AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoPublic Health Clash: Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya delayed a March 2026 study saying COVID vaccines cut hospitalization risk by about 55% for healthy adults, arguing the study’s test-negative method is flawed—sparking accusations of political interference as CDC scientists defend the approach. Sports & Community: NBA trailblazer Jason Collins, the first openly gay active player, died at 47 after a glioblastoma battle; tributes poured in from across the league. World Cup Pressure on NJ: In Kearny’s “Soccer Town USA,” fans say MetLife World Cup ticket prices are pricing locals out, while NJ Transit continues cutting fares and cities push fan events. Local Governance: Andover Township is moving toward ordinances that would ban data centers after a heated public backlash. Global Politics: Trump says he’ll raise Taiwan arms sales with Xi Jinping at their summit, despite long-standing U.S. assurances to Taipei.
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