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Long-term projections indicate that a decline in U.S. measles vaccination rates could result in millions of cases over the next quarter-century. Public health experts strongly recommend vaccination as the most effective way to prevent the spread of this highly contagious disease. (3/3)
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At the beginning of the year, the measles vaccination rate in Gaines County was 82%. Health authorities, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), emphasize that a 95% vaccination rate is necessary to achieve herd immunity and prevent outbreaks. (2/3)
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and then adopt them in a heartbeat. It's a shame it's all the way in Kansas. (2/2)
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While there’s still room for improvement, advancements like these bring us closer to phasing out gas-powered cars by 2030. (3/3)
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However, the Mercedes CLA sedan stands out with an impressive 500-mile range on a single charge. That’s a significant achievement, and I hope they continue to push for even longer ranges and faster charging times. (2/2)
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Meanwhile, acetaminophen toxicity is the leading cause of both acute liver injury and acute liver failure in this country." (2/2)
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but I’m sure it will be worth it in the long run. I've heard that getting shingles is not fun, and I definitely don't want to experience that. (2/2)
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Let's wait and see who is right—Trump or the Experts. My bet is the Experts are right along. If his tariffs fail, we should trust the experts from the beginning and never doubt them. There are reasons why we have had them in the first place.
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I fear that Trump's careless and aggressive tariffs would likely weaken the economy and push the U.S. into a recession, and since he was just starting his presidency, it could be a long one to recover.
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Economic experts base their views on historical evidence. We should learn from the past and avoid repeating the same mistakes.
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In the late 1890s, high tariffs increased consumer prices and public dissatisfaction. Then, after the stock market crash 1929, Congress passed the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, triggering international retaliation, reducing global trade, and worsening the Great Depression.
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You can track their spending and savings here: doge.gov/savings.
P.S. I’m glad he’ll be out of our government for good. He should focus on his businesses instead of being part of the government. Tesla's stock dropped by 33% following the protests and damages. It isn't good for business. [4/4]
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That seems unlikely. A trillion dollars is a massive goal, and while the effort is commendable, it’s not his job to fix government spending in the first place.
We’ll see how much they manage to cut by his final day. Good luck, @elonmusk. [3/4]
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So far, they’ve saved an estimated $140 billion—just 2% of the $7 trillion federal budget. He claims they’ll reach $1 trillion, approximately 13% of the federal budget, in savings before he leaves. [2/4]
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It raises a bigger question: how much can one person’s power and platform sway the course of history? And if it can, what does that mean for the future of democracy?
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However, there is something you should know about it. You may already be aware, but just keep this in mind: it’s nothing majorly bad, but it's worth noting.