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CDC Lays Off 600 Employees Amidst Shooting, Rising Gun Violence
Following a shooting at its Atlanta headquarters linked to vaccine misinformation, the CDC is laying off at least 600 employees, including 100 violence prevention specialists, despite rising gun violence and vaccine hesitancy.
CDC Lays Off 600 Employees Amidst Shooting, Rising Gun Violence
Following a shooting at its Atlanta headquarters linked to vaccine misinformation, the CDC is laying off at least 600 employees, including 100 violence prevention specialists, despite rising gun violence and vaccine hesitancy.
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48% Bias Score
California Heatwave Spurs Wildfire Warnings, Resource Deployments
A dangerous heat wave with triple-digit temperatures and high wildfire risk has hit California and the Southwest, prompting officials to open cooling centers in Los Angeles and deploy state firefighting resources; the Gifford Fire, California's largest blaze this year, is 95% contained after charrin...
California Heatwave Spurs Wildfire Warnings, Resource Deployments
A dangerous heat wave with triple-digit temperatures and high wildfire risk has hit California and the Southwest, prompting officials to open cooling centers in Los Angeles and deploy state firefighting resources; the Gifford Fire, California's largest blaze this year, is 95% contained after charrin...
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20% Bias Score
Record Mosquito-Borne Illness Outbreaks in Europe Driven by Climate Change
Europe is experiencing record outbreaks of West Nile virus (335 cases, highest in 3 years) and chikungunya (27 outbreaks), driven by climate change extending and intensifying the mosquito season, impacting 16 EU and other European countries; deaths reported in Italy and Romania.
Record Mosquito-Borne Illness Outbreaks in Europe Driven by Climate Change
Europe is experiencing record outbreaks of West Nile virus (335 cases, highest in 3 years) and chikungunya (27 outbreaks), driven by climate change extending and intensifying the mosquito season, impacting 16 EU and other European countries; deaths reported in Italy and Romania.
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36% Bias Score
750+ Health Workers Condemn Kennedy Jr.'s Vaccine Stance After Deadly CDC Shooting
Over 750 US Department of Health and Human Services staff signed an open letter Wednesday urging Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to address the growing risk to health workers from vaccine misinformation, citing the recent deadly shooting at CDC buildings in Atlanta as a direct consequence of this cl...
750+ Health Workers Condemn Kennedy Jr.'s Vaccine Stance After Deadly CDC Shooting
Over 750 US Department of Health and Human Services staff signed an open letter Wednesday urging Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to address the growing risk to health workers from vaccine misinformation, citing the recent deadly shooting at CDC buildings in Atlanta as a direct consequence of this cl...
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44% Bias Score
Narrowed Covid-19 Vaccine Recommendations May Leave Many Facing Unexpected Costs
The FDA and CDC will likely recommend Covid-19 vaccines this fall only for adults 65+ and those with underlying health conditions, potentially leaving others with substantial out-of-pocket costs due to changes in insurance coverage; healthy adults and children can still get the vaccine but may have ...
Narrowed Covid-19 Vaccine Recommendations May Leave Many Facing Unexpected Costs
The FDA and CDC will likely recommend Covid-19 vaccines this fall only for adults 65+ and those with underlying health conditions, potentially leaving others with substantial out-of-pocket costs due to changes in insurance coverage; healthy adults and children can still get the vaccine but may have ...
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44% Bias Score
Plague Case Confirmed in South Lake Tahoe
A South Lake Tahoe resident tested positive for plague, likely from a flea bite while camping, prompting health officials to investigate and advise the public to avoid contact with wild rodents; the individual is recovering.
Plague Case Confirmed in South Lake Tahoe
A South Lake Tahoe resident tested positive for plague, likely from a flea bite while camping, prompting health officials to investigate and advise the public to avoid contact with wild rodents; the individual is recovering.
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24% Bias Score
Rise in Life-Threatening Brain Swelling in Children Post-Flu Infection
A JAMA study reveals 41 cases of acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE), a life-threatening brain swelling, in children across two flu seasons; 27% of the children affected died, highlighting a concerning trend despite the condition's rarity.
Rise in Life-Threatening Brain Swelling in Children Post-Flu Infection
A JAMA study reveals 41 cases of acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE), a life-threatening brain swelling, in children across two flu seasons; 27% of the children affected died, highlighting a concerning trend despite the condition's rarity.
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64% Bias Score
Fentanyl Crisis: Counterfeit Pills and the Limitations of Test Strips
In 2020, 18-year-old Zach Didier died from a fentanyl-laced counterfeit Percocet pill; now, one in five California youth deaths (ages 15-24) are attributed to fentanyl. Despite the increased availability of fentanyl test strips, experts warn they offer a false sense of security due to inconsistent f...
Fentanyl Crisis: Counterfeit Pills and the Limitations of Test Strips
In 2020, 18-year-old Zach Didier died from a fentanyl-laced counterfeit Percocet pill; now, one in five California youth deaths (ages 15-24) are attributed to fentanyl. Despite the increased availability of fentanyl test strips, experts warn they offer a false sense of security due to inconsistent f...
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48% Bias Score
Kennedy's Decision to Halt mRNA Research Funding Threatens Future Medical Advancements
President Trump's Operation Warp Speed initiative rapidly developed mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, saving millions of lives; however, Secretary Kennedy's decision to end federal mRNA research funding threatens future medical advancements and pandemic preparedness.
Kennedy's Decision to Halt mRNA Research Funding Threatens Future Medical Advancements
President Trump's Operation Warp Speed initiative rapidly developed mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, saving millions of lives; however, Secretary Kennedy's decision to end federal mRNA research funding threatens future medical advancements and pandemic preparedness.
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60% Bias Score
Ketamine Addiction: Man's Agony Highlights Growing Crisis Among Young People
A 34-year-old man from Kent, Nathan, describes his seven-year ketamine addiction, resulting in severe bladder damage and chronic pain, highlighting the devastating physical effects and advocating for stronger regulations and increased awareness as the number of young users needing support has risen ...
Ketamine Addiction: Man's Agony Highlights Growing Crisis Among Young People
A 34-year-old man from Kent, Nathan, describes his seven-year ketamine addiction, resulting in severe bladder damage and chronic pain, highlighting the devastating physical effects and advocating for stronger regulations and increased awareness as the number of young users needing support has risen ...
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48% Bias Score
Italian Food Truck Botulism Outbreak Causes Two Deaths
A botulism outbreak in Italy linked to a food truck caused two deaths and 14 hospitalizations, raising concerns about food safety practices in mobile food vendors, though experts state botulism is rare in the U.S. and often linked to home-canned goods.
Italian Food Truck Botulism Outbreak Causes Two Deaths
A botulism outbreak in Italy linked to a food truck caused two deaths and 14 hospitalizations, raising concerns about food safety practices in mobile food vendors, though experts state botulism is rare in the U.S. and often linked to home-canned goods.
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56% Bias Score
CDC Atlanta Attack Highlights Dangers of Vaccine Misinformation
An August 8th attack on the CDC Atlanta campus, resulting in one death, was motivated by the gunman's anti-vaccine beliefs fueled by misinformation, prompting calls for stronger leadership and support from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. whose response has been criticized as insufficient.
CDC Atlanta Attack Highlights Dangers of Vaccine Misinformation
An August 8th attack on the CDC Atlanta campus, resulting in one death, was motivated by the gunman's anti-vaccine beliefs fueled by misinformation, prompting calls for stronger leadership and support from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. whose response has been criticized as insufficient.
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40% Bias Score
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