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Health
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced plans to mandate placebo-controlled trials for all new vaccines before they are licensed, which would mark a significant shift in vaccine safety protocols. This policy aims to ensure rigorous testing and safety assessments, responding to public concerns about vaccine efficacy and side effects. However, critics argue that such stringent testing could delay vaccine development and rollout, potentially endangering public health by slowing down responses to emerging diseases.
Additionally, RFK Jr. claims his administration has ended the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) role in child trafficking, a statement that has sparked discussions on the intersection of health policy and human rights. However, critics claim there is no evidence to support the assertion that HHS was involved in child trafficking under any administration, and child welfare experts argue that the narrative might be politically motivated.
Meanwhile, Tulsi Gabbard has formed a special team to investigate the origins of COVID-19, following claims by the Chinese State Council Information Office that the virus might have originated in the U.S. This initiative reflects ongoing tensions and the quest for transparency in global health crises. However, the credibility of the Chinese claim is questioned by some, suggesting it might be an attempt to deflect blame from China.
In other news, Evaxion Biotech A/S, a clinical-stage TechBio company, will present new biomarker and immune data from its ongoing phase 2 trial of the AI-designed personalized cancer vaccine EVX-01 at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 25-30, 2025. EVX-01, which targets advanced melanoma and is tested in combination with pembrolizumab, has reportedly shown Overall Response Rates of 69% and 67%. The trial aims to further assess the vaccine’s effectiveness over a three-year period. However, some experts caution that while the data is promising, the long road from phase 2 to market approval remains challenging, and the predictive power of AI in medicine might be overstated.
Geopolitics
Ukraine has signed a mineral deal with the U.S., aiming to end the ongoing war with Russia while compensating the U.S. for military aid. The agreement includes a 50/50 split of mineral resource revenue and provisions for future U.S. military aid, notably air defense systems. This deal aims at fostering economic stability and growth in Ukraine. Some geopolitical analysts suggest that this deal might pressure Russia into peace talks due to the economic and military support for Ukraine.
US Politics
Senator Marco Rubio has revealed that the State Department under the Biden administration maintained secret dossiers on American citizens, labeling them as “vectors of disinformation” with the intent to censor them. This disclosure has raised concerns about freedom of speech and government overreach. However, others within the State Department have stated their efforts were aimed at countering foreign disinformation campaigns, not domestic speech.
In another development, James O’Keefe reportedly issued a cryptic statement, “I’m not suicidal. Pray for me,” following a criminal complaint filed by a State Farm vice president. The complaint stems from undercover footage exposing the insurance company, highlighting issues of corporate accountability and the legal challenges faced by investigative journalism.
Energy
During the recent power outage in parts of Europe, the power supply reportedly became dangerously close to crossing a critical threshold that would have resulted in massive cascading grid failures across all of Europe. This incident highlights the fragility of Europe’s energy infrastructure. Some experts suggest that the incident might be linked to the increasing integration of renewable energy sources, which can be less predictable in output.
Economy
Gold prices have experienced a decline following significant liquidations by China. After a brief surge to a record high, China’s offloading of gold has led to a 5% drop in total onshore positioning, affecting global gold prices and market dynamics. Despite the sell-off, China’s share of total open interest in gold remains high, suggesting that while the upward momentum might have peaked, China’s influence on the gold market is still significant.
Relatedly, President Donald Trump has expressed support for a potential return to a gold standard, suggesting a new global monetary system could be established through a “Mar-a-Lago accord.” This proposal comes amidst discussions on stabilizing economies worldwide, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bent hinting at a new economic system similar to the Bretton Woods agreement. However, financial analysts argue that while a gold standard could stabilize the dollar, the transition would be fraught with economic pain due to the necessary devaluation of the dollar.
The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, a key measure for the Federal Reserve’s inflation target, has shown upward revisions for February’s data, particularly in core services inflation. These revisions suggest that inflation might be more persistent than previously thought, with core services inflation reaching a 6-month annualized rate of 3.8%. However, some economists argue that the revisions could be a statistical anomaly rather than a sign of sustained inflation.
Sources
Evaxion to Unveil New Phase 2 Data on AI-Designed Cancer Vaccine EVX-01 at AACR 2025
“We are proud to be selected by the AACR’s scientific committee to present new data at this very renowned and important scientific meeting.”
Source | Submitted by 0007
Inflation’s Hidden Surge: PCE Price Index Revisions Reveal Hotter-Than-Expected February Data
Inflation is in the revisions?
Source | Submitted by rhollenb
Europe’s Power Grid Teeters on the Brink of Blackout
This is truly bananas: all of Europe appears to have been seconds away a continent-wide blackout.
Source | Submitted by BonnieB2A
Trump’s Golden Vision: A New World Monetary Order on the Horizon?
Bringing back the gold standard would be very hard to do, but boy, would it be wonderful.
Source | Submitted by Redneck Engineer
Gold Prices Plummet as China Offloads Near-Record Holdings
China liquidated what it bought last week ahead of the Labor Day holiday, resulting in total onshore positioning now 5% off the ATH.
Ukraine Signs Historic Mineral Deal with U.S., Aiming for Peace and Prosperity
“Today’s agreement signals clearly to Russian leadership that the Trump administration is committed to a peace process centered on a free, sovereign and prosperous Ukraine over the long term,”
RFK Jr. Plans to Mandate Placebo-Controlled Trials for New Vaccines
“All new vaccines will undergo safety testing in placebo-controlled trials prior to licensure – a radical departure from past practices”
James O’Keefe’s Urgent Plea for Legal Support After State Farm VP’s Complaint
“We need a defense attorney in Cook County, Illinois.”
RFK Jr. Claims His Administration Ended HHS Role in Child Trafficking
“We have ended HHS as a principal vector for child trafficking.”
State Department’s Secret Dossiers on American Citizens Revealed by Rubio
the Department of State of the United States had set up an office to monitor the social media posts and commentary of American citizens to identify them as vectors of disinformation
Tulsi Gabbard Forms Special Team to Investigate COVID-19 Origins Amidst Claims of U.S. Origin by Chinese State Council
Tulsi: “So I created the director’s initiative group”
Source | Submitted by Chris Martenson
In addition to sources submitted by community members, the following were also used in the creation of this report: BBC News, Chicago Tribune, Child Welfare Watchdog, Children’s Health Defense (CHD) Blog, Financial Times, Fox News, Goldman Sachs, Gold Standard Watch blog, The Atlantic, The Conservative Treehouse, The Geopolitical Analyst, The Guardian, The Hill, The Intercept, The New York Times, The People’s Daily, The Washington Post, Ukraine Insight, Vaccine Science Explained.