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Dec 05 2025HEALTH

Hepatitis B Vaccine Debate: Science or Politics?

The CDC's vaccine advisory panel faced a chaotic meeting, delaying a vote on hepatitis B vaccines. The panel, recently reshuffled by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , is now filled with members who often question vaccines. The delay happened because of confusion over the voting language, push

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Dec 05 2025BUSINESS

Apple's Big Changes: New Faces and New Focus

Apple is going through some big changes. Two top leaders are leaving. Kate Adams, the company's chief legal advisor, will step down next year. Lisa Jackson, who oversees environmental and social initiatives, will retire in January 2026. Apple has already found a replacement for Adams. Jennifer News

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Dec 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

Moon Race: Can the U. S. Beat China Back to the Moon?

The U. S. is in a tight spot. China is making big moves to send people to the Moon. Meanwhile, the U. S. is still figuring out its next steps with the Artemis program. Lawmakers are starting to worry that China might beat the U. S. back to the Moon. They're asking tough questions about how to speed

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

Why Some Lawmakers Are Questioning the Hepatitis B Vaccine

A heated debate is happening about the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor and Republican leader in Congress, has strong words for the Health and Human Services Department. He thinks they are not following science. The CDC's advisory panel is looking at the vaccine sched

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Dec 05 2025EDUCATION

Revere Schools: Money, Learning, and Student Wins

Revere Local Schools are doing well financially, but there are some bumps ahead. The district's treasurer shared a five-year money plan at a recent school board meeting. Good news: they expect to have $19. 7 million saved by 2030. This is mostly because of higher property taxes and new buildings in

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

A Student's Sudden Journey Back to a Forgotten Home

Any Lucia López Belloza was all set to surprise her family for Thanksgiving after months apart. She had tickets, a plan, and excitement. But her journey took a sharp turn when she was detained at the airport, allegedly by ICE agents. She was handcuffed and arrested, leaving her confused and scared.

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

U. S. Strikes on Drug Boats Raise Legal Questions

The U. S. has been hitting boats suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Pacific. These actions have sparked debates about their legality and ethics. Recently, it was revealed that a second strike was ordered on a boat that had already been hit, killing two survivors. This has led to accu

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

How Local Mental Health Policies Play the Blame Game

Mental health policies are not just about helping people. They are also about who gets to decide what help looks like. A recent study looked at how local mental health policies are put into action. It used some not-so-common ideas from a famous thinker, Pierre Bourdieu. These ideas are called doxa a

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Fuel Efficiency Rules: Trump's Big Change

President Donald Trump made a big announcement. He said his administration is undoing vehicle fuel efficiency rules. These rules were set by former President Joe Biden. Trump called them "ridiculously burdensome" and "horrible. " He said they cause problems for carmakers. Trump made this announceme

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Press Freedom at Risk: Big News Outlets Fight Pentagon's New Rules

The New York Times has taken a stand against the Pentagon's new press policy. This policy, introduced last month, forces journalists to accept that they could be labeled security risks. If they do, they might lose their Pentagon press badges. The badges are important. They show that journalists have

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