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Trump Administration's Cancellation of Flu Vaccine Contracts Weakens U.S. Pandemic Preparedness
The Trump administration canceled $766 million in contracts for mRNA flu vaccine development, weakening U.S. pandemic preparedness and potentially leading to reliance on other countries for vaccines in a future pandemic; this decision follows broader cuts to health agencies and research budgets, exa...
Trump Administration's Cancellation of Flu Vaccine Contracts Weakens U.S. Pandemic Preparedness
The Trump administration canceled $766 million in contracts for mRNA flu vaccine development, weakening U.S. pandemic preparedness and potentially leading to reliance on other countries for vaccines in a future pandemic; this decision follows broader cuts to health agencies and research budgets, exa...
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60% Bias Score
U.S. Cancels $766M Bird Flu Vaccine Contract, Raising Pandemic Preparedness Concerns
The U.S. government cancelled a $766 million contract with Moderna for an mRNA H5N1 bird flu vaccine due to safety concerns, prompting criticism from experts who warn of reduced pandemic preparedness.
U.S. Cancels $766M Bird Flu Vaccine Contract, Raising Pandemic Preparedness Concerns
The U.S. government cancelled a $766 million contract with Moderna for an mRNA H5N1 bird flu vaccine due to safety concerns, prompting criticism from experts who warn of reduced pandemic preparedness.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Administration Terminates $750 Million in Funding for Moderna's mRNA Bird Flu Vaccine
The Trump administration terminated over $750 million in funding for Moderna's mRNA bird flu vaccine development, citing safety and ethical concerns, following previous funding from the Biden administration totaling $766 million; this reflects a broader policy shift prioritizing older populations an...
Trump Administration Terminates $750 Million in Funding for Moderna's mRNA Bird Flu Vaccine
The Trump administration terminated over $750 million in funding for Moderna's mRNA bird flu vaccine development, citing safety and ethical concerns, following previous funding from the Biden administration totaling $766 million; this reflects a broader policy shift prioritizing older populations an...
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64% Bias Score
Brazil's Bird Flu Outbreak Triggers China Import Ban
Brazil confirmed its first bird flu outbreak on a farm supplying Tyson-backed Vibra Foods, triggering a 60-day poultry import ban from China and regional restrictions from other major consumers, impacting Brazil's $10 billion export market.
Brazil's Bird Flu Outbreak Triggers China Import Ban
Brazil confirmed its first bird flu outbreak on a farm supplying Tyson-backed Vibra Foods, triggering a 60-day poultry import ban from China and regional restrictions from other major consumers, impacting Brazil's $10 billion export market.
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36% Bias Score
H5N1 Bird Flu Jumps to Cattle in U.S., Raising Pandemic Fears
H5N1 bird flu has spread from poultry to cattle in the U.S. for the first time, infecting over 1,000 dairy herds and 70 people (one death), raising concerns about a potential pandemic due to the virus's ability to adapt and spread among mammals.
H5N1 Bird Flu Jumps to Cattle in U.S., Raising Pandemic Fears
H5N1 bird flu has spread from poultry to cattle in the U.S. for the first time, infecting over 1,000 dairy herds and 70 people (one death), raising concerns about a potential pandemic due to the virus's ability to adapt and spread among mammals.
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44% Bias Score
Bird Flu Spreads in US, Affecting 70 People, Devastating Farms
In the year since the first US human bird flu case, 70 people have been infected (one death), 168 million birds and nearly 1,000 cattle herds have been affected, causing devastation to farms like Long Island's Corwin farm which lost 100,000 ducks and 45 jobs, leading to rising egg prices.
Bird Flu Spreads in US, Affecting 70 People, Devastating Farms
In the year since the first US human bird flu case, 70 people have been infected (one death), 168 million birds and nearly 1,000 cattle herds have been affected, causing devastation to farms like Long Island's Corwin farm which lost 100,000 ducks and 45 jobs, leading to rising egg prices.
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24% Bias Score
US Cuts Funding for Moderna Bird Flu Vaccine Amidst Controversy
The Trump administration cut a $766 million grant for Moderna's experimental bird flu vaccine, citing unmet scientific standards; however, Pfizer's CEO defended the vaccine's efficacy, highlighting the success of mRNA vaccines and expressing concern about declining vaccination rates.
US Cuts Funding for Moderna Bird Flu Vaccine Amidst Controversy
The Trump administration cut a $766 million grant for Moderna's experimental bird flu vaccine, citing unmet scientific standards; however, Pfizer's CEO defended the vaccine's efficacy, highlighting the success of mRNA vaccines and expressing concern about declining vaccination rates.
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64% Bias Score
HHS Terminates Moderna Bird Flu Vaccine Contract
The US Department of Health and Human Services terminated a $590 million contract with Moderna to develop an mRNA-based bird flu vaccine due to safety and ethical concerns, despite Moderna's positive trial results, leaving the future of the project uncertain and raising concerns about pandemic prepa...
HHS Terminates Moderna Bird Flu Vaccine Contract
The US Department of Health and Human Services terminated a $590 million contract with Moderna to develop an mRNA-based bird flu vaccine due to safety and ethical concerns, despite Moderna's positive trial results, leaving the future of the project uncertain and raising concerns about pandemic prepa...
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56% Bias Score
Sharp Drop in US Bird Flu Cases Raises Concerns
In the past 14 months, 70 people in the U.S. have been infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus, mostly farmworkers, but recent case reports have dropped sharply, prompting concerns about under-reporting due to government cuts and fear among immigrant workers; one person died in Louisiana.
Sharp Drop in US Bird Flu Cases Raises Concerns
In the past 14 months, 70 people in the U.S. have been infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus, mostly farmworkers, but recent case reports have dropped sharply, prompting concerns about under-reporting due to government cuts and fear among immigrant workers; one person died in Louisiana.
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36% Bias Score
Yorkshire Puffin Population Decline Raises Conservation Concerns
Every year, from April to July, approximately 3,000 puffins return to RSPB Bempton Cliffs in Yorkshire to breed, attracting numerous visitors; however, this iconic bird is on the RSPB Red List, with the UK population declining by about 25% since 2000 due to factors including overfishing, climate cha...
Yorkshire Puffin Population Decline Raises Conservation Concerns
Every year, from April to July, approximately 3,000 puffins return to RSPB Bempton Cliffs in Yorkshire to breed, attracting numerous visitors; however, this iconic bird is on the RSPB Red List, with the UK population declining by about 25% since 2000 due to factors including overfishing, climate cha...
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40% Bias Score
FDA Staff Cuts Jeopardize U.S. Bird Flu Response Amidst Spring Migration Concerns
The worst bird flu outbreak in U.S. history has seen a recent decline in cases, but upcoming wild bird migration and recent cuts to the FDA's veterinary medicine staff raise concerns of a resurgence and potentially dangerous new variants.
FDA Staff Cuts Jeopardize U.S. Bird Flu Response Amidst Spring Migration Concerns
The worst bird flu outbreak in U.S. history has seen a recent decline in cases, but upcoming wild bird migration and recent cuts to the FDA's veterinary medicine staff raise concerns of a resurgence and potentially dangerous new variants.
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44% Bias Score
EU Animal Disease Outbreaks Hampered by Vaccine Hesitancy
The European Union is grappling with multiple animal disease outbreaks, and while vaccines exist, their use is hampered by trade restrictions and public hesitancy, leading to economic losses and impacting food security; the WOAH is working to address these issues.
EU Animal Disease Outbreaks Hampered by Vaccine Hesitancy
The European Union is grappling with multiple animal disease outbreaks, and while vaccines exist, their use is hampered by trade restrictions and public hesitancy, leading to economic losses and impacting food security; the WOAH is working to address these issues.
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48% Bias Score
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