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Elizabeth Holmes 'Criminal Trial Dominated By Allegations Of Deception And Intimidation By Those Who Worked For Her

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  Just three weeks after the start of Elizabeth Holmes' criminal trial, jurors have already heard allegations of lies, deception and alleged intimidation on the part of those working directly under her and the process is expected to continue until December.     "I was afraid things might not turn out well," Surekha Gangakhedkar, a former scientist from Theranos, told prosecutors when asked why she made copies of internal communications and documents before leave the company. "I was also afraid of being blamed."     A full recap of last week's proceedings is available for free in today's episode of "The Dropout: Elizabeth Holmes on Trial" on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts.     Theranos was founded by Holmes in 2003. The company claimed to develop blood testing technology that only used small droplets of blood.     Almost two decades later, Holmes defends himself against charges of computer fraud and cons

Why Is My Period Late?

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  Worried approximately a late period, but know you’re not pregnant? Missed or late periods show up for lots reasons aside from pregnancy. Common reasons can range from hormonal imbalances to critical medical conditions. There also are  instances in a woman’s lifestyles while it’s completely ordinary for her period to be abnormal: while it first begins, and while menopause starts. As your body is going thru the transition, your normal cycle can grow to be irregular. Most girls who haven’t reached menopause normally have a period each 28 days. However, a healthful menstrual cycle can variety from each 21 to 35 days. If your period doesn’t fall within those ranges, it may be due to one of the following reasons. Possible reasons of late period Low body weight Women with ingesting disorders, which includes anorexia nervosa or bulimia, may also revel in overlooked intervals. Weighing 10 percentage under what’s taken into consideration a ordinary variety in your height can alternate the ma

In His Speech On Thursday, Biden Will "Outline The Next Phase In The Fight Against The Virus," According To The White House

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During his Covid-19 remarks on Thursday, President Biden will "outline the next step in the fight against the virus," according to the White House. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the President would "be specific about what we're trying to accomplish" while meeting with his Covid-19 team "to talk about a range of steps," noting that she was speaking while the President was meeting with his Covid-19 team "to talk about a range of steps." "He'll announce six initiatives to stem the spread of Delta and increase vaccines tomorrow," Psaki said during a press conference in the afternoon. "What these six measures would do," she claimed Biden will explain. "We know that increased vaccinations will slow the pandemic's progress and bring it under control." We'll get people back to normal. "Just note that what you're going to hear from the President tomorrow is going to build on some of the s

Britney Spears' Father Has Filed A Legal Petition To Revoke Her Conservatorship

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Britney Spears' father has filed paperwork in a Los Angeles court to terminate his 13-year conservatorship of her life and finances. "This court now carefully evaluate whether this conservatorship is no longer warranted," Jamie Spears wrote. In the previous two years, she has attempted to remove him from his position twice. The pop artist has called their relationship "abusive" and has refused to perform for him. Her father's court motion comes two months after the Toxic singer testified in front of the court, demanding that the conservatorship be lifted immediately. "Recent occurrences linked to this conservatorship have brought into question whether circumstances have altered to the point where grounds for establishing a conservatorship may no longer exist," the filing to the Los Angeles Superior Court reads. "Ms Spears has told this Court that she wants control of her life back without the safety net of a conservatorship," the petition

Boris Johnson Bets His Reputation On £12 Billion Health-Care Repair

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On Wednesday, MPs will vote to enact a historic £12 billion healthcare levy, raising the tax burden to a post-World War II high as Boris Johnson puts his political career on fixing the country's ailing health and care systems. Johnson readily admitted that the 1.25 percentage point increase in national insurance contributions (NICs) – to be rebadged a health and social care charge – would violate an explicit manifesto commitment when laying out the daring idea for a carved-alone healthcare tax. Downing Street, on the other hand, is betting that framing the proposal as a response to the Covid epidemic, with a focus on reducing the NHS backlog, would persuade voters that it is required. "I'll be very honest with you: this levy will be in violation of our manifesto vow." "A global epidemic, on the other hand, was not in our manifesto," Johnson added. He wouldn't rule out more tax hikes later in the legislature. Labour leader Keir Starmer slammed the ideas a