R.F.K. Jr., in His Own Words: Flu, Diabetes, Autism and More

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee for health secretary, doesn’t just hold fringe views on vaccines. We fact-checked five recent statements.

The New York Times - 23m

Is the HPV Vaccine Safe? Yes, Despite What R.F.K. Jr. Has Said.

During his second day of confirmation hearings, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declined to disavow comments he had made disparaging the vaccine as unsafe.

The New York Times - 6h

Hawaii Governor, a Doctor, Blames R.F.K. Jr. for Measles Deaths in Samoa

Gov. Josh Green battled a measles outbreak that killed 83 people, mostly children. President Trump wants Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a vaccine skeptic, as his health policy chief.

The New York Times - 2d

The $8 Billion Children’s Vaccine Fund R.F.K. Jr. Would Oversee

If confirmed by the Senate to be the nation’s health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would have vast powers over immunization policies for children and adults.

The New York Times - 2d

The R.F.K. Jr. Effect

We explore Kennedy’s contentious confirmation hearing. But first, we cover breaking news on a plane crash in Washington D.C.

The New York Times - 5h

5 Takeaways From R.F.K. Jr.’s First Confirmation Hearing

Mr. Kennedy appears to have most Republicans behind him as he seeks the job of health secretary, though he couldn’t escape his past stances on vaccines and abortion.

The New York Times - 22h

The Hearing Confirmed That R.F.K. Jr. Is Trump’s Kind of Guy

At this point, whether a nominee can explain himself coherently, much less convincingly, may not matter for the votes he needs.

The New York Times - 1d

Autism community fears RFK Jr. would set back decades of progress

Advocates worry that as HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could undermine years of work to unlink autism and vaccines.

NBC News - 1d

R.F.K. Jr.’s Excited Fan Club: Conservative Christian Moms

These parents believe in home-schooling and distrust food and drug companies. In Kennedy, they see “a bull in the china shop.”

The New York Times - 1d

Bird flu has made eggs more expensive — does it also make them unsafe to eat?

More than 60 human cases of bird flu have been confirmed in the U.S.

The Hill - 2d

The $8 Billion Children’s Vaccine Fund R.F.K. Jr. Would Oversee

If confirmed by the Senate to be the nation’s health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would have vast powers over immunization policies for children and adults.

The New York Times - 2d

David Beckham shares ‘simple values’ his parents taught him that he passed on to his own children

"It's the simple values of treating everyone the same and showing respect to people and I tried to do the same with my children," says the former soccer star.

CNBC - 3d

The 1-Word Leadership Lesson Warren Buffett Hopes to Pass to His Son

He won’t be running the company, but this is even more important.

Inc. - 3d

Sam Altman Is Beating Elon Musk at His Own Game, and It’s Honestly Brilliant

OpenAI’s CEO has stolen Musk’s thunder and it’s a lesson for every leader.

Inc. - 5d

R.F.K. Jr. Would Keep Stake in HPV Vaccine Suit if Confirmed

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee to be health secretary, would have oversight power over the vaccine’s maker, Merck, if confirmed.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Trump's Energy and Border Emergencies Advance His Own Interests

Mr. Trump had the authority to declare two emergencies. But they also happened to advance his favorite targets: more fossil fuels and less immigration.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

More than a dozen cats dead or sickened by bird flu in raw pet food, FDA says

The sick or dead cats include domestic, exotic and sanctuary cats. The FDA is investigating.

CBS News - Jan. 21

Trump Cites His Own Victories as Sign He Will Lift a Country in ‘Decline’

In his second inaugural address, the president reprised dark themes from his first and laid out an expansive policy agenda.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Man caught taking part in gun deal on his own CCTV

Suni Masih is recorded on his own cameras receiving a gun from a car outside his home.

BBC News - Jan. 20

Adams Accuses Former Prosecutor of Bringing Case to Help His Own Career

A lawyer for Mayor Eric Adams argued in court documents that Damian Williams, the former federal prosecutor who charged the mayor with bribery, had brought the case for his own political benefit.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

Trump launches his own $TRUMP meme coin, price soars overnight

Trump unveiled the so-called meme coin, which is designed to capitalize on the popularity of a certain personality, movement or viral internet trend, on social media.

CBS News - Jan. 18

Cull after more bird flu cases identified on farms

Outbreaks of the disease are confirmed at poultry farms in East Yorkshire and in Lincolnshire.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Domas breaks his own incredible Sacramento-era Kings rebound record

Sacramento Kings star center Domantas Sabonis surpassed his own rebounding record with a masterful first-half performance of the 2024-25 NBA season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman wants attention on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and not his own trailblazing

Freeman will be the first Black head coach in an FBS national championship, which occurs Jan. 20 on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

CBS Sports - Jan. 13

Man says two of his cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu

A California man says his two cats died and a third was hospitalized after he fed them raw milk recalled for bird flu risk

ABC News - Jan. 12

How Biden tarnished his own legacy

The 46th president had his accomplishments - but for now these are partly overshadowed by certain missteps

BBC News - Jan. 13

How Jack Smith destroyed his own case against Trump

Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on the Washington case alleging crimes related to Jan. 6 and the 2020 election is expected to be released soon, but will not include the Florida documents case, ...

The Hill - Jan. 11

Inept arsonist set his own pants on fire in Australia

An alleged arsonist was forced to strip off their pants after they caught fire during an attempt to set fire to a fast-food outlet in Australia.

NBC News - Jan. 10

A silver lining to this sluggish market — plus, more evidence that Goldman is right to own

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Justin Trudeau Was His Own Worst Enemy

Justin Trudeau came to power with a new kind of politics — progressive and identity-based. In the end, it proved his undoing.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Trump Jr arrives in Greenland after dad says US should own the territory

The president-elect has said Denmark's territory "will benefit tremendously if, and when, it becomes part of our nation".

BBC News - Jan. 7

Donald Trump Jr visits Greenland amid father’s interest in owning island

President-elect’s son says visit is ‘personal day trip’ as Danish PM says autonomous territory is ‘not for sale’. Donald Trump Jr touched down in Greenland on Tuesday, hours after his father ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Donald Trump Jr. arrives in Greenland after his father said U.S. should own territory

The eldest son of President-elect Donald Trump is in Greenland on a private visit that has heightened speculation that the incoming U.S. administration could seek to take control of the ...

ABC News - Jan. 7

Magic's Franz Wagner says his brother's injury was tougher on him than his own

Moe Wagner, Franz's Orlando teammate, tore his ACL on Dec. 21

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

'Difficult in his shoes' - Ancelotti defends Vinicius Jr

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti says it is "difficult" being Vinicius Jr after the winger was sent off during his side's win against Valencia in La Liga, and hopes the Brazilian will not be banned.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Bird flu, brain rot and booze – the health issues you’ll be hearing more about in 2025 | Devi Sridhar

Will there be another pandemic, how will the world deal with social media, and is any alcohol good for you? Here’s what I think. Blink and another year goes by: but 2025 brings a chance for a fresh ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

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