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Texas measles outbreak includes multiple cases at a day care in Lubbock
Public health officials say a day care facility in a Texas county that’s part of the measles outbreak has multiple cases, including children too young to be fully vaccinatedABC News - Apr. 8 -
Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the US
The measles outbreak in West Texas didn’t happen just by chanceABC News - 3d -
RFK Jr. visits epicenter of Texas measles outbreak after death of second child who was infected
U.S. Health Secretary Robert FABC News - Apr. 6 -
RFK Jr. Offers Qualified Support for Measles Vaccination
In an interview with CBS, the health secretary also suggested he wasn’t familiar with massive cuts to state funding for public health.The New York Times - Apr. 10 -
RFK Jr. links autism rise to ‘environmental toxins,' contradicting CDC findings
NBC News Health and Medical Reporter Berkeley Lovelace Jr. joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims that rising rates of autism are "preventable," contradicting ...NBC News - 7h -
Former top health official criticizes RFK Jr. for downplaying measles deaths
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."CBS News - 3d -
RFK Jr contradicts experts by linking autism rise to ‘environmental toxins’
US health secretary bucks expert opinion as research shows rise in diagnoses due to better tools and screening . The US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, said in his first press conference ...The Guardian - 9h -
The Many Ways Kennedy Is Already Undermining Vaccines
The health secretary has chipped away at the idea that immunizing children against measles and other diseases is a public health good.The New York Times - 3d -
RFK Jr. plans autism studies aimed at identifying 'environmental toxins' linked to rising rates
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the agency will soon announce autism studies aimed at identifying “environmental toxins” that may be responsible for rising rates in children.NBC News - 7h -
RFK Jr. Accuses FDA of Drug Industry Influence That Barred Alternative Remedies
The nation’s health secretary addressed agency employees, asking them to shed any corporate influence. But he did not address the mass layoffs that have gutted oversight of tobacco and vapes, food ...The New York Times - 5d -
RFK Jr. Calls Autism ‘Preventable,’ Drawing Ire From Researchers
The health secretary said he would prioritize studies into environmental causes while harshly discounting other factors scientists say are likely contributing to rising rates of the condition.The New York Times - 3h -
Kennedy contradicts CDC on autism
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Kennedy bucks CDC on autism The HHS head does not believe the rising rate of autism spectrum disorder is ...The Hill - 6h -
Commanders, D.C. close to $3 billion deal for new stadium at RFK site in nation's capital, per report
The Washington NFL franchise could be coming back to The DistrictCBS Sports - 5h -
RFK Jr. wants to target chronic disease in US tribes. A key program to do that was gutted
A key program using traditional medicine and foods to tackle chronic disease in Native American and Alaska Native communities has been gutted in the federal health layoffsABC News - 5d -
RFK Jr. lays out new studies on autism, shuts down 'better diagnoses' as a cause
Kennedy has prioritized autism as one of the chronic illnesses he’s determined to tackle in his aim to “Make America Healthy Again."ABC News - 2h -
NIH ultra-processed food scientist says RFK Jr. aides censored him
HHS denied censoring Dr. Kevin Hall, the researcher who announced his early retirement on Wednesday, saying it was a "deliberate distortion of the facts."CBS News - 31m -
Autism rate rises to 3% of children in CDC study
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.CBS News - 4h -
Rapper Tay-K convicted of murder for second time in Texas
A Texas rapper has been convicted of murder for a second time after a jury found him guilty of fatally shooting a San Antonio man in 2017ABC News - 2d -
Horrified Texas lawmakers demand crackdown on body broker industry
An NBC News investigation that exposed how corpses were used for research without consent prompted Texas legislators to push new limits on the body trade.NBC News - 5h -
The ghosts of ‘poor India’ are back on film
Satyajit Ray’s ‘Apu Trilogy’ has found a new audience with young cinemagoers more accustomed to Bollywood blingFinancial Times - 14h -
Back Market and iFixit Want You to Use Your Phone for at Least 5 Years
Back Market and iFixit are partnering to encourage consumers to keep their phones in service for at least five years—and to pressure manufacturers to extend smartphone support to 10 years.Wired - 15h -
Mark Zuckerberg Is Back in the Hot Seat in a Crucial Trial
Mark Zuckerberg has appeared before Congress more times than any other tech leader. He will testify again soon — as a witness in a federal antitrust trial. Cecilia Kang, a technology reporter for ...The New York Times - 2d -
‘Human Made’: Artists Push Back on A.I. Dolls and Action Figures
Amid the rush to take part in a recent trend, some artists, concerned about the use of ChatGPT, are hand-drawing their own versions.The New York Times - 13h -
Godzilla Is Finally Stomping His Way Back Into Console Games, But It'll Be A While
The last couple of years have seen several well-received Godzilla movies released, and parent company Toho is looking to grow that success beyond the silver screen. The Japanese studio has ...GameSpot - 10h -
4/16: The Daily Report
Lindsey Reiser reports on legal developments in the deportation flight case, new autism diagnosis data from the CDC, and the impact of a potential rollback of the Endangered Species Act.CBS News - 3h -
NFL draft prospect Bond sues woman over arrest
Lawyers for NFL draft prospect Isaiah Bond filed a lawsuit in United States District Court in Northern Texas on Wednesday against a woman who they say made false statements to the Frisco (Texas) ...ESPN - 2h -
UK bans EU cheese and meat imports to prevent disease spreading
People coming into Great Britain can no longer bring cured meats or cheese from the EU following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.BBC News - 10h -
Meta CEO Zuckerberg pushes back against FTC claims on Day 2 of trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is in federal court for a second day in a landmark federal antitrust trial accusing Meta of being a monopoly.CBS News - 1d -
Man deported to El Salvador will never live back in US, says White House
The White House doubles down on claims Kilmar Ábrego García was in a gang, which his lawyer denies.BBC News - 4h -
Inter's Champions League journey brings back memories of Jose Mourinho's treble-winning side
With FC Barcelona next, Inter's path to the semifinals has Inter fans feeling like it's 2010 all over againCBS Sports - 3h -
Autism Rate Continues to Rise Among Children, C.D.C. Reports
While the agency stressed that increased screening was most likely behind much of the increase, the health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., called it an “epidemic.”The New York Times - 1d -
Apr 16: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET
Federal judge ramps up demands for Trump administration to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador; New CDC study shows rates of Autism diagnoses among children on the rise.CBS News - 9h -
‘Bad Business’: Corporate Gloom Rises Over Trump’s Tariffs
Global markets are bouncing back, but a new survey of company chiefs finds that they’re on edge and are looking to cut back on investment.The New York Times - 2d -
Russia opens door to western companies after Ariston’s return
Moscow hopes transfer of seized business back to Italian owner will show companies a path back into Russian marketFinancial Times - 24m -
2025-26 Way-Too-Early Top 25: Teams on the rise in version 2.0
Texas Tech and BYU climb our Way-Too-Early 2025-26 rankings thanks to key player returns and portal additions.ESPN - 13h -
How does Oklahoma transfer portal RB Jaydn Ott measure up in the SEC? Ranking team's feature back from 1-16
The SEC returns only one 1,000-yard rusher in 2025, but Ott is an infusion of talentCBS Sports - 9h -
Guerrero hits first HR of season as Blue Jays spoil Strider's return with 3-1 win
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first home run of the season and drove in a pair, Chris Bassitt pitched five shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays spoiled Spencer Strider’s return from elbow ...ABC News - 8h -
If the Best Talent Turned Pro, the W.N.B.A. Draft Would Look Different
Rules around draft eligibility could be holding the league back.The New York Times - 2d -
Japan hosts unlikely winners of the global AI boom
Companies that were struggling to find growth in electric vehicles are back in demandFinancial Times - 14h -
Apr 8: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
President Trump holds a call with the acting president of South Korea to discuss a potential tariff deal; In shrinking rural towns, these Texas high schools are teaming up to stay alive.CBS News - 8h