News Above the Noise—Week of July 20, 2025
1. Study Finds No Connection Between Aluminum in Vaccines and Autism or Asthma
A landmark study of over 1.2 million Danish children found no link between aluminum in childhood vaccines and 50 chronic health conditions, including autism, asthma, and autoimmune diseases. The research directly counters claims by vaccine skeptics that aluminum adjuvants are neurotoxic. Study author Anders Hviid emphasized that the findings offer clear, evidence-based reassurance for concerned parents, underscoring the safety and necessity of childhood immunizations. For more on what the study revealed, click here.
2. How Will the $1.1 Billion Cuts Impact You
On Friday morning, the House narrowly voted on a $9 billion recession package that is set to cut $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the lifeline for NPR, PBS, and local radio and television stations nationwide. These cuts threaten many rural and underserved communities that rely on public media for trusted news and programming. Learn more here.
3. 20 States Sue Trump Administration Over FEMA Funding Cuts
A coalition of 20 states is suing the Trump administration for shutting down a federal disaster mitigation program known as Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, or BRIC, which helped communities prepare for floods, hurricanes, and other extreme weather. Filed in federal court in Boston, the lawsuit claims FEMA unlawfully ended the multibillion-dollar program without congressional approval. Critics argue the move endangers vulnerable communities, especially in the wake of recent deadly floods in Texas and the Northeast. The BRIC program, established in 2018, had funded nearly 2,000 infrastructure projects and reportedly saved taxpayers over $150 billion. Get more details here.
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