Reports: RFK Jr. ordered measles deaths deletion; CDC still secretly counts them | Ars Technica
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Article written by Beth Mole
The CDC continues to count two measles deaths that were removed from public data following a request by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Internal sources indicate discrepancies remain, raising concerns over the agency's reporting standards amid an ongoing measles outbreak in Pennsylvania.
Read full story @ arstechnica.com/health/2026/09/reports-rfk-jr-ordered-measles-deaths-deletion-cdc-still-secretly-counts-them »
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78C+
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SPAG85
Coherent80
Objective70
Sourced75
Concise80
Graded by NewzGrade AI AI · provisional on September 04, 2026 at 08:36 AM
78C+
| SPAG | Coherent | Objective | Sourced | Concise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 80 | 70 | 75 | 80 |
78C+grade breakdown
SPAG
85
Coherent
80
Objective
70
Sourced
75
Concise
80
The article effectively reports on sensitive health-related issues but lacks some objectivity in presenting the motives of involved parties. It provides informative insights but could improve clarity and sourcing for higher journalistic standards.
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