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Dr. Peter Marks, the Food and Drug Administration's top vaccine official, was forced to resign after refusing to comply with Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s demands for subservience and misinformation. This resignation comes amidst significant restructuring within the HHS, including steep cuts to the FDA and the National Vaccine Program.

Egg prices are expected to rise 20% this year due to bird flu, forcing consumers to seek alternatives for baking and cooking. While eggs are highly versatile, numerous substitutes exist, including applesauce, mashed banana, flaxseed meal, and chickpea liquid, offering a chance to explore new culinary possibilities.

The National Security Agency (NSA) warned its employees about vulnerabilities in the Signal messaging app a month before a leak revealed sensitive information about a planned military strike in Yemen. The leak occurred when Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accidentally shared details of the strike with a journalist in a Signal group chat.

Donald Trump's media company, Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT), saw its stock surge 18% on Monday, driven by strong support from Trump's base and the launch of its streaming service, Truth+ TV. However, the stock remains volatile and is considered a meme stock due to its heavy reliance on social media sentiment.

The core PCE price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, rose 2.8% in February, exceeding economists' forecasts and signaling that price hikes remain stubbornly elevated. This suggests that the Federal Reserve may hold off on further interest rate cuts, as they continue to monitor inflation trends.