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In a big change to the infant vaccination process, the CDC’s (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) vaccine advisory committee has voted to move away from a “one‑size‑fits‑all” hepatitis B shot at birth, and instead, let parents and clinicians decide on a case‑by‑case basis for babies, whose mothers test negative for hepatitis B. This however, does not remove hepatitis B …

The United States is planning to expand its travel ban to cover more than 30 countries, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday. In an interview on Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle, Noem was asked whether the Trump administration would increase the number of countries on the travel ban list to 32. She replied, “I won’t be specific on …

Brain cancer, especially glioblastoma, is characterized by its aggressive nature, with very poor survival rates. Conventional treatments hardly succeed because of the brain’s protective barriers, which easily block the path of drug delivery. However, a breakthrough approach using nasal drops brings about new hope. Nasal drops have been developed by scientists at Washington University School of Medicine and Northwestern University …

The United States has announced tighter global visa screening measures, introducing new rules and criteria aimed at strengthening security checks for travelers seeking entry into the country. Tommy Pigott, deputy spokesperson for the US State Department, said the Trump administration has rolled out “enhanced vetting procedures and updated guidelines” for visa issuance worldwide. Under the new rules, consular officers are …

An Afghan man has been charged in Texas with threatening to build a bomb and carry out a suicide attack, United States officials said on Tuesday, as the Trump administration vows a crackdown on Afghan migrants after a deadly shooting. Mohammad Dawood Alokozay, 30, of Fort Worth, allegedly made the threats in a November 23 video that he shared on …

US President Donald Trump has claimed that tariffs and foreign investment are bringing trillions of dollars into the United States and have made the country the wealthiest and most powerful in its history. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump reiterated his long-standing assertion that his tariff policies prevented between five and eight wars. He said the stock market reached …

The United States and Saudi Arabia signed landmark agreements on civil nuclear energy and the sale of advanced US F-35 fighter jets during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington on Tuesday, the White House confirmed. The two nations ratified a “joint declaration” on civil nuclear energy, establishing a legal framework for a multi-billion-dollar, decades-long partnership that adheres to …

Oil prices rose on Monday after the United States and China outlined a framework for a potential trade deal. The move raised hopes of improved relations between the world’s two largest oil consumers.By 0027 GMT (local time), Brent crude futures were up 46 cents or 0.7%, at $66.40 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 46 cents or …

The longstanding trade tensions between the United States and China might finally come to an end as the two nations are making progress on finalising the details of a trade agreement, a US official said on Sunday.“I think we’re moving forward to the final details of the type of agreement that the leaders can review and decide if they want …

The Pentagon said the B‑1s launched from Dyess Air Force Base in Texas and flew over the Caribbean Sea toward Venezuela as part of routine training exercises. A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the flights occurred near Venezuelan shores but did not say whether the aircraft entered Venezuelan airspace. The B‑1 Lancer capable of carrying the largest …