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- 1CDC Called 'Zombified' as Cuts Hamper Its Mission●‘Zombified’ C.D.C., Hobbled by Cuts, Struggles to Fulfill Scientific Mission
The New York Times reports that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lost nearly a third of its staff and its independence under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with critics describing the agency as 'zombified'. The cuts and tightened political control are said to be undermining its ability to carry out its scientific and public health mission.
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NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission has landed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The crew's return marks the conclusion of another rotation under NASA's commercial crew partnership with SpaceX. Details about the crew members, mission duration, and splashdown specifics have not yet been released, but the landing was confirmed publicly by NASA.
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NASA says its SpaceX Crew-13 mission is on its way to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, ahead of a planned launch to the International Space Station. The crew’s arrival at Kennedy signals that pre-launch preparations are moving forward, with spacecraft processing and training activities expected to continue at the Florida site.
- 4NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center●NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center
The astronauts assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming launch to the International Space Station. Their arrival marks a standard pre-flight milestone as final training, spacecraft checks and launch preparations get underway. The mission will fly aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon, continuing NASA's commercial crew rotation to the station.
- 5Kennedy Center accused of delaying repairs despite structural issues●Kennedy Center put off planned repairs despite known structural issues, former employees allege
Former employees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington allege that the institution postponed planned maintenance and repairs even though structural problems were known to staff. The claims, picked up by multiple US news outlets, raise questions about building safety and management priorities at the iconic arts venue. The allegations come as the Kennedy Center faces heightened political and public scrutiny.
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The Kennedy Center in Washington is being referred to as the Trump Kennedy Center, following Donald Trump's takeover of the institution's leadership earlier in 2025, when he removed board members and installed himself as chairman. Reports and commentary continue to focus on the renaming or rebranding of the iconic performing arts centre and what it means for its independence and legacy.