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Last update: 7 hours agoCDC Clash Over COVID Vaccine Study: Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya delayed a March 2026 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report showing COVID shots cut hospitalization risk by 55% for healthy adults, arguing the “test-negative” method is flawed—while CDC scientists say the same approach was used in a flu study just a week earlier. Healthcare Worker Safety: A bill backed by Rep. Madeleine Dean would make assaulting a healthcare worker a federal crime, aiming to toughen penalties beyond state law. NJ Higher Ed Finance: Moody’s and S&P Global affirmed Kean University’s strong credit ratings as it moves toward its July 1 merger with NJCU. Data Centers vs. Communities: A new wave of backlash continues, with residents and officials questioning power, water use, and local impacts as data centers expand. NJ Tech & Public Life: NJ Transit’s rapid action plan rolls out with a redesigned app and service upgrades, while a separate NJ Transit tech program selects 18 companies to improve rider experience.
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