Author: Darcy Kahn
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U.S. measles cases top 2,000 again, CDC reports
In 2025, the United States reported 2,288 confirmed measles cases. Before that, U.S. cases had not exceeded 2,000 since 1992.
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ISS crew briefly sheltered as Russia repaired air leak
NASA and Roscosmos, the station’s two main operators, have for months disagreed over the cause of small air leaks and how to fix them in Russia’s Zvezda service module.
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Kennedy seeks state health data for vaccine research
HHS has not publicly announced new medical-records projects tied to autism or vaccine research.
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FDA starts safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
The FDA first approved mifepristone in 2000 to end early pregnancies. It is typically used with a second drug, misoprostol.
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Uber plans 500 vehicles for self-driving data
It is the first vehicle Uber has assembled itself, with help from a partner, since it sold its autonomous vehicle division to Aurora in 2020.
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Rubio says U.S. will re-engage with Gavi, HHS
Rubio said the State Department would consider HHS views on Gavi and had already decided to re-engage with the alliance.
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TikTok launches U.S. app for World Cup, fan events
TikTok recently also introduced TikTok GO, which allows users to discover and book hotels, attractions, and experiences within the app rather than through third-party websites.
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FDA dye shift raises questions about natural additives
Some studies have linked specific natural additives to risks.
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Microsoft launches Scout, OpenClaw-based assistant
Scout will be available through Microsoft’s Frontier program, which gives early adopters access to experimental Microsoft products. It will require a GitHub Copilot subscription.