The Trump administration claimed Monday that Tylenol use during pregnancy may be tied to a higher risk of autism, and that the FDA is “strongly recommending that women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless medically necessary.” Medical experts, however, say the claim is not supported by scientific research and continue to advise that acetaminophen remains the safest pain relief option for pregnant women. (Story URL)
Spirit Airlines will furlough 1,800 flight attendants, about one-third of its cabin crew, as part of bankruptcy restructuring. The company filed for Chapter 11 protection on August 30, its second bankruptcy in less than a year. About 800 attendants are already on voluntary leave, but the company said that option has reached its limit. Spirit employs about 5,200 attendants. (Story URL)
A Texas woman is in custody after her two young children were found dead in a vehicle. The victims were identified as 3-year-old Miyani Islar and her 6-year-old brother, Sevani Stevenson, who was autistic. Sheriff Javier Salazar said CPR was attempted but both children died at the scene. He also noted inconsistencies in Islar’s account, saying, “something is not adding up with this case.” (Story URL)
Federal prosecutors say a man has been charged with pointing a laser at Marine One while President Trump was aboard. Court records identify the suspect as Jacob Samuel Winkler. He faces a felony charge of aiming a laser at an aircraft, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison. Winkler later told investigators he often points the laser at objects and did not realize it was illegal. (Story URL)
Oracle will take control of TikTok’s algorithm for American users, according to a senior Trump administration official. The move is part of a pending agreement requiring TikTok’s Chinese parent, ByteDance, to divest from U.S. operations. Officials say the plan aims to address national security concerns about possible Chinese influence on the app’s content recommendations.“ (Story URL)
