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Politifact defends Randi Weingarten: ‘Misleading’ to claim she opposed reopening schools

May 3, 2023

Politifact defends Randi Weingarten: ‘Misleading’ to claim she opposed reopening schools

Politifact published an analysis that insisted there needs to be additional context to the claim that Randi Weingarten opposed opening reopening schools during the pandemic.

First-ever RSV vaccine approved by FDA for adults 60 and over

May 3, 2023

First-ever RSV vaccine approved by FDA for adults 60 and over

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for use in the U.S., the public health agency announced on Wednesday.

Sen. Rand Paul takes aim at Dr. Fauci in new book focused on the COVID-19 'cover-up'

May 3, 2023

Sen. Rand Paul takes aim at Dr. Fauci in new book focused on the COVID-19 'cover-up'

Sen. Rand Paul will release a book in October focusing on the origins of the coronavirus, as well as Dr. Anthony Fauci's role in the pandemic.

258 million people faced acute food insecurity in 2020, UN reports

May 3, 2023

258 million people faced acute food insecurity in 2020, UN reports

More than a quarter-billion people faced acute food insecurity during the pandemic, according to a United Nations report. The worst-off countries include Afghanistan, Yemen, and Haiti.

Brazil's federal police search home of former President Bolsonaro over alleged doctored vaccine cards

May 3, 2023

Brazil's federal police search home of former President Bolsonaro over alleged doctored vaccine cards

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro had his home searched and phone seized by Brazil's Federal Police Wednesday in an investigation into alleged doctored vaccine cards.

Award-winning science reporter says media ‘never’ should have dismissed COVID lab leak theory

May 3, 2023

Award-winning science reporter says media ‘never’ should have dismissed COVID lab leak theory

‘Lab accidents aren’t rare,’ Alison Young told Fox News Digital.

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules patients can not demand ivermectin treatment for covid

May 2, 2023

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules patients can not demand ivermectin treatment for covid

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled 6-1 against a county judge's mandate that a hospital provide ivermectin as a COVID-19 therapeutic.

University president reprimanded for ‘liking’ tweets that push back on transgender child surgery

May 2, 2023

University president reprimanded for ‘liking’ tweets that push back on transgender child surgery

University President Mark Tykocinski was reportedly reprimanded after The Philadelphia Inquirer revealed his Twitter “like" history to the public.

Dog flu adapts in the direction of being able to infect humans, Chinese study says

May 2, 2023

Dog flu adapts in the direction of being able to infect humans, Chinese study says

Scientists from China say dogs may serve as intermediates for the adaption of avian influenza viruses to humans, with a study looking at more than 4,000 dogs.

Fauci's 3 biggest mistakes that no amount of media whitewashing can undo

May 2, 2023

Fauci's 3 biggest mistakes that no amount of media whitewashing can undo

Anthony Fauci left government, but his media tour is going strong.