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Trump's Acetaminophen Autism Claim Sparks Global Debate

9/24/2025

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Trump administration urged limiting acetaminophen in pregnancy, linking use to autism; Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supported the claim.
Critics, including Alison Singer of the Autism Science Foundation, call the claim unsubstantiated; scientists worldwide contest it.
Mamdani's NYC mayoral bid faces donor opposition over rent freezes and taxes; poll shows 45% for him, 24% for Cuomo.

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Story summary

Trump administration urged limiting acetaminophen in pregnancy, linking use to autism; Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supported the claim.
Critics, including Alison Singer of the Autism Science Foundation, call the claim unsubstantiated; scientists worldwide contest it.
Mamdani's NYC mayoral bid faces donor opposition over rent freezes and taxes; poll shows 45% for him, 24% for Cuomo.