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OpinionApril 30, 20254 min readThe Brainwashing Campaign That Is Measles MisinformationA shameful mass propaganda campaign is unfolding in the U.S., one that will make millions of kids needlessly sick with measlesBy Dan Vergano Fake gravestones to signify victims of the measles outbreak in Samoa in 2019 sit in the grass outside the U.S. Capitol as concerned doctors, nurses and health care advocates from across the country join senators for a press conference ahead of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C. on January 29, 2025. Jason Andrew/The Washington Post via Getty ImagesA long-running nationwide brainwashing campaign, conducted in plain sight, now comes to its deadly culmination. The predictable consequence—reviving a preventable childhood disease in the U.S.—is at hand.With two children dead in Texas, an adult dead in New Mexico and nearly 900 confirmed cases of measles across 25 states, we are now at risk of a preventable, dangerous disease becoming endemic once more within a generation. A terrifically infectious disease, measles requires roughly 95 percent of people being vaccinated to stop its spread, and the U.S. has been below that since 2022.Why is this happening? An April poll on measles beliefs from the health policy-centered Kaiser Family Foundation tells us. One quarter of the 1,380 people surveyed believe the false notion that the measles vaccine causes autism. Some 19 percent mistakenly believe the vaccine is more dangerous than the deadly virus it prevents. That’s simply untrue.On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.This is a shameful, mass propaganda campaign, unfolding in real time, championed by our top health official, a lawyer who recently announced a pointless study into the causes of autism. This propaganda exercise, headed by an unqualified anti-vaxxer, was conjured simply to raise questions about vaccines. The poll makes clear who this noise is aimed at: Republican voters, bidding to undermine their trust in science and government in ways familiar since COVID.We are on the brink of an epidemic, one that could make millions of people sick with measles each year, and this is all being done for political and personal gain, with children as the collateral damage.The tanning-booth cabal broadcasting this nonsense has helped one in three U.S. adults report they have now heard the falsehood that the measles vaccine is more dangerous than the disease, almost twice as many as said the same a year earlier. And people who identify as Republican are eating this up.“We see that trust overall has fallen, but that’s really been driven by declining trust in government sources of health information among Republicans,” says Liz Hamel, vice president and director of public opinion and survey research at KFF. “And that’s whether you ask the question about information on COVID-19, or information on vaccines, or just to make the right recommendations on health care.”Amanda Montañez; Source: KFFWhy undermine public trust in health recommendations? It’s good politics, Trump and his supporters have found, aimed at driving the country back to the gilded age. Public health, ensuring safe drugs and food, are public goods largely directed by federal agencies. If your goal is dismantling the federal government, making people think those (admittedly far-from-perfect) health agencies are lying about vaccines is a great place to start undoing the progressive era.The partisan differences are stark, making clear who is getting this message. Only half of self-declared Republicans in the poll know that measles cases are up this year compared with recent years. Nearly three-quarters of Democrats say they know the same. One third of Republicans say it is “definitely” or “probably true” that the measles vaccine, typically given in childhood in a combination with mumps and rubella, has been proven to cause autism, compared with 10 percent of Democrats.Amanda MontañezWhy pretend there isn’t a political brainwashing experiment going on? The Trump administration’s loudest voice on vaccines is (somehow) HHS chief Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who after tepidly endorsing the MMR shot in the Texas outbreak (“stoking fury among his supporters,” according to NPR), pivoted to doubting their safety and embraced a Texas doctor who treated kids while reportedly ill with measles. His autism study move seems aimed at scaring parents into not vaccinating their kids by laundering the bogus link back to the syndrome into the news.None of this is subtle. An April Journal for the Anthropology of North America study, looking at distrust for the government among Evangelical Christians in Oregon, nicely lays out how these kinds of views were transmitted to Republican voters in the COVID pandemic. “[I]ndividuals we met invoked well-worn and pervasive far-right and/or Christian conspiracy theories promulgated by right-wing media,” found the anthropologists.A pastor counseled people to eschew vaccines out of Christian duty to demonstrate faith in God. A career nurse “read reports of how the COVID-19 vaccine made people sicker than the virus itself,” and stopped endorsing vaccines for kids. To some, “the COVID-19 vaccine symbolized everything wrong and threatening” about “big government” and “big medicine,” the study in Oregon found.Such conspiratorial thinking is now standard stuff in our politics. Ever since President Donald Trump first botched the handling of COVID in 2020, when his administration fumbled the rollout of vaccines, the Republican Party has turned against inoculations. Partly, this turn against science was meant to inoculate Trump from the political cost of raising hopes of the pandemic ending “by Easter” in its first year. The subsequent resurgence of SARS-CoV-2 cases ahead of the 2020 election led to attacks on then NIAID chief Anthony Fauci as a political scapegoating strategy.In 2024 Trump brought RFK, Jr. (whom he once accused of being a “fake” anti-vaxxer) onto his campaign precisely for his anti–medical establishment credentials. Kennedy’s views, steadily peddled on right-wing outlets, attracted measles-vaccine-doubting voters. It was a classic case of “If you can’t beat ’em on lying about vaccines, give him control of the nation’s public health apparatus.”The propaganda is effective enough that the parents of one girl who died of measles in Texas told the rabidly anti-vax group Children’s Health Defense (which was founded and until recently chaired by RFK, Jr.) that they still opposed vaccinations even after this preventable tragedy. In stomach-turning fashion, the group turned the family’s statements into a propaganda video against vaccines.For the politicians and the grifters who pump out this dangerous dishonesty, these deaths don’t matter, so long as they get the votes. For everyone else, the deadly spread of measles is the dismal future they now promise our kids.This is an opinion and analysis article, and the views expressed by the author or authors are not necessarily those of Scientific American.

Game of Thrones' free-to-play action-RPG leaves early access in May, amid complaints of "greedy" monetisation Out on PC and mobile. Image credit: Eurogamer/Netmarble News by Matt Wales News Reporter Published on April 30, 2025 Game of Thrones the TV show might have farted out of existence with a dribble, but that doesn't appear to be of much concern to the beancounters; Game of Thrones: Kingsroad - the free-to-play action-RPG from South Korean developer Netmarble that's looking to reanimate the HBO series' corpse - is leaving paid early access and launching for PC and mobile on 21st May. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad promises to take players on a "truly immersive journey" through the TV series' version of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, taking in some familiar sights - from the northern Wall's Castle Back to King's Landing, Highgarden, and beyond - as they freely roam an open world of "vivid landscapes, massive cities, backwater towns, untamed wilderness, and the uncompromising lives of the people that inhabit them." Players start their adventure as an illegitimate child from a small noble house in the North who, following the death of their brothers, sets out to "solidify [their] political position, navigate the complex power struggles between the noble houses of Westeros, and seek out... allies" - all while preparing for the White Walkers' arrival. It's got classes (players can adopt the role of either Knight, Sellsword, or Assassin), co-op, and familiar series characters too. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad launch date trailer.Watch on YouTube Game of Thrones: Kingsroad launched into paid early access in March and it's garnered plenty of criticism on Steam since then - and not just because playing it is bringing back terrible flashbacks of show's tumble from grace. Most of the complaints - it's currently sitting at a "mixed" rating on Steam - revolve around Kingsroad's monetisation, with players lambasting its "filthy microtransactions", and calling it "greedy", a "money grab", and "like a mobile game on steroids", with talk of $20 dollar battle passes, $15 subscriptions, paid progression, and more. Still, if you fancy doing a little wave at Jon Snow, Game of Thrones: Kingsroad will be available for PC via Steam, Epic, and the Windows Store when it gets its full free-to-play launch on 21st May. And if you'd prefer to play on mobile (cross-saves are supported), you can also pick it up on the iOS App Store and Android Google Play Store. If nothing else, it's one way to pass the time waiting for George R. R. Martin to finish up The Winds of Winter.

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here The Nintendo Switch 2 HD Rumble feature was revealed alongside its specs and launch games as an improved, more precise version of the original handheld. In a recent website update, the company has revealed one of the most exciting improvements for me: the HD rumble won’t be as damn loud as the original Joy-Cons. Spotted by VGC, Nintendo has confirmed that the HD Rumble feature is now a lot quieter than the original Switch. In a list of games that either require the original Joy-Con or play better with them, Nintendo confirmed that the new controllers will have quieter vibrations overall. Nintendo Switch 2 HD rumble won’t be as damn loud In the list of games, Nintendo explains that the games like 1-2 Switch and Everybody 1-2-Switch will play differently on the new handheld due to the more subtle vibrations of HD Rumble 2.0. Games like Joy-Con Hide & Seek, a game where you have to hide the controller somewhere in the room and listen to the vibrations to find it, may be harder on account of the quieter volume. Oh well, who’s playing that anyway? “The volume of the Joy-Con 2 controllers’ force feedback vibrations has been reduced compared to the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers,” Nintendo explained. “So it may be more difficult to find hidden Joy-Con 2 in the minigame Joy-Con Hide & Seek.” Personally, while first-party Nintendo games typically used the feature well, such as Super Mario Odyssey, quick ports to the platform resulted in extremely loud, almost-violent vibrations from the system. As someone who’s recently been replaying BioShock on the Nintendo Switch OLED in bed next to my sleeping partner, the vibrations can be rather infuriating. While the volume of the handheld’s powerful vibrations may be lower, Nintendo has described the new feature is, generally, more powerful. However, perhaps better casing for the controllers’ powerful motors mean they won’t be used as an unintentional alarm clock during your partner’s cheeky 6:00 AM gaming sessions. For more Nintendo Switch 2 coverage, read about how Nintendo has vastly underestimated demand for the system, or how the console’s hype is causing MicroSD cards to sell out. Additionally, read CD Projekt Red’s thoughts on why the new Switch 2 version of Cyberpunk 2077 is the best way to play the game on the go. Related Topics Subscribe to our newsletters! By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime. Share

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Image: NintendoSince announcing the Switch 2, Nintendo has been updating its services, storefronts and even merch to reflect this new generation. Now, in the latest update, Switch eShop cards are reportedly getting a "visual refresh". Some of these new eShop cards have apparently already been shared on social media and it seems Nintendo will be releasing different-priced cards with some updated character art. Noticeably this includes Donkey Kong's new look. Universo Nintendo's Necro Felipe goes into a bit more detail about this explaining how the cards no longer specifically mention "Nintendo Switch console" and now just display "Nintendo eShop". Here's a look, along with a before and after of the Donkey Kong eShop card: According to GoNintendo, these new cards have only been revealed for Brazil so far but the designs will probably follow in other locations around the globe. While on the subject, Nintendo's Switch update yesterday also replaced Donkey Kong's existing avatar on the system with his new look for the Switch 2 generation. You can see what this looks like in our previous story: Including DK's new design! Did you buy any eShop cards during the Switch generation? What do you think of these new ones for Switch 2? Let us know in the comments. [source gonintendo.com] See Also Share:3 1 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment... Related Articles Nintendo Confirms Upgrade Pack Price For More 'Switch 2 Edition' Titles Update: Some US prices also confirmed Nintendo Switch System Update 20.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes Adds Virtual Game Cards, GameShare and Switch 2 transfers PSA: Redownloading Switch eShop Games Has Now Changed With Latest Update It's for the better, though Bravely Default On Switch 2 May Have Removed One Of The Game's Best Features Close Encounters of Every Kind

In Brief Posted: 9:37 PM PDT · April 30, 2025 Image Credits:Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu / Getty Images Tesla’s board reportedly sought a successor while Musk wheeled around Washington According to a new, brow-raising WSJ report, Tesla’s board quietly began searching for Elon Musk’s potential successor about a month ago, approaching executive search firms as the carmaker faced protests, plummeting sales, and shrinking profits while Musk waded into Washington to slash government spending. Board members reportedly met with Musk to express concerns about his divided attention, telling him he needed to spend more time on Tesla and to publicly commit to doing so; per the Journal report, Musk didn’t push back and subsequently told investors he would “allocate far more time to Tesla” starting in May. Musk’s government work led to Tesla’s first annual sales decline in over a decade; it also tarnished the company’s brand image among some consumers due to his political alignment. The impact has been fast and furious: Tesla’s market value dropped from $1.5 trillion in December to about $900 billion currently. Despite these challenges, Musk sounded optimistic about Tesla’s future during last week’s earnings call, where the company reported a 71% profit decline and 9% revenue drop.”We’re not on the ragged edge of death,” Musk assured investors, “not even close.” The current status of the succession planning remains unclear, according to the Journal. It adds that it’s unclear whether Musk, who has run Tesla for nearly 20 years, was aware of the effort. Topics

Credit: Copyright: Private archive Hollein / Photo: Roland Krauss / Courtesy of Private archive Hollein Austrian architect Hans Hollein wryly envisaged architecture as a pill, one of which would produce a Haus (house), two a Wohnviertel (neighbourhood) and four a Stadt (city). This detail is from his Non-Physical Environmental Control Kit (1967), currently on display at the Centre Pompidou until 2 June 2025. The type of architecture hiding in the blister pack can only be imagined by the viewer. Read stories from the Health issue

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