## Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits as boot camp outbreak sickens nearly 300

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The development, confirmed to The Associated Press by a Pentagon official, comes amid a growing, weekslong, flu outbreak at the U.S. Air Force’s boot camp at Lackland Air Force Base that has sickened nearly 300 people.

The Pentagon official explained that the decision on those exceptions were being finalized earlier in June and the timing with the outbreak at Lackland was just a coincidence.

The new outbreak is “not unusually concerning,” said Dr. Arnold Monto, a flu expert and emeritus professor at the University of Michigan.

Flu is mainly a problem in the late fall and winter – “flu season,” as it is known.

If you want to prevent flu outbreaks, “it is especially necessary to vaccinate when there are group settings,” Monto said.

“For decades, the military prioritized the health and safety of troops and the public by requiring flu vaccine for recruits. »

### The Democratic party is being hit by a leftist tidal wave | Ben Davis

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The Democratic party has been hit by a leftward tidal wave.

The Democratic Socialists of America’s (DSA) down-ballot slate also swept across the board, taking out four incumbent state legislators.

The Democratic electorate has moved radically to the left over the past four years, and this will shape politics this year and for decades to come. »

### One of the nation’s largest school districts bans screens for children before 2nd grade

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The Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest school district in the nation, has banned screens for children before they reach second grade.

Under the new policy approved by the school board on Tuesday, there will be no screen time in classrooms from preschool through first grade, and screens in higher grades will be limited.

open image in gallery The Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest school district in the nation, has banned screens for children before they reach second grade ( AFP via Getty Images ). »

### Some Game Retailers Refuse to Sell GTA 6 Due to Lack of Disc in Physical Release

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Rockstar Games confirmed this morning that GTA 6's physical version will not include a disc.

Loot Box Gaming echoed a similar philosophy, noting that since GTA 6 doesn't come with a disc, it won't sell the game.

Perhaps Rockstar will release a physical version with a disc in 2027 once all the hype has died down. »

### House Democrats’ anxiety rises after wins by Mamdani-backed candidates: ‘Are we going to let them take over the party?’

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The question is, are we going to let them take over the party?

said Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey, a moderate Democrat who has criticized Mamdani’s politics and how he’s addressed allies of Israel.

“Many of us believe, as I do, that if you’re a socialist, you’re not a Democrat.”. »

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