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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Nicolle Wallace Calls Out Fox's ‘Propaganda in Real Time' Supporting ICE Barbie's ‘Lie'
MSNBC anchor Nicolle Wallace ripped Fox News for not pushing back on Kristi Noem's 'lie' that California Sen. Alex Padilla didn't identify himself during her press conference Thursday. Padilla did announce who he was. Yet he was still forcibly removed from the room, wrestled to the ground, and handcuffed, video shows. Noem also claimed that the handcuffing process stopped 'when he finally identified himself,' but video also shows Padilla being handcuffed on the ground in the hallway well after he had announced his name in the room where Noem was speaking. Wallace began her show by bringing attention to Noem's 'lie' and Fox News' role in it. 'It's not often that you get to see the propaganda forming in real time,' the Deadline: White House anchor said, noting that video of Padilla's encounter with Noem had been circulating before Noem's 3:30 p.m. interview on The Story With Martha MacCallum. 'And the video shows Senator Alex Padilla saying, quote, 'I'm Senator Alex Padilla. I'm Senator Alex Padilla.' I don't know who interviewed Kristi Noem, but Kristi Noem tells this lie, quote, 'He didn't identify himself,'' Wallace said. 'The lie isn't corrected. So now millions of people—that network has a huge audience—heard that lie,' she went on. MacCallum's weekday show averaged just over 1.8 million total viewers last month, according to Adweek. Wallace turned to former Obama adviser Ben Rhodes, asking, 'What is the role of propaganda and unchecked, uncorrected lies in the media in an autocratic lunge?' Rhodes compared Fox to Russian state television. 'In Russia, what you have if you watch television, all you see is an alternative reality that is not reality. It is the reality that the regime wants you to think is reality,' he said. 'That is what Fox News is. It is no different than the state media that we see in places like Russia.' Just two days ago, Fox News was caught deceptively editing a video on Jesse Watters Primetime in order to make Donald Trump look good at the expense of California Gov. Gavin Newsom. While Fox's MacCallum didn't push back on Noem's comments, others in the press quickly called out Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin for trying out the same narrative. 'As you can see in the video, Sen. Padilla clearly identifies himself,' CNN anchor Abby Phillip wrote on X. 'DHS still wrote this post falsely claiming that he did not.'
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Fluoride exposure linked to ‘detrimental effects' on health of pregnant women, infants
Fluoride has long been used as a dental health tool as a means of preventing cavities and fighting tooth decay — but now a new meta-analysis suggests it could have "detrimental effects" on the health of pregnant women and infants. Researchers analyzed various studies, concluding that exposure to fluoride "offers little benefit to the fetus and young infant." Systemic fluoride exposure can have a harmful impact on bone strength, thyroid function and cognitive development, according to the findings, which were published in the Annual Review of Public Health. Utah Bans Fluoride From Public Drinking Water, Aligning With Maha Movement "Community-wide administration of systemic fluoride may pose an unfavorable risk–benefit ratio for the pregnant woman, fetus and infant," reads the meta-analysis. Philippe Grandjean, a researcher on the study and professor of environmental medicine at the University of Southern Denmark, told Fox News Digital that "fluoride is toxic to early brain development." Read On The Fox News App "It is not dependent on the source of the fluoride," Grandjean. "In addition to fluoridated drinking water, we need to limit ingestion of fluoridated toothpaste, which by itself is great for dental health, but don't swallow it." Rfk Jr. Calls For Removal Of Fluoride From Drinking Water, Sparking Debate He recommended avoiding consumption of certain kinds of black tea – "especially those that are grown in fluoride-rich soils (e.g., East Africa and certain parts of China and India)." The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that fluoride strengthens teeth and reduces cavities by replacing minerals lost during normal wear and tear. The review noted that with growing access to fluoride over the years, fluoride's beneficial effect is predominantly topical, citing that there is no need for widespread community fluoridation. During an appearance last week on "The Story With Martha MacCallum." HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that "exposure to fluoride is dose-related." "In other words, the more fluoride you get, the lower your IQ is going to be … the benefits of fluoride are topical," Kennedy added. "It was originally thought that when we put it in the water back in the 1940s that they were systemic," he went on. "In other words, if you drank it, it would do something to your body to prevent growth of cavities. But that's not how it works." The HHS secretary added that fluoride is associated with "with extreme losses in bone density." Click Here To Sign Up For Our Health Newsletter More than 200 million Americans, or about 75% of the population, currently drink fluoridated water. "The entire benefit of it comes from topical application ... there's really no reason to have it in the water supply in this era where we have toothpaste and mouthwashes," Kennedy concluded. Kennedy said he plans to tell the CDC to stop recommending the addition of fluoride to drinking water, the Associated Press reported. Utah recently became the first state to pass legislation banning fluoride in public drinking water. Governor Spencer Cox signed the bill into law last month, a move that was applauded by those supporting the "Make America Healthy Again" movement. For more Health articles, visit Lawmakers in other states, including Ohio, South Carolina and Florida, have also submitted proposals to restrict local governments or water system operators from adding fluoride to article source: Fluoride exposure linked to 'detrimental effects' on health of pregnant women, infants
Fox News
14-04-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Fluoride exposure linked to ‘detrimental effects' on health of pregnant women, infants
Fluoride has long been used as a dental health tool as a means of preventing cavities and fighting tooth decay — but now a new meta-analysis suggests it could have "detrimental effects" on the health of pregnant women and infants. Researchers analyzed various studies, concluding that exposure to fluoride "offers little benefit to the fetus and young infant." Systemic fluoride exposure can have a harmful impact on bone strength, thyroid function and cognitive development, according to the findings, which were published in the Annual Review of Public Health. "Community-wide administration of systemic fluoride may pose an unfavorable risk–benefit ratio for the pregnant woman, fetus and infant," reads the meta-analysis. Philippe Grandjean, a researcher on the study and professor of environmental medicine at the University of Southern Denmark, told Fox News Digital that "fluoride is toxic to early brain development." "It is not dependent on the source of the fluoride," Grandjean. "In addition to fluoridated drinking water, we need to limit ingestion of fluoridated toothpaste, which by itself is great for dental health, but don't swallow it." He recommended avoiding consumption of certain kinds of black tea – "especially those that are grown in fluoride-rich soils (e.g., East Africa and certain parts of China and India)." The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that fluoride strengthens teeth and reduces cavities by replacing minerals lost during normal wear and tear. The review noted that with growing access to fluoride over the years, fluoride's beneficial effect is predominantly topical, citing that there is no need for widespread community fluoridation. During an appearance last week on "The Story With Martha MacCallum." HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that "exposure to fluoride is dose-related." "In other words, the more fluoride you get, the lower your IQ is going to be … the benefits of fluoride are topical," Kennedy added. "It was originally thought that when we put it in the water back in the 1940s that they were systemic," he went on. "In other words, if you drank it, it would do something to your body to prevent growth of cavities. But that's not how it works." The HHS secretary added that fluoride is associated with "with extreme losses in bone density." More than 200 million Americans, or about 75% of the population, currently drink fluoridated water. "The entire benefit of it comes from topical application ... there's really no reason to have it in the water supply in this era where we have toothpaste and mouthwashes," Kennedy concluded. Kennedy said he plans to tell the CDC to stop recommending the addition of fluoride to drinking water, the Associated Press reported. Utah recently became the first state to pass legislation banning fluoride in public drinking water. Governor Spencer Cox signed the bill into law last month, a move that was applauded by those supporting the "Make America Healthy Again" movement. For more Health articles, visit Lawmakers in other states, including Ohio, South Carolina and Florida, have also submitted proposals to restrict local governments or water system operators from adding fluoride to water.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Fox News Host Clashes With Dem Senator in Heated DOGE Debate: ‘I Can't Get a Word In!'
A Democratic senator corrected a Fox News host three times for attempting to misquote him in a shouty back and forth about the work of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Delaware's Chris Coons butted heads with Martha MacCallum on The Story With Martha MacCallum on Wednesday after the host played a clip of Musk and his slightly older DOGE goons from Bret Baier's Special Report last week. After playing the clip MacCallum said it was 'surprising' that Coons thinks the government is functioning 'in an efficient way.' The temperature began to rise at this point, as the senator repeatedly told the host he didn't actually say, or insinuate, that. 'That's not what I said,' he snapped back. 'That's not what I said... Martha, Martha,' he added, trying to set the record straight as the host shook her head and rolled her eyes. 'There are inspector generals in every government agency...' Coons said, trying to make the point that he favors a subtler approach to reforming government efficiency. His attempt at a clarification was met by withering sarcasm from MacCallum. 'Oh, I know,' she responded. 'They've done a fantastic, bang-up job.' 'To start the administration by firing all of them does not suggest a deep interest to these career non-partisan inspectors general about waste,' Coons added, before MacCallum accused him of putting his fingers in his ears and singing 'blah, blah, blah. It's not happening!' He then again said that was not his point and tried to tell the host what he actually meant. 'Let me repeat the point,' Coons said. 'If Elon Musk says that Social Security is a Ponzi scheme and this president has fired the relevant inspectors general, who are the people most capable—not a bunch of 20-year-old software engineers with no previous government experience...' MacCallum appeared particularly perturbed by his comment, almost losing her cool. She barked back: 'Why are they the most capable? Did you watch this interview, senator? Did you watch the interview? Did you watch the interview?' Coons said he wasn't sure what interview she was talking about because the host was 'yelling so much.' 'You're yelling so much,' he said with a smile. 'Because I can't get a word in edgewise!' she shot back. 'I'm trying to ask you a question, that's my job,' she added, before mischaracterizing Coons' point a third time. 'I remember an active interest by Democrats in saying 'you know what? We know there's a lot of waste in our government,' now you're telling me there isn't!' she said. 'That's not at all what I said,' he responded, before adding: 'I agree with you that there is waste and fraud in different federal programs. Sign me up for working in a measured, bipartisan, thoughtful way.' In the Special Report clip, one DOGER—Aram Moghaddassi—claimed he discovered that 40 percent of the calls made to the SSA are from fraud centers and lead to scams. Another claimed there are more than 15 million people that are over the age of 120 marked as alive in the Social Security system. These claims have been questioned and debunked. MacCallum asked Coons if he was 'shocked' by the assertions in the interview. But his assertion that he didn't believe the DOGE claims turned the interview fiery. 'So, Martha, not only do I not believe some of what was just shared there, but the Trump administration's acting administrator of Social Security has said that less than one-tenth of 1 percent of the payments put out by the Social Security Administration are fraudulent or in error,' replied Coons. 'I don't believe what DOGE says about virtually any federal agency, but I will believe what the GAO [Government Accountability Office] says, or the inspector general or the administrator of Social Security—' 'Why? Can I ask you why? Can I ask you why?' MacCallum interrupted again, shaking her head. He said he has had senior DOGE members 'lie to his face.' The pair traded pointed looks, sarcastic smiles, and eye rolls. MacCallum continued to try to interrupt her guest throughout the interview, and it reached its zenith when Coons told the host she was 'yelling' too much.
Fox News
26-02-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Riley Gaines sends warning to Democrats, NCAA during national battle over trans athletes in women's sports
Former NCAA swimmer and OutKick host Riley Gaines delivered a message Wednesday to states defying President Donald Trump's executive order to keep transgender athletes out of women's and girls sports. Gaines appeared on Fox News' "The Story With Martha McCallum" to praise U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for urging states who have not complied with the order by threatening to withhold federal funding. "The Constitution is very clear that federal laws, such as Title IX, takes precedence over state laws," Gaines said. "Even with President Trump back in the White House, the war on woke has not been won yet." Bondi's warning came on Tuesday, when she warned California, Maine and Minnesota, who have openly defied Trump's order, that they will lose federal funding if they continue allowing trans athletes in girls sports. Maine has become a battleground on the issue after a war of words between Gov. Janet Mills and Trump over the issue. Additionally, a Republican Maine state legislator, Rep. Laurel Libby, was censured Tuesday for bringing attention to the state with a social media post calling out a transgender high school athlete who took first place in a girls pole vault competition. Gaines praised Libby and defended the lawmaker, while condemning Mills Wednesday. "[Mills] would rather lose over $5 billion in federal funds to send a message that boys deserve to and are entitled to trample on girls in the process," Gaines said. "I commend and am so proud and so grateful for Rep. Libby. And just looking at this, watching a female representative lose her ability to vote and to speak on the House floor for defending girls and women. "No, this didn't happen in Afghanistan. This happened in America." In addition to Democrats in states like Maine and California, the NCAA has been criticized for its recent revision to its gender eligibility policy to comply with Trump's order. Many critics, including Gaines, have pointed out that the NCAA's new policy does not account for amended birth certificates, noting 44 states in the U.S. allow genders to be changed on birth certificates. The apparel brand XX-XY Athletics, whom Gaines is a brand ambassador for, put out a video advertisement Wednesday that featured multiple college women's athletes speaking out against the NCAA for its policy, insisting it didn't go far enough. "We partnered with XX-XY Athletics to release this ad directly to message (NCAA President) Charlie Baker, directly to the NCAA," Gaines said. "They released a policy following President Trump's executive order claiming to fall in line, but the NCAA policy is in direct conflict to Trump's beautifully and thoroughly written executive order." Gaines will be traveling to Minnesota next week to advocate for a state bill to ban transgender athletes in girls and women's sports there. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
