ruiz, who spent nearly twenty years at Univision and later TelevisaUnivision in top research posts, will guide the desig

entertainment

Brian Tyree Henry Takes the Lead in Apple’s New Running Drama

April 13, 2026

The newest project from Apple Studios is a sports drama that puts the spotlight on a homeless high‑school runner, and the star of this film is Brian Tyree Henry. The movie, titled “Running, ” was created by director Gavin O’Connor, known for his work on “Warrior” and “The Way Back, ” along with writ