Elon Musk's MSHA Cuts Raise Safety Concerns; Killer Whales Terrorize Sharks; UF Professor's Misconduct Scrutinized
Elon Musk's cost-cutting measures have reached the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), with up to thirty-four leases set to be terminated. This move, along with proposed cuts to the agency, has raised concerns about worker safety, echoing the tragic fate of miner Randall Dickerson. Meanwhile, a pair of killer whales, 'Port' and 'Starboard', have been terrorising the South African coast, preying on great white sharks and consuming their livers. In the academic sphere, University of Florida medical school's Joseph Ladapo faces scrutiny for his lack of teaching and research, as well as alleged misconduct involving COVID vaccine studies.
Garrett Shanley, a University of Florida student journalist, has been instrumental in uncovering these stories. His recent exposé revealed Ladapo's inactivity in teaching and research since joining the medical school. Shanley's previous blockbuster story last August also shed light on Ben Sasse's lavish spending during his brief tenure as university president. Shanley is set to graduate next month, leaving behind a legacy of investigative journalism.
Independent journalist Ken Klippenstein, known for his work on U.S. national security and politics, recently published an article in 2024 about the U.S. State Department's order to spy on student visa holders and applicants. However, his story was not the first, as Marisa Kabas had reported on the same topic two days earlier.
Turning to the ocean, a killer whale duo known as 'Port' and 'Starboard' has been wreaking havoc on the South African coast for at least a decade. These orcas have been defeating great white sharks and consuming their livers, a behaviour that has left marine biologists baffled.
The potential impact of Elon Musk's cost-cutting measures on MSHA could lead to unsafe working conditions, as highlighted by the case of Randall Dickerson. Meanwhile, the predatory behaviour of 'Port' and 'Starboard' continues to pose a threat to South Africa's marine ecosystem. In the realm of academia, Joseph Ladapo's integrity is under scrutiny, with multiple complaints alleging he altered a COVID vaccine study. As Shanley graduates, his investigative work serves as a reminder of the importance of independent journalism in holding power accountable.
