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X @TechCrunch
TechCrunch· 2025-10-09 17:22
Creators who repeatedly violated YouTube's past COVID-19 and election integrity policies will be eligible to request new accounts. https://t.co/fehh4IbI3e ...
X @Bloomberg
Bloomberg· 2025-09-16 10:04
Covid can be especially dangerous for cancer patients. Researchers have discovered that a cheap and noninvasive nasal spray can protect them. https://t.co/exncOr8s97 ...
Health Secretary RFK Jr. says he doesn't know how many Americans died from Covid
NBC News· 2025-09-04 16:29
Public Health Data & Transparency - The report highlights a lack of clarity regarding the number of Americans who died from CO, suggesting potential data chaos from the CDC and questioning the reliability of models [1] - The report questions the Secretary of Health and Human Services' knowledge of data related to vaccine safety and efficacy, implying a lack of data availability or transparency [2] Political Influence & Data Integrity - The report accuses the Biden administration of politicizing data related to public health [2] - The report suggests a potential conflict between data-driven decision-making and political agendas within the health sector [2]
Joe: It’s a really good time for Trump to stand up to his own base on Covid and vaccines
MSNBC· 2025-09-03 11:41
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. . is pushing back one day after a group of former CDC leaders said he is endangering every American's health.But the only reason why they said that is because he's endangering every American's health. But go ahead. It would be it's hard to laugh, but we got to laugh because it's ridiculous. And we never have to laugh.Well, we're laughing. In an opinion piece for the Wall Street Journal titled, "We're restoring public trust to the CDC," Kennedy didn't ...
Nightly News Full Broadcast (September 1st)
NBC News· 2025-09-02 02:01
On this Labor Day, the race to get back. Millions scrambling to head home before the work week starts with extreme weather making a mess for some. Now, the new flooding in Texas.At least two people swept away in San Antonio. Out west, high heat. Plus, old issues creating new problems at major airport hubs.The deadly earthquake in Afghanistan. Hundreds killed. Inside, the desperate rush to rescue more in the mountains.Remote and risky protests across the country this Labor Day taking on the White House. All ...
‘Expensive publicity stunt’: Alligator Alcatraz’s decommissioning leaves Floridians on the hook
MSNBC· 2025-08-31 21:16
Tariffs and Trade - The Trump administration views tariffs as a show of strength to bring trading partners to the negotiating table, despite potential isolation on the global stage [2][3] - Tariffs inject uncertainty into financial markets and the global economy, raising the prospect of continued inflation borne by US businesses and consumers [4] - A court ruling stated tariffs are taxes, leading to a major tax increase on American families and workers, contradicting the Republican party's traditional stance on low taxes [9][10] - Uncertainty caused by tariffs makes prices higher for consumers because businesses can't make efficient decisions [8][9] - Some countries are suspending shipments to the US as a rule exempting cheaper goods from tariffs expired [2] Public Health and CDC - The CDC is facing a significant crisis, with concerns about political interference and the undermining of credibility in the nation's leading health agency [12][15] - Concerns exist that the firing of the CDC director was to suppress dissent against the HHS Secretary's anti-vaccine agenda, creating uncertainty during the flu season [13][14] - The decision to make the COVID vaccine less available is viewed as detrimental to the country [17] Florida Politics and Finances - A project to convert a facility for detainees in the Everglades is considered an expensive publicity stunt and a waste of resources for Florida taxpayers [20][21][23] - The Everglades project is viewed as an unnecessary effort by Governor DeSantis, potentially costing taxpayers a significant amount to dismantle or maintain [22][23]
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-08-16 20:20
Tourism Industry Impact - Britain's tourism industry suffered due to near-zero Asian visitors during Covid-19 [1] - Asian visitors are now returning to Britain [1] - The returning Asian visitors are described as more intrepid [1]
FDA commissioner Dr. Marty Makary on vaccine safety and recommendations
CNBC Television· 2025-07-11 12:25
Public Trust & Vaccine Sentiment - The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant decline in public trust in doctors and hospitals, dropping from 71% to 40%, a 31 percentage point decrease [4] - Vaccine mandates for young, healthy individuals may have contributed to a rise in anti-vaccine sentiment and a loss of public trust [4] - Ignoring natural immunity was a factor in the loss of public trust [5] - The industry is trying to rebuild public trust through radical transparency and emphasizing the importance of individual doctor-patient relationships [6] Vaccine Recommendations & Policy - Concerns exist regarding the composition of the vaccine advisory committee at the CDC [7] - The previous committee's push for COVID-19 boosters in young, healthy people may have led to a backlash [8] - There was limited evidence supporting repeat boosters in young, healthy children, and a myocarditis risk was downplayed in young males [8] - An evidence-based, risk-stratified approach to vaccine recommendations is advocated, considering high-risk versus low-risk individuals [10] - The FDA's role is to determine the safety and effectiveness of submitted applications [14] - Concerns were raised about a policy of rubber-stamping COVID-19 vaccines for young, healthy individuals without clinical trials [15]