Recent developments under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s leadership at the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) have opened a divisive debate regarding the approval of Merck’s new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, Enflonsia. The committee’s unanimous recommendation for its inclusion in the routine childhood immunization schedule represents a significant moment not merely for public health
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As the Trump administration initiates what can only be described as a reckless dismantling of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), homeowners across America must confront an unsettling truth: the safety net designed to catch us when disaster strikes is rapidly fraying. The administration’s plans to phase out key functions of this vital organization, alongside
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In a bold move that could redefine the landscape of American financing, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has instructed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to factor cryptocurrency into their risk assessments for single-family mortgages. This directive, championed by FHFA Director William J. Pulte, marks a watershed moment in which the previously sidelined but burgeoning
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In a surprising turn of events, Southwest Airlines is exploring a significant transformation aimed at attracting high-spending customers. CEO Bob Jordan’s recent comments outline a willingness to adapt the airline’s offerings for the future, a shift that could reshape the landscape of low-cost flying. This proactive shift is indicative of the airline industry’s ongoing evolution,
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The ongoing budget reconciliation process epitomizes a grueling battleground within Congress, marked by political posturing and contentious negotiations. At the heart of this turmoil lies the Byrd Rule—a legislative procedure that serves to eliminate extraneous provisions from budget reconciliation bills. Named after the late Senator Robert Byrd, the rule is often perceived as a safeguard
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The recent decline of 6% in Flagstar Bank’s shares feels almost emblematic of a much larger narrative unfolding in New York City. The apparent victory of Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic mayoral primary is no small matter; it serves as a bellwether for the city’s political and economic future. Mamdani’s campaign promises, particularly the freezing
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In a financial landscape often fraught with uncertainty, few dynamics possess the potential to reshape investments quite like the advent of autonomous technology. Many portfolio managers revel in the whirlwind of market volatility, yet few have the conviction demonstrated by Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, who recently declared Uber as his most significant
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