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2 days ago

Daily briefing: NASA staff speak out against Trump cuts

"The last six months have seen rapid and wasteful changes which have undermined our mission and caused catastrophic impacts on NASA's workforce," says a declaration signed by more than 280 NASA employees past and present, including at least 4 astronauts.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Ontario urging measles vaccinations amid worst outbreak in more than a decade | CBC News

Ontario is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in a decade, primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals.
Vaccination rates have declined significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic, risking community health.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

An Insider's View of the Texas Measles Outbreak

Measles outbreak in Texas highlights the importance of vaccination amid declining immunization rates and rising anti-vaccine misinformation.
US news
fromCbsnews
4 months ago

U.S. records most measles cases in single year since record 2019 wave

The U.S. reported 308 measles cases in 2023, surpassing last year's total and marking a significant outbreak led by Texas and New Mexico.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Parents of Babies Who Are Too Young for Measles Vaccine Worry About Outbreaks

The West Texas measles outbreak reveals challenges around vaccination discussions, especially for families with unvaccinated children.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Vaccine expert worries child measles deaths are being 'normalized'

The U.S. is experiencing significant measles outbreaks, rising scrutiny on the federal response and vaccine misinformation.
Coronavirus
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Weekly measles cases hit new record amid worst outbreak since 1990s

Weekly measles cases have hit a new record in the U.S., surpassing previous outbreaks, particularly the troubling 2019 peak.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Ontario urging measles vaccinations amid worst outbreak in more than a decade | CBC News

Ontario is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in a decade, primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals.
Vaccination rates have declined significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic, risking community health.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

An Insider's View of the Texas Measles Outbreak

Measles outbreak in Texas highlights the importance of vaccination amid declining immunization rates and rising anti-vaccine misinformation.
US news
fromCbsnews
4 months ago

U.S. records most measles cases in single year since record 2019 wave

The U.S. reported 308 measles cases in 2023, surpassing last year's total and marking a significant outbreak led by Texas and New Mexico.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Parents of Babies Who Are Too Young for Measles Vaccine Worry About Outbreaks

The West Texas measles outbreak reveals challenges around vaccination discussions, especially for families with unvaccinated children.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Vaccine expert worries child measles deaths are being 'normalized'

The U.S. is experiencing significant measles outbreaks, rising scrutiny on the federal response and vaccine misinformation.
Coronavirus
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Weekly measles cases hit new record amid worst outbreak since 1990s

Weekly measles cases have hit a new record in the U.S., surpassing previous outbreaks, particularly the troubling 2019 peak.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Health and Human Services Honcho RFK Jr. Tells Congress He Doesn't Think Anyone Should Take Medical Advice from Me'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that his medical opinions on vaccines should not be taken as advice during a congressional hearing.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Kennedy's Vaccine Hypocrisy Is Unsustainable

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles with his anti-vaccine stance amidst a measles outbreak, complicating his role as Health and Human Services Secretary.
Public health
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Health and Human Services Honcho RFK Jr. Tells Congress He Doesn't Think Anyone Should Take Medical Advice from Me'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that his medical opinions on vaccines should not be taken as advice during a congressional hearing.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Kennedy's Vaccine Hypocrisy Is Unsustainable

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles with his anti-vaccine stance amidst a measles outbreak, complicating his role as Health and Human Services Secretary.
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fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

"Efficiency" Is a Terrible Way to Measure Disaster Preparedness

Elon Musk's role with DOGE highlights dangers to Americans, alongside political issues surrounding universities, public health, and free speech.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
San Francisco

Day Around the Bay: Muni Is Updating Its Floppy-Disk-Based Train Control System

US politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

"Efficiency" Is a Terrible Way to Measure Disaster Preparedness

Elon Musk's role with DOGE highlights dangers to Americans, alongside political issues surrounding universities, public health, and free speech.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
San Francisco

Day Around the Bay: Muni Is Updating Its Floppy-Disk-Based Train Control System

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fromFast Company
3 months ago

Texas measles outbreak shows what happens when vaccine funding flatlines

Funding cuts have weakened immunization programs, contributing to the resurgence of measles outbreaks in West Texas.
NYC parents
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Second child dies from measles-related causes as Texas outbreak continues to spread

Two children in Texas have died from measles-related illnesses as outbreaks spread across multiple states.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

A Second Child Dies of Measles in Texas

The measles outbreak in West Texas has led to multiple deaths, threatening the nation's measles elimination status due to vaccination hesitancy.
Public health
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Texas measles outbreak shows what happens when vaccine funding flatlines

Funding cuts have weakened immunization programs, contributing to the resurgence of measles outbreaks in West Texas.
NYC parents
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Second child dies from measles-related causes as Texas outbreak continues to spread

Two children in Texas have died from measles-related illnesses as outbreaks spread across multiple states.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

A Second Child Dies of Measles in Texas

The measles outbreak in West Texas has led to multiple deaths, threatening the nation's measles elimination status due to vaccination hesitancy.
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NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Health secretary RFK Jr. endorses the MMR vaccine stoking fury among his supporters

Health Secretary Kennedy endorsed the MMR vaccine as the best prevention against measles, inciting backlash from anti-vaccine groups.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Sunday Links: UCSF Neurologist Wins $3 Million Prize For Groundbreaking Multiple Sclerosis Research

Fire in Fremont apartment resulted in one death and multiple injuries.
Measles cases surge in Texas with second child death confirmed.
Two sex offenders arrested in Rohnert Park during safety compliance checks.
UCSF neurologist honored for contributions to multiple sclerosis research.
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