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Michigan moves away from vaccine guidance of RFK Jr.’s federal panel

Michigan’s top doctor issued a recommendation this month, advising health care providers to follow vaccine schedules for children from the American Academy of Pediatrics or the American Academy of Family Physicians, shifting away from guidance coming from President Donald Trump’s administration.

Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, the state’s chief medical executive, said childhood vaccination rates continue to fall. (Detroit News file photo)

Family, friends, and supporters gather for the Beef Bash 2025 tasting event at the Berry Center, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in New Castle, Ky. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Efforts to reconnect Americans face challenges in a lonely time

John Ford Coley performs as part of Yacht Rock the Dock on Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort. (Photos provided by John Ford Coley)

John Ford Coley would really love to see folks at Soaring Eagle

Visitors learn about fall crops like lettuce and kale while on a walking tour of Collins Avenue during the Baltimore Gift Economy’s third annual “Finding Home” gathering, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski)

Bit by bit, small US groups chip away at historic levels of social isolation

File photo. (Stephen Frye / MediaNews Group)

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High School Sports

High school football embraces a helmet cover to shield kids’ brains

At McCallum High School in Austin, almost one in 10 football players suffered a concussion last season, including sophomore defensive back Ethan Roberts. In the Knights’ final game, a collision sent his helmet slamming into a teammate’s knee.

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Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa says myriad problems are affecting farmers in his state. (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post)

Trump’s farmer bailout caps tough year for loyal constituency

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Entertainment

Trans-Siberian Orchestra keeps the holiday spirit warm at Little Caesars Arena

This winter, Trans-Siberian Orchestra has made some changes for its 26th mostly annual (save the pandemic year) tour, and they're definitely for the better.