‘Never seen anything like this’: alarm at memo from top US vaccine official Vinay Prasad memo said at least 10 children had died from Covid vaccination – but offered scant evidence for claim The Guardian - US · Dec 4, 2025
A dozen former FDA leaders lambast claims by current FDA vaccine chief A dozen prior leaders of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a scathing denunciation of an FDA memo to staff that made sweeping claims casting doubt on vaccine safety The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
FDA claims on COVID-19 vaccine safety are unsupported by reliable data – and could severely hinder vaccine access The Food and Drug Administration is seeking to drastically change procedures for testing vaccine safety and approving vaccines, based on unproven claims that mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines caused the death of at least 10 children. The Conversation · Dec 3, 2025
How the internet became enshittified – and how we might be able to deshittify it Remember when Twitter used to be good? I reckon it peaked somewhere around the first COVID lockdowns. The Conversation · Dec 3, 2025
AI Isn't Just Replacing Workers. It Is Also Making College Degrees Less Valuable And Can Leave Recent Graduates With 'Long-Lasting Scars For Decades' Artificial intelligence has been replacing workers, and that can make colleges less valuable. CNBC detailed in a video released on YouTube that covers how AI is impacting recent graduates and how it can affect the economy. Benzinga · Dec 3, 2025
'Desperate' Ariana Grande Apparently Weighs Scrapping 2026 Tour After Troubling Health Scare Ariana Grande's positive COVID diagnosis and visibly frail appearance have intensified speculation she may scrap her 2026 'Eternal Sunshine Tour'. International Business Times UK · Dec 3, 2025
Planning for any future pandemic must include impact on economy – Diane Dodds The former Stormont economy minister made the comments to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025
Why Science Lost Its Way Author Matt Ridley examines how science became centralized and dogmatic, why public trust collapsed during COVID, and how open dissent is essential to restoring credibility. Reason · Dec 3, 2025
Thames Water talks over rescue plan ongoing as bill hikes drive revenues higher The struggling supplier said customer complaints soared by three-quarters to 55,158 in its first half after it hiked bills substantially in April. Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025
Covid Inquiry costs UK taxpayers £100million in Government responses alone More than half of the figure has been spent on legal fees, including bringing in external lawyers Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025
Government has spent more than £100m so far responding to Covid inquiry Transparency data from the Cabinet Office shows the staff and legal costs involved. Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025
From vaccines to gender: How Christian 'momfluencers' are reshaping the American right In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many American mothers lost faith in the institutions that once shaped their lives The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025
‘We’re not going anywhere’: how unionization ‘whirlwind’ set stage for historic Starbucks strike Four years after workers at a Starbucks store in upstate New York became the first to unionize, hundreds of outlets followed – defying intense resistance from the coffee chain. What happened next? The Guardian - US · Dec 2, 2025
ABC boss denies host an ‘activist’ after criticism from Nampijinpa Price – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2025
The Conversation · Dec 1, 2025 What does it mean if I get flu after the jab? Do COVID boosters increase the risk of side-effects? Key flu vaccine questions answered The flu season has started early this year, and we are prepared for it to be a bad one. Whether you have already had a vaccine or are thinking about getting one, here are some answers to questions you may have.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025 Wayne Lineker facing months of rehab after being diagnosed with chronic pneumonia Wayne Lineker, owner of Ibiza’s O Beach club and brother of Gary Lineker, has been hospitalised in intensive care with "extremely dangerous" pneumonia. He initially suspected Covid-19 or a heart attack after falling ill on a flight, but was diagnosed with chronic pneumonia after being admitted to hospital. Lineker spent…
International Business Times UK · Nov 30, 2025 FDA Vaccine Chief Claims COVID Shots Linked to 'At Least 10' Child Deaths but Offers No Data US FDA's vaccine director Dr. Vinay Prasad wrote a memo to their staff that claimed multiple child deaths were related to COVID-19 vaccines without data to back it up.
Benzinga · Nov 29, 2025 FDA's Prasad Cites Alleged Child COVID Shot Deaths in Push for Stricter Rules The Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine regulator is pushing new limits on how vaccines win approval. The tougher standards could cloud prospects for vaccine makers and rattle investors in major healthcare and biotech names.
The Guardian - US · Nov 29, 2025 Experts say strict new FDA protocol for vaccine approval is ‘dangerous and irresponsible’ Lead FDA vaccine regulator announced new approval process after claiming Covid vaccine had killed 10 children
Axios · Nov 29, 2025 Top FDA official threatens to crack down on vaccine approvals The internal memo comes after an internal agency review linked COVID-19 vaccines to the deaths of 10 children.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025 FDA to introduce new Covid-19 vaccine protocol after report claims shots killed 10 children The FDA will also review its guidance for annual flu shots, according to a memo
Benzinga · Nov 28, 2025 'Zoom Rooms Are More Than Just An Ikea Desk and Chair' — How Virtual Meetings Are Shaping Home Design Six years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped how and where Americans work, Zoom rooms are among the most sought-after amenities for homebuyers who are prioritizing dedicated professional spaces for virtual communication, according to the New York Post.
The Conversation · Nov 28, 2025 What five years of evidence on hybrid working tells us about the future of employment The COVID pandemic accelerated remote and hybrid working practices across the world. It also provided evidence that these approaches could work for a wide variety of jobs.
International Business Times UK · Nov 28, 2025 The Next Pandemic? Bird Flu 'H5' Seen As Bigger Threat Than Covid-19 Experts warn the H5 bird flu strain could spark a pandemic more severe than Covid-19 as global surveillance intensifies amid rising concerns. Find out what happened.
Benzinga · Nov 27, 2025 Anthony Fauci Under Fresh Fire As FDA Chief Makary Argues COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory Was 'Massive Cover-Up:' 'It's A No Brainer...' The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) top official ignited fresh debate on Wednesday by accusing Dr Anthony Fauci on the “Pod Force One” podcast of suppressing early scrutiny of COVID-19’s origins, calling the alleged effort a “massive cover-up” during the first months of the pandemic.