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A Kansas state representative compared vaccine mandates to the Holocaust during a legislative hearing on Friday. Rep. Barbara Landwehr’s comments came Friday after testimony from Cornell Beard, who is president of the Wichita Machinist and Aerospace Workers union, before the state’s Special Committee on Government Overreach and Impact of COVID-19 …

Rand Paul, a United States senator and Republican Party figure of considerable stature, was suspended by YouTube on Wednesday for violating the platform’s policy about spreading Covid-19 misinformation. Paul has long been a vocal opponent of measures to prevent the spread of the disease, sparring often with Dr. Anthony Fauci …

Florida doctors and Democratic lawmakers are calling out Republican Governor Ron DeSantis for his anti-scientific approach to Covid-19. DeSantis has been an opponent of measures designed to curb the virus’s spread—such as mask mandates—despite the rising number of cases in his state. “The consequence of his leadership has been a …

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky’s opening remarks at Friday’s Covid-19 press briefing struck a sobering tone. With cases, hospitalizations and death rates on the rise, Walensky said the data is sending a “clear message.” “There is a clear message that is coming through,” the director said. …

Dr. Anthony Fauci was asked about Republican bomb-thrower Rep. Jim Jordan’s extended congressional hearing rant against protective measures meant to save lives during a pandemic. Jordan’s attention-seeking attack against Fauci as he testified before Congress went viral this week when Jordan made baseless accusations claiming the government censors medical professionals …

UPDATE (1/19/22): Kiss‘ final tour ever is still going — Wednesday, they announced a new run of U.S. dates on their last-ever trek: The End of the Road Tour. The tour has had its share of bumps in the road, with members of the band catching Covid-19 and their beloved …