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A Clash of Views: Vaccine Safety and Science

December 19, 2025

A recent debate within the FDA has sparked concerns about the future of vaccine safety and policy. Dr. Vinay Prasad, head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, sent an internal email claiming that COVID vaccines had caused the deaths of "at least 10 children. " This claim was me

business

A New Road Plan for Central Florida: What You Need to Know

December 18, 2025

Central Florida is planning a new road called the Southport Connector. This road will link Poinciana Parkway to Florida’s Turnpike and Canoe Creek Road. It will run along Cypress Parkway, curve around Lake Russell, and pass by Lake Tohopekaliga. Some people who live nearby are not happy about this

health

Flu Hits NYC Hard and Early: What’s Going On?

December 18, 2025

New York City is facing a tough flu season, and it’s hitting hard and early. The city is seeing a lot more flu cases than usual for this time of year. The CDC reports that NYC and nearby areas like Long Island and northern New Jersey are some of the worst-hit places in the country. Health officials

politics

FCC Chief in Hot Seat: Senate Grilling on Media and Mergers

December 17, 2025

The Senate Commerce Committee is set to question the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair, Brendan Carr, on Wednesday. The hearing focuses on his recent actions and statements regarding media and broadcasting. Carr has been under fire for pushing broadcasters to pull ABC's late-night show

sports

Jaylan Sanchez: A Star Athlete's Journey and Roots

December 16, 2025

Jaylan Sanchez is making waves in college football, especially as a key player for JMU's Sun Belt Championship team. But who is he beyond the football field? Let's dive into his background, family, and what makes him tick. Born in North Bergen, New Jersey, on December 10, 2003, Jaylan is the younge

crypto

The SEC's Crypto Policy U-Turn: What's Really Going On?

December 16, 2025

The SEC has been shaking things up in the crypto space. Since the new administration came in, the SEC has been rethinking its stance on crypto cases. This has sparked a lot of debate among experts and market watchers. The SEC had 23 crypto cases in progress. But it decided to drop 14 of them. This

sports

Big 12's Bold Moves to Boost Schools' Cash

December 15, 2025

The Big 12 Conference is shaking things up with a new plan to bring in big bucks. They're teaming up with investment firms RedBird and Weatherford Capital to offer schools a chance to grab up to $30 million each. This isn't about selling shares of the conference, though. It's more like a smart finan

crypto

Crypto's Big Break: How Rules Relaxed Under Trump's Watch

December 15, 2025

Trump's return to the White House brought a big change for the crypto world. The SEC, which regulates financial markets, started going easy on crypto cases. It paused, reduced penalties, or even dropped over 60% of the ongoing cases. This is unusual because the SEC rarely backs down from cases again

finance

EU to Charge €3 on Low-Value Parcels from 2026

December 14, 2025

Starting in July 2026, the EU will impose a €3 customs duty on small parcels valued under €150. This change targets the surge in online shopping, particularly from Chinese platforms like Shein and Temu. Initially, the EU planned to remove the €150 exemption by 2028, but they sped up the process. Th

crime

Sydney Shooting Sparks Global Antisemitism Concerns

December 14, 2025

A recent shooting in Sydney has brought attention to the growing issue of antisemitism worldwide. The incident occurred during a Jewish holiday event at Bondi Beach, leaving at least 11 people dead and nearly 30 injured. Australian officials have labeled the attack as terrorism. Israeli Prime Minis