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US ends use of flu shots with thimerosal in latest move by health secretary Kennedy

US ends use of flu shots with thimerosal in latest move by health secretary Kennedy

(Reuters) -The United States will stop distributing all influenza vaccines that contain mercury-based preservative thimerosal, marking the latest move by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reshape vaccine policy. Last month, a vaccine panel with members handpicked by Kennedy voted in favor of Americans receiving seasonal flu shots that are free from thimerosal, despite decades of stud ...

2025-07-24 10:40:44
EU said to plan 30% tariffs on $117 billion of US goods if Trump imposes levies

EU said to plan 30% tariffs on $117 billion of US goods if Trump imposes levies

Investing.com -- The European Union is preparing to impose 30% tariffs on approximately €100 billion ($117 billion) worth of US goods if no deal is reached and if US President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to place that rate on most EU exports after August 1, according to a report from Bloomberg.  The European Commission spokesman announced Wednesday that as part of an initial ...

2025-07-24 10:39:50
EU and US near trade deal with 15% tariffs - FT

EU and US near trade deal with 15% tariffs - FT

Investing.com -- The European Union and United States are approaching a trade agreement that would set 15 percent tariffs on European imports, according to a Financial Times report. Under the proposed agreement, both sides would eliminate tariffs on certain products, including aircraft, spirits, and medical devices. The European Commission, which manages EU trade policy, provided a briefing to mem ...

2025-07-24 10:37:39
Alphabet tops Q2 estimates, hikes 2025 capex to $85 billion

Alphabet tops Q2 estimates, hikes 2025 capex to $85 billion

Investing.com -- Google-parent Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) on Wednesday reported second-quarter results ahead of Wall Street estimates. The company also raised its 2025 capital spending outlook.Shares rose more than 1% in extended trading after initially falling by more than 2%. The Google parent posted earnings per share of $2.31, above analysts’ expectations of $2.17. Revenue for the quarter ...

2025-07-24 10:34:44