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Pete Hegseth scraps mandatory flu shots for U.S. service members

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Washington — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the Department of Defense will no longer mandate U.S. service members to receive the flu shot each year. In a video posted to X, Hegseth said troops will be free to choose whether to get vaccinated against the flu, and the shot will not be required … Read more

Indianapolis councilman says shots fired at his house and a ‘no data centers’ note left on his doorstep

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An Indianapolis council member said more than a dozen bullets were fired at his house Monday morning and a handwritten note reading “No Data Centers” was left on his doorstep. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In a statement, Indianapolis City-County Council member Ron Gibson said … Read more

Covid and flu shots in limbo as Trump administration mulls appeal over vaccine panel

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More than a week after a federal judge blocked Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s overhaul of both the nation’s childhood vaccine schedule and a key vaccine advisory committee, the Justice Department has yet to appeal the decision — and ultimately may not. The Justice Department has 60 days to appeal the … Read more

Shots fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada, officials say

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Someone fired shots at the U.S. consulate in Toronto early Tuesday morning, authorities said, though there were no reports of injuries or damage.  “The shooting that took place at the U.S. consulate early this morning is an absolutely unacceptable act of violence and intimidation aimed at our American friends and neighbours,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford … Read more

Woman arrested after allegedly firing shots at Rihanna’s L.A. home, police say

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Woman arrested after allegedly firing shots at Rihanna’s L.A. home, police say 00:47 UP NEXT Britney Spears released after arrest in Southern California 02:31 Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder charges in deaths of parents 02:56 Nick … Read more

After CDC vaccine changes, states push to keep childhood shots free, accessible

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As the Trump administration shakes up recommendations for childhood vaccines, a growing number of states are moving quickly to ensure vaccines remain free and health care workers are protected from lawsuits. “States are stepping in to protect their communities proactively,” said Dr. David Higgins, a practicing pediatrician in Aurora, Colorado, and vice president of the … Read more