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Break from past recommendations comes amid warning of scientific backslide under leadership of HHS secretary RFK Jr.A vaccine advisory panel picked by controversial Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F Kennedy has not recommended that all US residents over six months old get a COVID vaccine.The decision on Friday represented a break from previous recommendations from the panel since the COVID pandemic swept the world beginning in 2020.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listSince the COVID vaccine became available in the US, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) had voted to recommend that all US residents over…

The United States and China may have agreed on a deal to prevent the social platform TikTok from being banned in the US—if you take US president Donald Trump’s word for it. After a long-awaited call between Trump and Chinese president Xi Jinping on Friday, Trump announced victory on Truth Social: “The call was a very good one, we will be speaking again by phone, appreciate the TikTok approval, and both look forward to meeting at APEC!”As for any details on the agreement, good luck. Specifics around the shape and scope of the deal remain largely unclear as of Friday…

The blast zone from The Walt Disney Company’s decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show off the air is now threatening to engulf the Brentwood home of Bob Iger, who just happens to be married to Willow Bay, dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Iger, along with Disney Entertainment chairman Dana Walden, was the Disney exec who pulled the chord on Kimmel’s suspension over on-air comments about Charlie Kirk’s murder — and that decision has prompted a journalism non-profit that Bay (and Iger) have supported for years to consider distancing themselves from the westside power couple. An annual fundraiser…

A South African hospital cleaner has been arrested after being found in possession of a bag of human placentas in eastern Mpumalanga province, police say. Rose Mnisi was allegedly seeking potential buyers for the human body tissue when she was picked up by security officers following a tip-off. “Upon being approached by police, the woman was caught with human tissues. The woman confirmed that she is a cleaner in the maternity ward,” police said in a statement. The 39-year-old woman appeared in court on Thursday, facing charges of illegal possession of human tissues. The body parts were seized and sent…

168 The Government of Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) to support the country’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme. The agreement, which will see BADEA provide up to $500 million in funding, is aimed at modernising key sectors, enhancing competitiveness, and creating more jobs, particularly for youth and women. The signing marks a significant step in Ghana’s efforts to drive inclusive growth and economic diversification. According to officials, the initiative will directly benefit entrepreneurs, farmers, small businesses, and innovators who are key players in the country’s…

For decades, the phrase packing up the American dream meant buying a suburban house, working a steady job, and living in one place for years. For millennials, the meaning has shifted. Instead of staying rooted, millennials keep moving and still can’t settle down within the United States, and often decide to cross international borders. Relocation has become their normal, and stability feels less like a goal and more like a compromise. Constant Mobility Defines a Generation Millennials have grown up in a period where moving long distances feels ordinary. Affordable flights, online rental platforms, and remote work contracts make relocation…

Luca Zidane, the son of France’s World Cup-winning playmaker Zinedine, has switched his international allegiance from France to Algeria. Born just outside Marseille, the 27-year-old goalkeeper had appeared for France at various youth levels.The move, which was approved by Fifa, may enable Zidane to follow in his father’s footsteps by appearing at a World Cup, with Algeria expected to secure a place at the 2026 finals in North America in their qualifier against Somalia next month.Zidane, who is the second of four brothers, all of whom came through the Real Madrid academy, currently plays for Spanish second tier side Granada.…

Finding product-market fit isn’t a milestone — it’s a messy, make-or-break journey. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco — Rajat Bhageria (Chef Robotics), Ann Bordetsky (NEA), and Murali Joshi (ICONIQ) break down how to navigate this critical phase. Register now. No more guessing — just growth Rajat Bhageria: Founder & CEO of Chef Robotics, scaling AI-powered automation that’s transforming food production. Ann Bordetsky: Partner at NEA, previously at Uber and Twitter, spotting scrappy ingenuity that drives breakout success. Murali Joshi: Partner at ICONIQ, Forbes Midas Brink List honoree, with $2.5B+ invested in companies…

France says arrest of Hicham Harb, 42 years after attack, made possible by upcoming recognition of Palestinian state.Published On 19 Sep 202519 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe Palestinian Authority (PA) has arrested a key suspect in a deadly 1982 attack on a Jewish restaurant in Paris in a move that comes amid France’s preparations to recognise a Palestinian state.The terror attack on the Jo Goldenberg restaurant in the Jewish quarter of Le Marais on August 9, 1982, killed six and left 22 others injured.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listFrance’s National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office said in…

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw makes his final regular season appearance tonight, after announcing that he will be retiring at the end of the current 2025 MLB season. Kershaw takes to the mound at 7:10 p.m. PT tonight, as the L.A. takes on the San Francisco Giants live from Dodgers Stadium. You can watch the Dodgers vs. Giants game through Apple TV+ as part of the streamer’s “Friday Night Baseball” lineup. Sign into your account on the Apple TV app or grab this free trial to livestream Kershaw’s final Dodgers game online free at tv.apple.com. You may also be able…