A Reporter Who Saw Covid Coming Has Died

New York Times - Oct 17, 2026

Helen Branswell recognized the threat of the pandemic ahead of the vast majority of journalists and even medical experts. She was 69.

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With the Trump administration taking a relaxed approach, attorneys general around the country have ramped up their scrutiny of mergers.

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The Reporter Who Exposed Elizabeth Holmes on Nathan Fielder’s Documentary

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Ms. Holmes handed the makers of “You Can See Everything” — and the rest of the world — a microscope with which to observe and dissect her lies.

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It’s Time to Shop Medicare, and This Year, It’s Extra Important

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