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‘Allahu Akbar’ Driver Rams Crowd, Multiple Injured.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A car was deliberately driven into a crowd on the French island of Ile d’Oleron, leaving two critically injured and eight others hurt.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: A 35-year-old male suspect, who has been arrested, and approximately ten victims, including pedestrians and a local parliamentary assistant.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred on Wednesday morning around 8:45 AM local time on Ile d’Oleron, France.

💬KEY QUOTE: “At the time of his arrest, [the man] shouted ‘Allah Akbar!’ However, the motive is not confirmed and the investigation will have to determine it.” – Arnaud Laraize, Public Prosecutor of La Rochelle.

🎯IMPACT: Two people remain in critical condition, with five others seriously injured. The investigation is ongoing.

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A car was deliberately driven into a crowd on the French island of Ile d’Oleron on Wednesday morning, leaving two people in critical condition and eight others injured. The apparent attack unfolded at approximately 8:45 AM local time, after which authorities apprehended a 35-year-old male driver, who shouted “Allahu Akbar” (Arabic for “[our] God is greater“) after the incident.

Dolus d’Oléron Mayor Thibault Brechkoff described how the driver navigated between two villages, hitting several people on foot, among them a young girl. “No one has died and we are hoping that the injured will recover,” Brechkoff said in an interview with French television. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirmed on social media: “Two victims are in absolute emergency and three other people are injured. The suspect has been taken into custody by the gendarmes. An investigation has been opened.”

La Rochelle Public Prosecutor Arnaud Laraize noted that the man yelled “Allah Akbar” as he was detained, but added that “the motive is not confirmed and the investigation will have to determine it.” Reports indicate the suspect tried to ignite his car, which held gas canisters, prior to escaping the area. He reportedly has a history of offenses tied to substance abuse involving drugs and alcohol.

Among those hurt was a parliamentary aide to a regional National Rally (RN) figure; the RN is known for its stance against mass migration. Several victims had to be transported by air to Poitiers University Hospital.

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45 minutes ago
Education
Politics
UK

London Schools Label Nigel Farage’s Reform Party ‘Fascist’ in Lesson Plans.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A group of government-funded schools in London, England, has been accused of political indoctrination for presenting teaching materials labeling Nigel Farage’s Reform Party “fascist”.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Orion group of schools, Reform deputy leader Richard Tice, and education leaders.

📍WHEN & WHERE: South London schools in London, England.

💬KEY QUOTE: “To present such inflammatory and misleading content to young people is a serious failing in duty and professional responsibility.” – Richard Tice

🎯IMPACT: Calls for investigation by the education regulator, Ofsted, and action against the schools for breaches of neutrality and teaching standards.

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A group of secondary schools in London, England, has come under scrutiny after allegations that pupils were exposed to politically biased teaching materials. The Orion Education group, which operates eight government-funded schools in South London, reportedly gave students a political spectrum chart that placed Nigel Farage’s Reform Party alongside Adolf Hitler’s National Socialist German Workers’ Party under the label “fascism.” The chart also claimed that supporters of Reform hold “extremist views.”

A separate handout on political extremism featured a photograph of Reform deputy leader Richard Tice and suggested that rejecting “British Values” or democracy, or using words such as “flood” or “invasion” to describe illegal immigration, could be linked to far-right extremism. The materials also warned that newspapers like the notionally right-leaning Daily Mail and The Sun use sensationalist headlines about immigration that can be exploited by extremist groups, while advising students to rely on outlets such as the biased BBC and overtly leftist Guardian for trustworthy reporting.

Richard Tice condemned the lesson content, calling it “factually inaccurate and grossly offensive but also defamatory in nature.” In a letter to Orion Education’s chief executive, Simon Garrill, Tice warned of possible legal action, arguing the organization had breached its duty to remain politically neutral as a registered charity. “To present such inflammatory and misleading content to young people is a serious failing in duty and professional responsibility,” he said.

Serge Cefai, executive headteacher of St Thomas the Apostle School, described the materials in an interview with GB News as a “blatant breach of teaching standards” and called for an investigation by schools regulator Ofsted. “Teachers should teach facts, not opinion,” he said. “If they start teaching opinion, they’ll get into real trouble. I don’t like to use the word grooming, but that’s what it feels like. It’s not education, it’s indoctrination.”

The controversy comes as Reform UK experiences a surge in support. Recent polls suggest the populist party could overtake both Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party and the formerly governing Conservatives, with one survey showing Reform with enough support to win a majority in Parliament.

Another poll found Farage to be more trusted than Starmer to lead Britain, with 45 percent of respondents saying he understands the concerns of ordinary people, compared with 36 percent for Starmer. The Labour government has faced accusations of delaying local elections amid fears of major Reform gains.

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1 hour ago
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Analysis

The Inglorious Disaster.

Tuesday night was an unmitigated disaster for the Republican Party, the conservative movement, MAGA, and America. What made it so much worse is that the disaster was avoidable at multiple levels, and over the next few days, the vested interests will all point fingers at one another in an attempt to distract from their own…

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14 hours ago
Crime
Immigration

ICE Captures Sexual Predators, Drug Traffickers in State Crackdown.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Virginia have nearly tripled under President Donald J. Trump’s leadership, with a focus on capturing dangerous and violent offenders.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: ICE, illegal immigrants from Central America and the Caribbean, and Homeland Security officials.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Recent arrests across Virginia, including Richmond, Loudoun County, and Norfolk.

💬KEY QUOTE: “These arrests underscore the reality of open border and sanctuary policies that allowed criminals around the world to come to America and roam free across our country.” – Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin

🎯IMPACT: The arrests highlight ICE’s focus on removing violent offenders and the ongoing mass deportations effort in Virginia and nationwide.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Virginia have sharply increased under President Donald J. Trump’s administration, nearly tripling compared to the previous administration. Homeland Security officials said the arrests included illegal immigrants from Central America and the Caribbean, specifically from El Salvador, Guatemala, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic, many of whom had previously been deported or had final removal orders.

The illegals taken into custody were accused or convicted of crimes ranging from rape, domestic violence, and extortion to drug smuggling and other violent offenses. For instance, Westher Antonio Jacobo Morales, a Guatemalan national deported in 2016 who returned illegally and was later charged with rape and extortion.

ICE Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said, “These arrests underscore the reality of open border and sanctuary policies that allowed criminals around the world to come to America and roam free across our country.”

The surge in enforcement comes as Virginia prepares for statewide elections, where immigration and public safety have become central campaign issues. Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares said, “Disobedience of the law has no place in Virginia,” emphasizing the state’s commitment to enforcing immigration and criminal laws. ICE reports that roughly 70 percent of its arrests involve migrants who have been charged with or convicted of crimes in the United States.

The Virginia operations reflect a broader national escalation in ICE activity. Earlier this year, ICE reported record-high arrests of migrant sex offenders, particularly in sanctuary jurisdictions. The agency’s expanded operations are part of an intensified national policy. Border Czar Tom Homan recently said he plans to “turbocharge” ICE arrests using additional funding provided by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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14 hours ago
NatSec

U.S. Will Test Hypersonic Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile This Week.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The United States Air Force is preparing to launch a hypersonic missile as part of a routine test of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The U.S. Air Force, President Donald J. Trump, Russia, and China.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Scheduled between 11 PM PT Wednesday and 5 AM PT Thursday from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, with a flight to a test range near Kwajalein Atoll in the Pacific Ocean.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Russia’s testing and China’s testing, but they don’t talk about it. They don’t have reporters that are going to be writing about it, we do.” — Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: The test underscores the importance of maintaining the U.S. nuclear deterrent while highlighting ongoing international concerns over nuclear testing by American adversaries.

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The U.S. Air Force is set to launch an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in a test designed to evaluate the hypersonic weapon system’s effectiveness, readiness, and accuracy. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, traveling 4,200 miles to a test range near Kwajalein Atoll in the Pacific Ocean. The flight is expected to take approximately 22 minutes.

This routine exercise, planned years in advance, involves the selection of a missile at random, typically from F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming. The Minuteman III ICBM, which is capable of carrying three Mk 12A nuclear warheads, remains a critical component of the U.S. military’s nuclear arsenal. However, it is scheduled to be replaced by the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM by 2029.

The U.S. Air Force operates 400 silo-based Minuteman III ICBMs, with an additional 50 silos kept on standby. These are managed across three wings: the 90th Missile Wing in Wyoming, the 91st Missile Wing in North Dakota, and the 341st Missile Wing in Montana. Each wing is further divided into squadrons, collectively controlling hundreds of silos and launch centers.

President Donald J. Trump recently highlighted concerns about possible renewed nuclear testing by Russia and China, stating, “Russia’s testing and China’s testing, but they don’t talk about it. They don’t have reporters that are going to be writing about it, we do.” His comments come amid broader discussions of nuclear deterrence and modernization efforts, with the U.S. committed to ensuring the Minuteman III remains viable until the Sentinel system is fully operational in the mid-2030s.

The test also follows claims by Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding new nuclear-powered weapons tests. Controversially, Russia has allegedly launched a new class of nuclear submarine capable of carrying six nuclear-powered torpedoes, which themselves are armed with a nuclear warhead. These nuclear torpedoes are capable of traversing the Earth’s oceans for an undefined period before striking their target. However, it is not clear whether the Russian nuclear torpedo is actually functional or capable of what Putin has claimed.

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15 hours ago
Election Integrity

Dems Caught ‘Rigging’ House Primary.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Representative Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL) is not expected to continue his reelection bid for Illinois’ 4th Congressional District, leaving his chief of staff as the only other Democrat positioned on the ballot.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García, his chief of staff Patty Garcia, Republican Lupe Castillo, and Working Class Party candidate Ed Hershey.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Illinois’ 4th Congressional District; nominating petitions were filed by the October 30, 2025, deadline.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I think some of it is xenophobia,” García said last month when addressing concerns about former President Joe Biden’s policies affecting cities like Chicago.

🎯IMPACT: If García withdraws, Patty Garcia would be the only Democrat on the ballot in a heavily blue district, sparking criticisms of a “coronation” rather than a genuine open primary process.

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Representative Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL) appears to have colluded with his chief of staff and hand-picked successor, Patty Garcia, to prevent her from having to face any significant primary challenge. García is accused of announcing his re-election with no intention of actually seeing through the bid, instead allowing his anticipated campaign to clear the field for his chief of staff to file her own candidacy at the filing deadline. The maneuver has effectively closed off the primary field to any other Democrat candidates, and with García’s expected retirement, Patty Garcia will be the only candidate on the party’s primary ballot.

Patty Garcia filed her completed petitions to run in the Westside Chicago district at 5:00 PM on October 30, the deadline for entry. Meanwhile, her boss, Rep. García, had filed his own ballot petitions earlier this year—which effectively discouraged any potential candidates for the seat, especially those who would run in an open race. However, it is now being widely reported that Chuy García intends to withdraw his name from the primary contest and retire.

By pulling his petitions, Rep. Chuy García would effectively leave Patty Garcia, who is reportedly not a relative, as the only Democrat on the ballot in the 4th Congressional District. Critics are likening the decision to classic Chicago Democrat machine politics—depriving primary voters of any real choice on who should succeed the 69-year-old Democrat congressman. Patty Garcia will face off in the general election against Republican Lupe Castillo and Working Class Party candidate Ed Hershey, both of whom Chuy García easily defeated in the 2024 race.

 García’s alignment with radical priorities has been documented extensively, including his involvement in a George Soros-linked “abolish ICE” initiative and his proposals to allow illegal immigrants to vote in certain Chicago elections. Patty Garcia, who became chief of staff in 2023 after serving as district director since 2019, has prior experience in candidate training programs for Latino and black policymakers.

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15 hours ago
War
World

Muslim-Led Nigeria Denies Allegations of Christian Genocide, But Still Seeks U.S. Aid Against Islamists.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Nigerian officials have denied claims of a Christian genocide while expressing openness to U.S. assistance in combating Islamist terrorism.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s advisor, Daniel Bwala, and President Donald J. Trump.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Statements were made recently in Nigeria and on platforms such as Truth Social and South Africa’s SABC News.

💬KEY QUOTE: “While we appreciate President Trump’s concern for Nigeria, any talk of military intervention is both unfounded and unacceptable.” – Daniel Bwala

🎯IMPACT: Nigeria is open to U.S. collaboration on counterterrorism but insists on maintaining its sovereignty and rejects claims of religiously motivated genocide.

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The Nigerian government has denied allegations of a Christian genocide while expressing a willingness to cooperate with the United States on counterterrorism efforts against Islamist militias. Daniel Bwala, an advisor to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu—who is Muslim—requested advanced military equipment to combat Boko Haram, but rejected the notion of U.S. military intervention.

Bwala stated, “We recognize the passion and the zeal that President Donald Trump has demonstrated wanting to help Nigeria. And we welcome that, as long as that respects our territorial integrity.” He added that Nigeria requires high-tech fighter jets and machinery to address the threat posed by terrorist groups such as Boko Haram.

However, Bwala dismissed accusations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria as a “hoax,” arguing that violence in the country affects people of all faiths. “The difference is that we object to the notion that the killing is targeted at a religion,” he said. He also reaffirmed Nigeria’s stance against external military intervention, stating, “The idea of coming militarily into our soil would violate international order, would violate international convention.”

President Donald J. Trump recently warned that the U.S. might take decisive action, including cutting aid to Nigeria or intervening militarily, if the Nigerian government fails to address the violence against Christians. “If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now disgraced country, ‘guns-a-blazing,’ to completely wipe out the Islamic Terrorists,” Trump posted on Truth Social.

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16 hours ago
NatSec
Podcast

Republicans Move to End Tax-Exempt Status for CAIR, Other Groups With Islamist Terror Connections.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) introduced legislation to strip tax-exempt status from groups with ties to terrorism.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Chip Roy, organizations like the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).

📍WHEN & WHERE: Legislation introduced Tuesday; focusing on U.S.-based organizations with ties to terrorism.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It is absurd that the U.S. has provided organizations with ties to terrorism tax-exempt status in the U.S.—resulting in the American people inadvertently subsidizing terror against themselves.” – Chip Roy

🎯IMPACT: The bill aims to cut off financial advantages for groups exploiting tax exemptions while maintaining ties to terrorism.

IN FULL

Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) has introduced legislation that would prevent American taxpayers from “inadvertently subsidizing” groups with ties to terrorism. Filed on Tuesday, the No Tax Exemptions for Terror Act would prevent organizations linked to extremist groups, such as the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), from attaining tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

“It is absurd that the U.S. has provided organizations with ties to terrorism tax-exempt status in the U.S.—resulting in the American people inadvertently subsidizing terror against themselves,” Roy told the media, adding: “It is ridiculous, and we should have ended this long ago.”

The bill specifically targets groups that exploit charitable tax exemptions while maintaining connections to terrorism. For example, CAIR, which defines itself as a charity, was identified by the FBI as an unindicted co-conspirator in the 2007 Holy Land Foundation investigation. Evidence from that case demonstrated CAIR’s founders participated in a meeting with Hamas supporters in 1993.

“No organization with ties to terrorism should receive a tax benefit,” Roy said. “For example, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) should immediately be stripped of their 501(c)(3) status.” He further noted, “CAIR has ties with Hamas, the Muslim Brotherhood, and other extremist organizations that routinely use violence and commit horrific acts to advance their political agenda.”

Roy also pointed out that CAIR’s national executive director praised Hamas’ October 7 attacks against Israel, calling it another example of why such organizations should lose their tax-exempt status. “This must end,” he stated.

The National Pulse reported on Monday that CAIR is one of the dark money funders of Zohran Mamdani, the Democrats’ socialist candidate for New York City mayor. Campaign finance records show the group—with alleged ties to Islamic extremists—both directly and indirectly funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars to Mamdani’s mayoral campaign over the last year.

In addition, Muslim activist Linda Sarsour claims CAIR has been instrumental in pushing the broader American Mulsim community to contribute to Mamdani, making its impact far larger than data suggests.

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16 hours ago
Crime
News

Man Detained Over Repeated Threats to Execute Trump.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Trent Schneider, 57, was arrested and charged with threatening President Donald J. Trump after posting threatening content online.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Trent Schneider, President Trump, and law enforcement officials.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The threats were posted between October 16 and 21, 2025, and Schneider was arrested at his Illinois home following a tip from Florida.

💬KEY QUOTE: Schneider’s posts included the caption, “THIS IS NOT A THREAT!!!”

🎯IMPACT: Schneider is in federal custody awaiting a detention hearing after his arrest by a SWAT team.

IN FULL

Trent Schneider, a 57-year-old resident of Illinois, has been arrested and charged with making threats against President Donald J. Trump. Federal prosecutors say Schneider repeatedly posted violent messages and videos online, calling for Trump and others to be killed. According to court documents, between October 16 and October 21, 2025, Schneider shared a video on Instagram 18 times. He is also accused of posting an image showing a cartoon version of Trump crossed out with a red “X,” often tagging Trump Tower in Chicago, Illinois, in his posts.

The investigation began after a tip from a concerned citizen in Florida. A SWAT team later executed his arrest at his home in Illinois. Officials say Schneider has a prior history of making threats but had previously been found mentally unfit to stand trial. He is currently in federal custody awaiting a detention hearing, and prosecutors have not indicated whether additional charges may be filed.

The arrest comes amid an escalation of threats and violence targeting Trump, particularly during his 2024 presidential campaign. In July 2024, a gunman opened fire during a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, injuring the America First leader and two rallygoers, one of whom, Corey Comperatore, was killed. The incident led to the suspension of six Secret Service agents following an internal review of their response.

Two months later, pro-Ukraine activist Ryan Routh was arrested after attempting to assassinate Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course. Routh was found guilty of all charges in 2025.

Other threats have surfaced in less direct ways. In May 2025, University of Pennsylvania climate scientist Michael Mann drew controversy after writing online, “If Trump doesn’t comply, we’re in second amendment territory,” a statement widely criticized as suggesting violence.

Around the same time, former Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) said that a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official had warned him about “five assassination teams” allegedly operating within the United States, some with foreign ties.

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17 hours ago
Health

Pfizer Covid Vax Sales Plunge After RFK Changes Guidance.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Pfizer reported a 25 percent drop in sales of its Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine in the third quarter, citing narrowed U.S. recommendations and declining interest in the shots.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Pfizer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), independent pharmacies, and healthcare providers.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The third quarter of 2025, with reports from pharmacies and healthcare providers across the United States.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I couldn’t be more pleased to announce that, as of today, the COVID vaccine for healthy children and healthy pregnant women has been removed from the CDC’s recommended immunization schedule,” said Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in May.

🎯IMPACT: In addition to Pfizer’s revenue drop, Wall Street analysts are also forecasting a steep decline in sales for Moderna’s Spikevax shots, with expectations of a 50 percent drop in third-quarter revenue.

IN FULL

Pfizer has reported a significant drop in sales of its Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine during the third quarter of 2025. Sales fell to $870 million from $1.16 billion in the same period last year. This decline follows the U.S. government’s decision to narrow vaccine recommendations earlier this year, which Pfizer claims contributed to a slower fall vaccination season.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently adopted new guidelines, leaving the decision to receive COVID-19 vaccines up to patients rather than recommending them universally. The National Pulse reported in May that Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the CDC removed the COVID-19 vaccine from its immunization schedule recommendations for healthy children and pregnant women. “I couldn’t be more pleased to announce that, as of today, the COVID vaccine for healthy children and healthy pregnant women has been removed from the CDC’s recommended immunization schedule,” he said at the time.

Physicians such as Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Dr. Marty Makary, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), have supported the move, with Bhattacharya calling it “common sense and good science.” Makary noted that several other nations have already stopped recommending the COVID-19 vaccine for children.

Wall Street analysts are also forecasting a steep decline in sales for Moderna’s Spikevax shots, with expectations of a 50 percent drop in third-quarter revenue. Moderna is set to release its quarterly earnings report later this week.

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