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Nov 28 2024POLITICS

Rethinking RFK Jr. 's Health Claims: Lessons from the Pandemic

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made headlines for his nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. His views on vaccines, raw milk, and water fluoridation have raised concerns. The COVID-19 pandemic offers valuable lessons on how to handle such claims. Kennedy is known for his skeptic

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Nov 28 2024POLITICS

Meet Jay Bhattacharya: Trump's Pick to Lead NIH

Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor known for criticizing U. S. COVID-19 policies, has been chosen by President-elect Trump to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH, with a budget of $47. 3 billion, is the country's main funder for medical research. Bhattacharya's appointment come

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Nov 28 2024POLITICS

Trump Picks Lockdown Critic to Lead NIH

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor who criticized pandemic lockdowns, to head the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya, 56, is known for his support of herd immunity and his opposition to vaccine mandates. He co-authored the Great Barringt

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Giuliani's Courtroom Outburst Leads to Judge’s Rebuke

In a surprising courtroom incident, Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and attorney for President Trump, vented his frustration at a judge during a pretrial hearing in Manhattan. The hearing was focused on the steps Giuliani was taking to comply with a $148 million defamation judgment against

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Who's Who in Trump's Economic Team: Meet Greer and Hassett

Donald Trump just added two key players to his economic team. Jamieson Greer, a lawyer from Washington, has been chosen to be the new US trade representative. Greer is no stranger to trade policy; he used to work closely with Robert Lighthizer, who was the trade representative during Trump's first t

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Businessman John Phelan: Trump's Pick for Navy Chief

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen John Phelan, a well-known businessman, to lead the U. S. Navy. Phelan, who founded and chairs Rugger Management LLC in Florida, has an impressive background in finance but no military experience. Trump believes Phelan's business acumen will be a significant as

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Freedom at Last: Three Americans Released from Chinese Detention

In an unexpected turn of events, the US has secured the release of three Americans who had been held captive in China for several years. The news broke earlier this week, with a spokesperson from the US National Security Council confirming the release of Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung. These Am

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

ICC Seeks Arrest of Myanmar's Military Leader for Rohingya Abuse

The International Criminal Court (ICC) wants to arrest Myanmar's military chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. He's accused of horrible things against the Rohingya people, like forcing them to leave their homes and treating them badly. The ICC's boss, Karim Khan, said he'll ask for more arrest war

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Greenwich: Selectmen Seek Court Action Against BOE

In a surprising move, Greenwich's Board of Selectmen voted 2-1 to seek a temporary restraining order against the Board of Education. The vote comes after both boards appointed different candidates to fill a school board vacancy. The selectmen argue that the BOE's actions were illegal, while the BOE

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Transgender Care Fight: A Conservative Divide on Parental Rights

Imagine a battle over who decides what’s best for kids. That’s what’s happening as the Supreme Court prepares to tackle a case about puberty blockers and hormone treatments for transgender youth. Many conservatives who’ve long fought for parental rights are now divided. Some back Tennessee’s ban on

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