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The whoppers of 2025 - Roll Call

With President Donald Trump back in the White House in 2025, it’s no surprise that he dominates the FactCheck.org year-end whoppers list.

Roll Call

Olivia Nuzzi didn’t report what she knew about RFK Jr – could she have stopped his rise?

In the ten months since his confirmation as United States Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr has regularly made headlines. Last month, he instructed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to abandon its official position that vaccines do not cause autism.

The Conversation

The Real Villain in Minnesota's $1.5 Billion Fraud Scandal Isn't Somalis—It's the Feds

In America, we judge people according to the content of their character, not the behavior of a narrow minority of their coethnics.

Reason

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Liam Neeson addresses his position on vaccines after narrating controversial documentary

The documentary ‘Plague of Corruption’ includes an interview with prominent vaccine skeptic Robert F Kennedy Jr

The Independent UK

Half of people arrested in London could have undiagnosed ADHD, study finds

Neurodivergent individuals – particularly autistic people and those with ADHD – are overrepresented within prison populations, according to research

The Independent UK

The United States CDC has abandoned science in its new advice about vaccines and autism

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised its long-standing guidance about vaccines and autism.

The Conversation

Half of London arrestees may have undiagnosed ADHD, major study finds

Researchers say routine screening in custody could help vulnerable people get support and fairer treatment

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Half of people recently arrested by Met police may have undiagnosed ADHD, study finds

Research by Cambridge University and Met calls for better neurodivergence screening for vulnerable people

The Guardian - UK

How neurodivergent households design ‘a home that knows your brain’

From dark, sound-proofed rooms to clever storage solutions, families with autism and ADHD are finding inspired ways to adjust their environments

The Guardian - AU

‘A resounding chorus’: an anthology of Autistic writers celebrates difference

Traditionally, women and gender-diverse people were less likely to be identified as Autistic because they didn’t fit the stereotype of how autism “should” look. This generalisation was based on research conducted with mostly young, white boys.

The Conversation

If parents designed the new ‘Thriving Kids’ program, it’d look like this

Thriving Kids is a planned national program for children aged eight and under with developmental delay or autism who are assessed as having low to moderate support needs.

The Conversation

A better understanding of mental ill health is crucial

Letters: Sagal Hassan and Dr Lisa Williams respond to the news that Wes Streeting has asked experts to investigate whether normal feelings have become ‘over-pathologised’

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Zelenskyy to meet European leaders in London for talks on ending Ukraine war

Ukrainian president says latest discussions with US were ‘constructive, although not easy’. Plus, the autism advocates fighting RFK Jr’s barrage of misinformation

The Guardian - UK

Active zones and mini retreats – how to build preschools suitable for neurodivergent kids

An estimated 15–20% of children are neurodivergent, with diagnoses rising each year. They may have a neurodevelopmental condition such as autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

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The Guardian - UK

The right’s callous overdiagnosis bandwagon is rolling. Wes Streeting should not be on it

Thankfully, we now know more about conditions such as autism and ADHD. The health secretary must not be part of this attempt to turn back the clock, says Guardian columnist John Harris

Benzinga

This Startup With 60% Employees On The Autism Spectrum Beat Meta-Backed $14B Scale AI For $708 Million Pentagon AI Contract

Artificial intelligence company Enabled Intelligence, with a majority neurodiverse workforce, announced on Nov. 24 that it has secured the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s largest data labeling contract.

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Lady Refuses To Babysit 14YO Autistic Nephew Again Or Attend Fam Christmas After He Bites Her

Instead of having a quiet evening of babysitting, a woman found herself being bitten by her autistic nephew for 20 seconds when she tried to get him to sleep. She was horrified by the situation and expected her injuries to be taken seriously, but was shocked when her sister did…

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“Pawtism”: Dogs Can Show Neurodivergent Traits According To New Research

An animal scientist claims that some dogs exhibit behavioral and chemical traits similar to those found in neurodivergent humans.

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Can Dogs Be Autistic Like Humans? Scientists May Now Have The Answer

An animal scientist claims that some dogs exhibit behavioral and chemical traits similar to those found in neurodivergent humans.

Evening Standard

Wes Streeting launches review into ADHD, autism and mental health services

The Health Secretary has previously said there has been an ‘overdiagnosis’ of mental health conditions.

The Guardian - UK

Wes Streeting orders review of mental health diagnoses as benefit claims soar

Health secretary has asked experts to investigate whether normal feelings have become ‘over-pathologised’

Evening Standard

Streeting orders review of mental health diagnosis amid welfare reform drive

The Health Secretary is concerned about a sharp rise in the number of people making sickness benefits claims because of diagnoses for mental illness.

Evening Standard

Do you have Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria — or are you just human?

Buzzy new terms in the ADHD and autism communities are leading even more individuals to believe they’re on the spectrum. But could their inherent relatability be more horoscope than haute psychology?

Medical Daily

Autism Symptoms in Toddlers: Early Signs Every Parent Should Know for Healthy Child Development

Early autism signs in toddlers can appear before age two. Learn key ASD early signs, developmental milestones, and when parents should seek professional guidance.

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. says he's following 'gold standard' science. Here's what to know

President Donald Trump and his Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. say they want the government to follow “gold standard” science

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