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Why did the CDC vaccine advisory committee reverse its decision on the chickenpox‑measles‑mumps‑rubella schedule?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Kristen Wright. Confusion and turmoil continue to dominate a closely watched meeting of vaccine advisors to the C D C today. They're discussing changes to the childhood vaccine schedule. NPR's Rob Stein reports.
On Thursday, the committee voted to stop recommending a vaccine that protects children against chicken pox, along with measles, mumps, and rubella for children younger than four. But the committee also voted to continue letting a federal program pay for the shots. On Friday, the committee acknowledged members were confused when they took that vote and reversed that decision. Then, amid more confusion and apparent dissension within the committee, The advisors table the vote to stop recommending vaccinating all babies against hepatitis B within the first day of life. Rob Stein and Pure News.
What led Israel to close the Allen B Bridge crossing and suspend aid trucks from Jordan?
Israel has closed the only border crossing between Jordan and the Israeli occupied West Bank. It has also suspended eight trucks bound for Gaza after a Jordanian truck driver killed two Israeli soldiers. N PR's Jane Araf has more.
Israel said Friday it had closed its Allen B Bridge crossing until further notice after the attack Thursday by a Jordanian driving an aid truck. It identified the two Israelis killed as soldiers. Jordan said a Jordanian truck driver hired three months ago. Apparently shot and stabbed the two men before being killed by Israeli forces. The crossing is the only access in and out of the Israeli occupied West Bank for most Palestinians. Jordan, which has a peace treaty with Israel. Is also a main route for food and medicine for Gaza.
How is Turning Point USA honoring Charlie Kirk after his death?
Israel said it was suspending access to aid trucks from Jordan. Jay Narrath, NPR News, Beirut.
Turning point USA has named Erika Kirk as its new CEO. The widow of Charlie Charlie Kirk takes over operations after her husband was murdered last week during a speaking event in Utah. She'll be one of the speakers at a memorial service for him in Arizona on Sunday. It'll be held at State Farm Stadium and President Trump, Vice President Vance, and several other administration officials are expected to give remarks to honor the conservative activist. Turning Point USA held a vigil at Colorado State University last night. Tony Gorman with Colorado Public Radio Reports.
More than 1,000 people filled the east side of CSU's Canvas Stadium to celebrate Kirk's life. Gabe Saint, TP USA chapter president from the University of Wyoming, said Kirk gave young conservatives and Christians a voice across college campuses. Charlie was more than just some guy or the guy that got the president elected, senators elected, congressmen elected. He was our hero as students on college campuses across the country. For NPR News, I'm Tony Gorman in Fort Collins.
What do the latest clean‑energy job reports reveal about growth and recent project cancellations?
This is NPR News. A new report shows clean energy jobs in the US continue to be added. NPR's Camila Dominowski says the latest figures don't count recent project cancellations.
For the last decade, the Business and Environment Group E2 has put out an annual census of clean energy jobs. How many people are employed in solar, wind, electric vehicles? The latest report finds that clean energy jobs were increasing three times faster than the rest of the US economy. The study is based on data from the US Energy and Employment Report. That data set does not reflect changes since January, when President Trump took office and started rolling. Rolling back funding and permits for clean energy. E two notes that twenty two billion dollars in clean energy investments have been canceled or downsized this year, representing nearly seventeen thousand jobs. Camila Dominowski, NPR News. The city
of Charleston, South Carolina is ending its years long legal fight against fossil fuel companies over climate change.
Why is Charleston, South Carolina ending its lawsuit against major oil companies?
The city says it won't appeal a state judge's recent decision to dismiss the case. Charleston suit accused ExxonMobil, Chevron, and other oil companies of knowingly playing a role in contributing to the harmful impacts of extreme weather and climate change. Forecasters today are watching tropical storm Gabrielle in the Atlantic.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Why did the CDC vaccine advisory committee reverse its decision on the chickenpox‑measles‑mumps‑rubella schedule?
0:00–0:54
2
What led Israel to close the Allen B Bridge crossing and suspend aid trucks from Jordan?
0:54–1:44
3
How is Turning Point USA honoring Charlie Kirk after his death?
1:44–2:56
4
What do the latest clean‑energy job reports reveal about growth and recent project cancellations?
2:56–4:00
5
Why is Charleston, South Carolina ending its lawsuit against major oil companies?
4:00–4:31
6
What is the current status of Tropical Storm Gabrielle and its potential to become a hurricane?
4:31–4:38