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Top medical groups band together to ease confusion from Trump administration’s changing immunization adviceLeading US medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and Covid-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines – and highlight the science behind them – saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration’s changing advice.Flu vaccinations are beginning and the latest coronavirus shots are starting to arrive after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved this year’s updated versions last week. Winter also brings another vaccine-preventable risk called RSV. Continue reading...

• The FDA approved updated 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccines targeting the XFG variant on August 27, with doses shipping immediately to pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics. • While the vaccines are now physically available across the country, federal eligibility guidance remains unsettled, leaving uncertainty regarding who qualifies for the shots. • This rollout is critical for maintaining immunity against evolving strains, though clarity on insurance coverage and specific recipient criteria is still missing.

• The August 30, 2026, edition of "Science Snapshots" highlights critical research regarding Betelgeuse's companion star, solar panel biodiversity impacts, and pediatric heat exposure. • New findings reveal a significant disparity in heat exposure, as most children live in tropical, low-latitude regions where temperatures are rising most intensely. • This research is vital because children are physically more susceptible to extreme heat, which may lead to permanent, lifelong health complications.

Leah Stewart lost her arm in a great white shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee beach. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning. Nick Visser here to get the news going. Here’s what’s on deck:Leah Stewart, the woman who was bitten by a shark at Sydney’s Coogee beach, issued a thankyou to those who supported her after the attack. She wrote on GoFundMe: “After what has been an incredibly difficult few months, I’m so happy that I’ve progressed enough to build some independence, and I can finally see some light after all of this.” Continue reading...

• The August 23, 2026, edition of "Science Snapshots" highlights three distinct scientific breakthroughs involving narwhal tusks, the effects of psychedelics, and diamond resilience. • Researchers examined how diamonds maintain their structural integrity under extreme pressure and investigated the biological properties of narwhal tusks. • These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of material science and neurobiology, offering insights into extreme environmental adaptation and mental health.

The former gang leader was charged with planning the drive-by shooting that killed Tupac Shakur in 1996Jurors on Thursday heard Duane “Keffe D” Davis tell detectives in 2008 that his nephew Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur.Davis, who said in the interview that he was also in the car with Anderson, is accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of the 25-year-old hip-hop superstar in Las Vegas. At the time of the interview, his nephew had been dead for a decade. Continue reading...

• A lifecycle emissions analysis reveals that replacing a functional fossil-fuel vehicle with an electric vehicle (EV) is almost always beneficial for the climate, even if the existing car is new. • Although manufacturing a new EV generates an initial "carbon debt," the study finds that this is typically offset by lower driving emissions within three years. • This finding highlights the long-term environmental advantages of transitioning to electric transport to reduce overall carbon footprints.