The FDA has approved the latest round of Covid vaccines but with new limitations, rescinding broad emergency use authorizations and narrowing eligibility. The agency now only clears the shots for those at higher risk of severe illness, including individuals aged 65 and older and younger adults with underlying conditions. This shift follows efforts by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to alter U.S. immunization policies, leading to a break from previous recommendations of annual shots for all Americans. The new restrictions have drawn criticism from medical organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics, who worry about limiting access to vaccines for vulnerable populations such as infants, toddlers, and pregnant women.
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The Florida-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” is likely to be empty within days, according to an email exchange shared with the Associated Press. This development comes despite legal battles surrounding the facility’s closure, ordered by a federal judge. The state, alongside the federal government, is fighting the order, citing a need for the facility’s capacity, while environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe dispute this argument and claim the facility is harmful to the sensitive Everglades. Detainees at the facility have reportedly experienced poor conditions, which is another argument for the closure of the facility.
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In a piece for the Prison Journalism Project, Jorge Luis Alvarado details the challenges of navigating the legal system while incarcerated at New Jersey State Prison, particularly the reliance on obsolete technology. Prisoners are forced to use floppy disks for legal correspondence, as flash drives are not permitted. This outdated system causes significant delays in receiving and accessing crucial legal documents, since attorneys send information via flash drive. This creates problems for inmates who must then transfer the information to floppy disks, as the antiquated technology limits storage capacity and is prone to corruption.
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On Tuesday morning, a full busload of National Guard members were observed cleaning up trash near the White House and other areas of Washington D.C. This beautification effort is part of a larger “D.C. Takeover” initiative. The Joint Task Force-DC office confirmed that this includes community restoration projects. While officials claim this is part of keeping D.C. safe and beautiful, critics have questioned the expenditure of resources on this mission, pointing out potential alternative uses for the funds.
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A shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis resulted in injuries to at least five children during the first week of classes. Authorities reported the shooter had been contained, and there was no active threat. The incident prompted responses from Governor Tim Walz and former President Donald Trump. The shooting occurred amidst a series of recent violent incidents in the city, including a fatal shooting the previous day, and was further complicated by a wave of hoax calls reporting shootings at various US college campuses.
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Jake and Rebecca Haro have been charged with murder in the death of their 7-month-old son, Emmanuel, whose body has yet to be found. Both parents were also charged with filing a false police report. At their arraignment, which was continued to September 4th, the couple did not enter a plea. This case has drawn significant media attention following Rebecca Haro’s report that Emmanuel was kidnapped while she was changing his diaper. This is not Jake Haro’s first run-in with the law; he previously pleaded guilty to child cruelty charges in 2023.
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The price of orange juice has increased, with U.S. shipments to Canada plummeting to a 20-year low. This is influenced by factors such as the implementation of counter-tariffs on U.S. orange juice and a reduced global supply due to poor harvests in Brazil and Florida. Consequently, consumer demand has decreased as prices rise, driving shoppers to explore alternative options like Canadian-produced orange juice brands. Experts suggest that consumers have choices and that the boycott sentiment is still going strong.
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According to a whistleblower complaint, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) placed the personal data of millions of Americans, including Social Security numbers, on a vulnerable server in June. The complaint, filed by the Social Security Administration’s chief data officer, Charles Borges, alleges multiple violations and a “substantial and specific threat to public health and safety.” The database, known as Numident, contains sensitive information making it a target for nefarious actors. Despite warnings of “catastrophic impact” and a high-risk assessment, the data was moved to a private cloud server with limited oversight.
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A painting stolen by the Nazis from a Jewish art dealer during World War II has been located in an Argentinian home advertised by an estate agent. The artwork, “Portrait of a Lady” by Giuseppe Ghislandi, was looted from art dealer Jacques Goudstikker and was traced to the home of a former Nazi official. This official, an SS officer and aide to Hermann Göring, fled to South America after the war, taking the painting with him. Goudstikker’s estate is now working to reclaim the painting after it was spotted in the real estate listing.
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