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With Midterms Looming, Journalists Consider Measles, Food Recalls, and Obamacare Obamacare

With Midterms Looming, Journalists Consider Measles, Food Recalls, and Obamacare

Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed fatal measles cases on CBS News 24/7’s Mornings on Aug. 26. Gounder fact-checked Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz’s comments about vaccines and drug prices on CBS News 24/7’s The Daily Report on Aug. 24. She also…
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August 29, 2026
Super PAC Targeting Conservatives Against Clean Energy Touts Fifth Republican Primary Win Donald Trump

Super PAC Targeting Conservatives Against Clean Energy Touts Fifth Republican Primary Win

Both President Donald Trump and a clean energy super PAC that backed Darline Graham, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, are celebrating her victory over Rep. Ralph Norman in Tuesday’s South Carolina Republican Senate primary. The Invest in Tomorrow Coalition (ITC), financed by solar entrepreneurs and Silicon Valley venture…
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August 29, 2026
Niger Launches Climate Change Policy, Action Plan To Advance Green Economy Climate Change

Niger Launches Climate Change Policy, Action Plan To Advance Green Economy

The commissioner explained that the Climate Change Policy and Action Plan would serve as a roadmap for reducing climate-related risks, strengthening adaptation measures and promoting sustainable development across key sectors of the state’s economy. The post Niger Launches Climate Change Policy, Action Plan To Advance Green Economy appeared first on…
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August 29, 2026
Front-line burnout, homelessness pressures highlighted ahead of Overdose Awareness Day Homeless

Front-line burnout, homelessness pressures highlighted ahead of Overdose Awareness Day

SOYA is organizing Overdose Awareness Day events as the international campaign marks its 25th year EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is part of an ongoing SooToday series — 'Turning the Tide' — that explores potential solutions to our city’s toxic drug crisis. You can read more about our project HERE. ​…
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August 29, 2026
Trump announces record-breaking oil deal with Venezuela to double US reserves and slash gas prices Maduro

Trump announces record-breaking oil deal with Venezuela to double US reserves and slash gas prices

Donald Trump announced he has landed the 'biggest oil deal in world history' following a deal with Venezuela. The president revealed that he has secured control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in a move he says will slash gas prices for ordinary Americans. Trump credited Secretary of…
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August 29, 2026
Man sets himself on fire inside NYC Google office building as horrified staff rush to put out flames Times Square

Man sets himself on fire inside NYC Google office building as horrified staff rush to put out flames

By WILKO MARTÍNEZ-CACHERO, US REPORTER Published: 22:46 BST, 28 August 2026 | Updated: 01:52 BST, 29 August 2026 A man set himself on fire inside the lobby of a downtown Manhattan office building partly occupied by Google.  The 63-year-old self-immolated at 315 Hudson Street around 2.58pm on Friday, the New York…
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August 29, 2026