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Mild winter could mean an uptick in ticks, Lyme disease across the US

April 29, 2023

Mild winter could mean an uptick in ticks, Lyme disease across the US

Some experts are saying this year's mild winter will lead to an uptick in ticks and tick-borne diseases. Learn more about these parasitic pests.

Back from COVID break, Mexico's Obrador vows to abolish transparency agency

April 28, 2023

Back from COVID break, Mexico's Obrador vows to abolish transparency agency

Mexico's president has resumed press briefings after recovering from COVID-19, and has come out with a vow to disband the Institute for Information Access and Transparency.

70% ineligible as New Hampshire starts Medicaid enrollment purge

April 28, 2023

70% ineligible as New Hampshire starts Medicaid enrollment purge

New Hampshire has begun removing people from its Medicaid dole, though many coverage "redeterminations" were reportedly conducted in advance.

Japan to lift COVID-19 border controls, including proof of vaccination requirement, ahead of holiday week

April 28, 2023

Japan to lift COVID-19 border controls, including proof of vaccination requirement, ahead of holiday week

Most of the COVID-19 border controls in Japan are being lifted ahead of the country's Golden Week celebrations. A large influx of foreign tourists is expected.

ABC News admits to cutting down RFK Jr.'s vaccine claims: 'Used our editorial judgement'

April 28, 2023

ABC News admits to cutting down RFK Jr.'s vaccine claims: 'Used our editorial judgement'

ABC News said it used its editorial judgement to edit remarks about vaccines made by Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during an interview.

ABC says it edited Robert F. Kennedy Jr. remarks on vaccines

April 28, 2023

ABC says it edited Robert F. Kennedy Jr. remarks on vaccines

ABC News grilled Democratic candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his beliefs on vaccines and admitted to cutting down his complete remarks.

Randi Weingarten crushed for pushing school lockdowns in live debate: 'No remorse whatsoever'

April 28, 2023

Randi Weingarten crushed for pushing school lockdowns in live debate: 'No remorse whatsoever'

American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten was forced to defend herself Thursday after she was pressed on her support for school lockdowns.

What Randi Weingarten's toxic testimony tells us about the link between Big Labor and government

April 28, 2023

What Randi Weingarten's toxic testimony tells us about the link between Big Labor and government

American Federation of Teacher President Randi Weingarten testified before a House subcommittee this week. The topic was the coronavirus and the AFT's influence over policy. It was big.

Minnesota Democrats pushing to control conversations about COVID origins

April 28, 2023

Minnesota Democrats pushing to control conversations about COVID origins

Minnesota State Rep. Harry Niska (R) on a new push from state Democrats that could put citizens on a 'bias registry' if they raise questions about COVID origins.

Massachusetts high court reinstates charges for officials at COVID-ravaged Veterans' Home

April 28, 2023

Massachusetts high court reinstates charges for officials at COVID-ravaged Veterans' Home

Massachusetts' Supreme Judicial Court has overruled a county judge's decision to drop charges against two top officials at Holyoke's Veterans' Home.