The shutdown’s newest stage: From the Politics Desk
20 Oct
Politics

The shutdown’s newest stage: From the Politics Desk

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Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Deska newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.In Friday’s edition, four of NBC News’ reporters in Washington dig into the next phase of the government shutdown standoff: layoffs ordered by the Trump administration. Plus, “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker dives into Trump’s direction of the prosecution of old political adversaries.Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.— Scott BlandTrump's latest shutdown move: 'Substantial' federal layoffsBy Sahil Kapur, Yamiche Alcindor, Monica Alba and Laura StricklerThe Trump administration announced Friday that it has begun “substantial” layoffs of federal workers, as the government remains shut down due to the inability of Congress to reach a funding deal. “The...
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Trump and Kennedy claim it’s unsafe to give young children Tylenol. What does the science say?
20 Oct
Science & Technology

Trump and Kennedy claim it’s unsafe to give young children Tylenol. What does the science say?

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It started with an unsubstantiated warning that taking Tylenol during pregnancy could raise a child’s risk of autism. But the message from President Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seems to have quickly expanded to suggest that babies and young children should avoid the common painkiller.“Don’t give it to the baby when the baby’s born,” Trump said of Tylenol at a Cabinet meeting on Thursday.Kennedy jumped in to suggest that children who are circumcised have higher autism rates, “likely because they’re given Tylenol.”As the administration’s stance on the medication has broadened over the last few weeks, researchers say the notion that young children may develop autism as a result of taking Tylenol is particularly far-fetched.“There’s even less evidence that there’s a link between Tylenol in early childhood and autism than there is...
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Comedian Julius Agwu heartbroken as he loses mother, pens emotional message
20 Oct
Breaking News

Comedian Julius Agwu heartbroken as he loses mother, pens emotional message

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Popular Nigerian stand-up comedian and actor Julius DGenius Agwu is mourning the loss of his beloved mother, Mrs. Victoria Agwu, who passed away earlier this week. The entertainer confirmed the heartbreaking news in an emotional post shared on his official X page on Thursday, where he paid tribute to her life, love, and sacrifices. Julius Agwu expressed his profound grief at the passing of his mother, whom he lovingly referred to as “Mama Gee,” and prayed for her soul to rest in peace in his post shared on social media. READ ALSO:Julius Agwu discharged from hospital, in great shape manager says My dearest mother has gone to be with the Lord. Mama Gee, you will be dearly missed. Rest in peace. He wrote. The news has drawn an outpouring of condolences from fans, colleagues, and fellow entertainers, who praised the...
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