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Cutting federal funds for mRNA vaccine leaves the US vulnerable, experts say
This week, President Donald Trump called Operation Warp Speed, a public-private federal program that helped speed up the development and distribution of mRNA Covid-19 vaccines in record time “one of the most incredible things ever done in this country.
RFK Jr.'s mRNA vaccine funding cut: Are NY scientists working on mRNA research affected?
As the Trump administration cuts federal funding for mRNA vaccine research, two top scientific efforts in New York are poised to continue forging mRNA-related breakthroughs aimed at fighting diseases and improving human health.
Doctor discusses the impacts after federal funding is pulled for mRNA vaccine research
Dr. Paul Offit, Director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, discusses the impact of RFK Jr's cancelling nearly $500 million in mRNA vaccine contracts.
RFK Jr. cuts $500 MILLION from mRNA vaccine research
The Trump administration is terminating 22 contracts focused on developing mRNA vaccines and winding down additional federal investments in mRNA technology, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
RFK Jr. cancels $550 million in funding for MRNA vaccine development
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Department of Health and Human Services will cancel $500 million in funding for MRNA vaccines for viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.
Penn doctor calls RFK Jr.'s cuts to mRNA vaccine research bad for science
The scientific community is criticizing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after he announced he's cutting millions from mRNA vaccine research​.
How RFK Jr.'s cuts to mRNA vaccine funding could hurt public health
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is cutting nearly $500 million in funding for the development of mRNA vaccines that are used to fight COVID-19 and the flu. Dr. Paul Offit joins us to discuss what the move could mean for vaccine research and development.
RFK Jr. announces $500M cut in funding for mRNA vaccine development
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that $500 million in contract funding for mRNA vaccine development would be cut. NBC News' Aria Bendix reports on experts' reactions to Kennedy's claims that the vaccines can easily become ineffective.
RFK Jr. pulls funding for mRNA vaccines as scientists pursue breakthrough treatments for HIV, cancer, the flu and more
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Tuesday that the federal government is canceling nearly $500 million in funding for the development of mRNA vaccines, a revolutionary new technology that was first put into widespread use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Competing numbers emerge on federal workforce reductions
It will still take a while before there’s a complete picture of what the impacts will be of the Trump administration’s changes to the federal workforce.
Federal money is on its way to Texas schools. But district leaders are cautious
The Trump administration ended its funding freeze last month. But school leaders say they can no longer count on federal money.
Undermining economic data is no way to realize Trump’s vision
Firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics over an inconvenient jobs report will make it harder to build a dynamic ...
This Really Is The Way! Gina Carano Piledrives Disney Over ‘Mandalorian’ Firing With Settlement & Job Offers
Ahead of a September set trial start, Disney and Gina Carano have put down their light sabers over the former MMA fighter’s ...
Federal Way could get light rail this fall, before Eastside crossing
In a schedule flip sure to please South End travelers, Sound Transit will accelerate the start of Federal Way light rail ...
Funding is way down, but food needs could triple. Second Harvest asks for help
The food bank's budget could be further strained by federal cuts. Erie Gives could provide a boost to feeding residents.
Federal Way man and Seattle teen arrested after shooting at Kent bar
A man from Federal Way was arrested after a reported shooting in the parking lot of a Kent bar early Thursday morning, the ...
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Leaders behind “The Stitch” try to find way forward after cut in funding
The project is losing $151 million dollars in grant funding after the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last month.
Pritzker says ‘no way’ FBI can arrest Texas lawmakers in Illinois
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) in a Wednesday interview said he would block any efforts to arrest Democratic lawmakers in the ...
Federal Aviation Administration looks to expand drone package delivery
Under this proposed rule from the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration, drones can be flown ...
Hawai‘i Public Radio15h
Hawaiʻi relies on all kinds of federal data. Is that information still trustworthy?
Hawaiʻi's data analysts say it's important to understand the state's dependence on national statistics amid growing concerns ...
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10 things to do in Federal Way before the summer ends
Stop by the Federal Way Farmers Market, with different themes and events and vendors each week on Saturday’s from 10 a.m. to ...