news 
Federal Officials Appoint Controversial Figure to Lead High-Stakes Autism Research Initiative
In a move widely criticized by the scientific community and public health experts, the federal government has appointed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a long-time advocate for discredited vaccine theories, as the leader of a high-stakes autism research initiative.
Kennedy’s appointment, which was announced yesterday, is part of an effort to re-examine the link between vaccinations and autism, despite decades of scientific evidence conclusively debunking any such connection. The move has raised concerns that the study will be biased and potentially harm public health efforts.
The decision comes just days after Kennedy’s confirmation as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), sparking fears that his appointment could undermine critical public health initiatives.
Source: https://gizmodo.com/report-feds-put-notorious-anti-vaxxer-in-charge-of-autism-study-2000580989
