News Above the Noise—Week of May 25, 2025
1. Two Israeli Embassy Staffers Fatally Shot in D.C.
Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim came from opposite sides of the world and found love through their shared passion for peace and diplomacy. Their lives were cut short this past Wednesday outside the capital Jewish Museum, where they were fatally shot after attending an interfaith event just days before Lischinsky planned to propose. The suspected gunman has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder. He was arrested at the scene and is seen in videos shouting: "Free Palestine!" Authorities are investigating the attack as an antisemitic hate crime. Find out more here.
2. A New Blood Test for Alzheimer’s: What to Know
A new blood test could make diagnosing Alzheimer’s faster, cheaper, and more accurate, offering clarity to patients and families navigating the uncertainty of the disease. Alongside this medical breakthrough, experts are raising red flags about expensive lifestyle programs that claim to reverse the disease without solid scientific evidence. Read more about the test and what doctors are pushing back on.
3. Media Under Fire for Ignoring Biden’s Decline
With President Biden’s health now a central issue, the press is facing criticism for failing to cover these concerns earlier. While signs of Biden’s cognitive and physical decline were evident, many newsrooms downplayed or dismissed them. Learn more about how political caution shaped what the public was and wasn’t told. Learn more about how political caution shaped what the public was and wasn’t told.
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