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Great walls of fire: America’s west coast burns

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Vaccine Skepticism and Criminal Evolution

This chapter delves into the growing skepticism over vaccine safety in developed nations, fueled in part by misinformation originating from a discredited study linking vaccines to autism. It examines the resurgence of diseases like measles due to anti-vaxxer sentiments, particularly in the context of political divides regarding COVID-19 vaccination. Additionally, the narrative shifts to the evolution of outlaw motorcycle gangs and their criminal activities, highlighting the drastic transformation of groups like Kalo Wago within the drug trade.

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