Reuters World News Florida vaccines, North Korea, Africa map and Swift’s Super Bowl
Sep 4, 2025
Florida plans to eliminate all state vaccine mandates, raising health safety concerns. Kim Jong Un expresses unwavering support for Russia amid global tensions. A tragic accident in Lisbon claims lives in a historic funicular crash. The African Union advocates for a new map that better represents Africa's actual size. And the buzz builds around a possible Super Bowl halftime show featuring Taylor Swift, captivating fans everywhere.
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Florida Ends Vaccine Mandates
- Florida plans to end all state vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren, shifting vaccination to a personal choice model.
- Public health experts warn this could spark outbreaks and spread disease via Florida's heavy tourist traffic.
Vaccine Policy Sparks Senate Power Struggle
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s management of vaccine programs drew Senate scrutiny for dismantling HHS vaccine mechanisms.
- Senators framed the hearings as a power struggle between loyalty to Trump and defending institutional norms.
North Korea Backs Russia Militarily
- North Korea pledged full support to Russia, sending munitions, missiles and thousands of troops according to reports.
- South Korea warns even larger deployments may follow amid broader diplomatic talks on Ukraine's security.