www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2025-08-10 07:25:37

SUMMARY: A deadly shooting occurred outside the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, with authorities suspecting the gunman targeted the agency due to vaccine skepticism. Officer David Rose was killed, and the shooter, Patrick Joseph White, was found dead nearby. The attack shattered windows at the CDC, causing fear among employees, some of whom expressed feeling vulnerable. The incident highlights growing vaccine misinformation and skepticism, which has increased since the pandemic. This comes amid recent federal funding cuts to mRNA vaccine research. The CDC held a Zoom call to address concerns, emphasizing the dangers of misinformation fueling such violent acts.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has named 30-year-old man, Patrick Joseph White of Kennesaw, Georgia as the shooter who …

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www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2025-08-09 10:00:44

SUMMARY: South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster plans to issue an executive order imposing new restrictions on SNAP benefits, affecting over 580,000 recipients. The order aims to limit purchases of items like candy and soft drinks, citing “common sense” and promoting healthier eating. Critics, including SNAP recipients and public health officials, argue these restrictions reduce personal freedom and may harm vulnerable populations. Dr. Bambi Gaddis highlights concerns about expanded work requirements and impacts on uninsured, unemployed, and undocumented individuals. She warns that cuts could increase food insecurity, especially among college students, and stresses the need for careful consideration before finalizing the changes.

Gov. Henry McMaster announced Wednesday that South Carolina will soon impose new restrictions on how low-income residents …

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www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2025-08-08 08:29:25

SUMMARY: Four radioactive wasp nests have been found near the Savannah River nuclear site in South Carolina, first discovered in July and now totaling four. Experts explain these wasps likely accessed radioactive material from contaminated soil or small leaks at the site. While the nests tested positive for nuclear waste traces, specialists say the wasps pose little threat to humans, as radiation cannot be transmitted by stings or proximity; ingestion would be the only risk. Officials affirm there is no health risk to workers, residents, or the environment, emphasizing ongoing commitment to safety and containment at the facility.

Concerns are rising in the Lowcountry as four wasp nests have tested positive for traces of nuclear waste.

The first nest was discovered in July and subsequently removed. Now, just a month later, four additional nests have been identified. Despite the alarming nature of these findings, experts assure the public that the nests pose minimal risk to humans.

“I’m not sure it’s spreading,” said David Jenkins, a forest health program manager at the South Carolina Forestry Commission. “Maybe they hadn’t tested before, and they’re seeing nests that are radioactive.”

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