The 7 Florida vaccine mandates; Epstein victims; Putin hot mic; NFL season; and more
Sep 4, 2025
Florida's Surgeon General has made a bold move by eliminating vaccine mandates, stressing personal autonomy. Legal battles heat up with Epstein accusers rallying at the Capitol and a ruling against Trump's funding freeze on Harvard. In a surprising twist, Putin and Xi Jinping share thoughts on immortality, while NFL fans gear up for an electrifying season kickoff. Plus, learn why using phones in the bathroom could be a pain—literally, as studies reveal health risks related to prolonged toilet time.
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Florida Plans To End Vaccine Mandates
- Florida's Surgeon General announced plans to end all state vaccine mandates, including school requirements, framing mandates as a violation of bodily autonomy.
- The move would require the legislature and could make Florida the first state to fully withdraw such mandates.
Judge Blocks Grant Freeze On Harvard
- A judge ruled the Trump administration's freeze of federal research funding for Harvard unconstitutional and called it retaliation.
- The decision rescinded grant freezes and barred similar future actions, though the government will likely appeal.
Epstein Accusers Testify At The Capitol
- About a dozen of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers told emotional stories on Capitol Hill urging DOJ to release all investigation files.
- Some victims said they will compile their own lists of clients and associates they encountered in Epstein's orbit.