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U.S. COVID cases down but flu continues with 2nd peak activity

Fri, 2025-02-07 17:32 — mike kraft

Flu cases rise again, while COVID takes a back seat It's an unusual winter for respiratory illnesses. The flu is peaking twice: once in early January and again in February. Meanwhile, it's the mildest COVID winter since the pandemic began. NPR

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New bird flu variant raises concern about Trump administration's cuts in information flow

Fri, 2025-02-07 16:10 — mike kraft

New bird flu variant in cattle adds to concerns about federal response under Trump The strain of bird flu is distinct from what has previously been found in dairy cattle. The finding raises some worrying questions — and concerns over the Trump administration's muted response. NPR

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Estimated 6 million people could die from HIV and AIDs if U.S. funding stops --U.N

Fri, 2025-02-07 16:01 — mike kraft

Six million people could die from HIV and AIDS if US funding stops, UN agency warns

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Trump administration's halt in AID program impacts efforts to counter world hunger

Thu, 2025-02-06 23:24 — mike kraft

Halt in US aid cripples global efforts to relieve hunger About 500,000 metric tons of food worth $340 million is in limbo. Jaimi Dowdell,Lena Masri,Giulia Paravicini,Ryan Mcneill,Nafisa Eltahir Reuters

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Trump orders review of all federal funding for Non government agencies.

Thu, 2025-02-06 22:53 — mike kraft

Trump signs executive memo reviewing federal funding to NGOs, official says U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive memo ordering a review of funding to all non-government organizations that rely on federal dollars, a White House official said. Reuters Reuters

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White House Reported Preparing Order to Cut Thousands of Federal Health Workers, including NIH, CDC, Medicare/Medicaid services.

Thu, 2025-02-06 22:34 — mike kraft

Exclusive | White House Preparing Order to Cut Thousands of Federal Health Workers The executive order could come as soon as next week, if the Trump administration goes ahead with plans, according to people familiar with the matter. Liz Essley Whyte and Betsy McKay WSJ

The White House is working on an executive order to fire thousands of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services workers, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Trump administration purges climate mentions from websites, climate scientists concerned

Thu, 2025-02-06 16:01 — mike kraft

Scientists brace ‘for the worst’ as Trump purges climate mentions from websites Trump administration pulling references online ‘won’t make crisis’ stop affecting Americans’ lives, say experts The Guardian

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For U.S. to remain in WHO, Trump officials consider demanding WHO reforms and American in charge

Thu, 2025-02-06 15:31 — mike kraft

Trump team considers demanding WHO reform, including American in charge

Feb 6 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has been considering a plan for reform at the World Health Organization, including putting an American in charge, in order for it to remain a member of the global health agency, according to two sources familiar with the plan and a proposal document reviewed by Reuters.

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Second type of bird flu spilled over and detected in US dairy cows

Thu, 2025-02-06 14:48 — mike kraft

Second type of bird flu detected in US dairy cows Dairy cattle in Nevada have been infected with a new type of bird flu that's different from the version that has spread in herds since last year. U.S. AP News

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Abrupt U.S. foreign aid slashes put pressure on Europe, but some countries also turn inward

Wed, 2025-02-05 15:29 — mike kraft

U.S. aid void puts pressure on Europe, where some also turn inward The sudden USAID freeze unleashed chaos for aid groups, but European governments cannot replace the sheer scale of U.S. funding and may not even be inclined to. Ellen Francis The Washington Post

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