The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) requires an estimated $1.4 billion in funding to be brought under control, a significant increase from earlier projections. This dire need was highlighted during a press conference by Jean Kaseya, MD, MPH, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. “Without this … Read more
Democratic candidate Graham Platner claims U.S. Senator Susan Collins has aligned herself with President Donald Trump and the interests of wealthy individuals. In a June 17 advertisement, Platner stated that Collins, a Republican, "says she is bipartisan but she’s only bipartisan when it doesn’t matter." The ad cited several of Collins’ policy positions, including an … Read more
This update, in collaboration with CIDRAP at the University of Minnesota, delves into the ongoing complexities of US vaccine policy, drawing a parallel to the recurring attempts to fix a system that repeatedly falters. The recent legal challenges, particularly concerning the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), have created a vacuum. Despite attempts to reconfigure … Read more
President Donald Trump has frequently highlighted the stock market’s ascent during his second term, asserting that increases in 401(k) retirement plan balances have enhanced the financial well-being of Americans. In a speech delivered on June 23 at a Mack truck plant in Macungie, Pennsylvania, Trump stated, "The typical 401(k), as you know, is up almost … Read more
Recent outbreaks of measles in the United States have underscored the difficulties in controlling the disease’s spread within specific populations. Two new reports shed light on these challenges. The first, published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) by a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-led team, details a measles outbreak in West Texas … Read more
The U.S. is poised to offer sunscreen products comparable to those widely available in Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia. After a more than two-decade wait, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved bemotrizinol, also known as BEMT, a new active sunscreen ingredient designed to protect against harmful ultraviolet radiation. Dermatologists are expressing optimism … Read more
An image circulating online in June 2026 has been identified as fake. It purports to show an old photograph of U.S. President Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka Trump alongside deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. While the image is not authentic, it is based on a real photograph of Donald and Ivanka Trump taken in … Read more
A claim circulated online stating that JPMorgan Chase terminated a diversity, equity, and inclusion executive after she was seen taking a New York Knicks-themed trash can during the team’s NBA Championship celebrations. Videos captured a woman, identified as Angie Báez, emptying and removing a Knicks-themed trash can on Church Street in Manhattan on June 18, … Read more
Amidst ongoing criticism, President Donald Trump has asserted on social media that his “real poll numbers are the highest they have ever been.” This claim has prompted widespread questioning and mockery regarding its veracity. The statement, shared on Trump’s Truth Social account, expresses gratitude to supporters for these purported high numbers. The post quickly garnered … Read more
Following the recent opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Illinois, a rumor has spread across social media claiming that former President Donald Trump intends to close it, labeling it a “waste of taxpayer funds.” This assertion has generated considerable discussion and prompted scrutiny. The circulated claim suggests that Trump plans to shutter the … Read more