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The Independent covers a range of developing stories, from reproductive rights to climate change. The publication emphasizes the importance of separating facts from messaging, such as investigating Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and producing documentaries like 'The A Word' about American women advocating for reproductive rights.

Amidst the critical moment in US history, The Independent seeks support to continue sending journalists to report on both sides of the story. The publication is known for its trustworthiness across the political spectrum and offers its journalism without paywalls, believing quality news should be accessible to all.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and a former TV doctor, publicly disagreed with President Donald Trump's claim linking Tylenol to autism in pregnant women. Oz clarified that while evidence on this link is inconclusive, pregnant women with fevers may still be prescribed Tylenol by their doctors and should follow medical advice.

Contrary to Trump's statements, experts suggest that taking Tylenol during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism in infants. The spike in autism diagnoses is attributed to a better understanding of the condition rather than factors like Tylenol use. Medical professionals express concern that Trump's unfounded claims may lead to unwarranted guilt among mothers of autistic children.

Trump's remarks have put the makers of Tylenol on alert for potential legal challenges. The president's association with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a proponent of unproven links between autism and various causes, has raised concerns within the medical community about the spread of misinformation regarding autism.