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RFK Jr.’s Faulty Claim that U.S. Measles Response Is ‘Better’ Than ‘Any Other Country’

When asked about the largest surge in measles in...

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UB engineers teach local teens about emerging STEM technologies

Students learn about cybersecurity, drone technology, AI and more during...

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Bloomberg Businessweek again ranks UB MBA No. 2 in U.S. for ROI

Bloomberg Businessweek has ranked the University at Buffalo School of...

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Lead-free drinking water isn’t cheap

A lead water pipe during a replacement. Photo: Amudalat...

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Kennedy Distorts Stat in Celebrating Obesity Drop

In recent public appearances, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said obesity dropped 3% “in the last year” and suggested...

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Americans for Prosperity

Political leanings: Conservative/libertarian 2024 total spending: $178.6 million for the hybrid PAC alone Americans for Prosperity, a “social welfare” organization, along with Americans for Prosperity Action and Americans for Prosperity Foundation are...

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American Bridge 21st Century/AB PAC

Political leanings: Democratic/liberal 2024 total spending: $97.4 million American Bridge 21st Century is a liberal hybrid PAC that conducts opposition research and runs ads to aid...

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RFK Jr. Falsely Claims New Evidence Supports Splitting MMR Vaccine

Following an executive order that called for breaking up the combination measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert...

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Republicans Revive False Miscarriage Statistic, Twist Fauci’s Texts About COVID-19 Shots

Studies have shown no connection between COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy and increased risk of miscarriage. Despite this, Republican Sens. Rand Paul and Ron Johnson...

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