Good morning. Why are top CDC officials resigning in protest? RFK Jr.'s Senate hearing exposes the vaccine battles dividing health agencies.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before Senate Finance Committee Thursday amid health agency turmoil. President Trump told ABC News that Kennedy "means very well" and has "a different take," though Trump didn't watch the hearing.

The testimony followed major shakeups. FDA narrowed COVID vaccine access, CDC Director Susan Monarez was ousted after refusing Kennedy's directives, and four top CDC officials resigned in protest. Kennedy replaced all 17 vaccine advisory committee members.

Republican senators demand investigations into Kennedy's vaccine policies. Sen. Bill Cassidy called for oversight of Monarez's firing, citing "serious allegations" about Kennedy's scientific process and potential children's health risks.

An overview of MAHA and vaccines here.

Fashion mogul Giorgio Armani died at 91, ending an era of founder-led luxury houses. The Wall Street Journal reported Armani kept his $2.7 billion company private, unlike rivals who sold to conglomerates like LVMH or Kering.

Control passes to the Giorgio Armani Foundation, established in 2016 to ensure continuity. His inner circle includes nieces Silvana and Roberta Armani, plus lieutenant Pantaleo Dell'Orco. Sales dropped 5% last year amid cooling luxury markets.

The company operates multiple brands from haute couture to street fashion, plus hotels and restaurants. Armani created safeguards against takeovers, though analysts expect significant industry interest in acquiring the rare independent luxury house (iconic photos).

Scorsese’s Armani doc from 1990 — free on YouTube.

GOP Rep. Tim Burchett got into a physical altercation with a protester Thursday outside the Longworth House Office Building. The demonstrator criticized Burchett's Gaza war handling and bumped the congressman, who responded by pushing back.

"Everyone has a right to their opinion, but they don't have the right to bump the congressman," Burchett spokesperson Will Garrett told The Hill. Capitol Police questioned the protester involved.

Burchett previously introduced resolutions supporting Israel against UN criticism. Recent months have seen increased Gaza protests in Washington, with demonstrators positioning near Capitol buildings to raise awareness about regional airstrikes and humanitarian concerns.

History of Israel-Palestine here.

Great naps energize you—bad naps leave you feeling worse than before you slept.

Sleep expert Dr. Waiz Wasey explains the culprit: sleep inertia. When you wake up mid-cycle, your body experiences grogginess, nausea, and brain fog that can last hours.

Science-backed nap rules:

The takeaway? Strategic timing transforms naps from energy drains into power boosts. Set that 20-minute timer and wake up refreshed.

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Recent studies confirm diet sodas accelerate brain aging by 62%—equivalent to 1.6 extra years of cognitive decline. Artificial sweeteners like aspartame and saccharin, marketed as "healthy alternatives," actually damage memory and thinking skills faster than sugar. The irony? We avoid calories to stay healthy—but poison our brains instead.

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