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Antonia Mufarech, Bloomberg NewsDonald Trump’s election win opens the door for vaccine denier Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to play a significant role in the administration and drastically change the nation’s public health practices.The former presidential candidate emerged as one of the leading voices in the anti-vaccine movement during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he challenged the safety of preventive shots. He’s also an opponent of drinking water fluoridation, a measure that has improved oral health for millions of Americans.“RFK Jr. is probably the best financed and most influential anti-vaxxer, anti-science conspiracy theorist in the world,” said Lawrence Gostin, a professor of global health…

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The World Series is the most important thing that can happen to a baseball player, and it is happening now to a bunch of them. You may have noticed that many have been conspicuously chewing things the entire time, including Yankees left fielder Alex Verdugo, who was blowing a bubble while misplaying a ball in the very first inning of Game 1.The constant chewing is one of the weird things about baseball. Casual viewers respond to it by saying, “That’s weird.” Baseball fans respond to it by saying, “That’s just how it is in baseball.” And both statements are true.…

After leaping into the limelight with two sensational stage wins at this year’s Vuelta a España and finding himself in the middle of a transfer tug-of-war, Pablo Castrillo (Equipo Kern Pharma) is looking to cement himself in the elite level of cycling in 2025.For months, rumours had circulated that the Spaniard was bound for Ineos Grenadiers next season. However, after the 23-year-old’s performance at La Vuelta, Movistar swooped in to claim his signature with a three year deal. The motivation to race for Spain’s biggest team seems to have been significant in his decision to reject Ineos Grenadiers and sign for…

Freddie Freeman hit a home run for the third straight game and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Monday, taking a 3-0 lead in the World Series.Walker Buehler got the start and won for the Dodgers, striking out five over five shutout innings.“I couldn’t have asked for anything more from Walker tonight,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “There are certain players … that just really thrive in the postseason.”The Yankees’ offensive struggles continued after Walker exited, as they couldn’t get going until they were down to their final out. Alex Verdugo hit a two-run home…

The sign says the chicken is “hot” and there‘s a spiciness level that requires you to sign a waiver. So if you‘re here for the heat, you’re golden.But even if you’re not, “Dave‘s Hot Chicken” is still a great pitstop if you‘re cluckin’ hungry for fried chicken. After visiting, I’d say a more accurate name for the restaurant would be, “Dave’s Awesome Fried Chicken That Can Be Really Spicy If You Want It To Be.”I see why they went with their name. It’s much catchier.The inside of Dave’s Hot Chicken on Park Ave. in Worcester.(Nick O’Malley, MassLive)Dave’s Hot Chicken in…

NBC News aired a short video message from former President Trump on Sunday evening in an effort to provide the leading presidential candidates with equal air time after Vice President Harris made an appearance on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL). The network was broadcasting a NASCAR playoff race but toward the end of its broadcast, Trump looked into the camera and addressed the crowd in a recorded message. The Hill has reached out to NBC News for more information, but the Hollywood Reporter noted that Trump said a Harris presidency would cause a “depression” and he encouraged people to vote.…

The UCI is set to introduce a small but significant change in 2025 to their regulations applying to the ‘three kilometre’ (or ‘sprint zone’) rule in stage races. As of January 1, lone riders who crash within that distance and are delayed will no longer automatically be awarded the same time at the finish as their fellow competitors.As things stand, in stage races all riders affected by punctures, mechanicals or a fall at three kilometres or less from the finish – the UCI text specifies ‘any event independent of the control of their own bike or their physical abilities’ – are given…

Here’s everything you need to know about the century-old Knoxville College building in Tennessee, which hasn’t held in-person classes since 2015. Image Credit: Instagram @lucky13wxman A Knoxville College building in Tennessee burned down on Monday, officials reported. Founded in 1875 by the United Presbyterian Church of North America, Knoxville College sits on 58 acres and has 18 buildings. The institution lost its national accreditation in 1997 and became East Tennessee’s only historically Black college or university (HBCU). While in-person classes have not been held on the campus since 2015, the college continues to offer some online courses. “It’s a sad…

Rogan is sitting down with Trump for an episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” which boasts around 15.7 million followers on Spotify. Here’s what to know about their relationship. Image Credit: Getty Images Joe Rogan is set to interview Donald Trump for his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, in his Austin, Texas-based studio this Friday, according to multiple media reports. Rogan, the former host of NBC’s mid-2000s reality game show Fear Factor, has approximately 17.5 million YouTube subscribers and 19.3 million Instagram followers. With around 15 million Spotify listeners, he reaches an impressive audience of about 52 million. Here’s what to know about the relationship between the comedian…