Top FDA vaccine official Peter Marks resigns in opposition to RFK Jr.
The Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine regulator Peter Marks has resigned, citing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “misinformation and lies” around immunization, according to a…
Why a ban on kids having social media accounts and buying smartphones could stem online hate
From the moment they are born, parents worry endlessly about their children. We wrap them up against the cold, teach them how to cross the road safely, encourage them to…
Rachel Reeves must rethink fiscal rules as social security cuts will inflict real pain
This wasn’t a week to lift the mood of the nation. On Wednesday, the Chancellor delivered a Spring Statement which could push more than 250,000 people – including 50,000 children…
After coming up short on Opening Day, Juan Soto responds with homer to lift Mets over Astros
HOUSTON — Juan Soto might have come up short in the ninth inning of his first game with the Mets, but there was nothing short about his 390-foot home run…
Connor Hellebuyck, Jets beat Devils 4-0 for 50th win and NHL points lead
WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck made 24 saves for his NHL-best seventh shutout of the season and the fast-starting Winnipeg Jets regained the league points lead, beating the New Jersey Devils…
Del Valle ISD ending program offering all families free Pre-K next school year, sending parents scrambling days before registration
The program started in 2021, with assistance from City of Austin and Travis County American Rescue Plan Act funds. AUSTIN, Texas — Federal funding is running out for a free…
Austin-Travis County EMS graduates its largest ever cadet class
A total of 39 medics were officially sworn in during a ceremony at the Texas Capitol. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) graduated its largest cadet class in history…
A San Antonio officer drove 95 mph in a 75-mph zone with an unbuckled suspect, records show. That was one of more than 100 times he sped last summer.
He was also found to have not activated his camera on numerous occasions, according to SAPD records. SAN ANTONIO — Two occasions of driving unsafely while responding to high-priority calls.…
Depleted Knicks get unlikely boost in 116-107 victory over Bucks
The Knicks have more than enough after all. Down Jalen Brunson (ankle), Miles McBride (groin) and Cameron Payne (ankle), the Knicks were down to their fourth- and fifth-string point guards…
Woman stole purse of 71-year-old from pew in Brooklyn church: NYPD
Police are searching for a crook who pilfered an elderly woman’s purse from her pew at a church in Brooklyn, cops said Friday. Around 1:30 p.m. last Sunday, the irreverent…