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Joseph McNeil, one of four North Carolina college students whose occupation of a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter 65 years ago helped spark nonviolent civil rights sit-in protests across the US south, died Thursday, his family and university said. He was 83. McNeil, who later became a two-star general, was one of four freshmen at North Carolina A&T State University in …

These 3 states are teaming up to counter the CDC’s vaccine recommendations  Axios Snubbing RFK Jr., States Announce Plans to Coordinate on Vaccines  The New York Times Welcome to the Vaccine Free-for-All  The Atlantic The U.S. is headed toward two very different vaccination realities  NBC News RFK Jr. drives a wedge between red and blue states on vaccines  The Washington Post Source link

SEATTLE (AP) — The Democratic governors of Washington, Oregon and California announced Wednesday that they have created an alliance to establish their own recommendations for who should receive vaccines because they believe the Trump administration is putting Americans’ health at risk by politicizing the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The announcement came the same day that Florida said …

Welcome to The Workup, a new First Opinion column from Vishal Khetpal. There’s a saying in medicine: Statins should be in the water. While this may be hyperbolic, as a cardiologist, I don’t think it’s too far from the truth. Despite being around for a generation, statins — a specific class of drugs used to lower cholesterol levels — remain …

California Democrats Pass Redistricting Plan to Counter Texas Republicans  The New York Times California approves special election to reshape congressional map in favor of Democrats  The Guardian California state lawmakers voting on series of redistricting measures after Texas House approves new maps  CNN Over the long term, we shouldn’t have political gerrymandering in America, just a fair fight between Republicans and Democrats based …

As California and Texas scramble to redraw U.S. House maps before the 2026 midterm elections, the race is underlining redistricting’s big role in determining political power. Texas took action after President Donald Trump directed Republican-controlled states to change where the district lines are drawn based on where the population is likely to vote Republican – a practice known as partisan …

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) coincidentally issued its own vaccine recommendations Tuesday. The organization recommended children aged 6 months to 23 months should receive COVID-19 vaccines unless they have allergies to the ingredients. Older children should also receive the vaccines if they’re at elevated risk of transmitting the virus to others at high risk of COVID-related complications. That breaks …

Oakland protestors cheer California’s efforts to counter GOP-led redistricting  San Francisco Chronicle Protesters Gather to Oppose Trump’s Push on Redistricting  The New York Times Thousands rally at Texas Capitol against Republican-backed congressional redistricting plan  KUT Northern California rallies protest district map changes, Trump administration  KCRA Over 300 protests held Saturday against Trump redistricting push  Reuters Source link

California Democrats are preparing to counter Republicans’ attempt to reshape a series of Texas congressional districts for political advantage in a back and forth that could define next year’s midterm elections and with it, the final two years of President Trump’s second term.  California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office has announced plans for a major state announcement Thursday as national tensions …

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday announced a plan to support exporters hit by high tariffs of up to 50% imposed by US President Donald Trump on several products from the country. The plan provides credit of 20 billion reais ($5.5 billion; €4.7 billion) to support embattled exporters. Other measures included in the plan include postponing tax …