Thousands of nurses across New York City have walked off the job after contract negotiations with major hospital systems failed to reach an agreement. Nearly 15,000 nurses are participating in what is being described as one of the largest nursing strikes in the city’s history.

A fresh wave of scrutiny is surrounding a sitting United Nations ambassador after U.S. federal agencies confirmed historical links to an Ohio-based healthcare provider previously flagged for Medicaid fraud concerns. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman had an association with a Cincinnati healthcare agency that faced prior federal action during the Trump administration. While HHS has acknowledged the connection, officials have declined to disclose detailed findings, enforcement steps, or the full scope of the investigation. WATCH