How vaccine hesitancy may be driving a spike in pediatric flu deaths
The CDC reported 12 seasonal flu-related deaths of children this week, bringing the total number of pediatric flu deaths this season to 216 — the most in 15 years. Experts say one reason for this new record could be the plummeting flu vaccination rate among American children. John Yang speaks with Dr. Peter Hotez at Baylor College of Medicine to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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News Wrap: Warren Buffett warns against U.S. using trade as a weapon
In our news wrap Saturday, investor Warren Buffet said at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting that the U.S. should not use trade as a weapon, Trump’s tariffs on cars and car parts kicked in with changes meant to blunt the impact on U.S. automakers, a Russian drone strike injured dozens in Ukraine, and an AI-generated image of Trump as the pope posted by the White House is drawing criticism. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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NYT investigation finds no evidence linking many deported Venezuelans to Tren de Aragua
In March, in order to speedily deport 238 Venezuelan men under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, Trump claimed they were members of a transnational criminal organization called Tren de Aragua. But an investigation by the New York Times couldn’t find any evidence linking many of the men to that gang. Ali Rogin speaks with Julie Turkewitz, the lead reporter on that investigation, for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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How staffing shortages at the National Weather Service could put lives at risk
The Trump administration’s dismissals of hundreds of experts compiling a key report on climate change is only the latest in a series of science-related rollbacks and cuts. That includes job cuts at the National Weather Service, where an Associated Press analysis found a 20 percent vacancy rate in nearly half its forecast offices. John Yang speaks with AP science writer Seth Borenstein for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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Artists with disabilities let their creativity soar at this Utah studio
Artists with different physical and developmental abilities sometimes have to be creative not just with the content of their art, but also with how they make it. One studio in Utah is trying to do just that, customizing tools for each individual’s unique needs and talents. Ali Rogin reports for our ongoing look at the intersection of health and arts, and our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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