ROBERT F KENNEDY JR HHS SECRETARY
RFK. Jr's family members say he is a 'threat' to Americans' health and call for his resignation Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces calls for resignation. His family criticizes his leadership as health secretary. Kerry Kennedy and Joseph P. Kennedy III express concerns. They cite his policies on vaccines and agency leadership. The family previously op...
07 Sep, 2025, 08.55 AM ISTUS stocks end lower as jobs data fuels economic worries The U.S. economy created 22,000 jobs last month instead of an estimated 75,000, confirming softening labor market conditions, according to the Labor Department report. The three major U.S. stock indexes initially rose and broke records following the...
06 Sep, 2025, 08.12 AM ISTHyundai plant in Georgia rocked as 475 workers taken by ICE in huge raid Homeland Security arrested hundreds of workers in Georgia during a raid at a Hyundai plant. The action is linked to illegal employment investigations. Hyundai said the arrested workers are not directly employed by the company. The case has drawn att...
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Robert F Kennedy Jr's hearing turns rancorous as Democrats press him on COVID vaccine changes Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense bipartisan scrutiny during a Senate hearing regarding turmoil at federal health agencies and controversial changes to COVID-19 vaccination policies. Contentious exchanges with senators from both p...
05 Sep, 2025, 01.34 PM ISTRobert F. Kennedy Jr. faces Senate over CDC resignations and public health concerns Robert F. Kennedy Jr., head of Health and Human Services, faced the Senate over CDC resignations and vaccine issues. He defended his actions and criticized CDC staff. His decisions led to firings and resignations, while Democratic senators said he m...
04 Sep, 2025, 09.57 PM ISTFlorida plans to become first state to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates Florida intends to eliminate vaccine mandates. Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo calls current requirements immoral. This move departs from established public health policy. Experts warn of increased risk to students and staff. Democratic leaders critic...
04 Sep, 2025, 09.29 AM ISTTrump questions COVID-19 vaccine data and calls for transparency from drug manufacturers Donald Trump COVID-19 vaccine: Donald Trump has raised concerns about the data supporting COVID-19 vaccines. He wants drug companies to share detailed information with the CDC and the public. This comes after the CDC saw leadership changes due to va...
03 Sep, 2025, 01.52 AM ISTJim O’Neill named acting CDC head as Trump battles over fed and secret service protection The CDC is facing a big leadership change as Jim O’Neill steps in without a medical background. At the same time, President Trump is making bold moves, including a legal fight over the Federal Reserve and changes to Secret Service protection. These ...
29 Aug, 2025, 07.27 PM ISTWill fix CDC, says health secy Kennedy after White House fires its director "As a presidential appointee, senate confirmed officer, only the president himself can fire her," the lawyers said in a statement on Wednesday. They said she was notified by a White House personnel office staff member. The leadership upheaval comes ...
29 Aug, 2025, 12.02 AM ISTWho is Susan Monarez, CDC Director, fired by Donald Trump overnight putting the agency into crisis? The CDC faces turmoil after the firing of Director Susan Monarez. Her dismissal follows disagreements over vaccine guidance. High-ranking officials like Dr. Houry and Dr. Daskalakis resigned. They cited concerns about the politicization of science. ...
28 Aug, 2025, 05.56 PM ISTChicken nuggets to be banned at New York City public schools as new norms focus on diabetes, heart disease? Chicken nugget was developed in the 1960s by Robert Baker, a poultry science professor at Cornell University. And then in the 1980s, the McNugget hit the market.
28 Aug, 2025, 06.55 AM ISTCDC director Susan Monarez is out after less than a month on the job and other agency leaders resign Susan Monarez is no longer the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Several top agency leaders have resigned. Monarez's lawyers claim she was targeted for defending science. Resignations followed budget cuts and communication ...
28 Aug, 2025, 06.17 AM ISTSusan Monarez is out as CDC director after few weeks on job. What led to her ouster? Susan Monarez's short tenure at CDC was tumultuous. This year it’s been hit by widespread staff cuts, resignations of key officials and heated controversy over long-standing CDC vaccine policies upended by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
28 Aug, 2025, 04.13 AM ISTU.S. COVID-19 cases rise as XFG variant becomes dominant As summer ends, COVID-19 cases are increasing in the U.S., largely by the XFG variant, now the dominant strain nationwide. Positivity rates reported are more in Western and Southern states, with 9.9% testing positive through August 16. Symptoms incl...
27 Aug, 2025, 05.58 PM ISTType 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease linked to Coca-Cola, Kraft Mac & Cheese, Heinz ketchup, Oreo cookies, Ritz crackers? Check shocking details Ultra-processed foods have come under more scrutiny during the second Trump administration. Earlier in May, a commission led by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issued a report that said processed food, chemicals, stress and over-prescrip...
26 Aug, 2025, 06.52 AM ISTCoca-Cola to sale Starbucks and Nestle's rival Costa Coffee? Who are potential buyers? Coca Cola acquired Costa Coffee in 2018 for over $5 billion, to strengthen its position in the global coffee market, competing with Starbucks and Nestle.
24 Aug, 2025, 08.12 PM ISTCoca-Cola exploring sale of Costa Coffee: Reports Coca-Cola is exploring options for Costa Coffee, including a potential sale, with Lazard advising. Acquired in 2018 for over $5 billion, Costa has attracted interest from private equity firms. Initial talks have occurred, and indicative offers are e...
23 Aug, 2025, 11.41 PM IST'Makes perfect sense': RFK Jr reveals unexpected reason for his unusual gym outfit choice U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s unusual choice of wearing jeans to the gym has sparked curiosity. Kennedy revealed he does so out of convenience, transitioning from hiking to workouts. His denim attire gained attention during a fitness...
23 Aug, 2025, 10.46 PM ISTRFK Jr. shocks big pharma, yanks $500 million from mRNA vaccine projects, including for Flu and COVID US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stopped 22 vaccine projects. These projects used mRNA technology. The vaccines aimed to fight COVID-19, flu, and bird flu. Kennedy believes mRNA vaccines are troubled. He wants to use whole-virus methods ins...
06 Aug, 2025, 06.45 PM ISTAs Covid cases rise in US, RKF Jr sparks uproar as he cancels half-billion dollar in funding for mRNA vaccines The US Department of Health and Human Services has planned to cancel $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccines, citing potential risks and limited effectiveness against respiratory viruses. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated the department w...
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