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Healthy Returns: HHS Secretary RFK Jr. is making early moves that may affect vaccine access
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is making moves that could affect immunization uptake and policy in the U.S., while Oracle submits a formal application to join TEFCA.CNBC - 12h -
RFK Jr. Announces New HHS Guidance Recognizing Only Two Sexes
The new guidance follows President Trump’s demand that the Health and Human Services Department align with his executive order barring transgender athletes from women’s sports.The New York Times - 6d -
Flu vaccine this season may be poorly matched, early CDC data suggests
Lab tests suggest a strain of the flu virus circulating this season may not be "well-recognized" by the flu vaccine.CBS News - 15h -
Top FDA official resigns, warns firings will backfire on RFK Jr.
James Jones resigned as FDA deputy commissioner and said the Trump administration's "indiscriminate" job cuts show "disdain for the very people necessary to implement your agenda."CBS News - 5d -
RFK Jr. thrusts antidepressants into the spotlight — unnecessarily, advocates say
RFK Jr. plans to investigate SSRI and antidepressant use, particularly among children and teens, as part of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.NBC News - 4d -
With RFK Jr. in charge, supplement makers see chance to cash in
The FDA is already limited in policing claims of health benefits by makers of supplements and herbal remedies — a $70 billion industry. Get ready for even less regulation.CBS News - 4d -
Warren questions Commerce secretary on Musk access to data on competitors
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday questioned Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick over the access tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has to his ...The Hill - 1d -
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says FAA cuts won't affect flight safety
On his first full day as transportation secretary, Sean Duffy faced the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in more than 20 years. The midair collision near Washington, D.C., killed 67 people and just ...CBS News - 5d -
HHS warns employees that responses to Elon Musk's request may 'be read by malign foreign actors'
The Department of Health and Human Services message comes after emails from the Office of Personnel Management and a tweet by Musk caused widespread confusion.NBC News - 1d -
How the Trump and DOGE terminations — perhaps the biggest job cuts in history — may affect the economy
The Trump administration's federal mass job cuts may amount to the largest in history. That has financial ramifications for households and the economy.CNBC - 2d -
How the Trump and DOGE terminations — perhaps the biggest job cuts in history — may affect the economy
The Trump administration’s purge of federal workers may ultimately amount to the biggest job cut in U.S. history, which is likely to have ramifications for the economy, especially at the local ...NBC News - 2d -
Mira Murati Launches Thinking Machines Lab to Make AI More Accessible
After leaving OpenAI last year, Mira Murati is finally ready to share what she's working on.Wired - Feb. 18 -
Anita Dobson makes surprise return for anniversary special
The actress, who last appeared in the soap more than 37 years ago, played the role of a landlady at the Queen Vic pub.BBC News - 5d -
3 home equity borrowing moves to make before the March Fed meeting
With another Federal Reserve meeting set for March, potential home equity borrowers should consider these moves now.CBS News - 4d -
ETFs that allow investors to make big bets on market moves are gaining in popularity
Leveraged ETFs amplify the daily returns of an index or stock using financial derivatives.CNBC - 1d -
Dancehall legend Beenie Man returns to US after 10-year visa ban: ‘It’s important to have that access’
Jamaican artist steps foot in US Virgin Islands as governor’s guest of honour and speaks of being a musical ambassador. The dancehall legend Beenie Man has been a global superstar since the 1990s, ...The Guardian - 4d -
Should Astros trade for Nolan Arenado? Three reasons why a deal may not be the right move for Houston
The Astros have reportedly restarted negotiations with the Cardinals after they fell apart earlier this winterCBS Sports - 2d -
Eagles GM Howie Roseman says roster moves may not align with conventional wisdom, asks fans to have patience
Roseman said team could do some unexpected stuff in the offseasonCBS Sports - 6h -
Crypto and big tech’s backing pays off as Trump makes tech-friendly moves
Flurry of directives relaxes regulations and drop lawsuit – and billionaires who donated to Trump are ready to benefit. The millions that US tech companies invested in currying favor with Donald ...The Guardian - 3d -
Bracketology: Michigan State makes big move up to a No. 2 seed in latest NCAA Tournament projection
The Spartans jumped two seed lines in Jerry Palm's bracket after their big win vs. MichiganCBS Sports - 1d -
Netanyahu vows to make Hamas pay for not returning body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas
Hamas on Thursday handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages, said to be Shiri Bibas and her two young children, Ariel and Kfir, as well as Oded Lifshitz. But overnight, Israel's defense ...CBS News - 4d -
Here's the Extent of the Fallout From Trump's HHS Purge
This is a MedPage Today story. Thousands of employees of federal health agencies have been let go in a chaotic and slow-rolling Trump administration purge over the holiday weekend. While the ...ABC News - 6d -
VA secretary: 'We're not cutting benefits'
Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins defended the Trump administration's recent layoffs at the department, arguing Thursday that cuts have not been made to "critical health care" or other ...The Hill - 4d -
Business secretary apologises for solicitor claim
Jonathan Reynolds denies "misrepresenting" his legal career after saying he worked as a solicitor.BBC News - 18h -
Scientists Describe Rare Syndrome Following Covid Vaccinations
In a small study, patients with the syndrome were more likely to experience reactivation of Epstein-Barr virus and high levels of a coronavirus protein.The New York Times - 4d -
Questioning the risks and benefits of vaccines isn’t spreading misinformation
I could discuss risks and benefits in a more sophisticated way if I better understood a patient's risk versus their protection against a given virus or bacteria.The Hill - 14h -
Senate confirms Vance adviser as Army secretary
The Senate on Tuesday voted to confirm Daniel Driscoll, an Army 1st lieutenant-turned-businessman, as President Trump's Army secretary. He most recently served as a senior adviser to Vice President ...The Hill - 13h -
Accessibility Is Taking a Hit Across the Sciences
Confusion has ensued about the future of programs and research supporting people with disabilities as a result of President Trump’s executive order.The New York Times - 3d -
MLB Park Factors that will affect your fantasy baseball hitters in 2025
Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don unveils his Park Factor findings for 2025.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
What to know about vaccine booster shots as measles spreads in Texas
In Texas, at least 90 cases of measles have been reported in recent weeks across the northwest part of that state.NBC News - 3d -
The IRS is firing thousands of workers. Will it affect your tax refund?
With the IRS laying off thousands of employees Thursday, many Americans may be wondering if their tax returns – or their refunds – will be affected.The Hill - 3d -
As Texas measles outbreak grows, parents are choosing to vaccinate kids
As the measles outbreak in Texas keeps spreading, parents who previously chose not to vaccinate their children are now lining up to get their kids the MMR shots.NBC News - 7h -
Anti-vaccine movement falsely blames measles shots for Texas outbreak
As a measles outbreak sweeps through Texas, anti-vaccine groups are pushing a familiar and false theory: The virus is being caused by the vaccine itself.NBC News - 6h -
Some small businesses are on the brink after Trump's spending cuts affect contracts
"My company has been left behind," one small business founder said.ABC News - 3h -
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Pope Francis showing early signs of kidney failure
Pope Francis remains in critical condition, with the Vatican saying blood tests reveal early signs of kidney failure. Doctors said the pope has not had another "respiratory crisis" since Saturday. ...CBS News - 2d -
Vance on Trump declining to endorse him: ‘It’s too early’
Vice President Vance argued that it's too early for President Trump to name his successor, after Trump declined to endorse his No. 2 as the Republican nominee in 2028. Vance, in an interview with ...The Hill - 14h -
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Learn how two wildly successful founders infused their brand with personality to gain a competitive edge.Inc. - 1d -
Cruise stocks tumble after Commerce Secretary Lutnick signals tax crackdown
Royal Caribbean was the hardest hit.CNBC - 5d -
Nominee for Deputy Transportation Secretary Comes Under Fire for Handling of Boeing
In his previous stint in the Transportation Department, Steven Bradbury was accused of interfering with a Senate investigation into the crash of two Max jets that killed 346 people combined.The New York Times - 5d
