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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. speaks
WRONG KIND OF RECORD

RFK Jr.’s Measles Nightmare Hits Staggering New Milestone

The U.S. is heading for its worst year since 1991.

William Vaillancourt

Robert F Kennedy Jr. speaking at an event.
COVER-UP CHAOS

RFK Jr. Accused of Shock Plot to Cover Up Measles Death

A leaked account of internal CDC deliberations has heaped pressure on President Trump’s health secretary.

Leigh Kimmins

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (R) looks on as President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order calling for more research and flexibility on vaccines.
GOLD STANDARD IDIOCY

Murdoch Paper Warns Trump His Vaccine Crusade Could Backfire

The Wall Street Journal says gutting kids’ vaccine schedule risks a voter backlash—and a measles comeback.

Tom Latchem

John Oliver
TIP OF THE ICEBERG

John Oliver Exposes Trump’s Embarrassing Taco Bell Problem

The late-night comic says the president has “lost the moral high ground” to the fast-food chain over his handling of a parasite outbreak.

Will Neal

A sign reading "measles testing" is seen as an outbreak in Gaines County, Texas, has raised concerns over its spread to other parts of the state, in Seminole, Texas, U.S., February 25, 2025. REUTERS/Sebastian Rocandio
MOVING BACKWARDS

Measles Cases Hit Ominous New High

The CDC just released some worrying new data.

Sarah-Jane Collins

MS NOW
TIP OF THE ICEBERG

Top Doc Sounds Alarm on New Diarrhea Outbreak

“[It’s] concerning that there’s multiple potential outbreaks at the same time,” he warned.

Julia Ornedo

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U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
GRIM FIGURES

Measles Outbreak Hits Terrifying Historic Record

U.S. measles cases have hit a 35-year record, according to Johns Hopkins University’s measles tracker.

Isabel van Brugen

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THAT STINKS!

Dem Says RFK Jr. Is to Blame for Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak

The Democratic star ripped into Kennedy as he pressed for answers on the diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak.

Erkki Forster

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TIP OF THE ICEBERG

Trump FDA Makes Embarrassing Diarrhea Outbreak Blunder

Medical authorities thought they had traced the source of the grim parasitic outbreak to a bad batch of lettuce.

Will Neal

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SEA SICK

Cruise Ship Rocked by Mass Illness With 100 Passengers Sick

The Ruby Princess returned to San Francisco on Thursday as scheduled.

Wiktoria Gucia

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SAFETY MEASURES

CDC Announces Enhanced Screenings at Busiest U.S. Airport

The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak an international public health emergency on May 17.

Muskaan Arshad

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