Longstanding research shows the health dangers of gas-burning ranges. Utilities are turning to Julie Goodman, a toxicologist with a firm whose work raises questions about the science.
Tag: Conflicts of Interest
Trump’s Interior Secretary Didn’t Violate Ethics Rules, Watchdog Finds
An inspector general’s report found no evidence that David Bernhardt had improperly favored a group that once employed him as a lobbyist.
He’s an Outspoken Defender of Meat. Industry Funds His Research, Files Show.
A UC Davis professor runs an academic center that was conceived by a trade group, according to records, and gets most of its funding from farming interests.
For Rishi Sunak, Family Wealth From Outsourcing Adds to a Secretive Fortune
Britain’s new prime minister married into an $800 million stake in Infosys, a company that does not fit neatly into his party’s views on immigration.
Éric Dupond-Moretti, French Justice Minister, Faces Trial
Éric Dupond-Moretti opened investigations of judges he had clashed with as a lawyer, prompting accusations that he had abused his position to settle scores.
Profiting in Congress
Dozens of lawmakers trade stocks related to their work, and it’s harming trust in the government.
Silvio Berlusconi Angles for Italy’s Presidency, Bunga Bunga and All
The billionaire former prime minister is working hard to persuade lawmakers to vote for him next week, despite an unusual résumé for a job resting on moral authority.
BBC to Look Into Alan Dershowitz Interview on Ghislaine Maxwell Verdict
The American lawyer spoke to the British broadcaster about the verdict in the Ghislaine Maxwell case, but his connections to the case were not made clear.
Trump Allies Are Prominent at Saudi Investment Conference
But the Biden administration sent only a deputy commerce secretary to the high-profile gathering, amid shifts in global politics and diplomatic strains.
A Year of Scandals and Self-Questioning for France’s Top Publishers
The release of “Consent” put France’s literary establishment under a harsh spotlight. The publishing industry is grappling with a nation that it resembles less and less.