7 d. ago Russian software developer gets 15 years in prison for $500 donation to Ukraine defense fund

Moscow court sentences Russian programmer to 15 years in maximum security on treason charges for supporting Ukrainian defense forces with $500 donation.

Events

2 w. ago RFK Jr., Hegseth face off in impressive pullup, pushup Pentagon showdown

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth competed in a fitness challenge of 50 pullups and 100 pushups under five minutes.

Politics

2 w. ago America Is Giving Up a Lifesaving Medical Breakthrough: mRNA

Giving up on mRNA is a dangerous decision.

Politics

2 w. ago Thousands Ask Harvard Not to ‘Give in’ and Pay Fine to Trump

In a petition, alumni, faculty and members of the public asked Harvard to stand up to the White House. The school has signaled a willingness to pay $500 million to restore research funds.

Politics

3 w. ago Opinion | Jay Bhattacharya: Why the NIH is pivoting away from mRNA vaccines

Opinion | Jay Bhattacharya: Why the NIH is pivoting away from mRNA vaccines  The Washington Post

Politics

3 w. ago Commentary: RFK Jr.'s cancellation of mRNA vaccine research is even worse than it first seemed

Commentary: RFK Jr.'s cancellation of mRNA vaccine research is even worse than it first seemed  Los Angeles Times

Politics

3 w. ago Cutting federal funds for mRNA vaccine leaves the US vulnerable, experts say

Cutting federal funds for mRNA vaccine leaves the US vulnerable, experts say  CNN

Politics

3 w. ago WHO says US ending mRNA vaccine contracts a ‘significant blow’

WHO says US ending mRNA vaccine contracts a ‘significant blow’  Al Jazeera

Politics

3 w. ago Republican senator claims RFK Jr. mRNA vaccine decision undermines Trump agenda

Sen. Bill Cassidy spoke out against HHS winding down mRNA vaccine development activity, asserting the move undermines the president's agenda

Politics

3 w. ago Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Announces HHS Is Canceling mRNA Development Contracts: the Technology 'Poses More Risks than Benefits'

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Tuesday his department is canceling mRNA vaccine development investments and contracts, citing scientific research that found mRNA technology poses "more risks than benefits." The post Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Announces HHS Is Canceling mRNA Development Contracts: the Technology ‘Poses More Risks than Benefits’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

3 w. ago An epidemiologist on Trump's decision to pull funding for mRNA vaccine research

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with epidemiologist Michael Osterholm about a Trump administration decision to end funding for research into vaccines that fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.

Politics

3 w. ago How RFK Jr.’s mRNA crackdown affects vaccinemaking and future pandemics

How RFK Jr.’s mRNA crackdown affects vaccinemaking and future pandemics  The Washington Post

Politics

3 w. ago Public health experts dismayed by RFK Jr.'s defunding of mRNA vaccine research

The Trump administration cancelled about $500 million for research into mRNA vaccines. The move slows progress in using the technology to prevent a future pandemic or treat disease, experts say.

Science

3 w. ago RFK Jr., on visit to Anchorage, casts doubt on mRNA vaccines

RFK Jr., on visit to Anchorage, casts doubt on mRNA vaccines  Alaska Public Media

Politics

3 w. ago RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine contracts

The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines that are being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.

Economics

4 w. ago Kennedy Cancels Nearly $500 Million in mRNA Vaccine Contracts

The vaccines, first used for Covid-19, can be developed quickly and altered as a virus changes. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been critical of the technology.

Economics

4 w. ago RFK Jr. Cancels Nearly $500 Million in mRNA Vaccine Contracts

That kind of shot was first used during the Covid-19 pandemic, but the health secretary has been sharply critical of the technology.

Economics

4 w. ago RFK Jr cancels $500 million in mRNA research, HHS to prioritize 'safer' vaccine alternatives

Trump administration's HHS cancels 22 mRNA vaccine contracts totaling roughly $500 million, with Secretary Kennedy announcing a transition to "safer" alternatives.

Economics

4 w. ago Netherlands becomes first NATO ally to buy US weapons for Ukraine

Dutch defense minister announces €500 million contribution to Trump-NATO agreement funding U.S. Patriot missiles and air defense systems for Ukraine in war against Russia.

Politics