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A large chemical fire broke out in Akron, Ohio last Thursday and contaminated the nearby creek while sending some residents and at least one firefighter to the hospital. It took more than 36 hours to put out the fire, and over 100 firefighters were on the scene throughout that period. At least one was hospitalized,…Continue reading Akron Chemical Fire Contaminates Creek, Causes Hospitalizations; Long-term Effects Unclear

Economists Warn: Stock Market and Housing Affordability Crisis Could Trigger a Larger Recession than 2008
Time Magazine Changes Headline About Ultra-Processed Foods After Online Backlash
EPA Bans Herbicide Dacthal (DCPA) Over Fetal Health Risks

Two individuals who are suspected to be members of a Venezuelan gang, Tren De Aragua, were arrested in Denver and released on a $1,000 bond. This comes shortly after a video went viral that shows alleged Tren De Aragua members breaking into apartments in Aurora, a Denver suburb. After the video went viral, Aurora Police…Continue reading Conflicting Reports Warn and Downplay Concerns of Migrant Gang Violence in Denver and New York

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American Board of Internal Medicine Revokes Certifications of Drs. Marik and Kory Over COVID-19 Treatment Claims
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) revoked the certifications of Dr. Pierre Kory and Dr. Paul Marik for allegedly spreading misinformation. ABIM said that Kory and Marik’s “statements about the safety and efficacy of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine” as treatments for COVID-19“ are false and inaccurate because they are unsupported by factual, scientifically grounded, and…Continue reading American Board of Internal Medicine Revokes Certifications of Drs. Marik and Kory Over COVID-19 Treatment Claims

Health & Nutrition

Time Magazine Changes Headline About Ultra-Processed Foods After Online Backlash
Time Magazine received criticism and backlash for publishing an article originally titled, “What if Ultra-Processed Foods Aren’t as Bad as You Think?” The outlet has since changed the title to “Why One Dietitian is Speaking Up for Ultra-Processed Foods.” This comes after a Tucker Carlson segment about health issues in the United States has gone…Continue reading Time Magazine Changes Headline About Ultra-Processed Foods After Online Backlash

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FDA Renews Emergency Use Authorization for Updated COVID-19 Vaccines
The FDA has approved new formulations of the COVID-19 vaccines under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). The fact sheet released by the FDA states, “An EUA is supported by a Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) declaration that circumstances exist to justify the emergency use of drugs and biological products during the COVID-19 pandemic. A…Continue reading FDA Renews Emergency Use Authorization for Updated COVID-19 Vaccines

Science & Tech

USDA Reopens Comment Period for Deregulation of Gene-Edited Plants
The deregulation of gene-edited plants is on the USDA agenda, and the public comment period has been extended by 21 days. The comment page has yet to be posted on the Federal Register. CRISPR is a new technology that is being used in agriculture to modify plants. “New Gene Technologies” or NGTs are how big agricultural companies like Bayer are…Continue reading USDA Reopens Comment Period for Deregulation of Gene-Edited Plants

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NTP Report Links Fluoride to Lower IQ in Children Amidst Ongoing EPA Lawsuit
A new report has found that water fluoridation levels at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended levels are linked to lower IQ in children. The report was conducted by the National Toxicology Program (NTP), a division of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The federal agency reviewed and analyzed previous studies before concluding…Continue reading NTP Report Links Fluoride to Lower IQ in Children Amidst Ongoing EPA Lawsuit

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NYC mandates COVID vaccine for teachers and school staff, NJ follows suit for all state employees

New York City will require every employee of the city’s Department of Education — including teachers, principals, custodians and all central office staff — to have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine by Sept. 27, without the option of instead submitting to weekly testing, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Monday reports…Continue reading NYC mandates COVID vaccine for teachers and school staff, NJ follows suit for all state employees
U.S. FDA grants full approval to Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine without public hearing

Reuters is reporting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) has granted full approval to the Pfizer Inc COVID-19 vaccine that had earned emergency-use authorization (EUA) in December, making it the first to secure such an F.D.A. validation. The full approval marks a regulatory switch for Pfizer’s shot away from an experimental (EUA) therapy. The…Continue reading U.S. FDA grants full approval to Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine without public hearing
The F.D.A. is aiming to give full approval to Pfizer’s Covid vaccine on Monday.

The Food and Drug Administration is pushing to approve Pfizer-BioNTech’s two-dose Covid-19 vaccine on Monday, further expediting an earlier timeline for licensing the shot, according to people familiar with the agency’s planning. An F.D.A. spokeswoman declined to comment. The agency had recently set an unofficial deadline for approval of around Labor Day. READ FULL ARTICLE…Continue reading The F.D.A. is aiming to give full approval to Pfizer’s Covid vaccine on Monday.
CDC, FDA Reviewing Higher Myocarditis Risk in Under 30’s for Moderna Jab

Federal health officials are investigating emerging reports that the Moderna coronavirus vaccine may be associated with a higher risk of a heart condition called myocarditis in younger adults than previously believed, according to two people familiar with the review who emphasized the side effect still probablyremains uncommon. The investigation, which involves the Food and Drug…Continue reading CDC, FDA Reviewing Higher Myocarditis Risk in Under 30’s for Moderna Jab
NY Restaurants, businesses sue Mayor de Blasio over vaccine mandate

A group of restaurants and businesses have filed suit against Mayor Bill de Blasio in opposition to a mandate requiring proof of vaccination at city eateries, gyms, movie theaters and other establishments, new court papers show. The businesses argue that the mandate violates their constitutional rights and unfairly targets certain establishments but not others like churches, grocery…Continue reading NY Restaurants, businesses sue Mayor de Blasio over vaccine mandate
Biden threatens legal action against Governors who ban mask mandates in schools

Delivering remarks on Covid-19 from the White House, Biden stated, “Today I’m directing the secretary of education…to take additional steps to protect our children. This includes using all of his oversights authorities and legal action, if appropriate, against governors who are trying to block and intimidate local school officials and educators.” Biden continued, “for example,…Continue reading Biden threatens legal action against Governors who ban mask mandates in schools
U.S. to begin offering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots in September

The U.S. government said on Wednesday it plans to make COVID-19 vaccine booster shots widely available starting on Sept. 20 as infections rise from the coronavirus Delta variant, citing data indicating diminishing protection from the vaccines over time.
New Zealand enters nationwide lockdown over single COVID-19 case

“Don’t talk to your neighbors. Please, keep to your bubbles” were the frenzied words given during a press conference by New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern while announcing the country will be under the strictest level of lockdown for the next three days starting at 11:59 p.m. local time. Yet it wasn’t overrun hospitals or…Continue reading New Zealand enters nationwide lockdown over single COVID-19 case
US expected to recommend COVID vaccine booster jab for all Americans

Health officials in the U.S. are coalescing behind a COVID-19 booster shot for all Americans eight months after they’ve received the second shot, a source familiar with the discussions confirmed to Fox News. News outlets including the Associated Press and Reuters first reported on the planned booster recommendation. The third dose would only be administered after the…Continue reading US expected to recommend COVID vaccine booster jab for all Americans

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