The Headlines The Childhood Vaccine Under Threat, and Trump’s Newest Push for Gas-Powered Cars
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Dec 4, 2025 
Apoorva Mandavilli, a science and health reporter for The New York Times, dives into the potential changes to the CDC's hepatitis B vaccine recommendations. She raises alarms about how these shifts might legitimize anti-vaccine sentiments, jeopardizing public health. The conversation also touches on the implications of Trump’s rollback on fuel standards and the influence of A.I. chatbots in healthcare, sparking debates on privacy and medical advice accuracy. Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration of these hot-button issues!
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Vaccine Guidance Under Political Influence
- The CDC's vaccine advisory panel may reverse long-standing childhood hepatitis B recommendations under RFK Jr.'s influence.
- Public-health experts fear legitimizing anti-vaccine claims could erode vaccine confidence and revive controlled diseases.
Controversial Boat Strike Raises War‑law Questions
- A U.S. strike in the Caribbean killed survivors after intercepted communications changed the military's interpretation of their status.
- Lawmakers will probe whether the follow-up strike violated laws protecting shipwrecked people and who bears responsibility.
Signal Chat Put Operations At Risk
- An internal Pentagon report found Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risked exposing operations by discussing strikes in a Signal group chat.
- The report notes missing message preservation and Hegseth's refusal to cooperate with investigators.