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In ‘Eureka Day,’ a Scene About Vaccines Devolves, Hilariously
In “Eureka Day,” changes were made to a scene because “the laughter was so robust backstage, they couldn’t hear the cues.”The New York Times - 6h -
Kennedy Is Keeping His Stake in Vaccine Litigation
If confirmed as health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would oversee the Food and Drug Administration and other agencies that issue key decisions for drug companies.The New York Times - 1d -
Senators grill RFK Jr. on vaccinations in confirmation hearing
Health and Human Services secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended some of his past controversial vaccine statements on the first day of his confirmation hearings Wednesday. CBS News ...CBS News - 22h -
Central bank decisions — as they happened: Powell says no rush to adjust Fed policy stance; Canada cuts rates for sixth consecutive meeting
US central bank holds rates steady as it resists Donald Trump’s calls to cut borrowing costsFinancial Times - 22h -
Kennedy grilled by Senate Democrats on vaccines and abortion
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's controversial nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, attempted to recast his record as a vaccine skeptic as he faced tough questions from Senate ...NBC News - 23h -
RFK Jr. makes a dubious reversal of his vaccine stance during confirmation hearing
During his Senate confirmation hearing for the role of secretary of the Department of Health and Human services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. presented a more open stance to vaccines that was not ...NBC News - 1d -
Senators ask RFK Jr. about vaccine stance reversal
Senate Finance Committee members pushed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about his stance reversal on vaccines as he vies to lead the Department of Health and Human Services for the Trump administration. CBS ...CBS News - 1d -
RFK Jr. faces questions on his stances and past statements at confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a flurry of intense questions about his past stances on health issues, such as abortions, vaccines and Medicaid, during his Senate confirmation hearing.NBC News - 1d -
'I am supportive of vaccines': Sanders highlights RFK's opposition to childhood vaccines with clothing examples
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., showed examples of infant onesies bearing anti-vaccine slogans sold by an organization founded by Robert Kennedy, Jr., to highlight his previous opposition to vaccines. ...NBC News - 1d -
RFK Jr. faces tough questions on vaccine, abortion stance
Kennedy is facing face tough questions before the Senate Finance Committee.ABC News - 1d -
RFK Jr. asked to explain vaccine stance, pressed about measles outbreak in Samoa
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) pushed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his Senate confirmation hearing to answer for his past comments on vaccines and about the part he allegedly played in a measles ...CBS News - 1d -
RFK Jr. says he’s not anti-vaccine. But he could profit off claim in vaccine lawsuit.
RFK Jr. played a lead role in building a case against Merck's HPV vaccine and could profit from the lawsuit alleging fraud, even if confirmed as health secretary.ABC News - 2d -
Raids in Colorado target apparent gang members as Colombia reverses deportation stance
An immigration raid near Denver targeted apparent members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. This comes as more news emerges on mass deportation operations across the U.S., and as the spat ...CBS News - 3d -
Vaccine bills stack up in statehouses across the US
Vaccination bills are popping up in more than 15 states as lawmakers aim to potentially resurrect or create new religious exemptions from immunization mandates, establish state-level vaccine injury ...ABC News - 3d -
North Korea fires strategic cruise missiles, vows tough stance on U.S.
North Korea conducted a strategic cruise missile test on Saturday, state media KCNA reported Sunday.NBC News - 4d -
Will Trump’s tough stance on remote work drag everyone else back to the office? Don’t bet on it.
In his first day back on the job, President Donald Trump officially joined a fight that some bosses are picking to end remote work and get their staff back in the office five days a week.MarketWatch - 5d -
The Evidence For the Childhood Vaccine Schedule, Explained
Here’s why doctors recommend getting specific shots at specific times — as well as what happens when parents stray from that advice.The New York Times - 5d -
Yes, Some Vaccines Contain Aluminum. That’s a Good Thing.
R.F.K. Jr. and others have blamed the ingredient for allergies and other illnesses. Scientists say it actually bolsters the immune response.The New York Times - 6d -
Dollar falls after Trump hints at softer stance on China tariffs
US president also says he would like to see interest rates to fall ‘a lot’Financial Times - 6d -
A norovirus vaccine could be on the horizon as cases rise
Moderna is testing a norovirus vaccine in a phase three trial. Results could be available as soon as this year.CNBC - Jan. 23 -
Trump signals strong pro-Israel stance by lifting West Bank sanctions
US president withdraws measures against extremist Jewish settlers even as dozens attack Palestinian villageFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump’s hands-off abortion stance faces political reality
President-elect Trump campaigned on leaving abortion decisions to the states, but that could prove a tough promise to keep as he returns to the Oval Office. Anti-abortion groups want Trump to ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Trump promises to reinstate service members who objected to Covid-19 vaccine
During his second inaugural address, President Donald Trump said he would reinstate military service members who objected to Covid-19 vaccine and spoke about plans to change military training goals ...NBC News - Jan. 20 -
‘A real wild card’: experts struggle to predict Trump’s stance on Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro’s future uncertain as Trump prepares for White House return with contrasting administration picks. Venezuela’s dictator, Nicolás Maduro , has overcome the first major obstacle ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Health Secretary Defends Biden’s Covid Vaccine Mandates and Social Media Efforts
In a wide-ranging interview, Xavier Becerra, President Biden’s health secretary, defended his tenure and hinted that he might run for governor of California.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
RFK Jr reportedly sought to block Covid-19 vaccinations at height of pandemic
Trump’s pick to lead US health policy lobbied to rescind 2021 authorization and to deny any future vaccine. Robert F Kennedy Jr reportedly sought to block the historic and pioneering new Covid-19 ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
RFK Jr. petitioned FDA in 2021 to revoke authorization of all COVID vaccines
RFK Jr. petitioned the FDA in 2021 to revoke authorization of all COVID vaccines.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
As bird flu concerns grow, scientists race to develop new vaccines
As fears grow of a possible bird flu pandemic in humans, the federal government is pouring more money into the development of new vaccines, including an mRNA shot.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Rise of vaccine distrust - why more of us are questioning jabs
Confidence in all types of vaccination has taken a hit. The question is why, and what can be done about it?BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Childhood vaccination rates, a health bright spot in struggling states, are slipping
Mississippi, Tennessee and West Virginia have some of the highest childhood vaccination rates. Experts worry a rising tide of vaccine skepticism is causing those bright spots to dim.NBC News - Jan. 14 -
How Lagging Vaccination Could Lead to a Polio Resurgence
In its original form, the virus survives in just two countries. But a type linked to an oral vaccine used in other nations has already turned up in the West.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Falling Child Vaccinations
U.S. vaccination rates against once-common childhood diseases are falling.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
L.A.’s Private Firefighters, and U.S. Childhood Vaccination Rates Fall
Plus, remembering a civil rights Freedom Rider.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
U.S. to Build New Stockpile of Poulty Bird Flu Vaccine
This bird flu outbreak has killed more than 130 million commercial, backyard and wild birds in all 50 states.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Ukraine war briefing: Trump sympathises with Russian stance against Ukraine joining Nato
President-elect says he understands Moscow’s feelings about having ‘somebody right on their doorstep’; Biden to announce weapons package. What we know on day 1,049. See all our Ukraine ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Vaccine makers’ shares jump after bird flu death in US
Moderna, Pfizer, CureVac and Novavax register gains as health agency stresses risk to public ‘remains low’Financial Times - Jan. 7 -
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WuXi Biologics to Sell Irish Vaccine Facility to Merck for $500 Million
WuXi Biologics’ move to sell the facility could strengthen the company’s cash flow and margins as it navigates global uncertainties.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Key senator says Trump pick RFK Jr. 'wrong' on vaccines
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story GOP senator says Trump pick RFK Jr. ‘wrong’ on vaccines Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy (La.), the incoming chair ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
GOP senator: RFK Jr. 'wrong' on vaccinations
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), a medical doctor, said President-elect Trump’s pick for secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is “wrong” about vaccinations. In an interview on ...The Hill - Jan. 6
