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February 17, 2026

AAP Hit With RICO Lawsuit Alleging Decades-Long Vaccine Safety Fraud

A new federal lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C., escalates long-running disputes over childhood vaccination policy into uncharted legal territory, accusing the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) of operating a decades-long racketeering enterprise to mislead families about vaccine safety. The suit, brought by Children’s Health Defense (CHD) and five additional plaintiffs, …

February 16, 2026

Tehran Co-Creator and Jewish Israeli Producer Dana Eden Found Dead in Athens

The sudden death of Israeli television producer Dana Eden in Athens has sent shockwaves through Israel’s entertainment industry and prompted calls for caution amid online speculation surrounding the circumstances of her passing. Eden, 52, was found dead Sunday in a hotel room in the Greek capital, where she had been …

February 16, 2026

Obama Jokes About Aliens — Then Walks It Back After Internet Erupts

Former President Barack Obama moved to clarify comments about extraterrestrial life after a lighthearted exchange on a popular progressive podcast ignited widespread speculation—and predictable internet chaos. The moment came during a rapid-fire segment on a podcast hosted by Brian Tyler Cohen, when Obama was asked whether aliens exist. His answer—“They’re …

February 16, 2026

Washington father confronts school board after middle-school ICE protest walkout

A Washington state father is threatening legal action against the Highline School District after discovering his 14-year-old son had left campus to participate in a political protest without parental notification, reigniting a national debate over student activism, school authority, and parental rights. The controversy began on February 2, when hundreds …

February 16, 2026

Massachusetts auditor heads to court after finding $12M in fraud

Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has escalated a long-running transparency fight to the state’s highest court, asking the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) to force the Legislature to comply with a voter-approved law that explicitly authorizes her office to audit the General Court. What voters passed—and what it changed In 2024, …

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