Nov 15, 2018 - World

Dominic Raab resigns as Theresa May's Brexit Secretary

Dominic Raab. Photo: Alberto Pezzali/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Dominic Raab, British Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit Secretary, resigned Thursday — the morning after May's Cabinet approved a draft agreement for Brexit.

Why it matters: Raab is the second Brexit secretary that May has lost over her plans for the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union, and his departure is almost certain to kick off even more Cabinet resignations. While it's been forecasted for months, it seems likely that now is the time that Brexiteers in May's Conservative Party may finally make a move against her premiership.

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Neal Rothschild

45 mins ago - Politics & Policy

Hunter Biden saga dominates online debate

Data: NewsWhip; Table: Axios Visuals

The mainstream media turned away. But online, President Trump's charges about Hunter Biden were by far the dominant storyline about the final presidential debate, according to exclusive NewsWhip data provided to Axios.

Coverage of business dealings by Joe Biden's son — and pre-debate allegations by one of his former business associates, Tony Bobulinski — garnered more than twice as much online activity (likes, comments, shares) as the runner-up.

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Bryan Walsh, author of Future

45 mins ago - Health

America's poor health is jeopardizing its future

Illustration: Eniola Odetunde/Axios

From high levels of obesity and opioid addiction to inequities in access to care, America's pre-existing conditions make the country an easy target for COVID-19, as well as future pandemics that could cripple the United States for decades to come.

Why it matters: One of the best ways the country could prepare for future threats — and boost its economy — is to improve Americans' overall health.

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