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Thursday, January 15, 2026

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Exclusive: Bird Flu Outbreak 40 Miles From Wisconsin Lab Sparks Concern About Gain-of-Function Experiments

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‘Act of Censorship’: Preprint Server Retracts Infant Mortality Study by Children’s Health Defense Scientists

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Children’s Health Defense Joins Medical Freedom Coalition to End Vaccine and Medical Mandates

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Growing Number of States Reject New Childhood Vaccine Schedule

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Pesticides Derived From World War II Nerve Agents — Still Sprayed on Fruits and Vegetables — Found in Pregnant Women

New RFK Jr. Pick for Vaccine Panel: ‘I Was Not Anti-Vaccine. I Am Now.’ + More

‘Forever Chemicals’ Now Linked to Scary Disease in Teens + More

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January 14, 2026

Autistic Barbie Spurs Debate Among Parents, Advocates

Mattel’s launch this week of its autistic Barbie doll triggered a hot debate among advocates for and parents of autistic people. Some praised the toymaker’s effort to create a “relatable” experience for kids. Others said the doll minimizes and “normalizes” what for many children with autism is a severe disability.

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