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Florida's health department announced plans to eliminate all vaccine mandates for schoolchildren, led by Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo. The move, supported by Governor Ron DeSantis, frames mandates as an infringement on personal rights, despite public health research showing vaccines' effectiveness. Critics warn of potential disease outbreaks.
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Federal health policies are facing resistance from Republican-led states, with efforts to roll back vaccine mandates in schools and healthcare. The debate is intensifying amid political clashes over vaccine guidance and federal appointments, highlighting divisions over public health authority and scientific integrity.
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Despite the US government shutdown, several national parks remain accessible, with reduced services and increased illegal activity. Yosemite, Sequoia, and others are open but operate with limited staff, raising safety and preservation concerns. Visitors are advised to plan carefully.
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Colorado has been releasing wolves since 2023 following voter approval in 2020. About 30 wolves now roam the state, with plans for more. The program faces opposition from rural communities and potential federal restrictions on wolf sourcing, raising legal and political questions. Recent federal guidance suggests wolves must come from northern U.S. states, complicating plans.
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A Georgia prosecutor has filed to end the criminal case against Donald Trump and his co-defendants, citing jurisdictional issues and asserting that questioning election results is legal. The move follows a court decision disqualifying Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting the case. Trump and allies face ongoing legal challenges related to the 2020 election interference.