Gaspard Le Dem
Gaspard Le Dem reported on general assignment topics for The Well News in 2020. He has worked in a wide array of newsrooms –– from print to broadcast, local to international. The best stories, in his opinion, always have one thing in common: they’re focused on people. Whether he’s reporting on Congress or local politics, he always keeps in mind that news should give people a voice. Before joining TWN, he worked at a local paper in Washington, D.C., at a financial publication on Wall Street and at a French newswire with bureaus across the world. If he’s not chasing down a source, you may find him making black-and-white prints in his darkroom or playing blues on his guitar.
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WASHINGTON - The House of Representatives approved a new coronavirus relief package on Thursday, replenishing funds for small business loans,... Read More
WASHINGTON - The House of Representatives approved a new coronavirus relief package on Thursday, replenishing funds for small business loans, hospitals, and to expand virus testing. The bill, signed by President Trump Friday afternoon, adds $310 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program, a popular lending initiative... Read More
It’s a big year for the planet. April 22, 2020, marked the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a celebration of... Read More
It’s a big year for the planet. April 22, 2020, marked the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a celebration of the environmental movement that is honored around the world. But many are celebrating Earth Day indoors this year. The coronavirus has confined millions of people to... Read More
WASHINGTON - Congress made little progress on immigration reform last year, but state legislatures are keeping the ball rolling. Nearly... Read More
WASHINGTON - Congress made little progress on immigration reform last year, but state legislatures are keeping the ball rolling. Nearly every U.S. state passed legislation related to immigration in 2019, according to a report by the National Council on State Legislatures, a bipartisan organization that researches... Read More
WASHINGTON - Scores of public health experts responded with shock and anger this week to the decision by the White... Read More
WASHINGTON - Scores of public health experts responded with shock and anger this week to the decision by the White House to halt U.S. funding to the World Health Organization. The move, announced by President Donald Trump on Tuesday, comes as the world struggles to contain... Read More
When the coronavirus started shutting down livestock markets, Darvin Bentlage knew his farm would take a hit. Springtime cattle sales... Read More
When the coronavirus started shutting down livestock markets, Darvin Bentlage knew his farm would take a hit. Springtime cattle sales usually bring in about a third of his ranching income, and cattle prices were already at a low, he said. “I think we’ll be playing it... Read More
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WASHINGTON — The Department of Energy’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office said Monday it is developing a new competition... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Department of Energy’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office said Monday it is developing a new competition focusing on the deployment of clean hydrogen projects across the country. Called the Equitable and Clean Opportunities for Hydrogen Deployment... Read More
Recent legislation in both the United States and China has proven one thing: tensions are high and sensitive technology is playing a critical role... Read More
Recent legislation in both the United States and China has proven one thing: tensions are high and sensitive technology is playing a critical role in how each nation will address their economic futures. The new litmus test for economic dominance is one’s ability to... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is bolstering existing HIPAA health care privacy rules to provide added protection to women lawfully... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is bolstering existing HIPAA health care privacy rules to provide added protection to women lawfully exercising their right to terminate a pregnancy. The rules will also extend to a woman’s family members and doctors. The... Read More
NEW YORK — A New York prosecutor started his argument Monday to try to convict former President Donald Trump by... Read More
NEW YORK — A New York prosecutor started his argument Monday to try to convict former President Donald Trump by telling the jury, “This case is about criminal conspiracy.” Over the next 45 minutes, District Attorney Matthew Colangelo told the... Read More
WASHINGTON — A student team from the University of Arizona bested 40 other finalist teams from around the world, taking... Read More
WASHINGTON — A student team from the University of Arizona bested 40 other finalist teams from around the world, taking home the grand winner trophy in this year’s Solar Decathlon Design Challenge overseen by the U.S. Department of Energy. The... Read More
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Moderna said it has paused efforts to build an mRNA manufacturing facility in Kenya due to uncertainty... Read More
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Moderna said it has paused efforts to build an mRNA manufacturing facility in Kenya due to uncertainty over the future demand for COVID-19 vaccines in Africa. According to a statement posted on the drugmaker’s website last week,... Read More
