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The Vaccine Studies the FDA Just BLOCKED — What They Don't Want You to Know

The FDA has blocked the publication of COVID-19 and shingles vaccine safety studies. What does this mean for public health? Image credit: Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has blocked the publication of COVID-19 and shingles vaccine safety studies, citing concerns over their conclusions. Experts question the decision to withdraw the studies, since both vaccines have substantial evidence supporting their safety and effectiveness. Some experts say

Healthline·Health·15h ago
Tech
Business
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How BuzzFeed's New CEO Turned the Company's WORST Disaster Into His Greatest WIN

On May 11, media entrepreneur Byron Allen announced a deal to buy a majority stake in BuzzFeed—the millennial-favorite news site that closed its Pulitzer Prize-winning news division in 2023. Allen is swooping in as savior of the 20-year-old publication, which otherwise would have had to file for bankruptcy as a result of its shrinking revenue. Allen will replace founder Jonah Peretti as CEO of BuzzFeed; Peretti will become president of BuzzFeed AI. “Our vision is to build on the iconic foundatio

Fast Company·Business·15h ago
Politics
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The PHONE CALL That Just Changed Trump's China Strategy FOREVER

The U.S. chipmaker executive was not included in earlier lists of business leaders participating in President Donald Trump's trip to China this week.

CNBC·Politics·16h ago

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Trump's SHOCKING Response When Asked About Americans' Financial STRUGGLES

Day 74 of Middle East conflict — Trump says ‘I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation’  CNN Trump Says Americans’ Economic Pain Is Not a Consideration for the Iran War  The New York Times Amid war, Trump says he doesn’t ‘think about Americans’ financial situation’  The Washington Post WATCH: 'I don't think about Americans' financial situation' when negotiating with Iran, Trump says  PBS Trump says stopping Iran's nuclear program outweighs Americans' economic pain  Reuters

Google News·Politics·16h ago
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The Political MOVE That Could End This Congressman's Career OVERNIGHT

South Carolina Republicans block plan to eliminate Clyburn’s House seat  The Washington Post South Carolina Lawmakers Halt Redistricting Efforts  The New York Times South Carolina lawmakers reject for now Trump’s push to eliminate James Clyburn’s seat  CNN South Carolina Senate rejects effort to tackle redistricting despite pressure from Trump  NBC News South Carolina Republicans defy Trump’s demands for redistricting  The Guardian

Google News·Politics·16h ago
International
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The African Nation That Just SILENCED Its Citizens on Social Media

Activists claim use of laws to curtail internet freedoms part of well-documented history of cracking down on dissent When Gabon’s media regulator indefinitely suspended major social media platforms in February, citing security concerns during anti-government protests, it became the talk of town – literally. Within weeks of the announcement, use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to bypass the restrictions surged in the central African country. When gendarmerie began stopping young men at road ch

The Guardian·International·16h ago
Health
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Why Health Officials Are EVACUATING Americans After This Deadly Virus OUTBREAK

Officials say that 18 American passengers have been airlifted to the U.S. after a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship. Chris McGrath/Getty Images 18 American passengers have been airlifted to the U.S. after a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard an Antarctic expedition cruise ship. Investigators believe the rare Andes virus strain may have spread among passengers in the ship’s close quarters. Experts say the outbreak highlights the seriousness of hantavirus, but stress that the risk

Healthline·Health·15h ago

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Why Surgeons Are Suddenly LOSING Patients to a Simple INJECTION

The number of people getting bariatric surgery for weight loss has declined, partly due to the rise of GLP-1 medications. KARRASTOCK/Getty Images A new study has found a decline in the number of people getting bariatric surgery for weight loss. The widespread availability of GLP-1 medications and weight management programs is likely contributing to this trend. Experts say that bariatric surgery has been shown to be an effective long-term strategy for weight loss. Bariatric surgery also has q

Healthline·Health·15h ago

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The HIDDEN Ingredient in Your Food That's Destroying Your HEART

European scientists are advocating for more education on the health harms of ultra-processed foods. Trinette Reed/Stocksy European scientists say ultra-processed foods increase the risks of a variety of health ailments, particularly heart disease. They recommend that medical professionals discuss the health dangers of ultra-processed foods with their patients. Experts agree that doctors should advise their patients on how to identify ultra-processed foods and reduce them in their daily diets

Healthline·Health·15h ago
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The Breast Treatment That Could ELIMINATE Your Cancer Risk Entirely

New research found that the drug endoxifen reduced mammographic breast density with fewer side effects. praetorianphoto/Getty Images A study has found promising results with the breast cancer prevention drug (Z)-endoxifen. The drug reduced breast density safely and with fewer side effects than tamoxifen. It also had fewer troublesome side effects than this standard preventive treatment. Experts say that if further research confirms these findings, the endoxifen could help increase compliance

Healthline·Health·15h ago
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This Common Health Condition Is Secretly Triggering CANCER in Millions

New research indicates that cancer prevention should be part of the treatment protocol for people with CKM syndrome. Sean Locke/Stocksy Researchers say people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome have a higher risk of developing cancer. They note that the cancer risk rises as the severity of CKM syndrome increases, ranging from a 3% higher risk at stage 1 to a 30% higher risk at stage 4. Experts say people can lower their cancer risk by maintaining a healthy diet, getting regu

Healthline·Health·15h ago
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The LAZY Person's Exercise That Builds MORE Muscle Than the Gym

Eccentric exercise may help build muscle strength with less strain on the body, which may benefit older individuals. DragonImages/Getty Images A lesser-known type of exercise can build strength and improve fitness while remaining accessible to less active individuals. Eccentric exercises like lowering weights or walking downhill can generate more force with less energy while supporting muscle, heart, and even brain health. Whether you’re an advanced athlete or just beginning, eccentric exerc

Healthline·Health·15h ago
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What You DREAM About Is Controlling Your Mood the Next Day

Research shows that your dreams may affect your morning mood. Image Credit: Studio Firma/Stocksy A recent study has found that your dreams can affect your mood in the morning.  The study showed that those who experienced fear in their dreams were more likely to have a low mood upon waking.  The researchers suggest that dreams may help you process emotions.  Sleep is an important part of overall health, but the impacts of your dreams are less well understood. A study recently published in Sle

Healthline·Health·15h ago
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Why Your OFFICE Is Secretly Destroying Your Skin and Hair

A new viral theory circulating on social media platforms claims ‘office air’ can negatively affect the health and appearance of your skin and hair. Mihajlo Ckovric/Stocksy “Office Air Theory” is trending on social media, with claims that office environments can negatively impact skin and hair throughout the day. Experts say there is some truth to the trend, as low humidity and dry indoor air can dehydrate skin. Stress, screen time, hormones, and hygiene habits can also play a role. Staying h

Healthline·Health·15h ago
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She Got HIV in 1996 — Her Secret to THRIVING 30 Years Later

Barbara Roberts has lived with HIV for 30 years. Now, a new FDA-approved medication is changing how she manages it at the age of 74. Barbara Roberts (pictured above) was diagnosed with HIV at the age of 44. Today, at 74, she continues thriving with the help of a new FDA-approved medication. In 1996, Barbara Roberts thought she had a bad case of the flu that wouldn’t go away. After several days of experiencing a high fever and sweating, she decided to go to the emergency room, where she wa

Healthline·Health·15h ago
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They Said 'I Do' in the ICU — Why This Wedding Couldn't WAIT

Daniel Phan was in heart failure and days from undergoing lifesaving surgery when he and his girlfriend, Julia, decided to get married — in the ICU. Daniel and Julia Phan on their wedding day in the ICU. Daniel Phan Daniel and Julia Phan met when they were kids after Daniel’s parents hired Julia’s mom to work at their nail salon. “We were the same age. I went to her house when I was, like, eight years old, not knowing she was going to be my future wife,” Daniel told Healthline. While the t

Healthline·Health·15h ago
Entertainment
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Dolly Parton Just Revealed 'A Little BAD News' About Her Health

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 06: Dolly Parton speaks onstage during Kicking Off CMA Fest: A Special Conversation With Dolly Parton Hosted By Rachel Smith at Music City Center on June 06, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/WireImage) Dolly Parton shared a new health update with fans in an Instagram video. Though she didn’t specify exactly what health issues she’s facing, Parton noted previous challenges with her kidney health as well as weakened immune and digestive systems. T

Healthline·Entertainment·15h ago
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The CIA Agent Who Became a Silk KING — Then VANISHED Without a Trace

Foreign Concept Entertainment is developing “The Ideal Man,” a thriller centered on Jim Thompson — the former CIA operative who built one of Thailand’s most recognized lifestyle brands before vanishing without explanation in 1967. The script is set during the Vietnam War, with the story hinging on Thompson’s suspicious disappearance at the conflict’s height and […]

Variety·Entertainment·15h ago
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Why These Two Moguls Are Making the RISKIEST Bet in Hollywood

When Stacey Snider brings her boss Glen Basner a project she wants to make at FilmNation, he analyzes everything about her pitch — from its budget to the commercial track record of its creative team to the performance of recent films in the same genre. Basner knows the business intimately, having put together financing for […]

Variety·Entertainment·15h ago
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The Video Game Horror That's Terrifying VIETNAM — Now Coming to Film

Skyline Media, a Vietnam-based international sales agent, is heading to the Cannes Film Market with a five-title slate led by “The Scourge,” one of the first feature film adaptations of a Vietnamese video game IP. The source game has topped China’s Steam Early Access chart, accumulated over 60,000 downloads, earned a 94% positive rating on […]

Variety·Entertainment·15h ago
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Inside the NEW Production Company Reviving Cult Classic 'Quadrophenia'

Director-actress-producer Sadie Frost and producer Simon Jones have launched Frost & Jones, a production company developing premium documentary and scripted film and television. The venture follows the critical and commercial performance of Frost’s documentary “Twiggy” and is designed to span both scripted and unscripted formats with an eye on international markets. The anchor project is […]

Variety·Entertainment·15h ago
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Filmax Just Acquired 'Moss' — What Makes This Project So SPECIAL

Having joined forces on WWII drama-thriller “Frontier,” a Menemsha Films U.S. pickup, Catalan director Judith Colell and Barcelona-based studio Filmax are reuniting on another war tale.  This time, however, it will be told through an animated feature and the story of the friendship between Moss, a loyal dog, and a young girl, Ana.  Filmax has […]

Variety·Entertainment·15h ago
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Amy Madigan and Chris Cooper Reunite for John Sayles' WESTERN Epic

Academy Award winners Amy Madigan (“Weapons”) and Chris Cooper (“Adaptation”) are set to star in “I Passed This Way,” a Western from two-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker John Sayles (“Passion Fish,” “Lone Star”) that marks his first feature in more than a decade. “I Passed This Way” will begin principal photography in the fourth quarter of 2026. […]

Variety·Entertainment·15h ago
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This Publishing Giant's HIDDEN Library Is About to Dominate Film and TV

Leading German producer Martin Moszkowicz has teamed up with Philipp Keel, the owner of Europe’s largest independent fiction publisher, Diogenes, and a filmmaker in his own right, to adapt titles from Diogenes’ catalog. Among Diogenes’ authors whose works have been adapted in the past are Patricia Highsmith (“Ripley,” “Carol”), Patrick Süskind (“Perfume”) and Bernhard Schlink […]

Variety·Entertainment·15h ago
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MK2 Films Just Acquired MASTERPIECES by Haneke, Lee, and Dolan

MK2 Films has acquired films by Michael Haneke, Ang Lee and Xavier Dolan as part of its strategy to reposition auteur classics as global theatrical events. Among the headline deals, MK2 has secured worldwide rights, except for Germany, Italy, France, the U.S., the U.K., Spain and Australia, to Haneke’s 2007 English-language remake of “Funny Games,” […]

Variety·Entertainment·15h ago
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What This Cannes Director Says Is Being TESTED Right Now in Democracy

Previously selected for Cannes Premiere (“Love on Trial”) and Un Certain Regard (“Harmonium”), Kôji Fukada will now vie for the Palme d’Or in his first competition film with “Nagi Notes,” a gentle yet simmering drama on surviving existential crisis in a seemingly secluded rural town while the world embroiled in tensions. “I’m grateful and honored […]

Variety·Entertainment·15h ago
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Mackenzie Davis' Mars Thriller Just Sold to MAJOR Territories Worldwide

“My Notes on Mars,” Lili Horvát’s first English-language feature, which stars Mackenzie Davis and Rupert Friend, has secured a raft of pre-sales ahead of the Cannes Film Market kickoff. Now in post, the film is repped internationally by Paradise City Sales. UTA Independent Film Group is handling North America.  Blending romance and science fiction, “My […]

Variety·Entertainment·16h ago
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