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Shares of Kenvue Inc. (KVUE), the parent company of Tylenol, are down around 6% in midday trading on Monday on news the Trump administration is expected to link the over-the-counter pain relief medicine to autism. According to MSNBC, there is growing alarm in the medical community ahead of an expected announcement after Trump told reporters he believed Tylenol was a very big factor in autism risk. Longtime Tylenol maker Johnson & Johnson spun off the Tylenol brand in 2023 to become a standalone publicly traded company, Kenvue, known for such household products as Band-Aid, Listerine, and Zyrtec. Tylenol, which has been available in some form in the U.S. since 1955 and available for purchase over-the-counter since 1960, is the brand name for acetaminophen, the pill’s active ingredientand one of the most widely used medications around the world. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer for minor aches and pains. According to a number of publications, including the Washington Post, federal health officials on Monday are expected to raise concerns about pregnant women using acetaminophen based on researchincluding an August review by Mount Sinai and Harvardsuggesting a potential link between Tylenol use in early pregnancy and an increased risk of autism in children. However, it is important to note that Tylenol is generally considered safe to use and generally not linked to autism. A study from JAMA also found using acetaminophen during pregnancy was not associated with increased risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children. The study refuted recent research papers that argued otherwise. At the same time, officials are expected to introduce leucovorin, a lesser-known drug, as a potential treatment for autism. Leucovorin is a folinic acid, an active form of vitamin B9 (folate) used to treat side effects and enhance chemotherapy drugs and anemia, and treat vitamin B9 deficiencies. Speculation comes after Trump reportedly said Sunday that the administration “found an answer to autism.” Trump is set to make an announcement late Monday afternoon with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to USA Today. Tylenol’s owner, Kenvue, told the outlet in a statement that the active ingredient “acetaminophen does not cause autism.” Kennedy has said finding the cause of autism is one of his priorities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said one in 31 American 8-year-olds were diagnosed with the condition in 2022, compared with one in 150 in 2000, Politico reported.
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On a battlefield swarming with deadly Russian drones, Ukrainian soldiers are increasingly turning to nimble, remote-controlled armored vehicles that can perform an array of tasks and spare troops from potentially life-threatening missions. The Ukrainian army is especially eager to deploy what soldiers refer to as robots on wheels as it faces a shortage of soldiers in a war that has dragged on for more than 3 years. The vehicles look like miniature tanks and can ferry supplies, clear mines and evacuate the wounded or dead. It cannot fully replace people, said the commander of a platoon of the 20th Lyubart Brigade who goes by the call sign Miami and spoke on condition of anonymity in line with military rules. I would put it this way: A person can go in there, but for a human its (sometimes) far too dangerous. The robotic vehicles are mostly made by Ukrainian companies and range in cost from about $1,000 to as much as $64,000, depending on their size and capabilities. While they have become vital to Ukrainian troops along the 1,000 kilometer (620 mile) front line, such vehicles are not new to warfare. The German army used a remote-controlled miniature tank tethered by a wire — called the Goliath in World War II. In recent decades, the U.S., Israel, Britain and China have developed modern versions used for combat engineering and other battlefield roles, according to Ben Barry, a fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies. But Ukraine’s extensive deployment of these vehicles is noteworthy and could lead to advances, Barry said. The Russian army also uses remote-controlled vehicles. From drones to autonomous vehicles Miami joined the army on the first day of Russias full-scale invasion in February 2022. He served as an infantryman and later a drone operator before his latest assignment. His path reflects how the war itself has evolved. “I couldnt even imagine that I would become a (drone) pilot, he said. But war is progress, and we cannot stand aside. The robotic vehicles his team deploys are armored and mounted on either wheels or tracks. Painted in military colors, they crawl slowly over rubble or dirt roads, easily navigating terrain that would be difficult or too dangerous — for soldiers. They arrive in one condition, and we improve them, Miami said. We adapt the controls to work better (in the face of Russia’s) electronic warfare so the connection doesnt cut off.” Miamis 10-man team is just starting to incorporate the machines into their missions, mostly using them to deliver food and ammunition to soldiers near the front. Just like remote-controlled, or first-person view, drones, the use of these vehicles will only grow, said a soldier in Miamis unit who goes by the call sign Akim and spoke on condition of anonymity. When FPV drones first appeared, they werent popular, but those who pioneered them, (now) show (the best) results, said Akim. An autonomous vehicle ‘doesn’t get tired’ Before sending a remote-controlled vehicle forward, Akim flies a drone along the planned route to check for obstacles or mines. Operating from a cramped basement near Kostiantynivka, less than 10 kilometers from the front, Akim can hear the muffled thuds of aerial bombs, the sharp cracks of artillery and the buzzing of drones. Kostiantynivka, once home to 67,000 people, is a largely deserted city on a shrinking patch of Ukrainian-held territory just west of Bakhmut. It is nearly encircled on three sides by Russian forces. Apartment blocks are scarred by strikes, smoke still rises from recent bombings, and the roads leading toward nearby Pokrovsk are littered with burned-out cars. The aerial drone allows Akim to scout the city and routes without risking his life. Every time a drone or a robot does something, it means one of our fighters doesnt have to, Akim said. On top of that, the machine doesnt get tired. It can carry as much as needed. Akim works in tandem with another soldier operating the robotic vehicle with a joystick. The vehicle has no camera; instead, Akims drone feed provides its eyes. On one recent mission, the team loaded it with 200 kilograms (440 pounds) of supplies ammunition, fuel, water and food and sent it several kilometers to drone operators closer to the front. The machine moved forward at about six kilometers per hour, delivered its cargo into a well-hidden position in the forest, and returned to base. Bumps along the road Because robotic vehicles move more slowly than cars or trucks, and usually across open ground, they are an easy target and this is one factor slowing their adoption. Thats why we havent evacuated many wounded (on these vehicles),” said Miami. “Some refuse to leave because its dangerous. There are also cost considerations, with the vehicles his platoon uses averaging roughly 400,000 hryvnias ($9,700). Thats not too expensive, but when three or four get destroyed in a week, the total adds up, Miami said. To make them less vulnerable, Miami and his soldiers have tried welding grill-like cages onto the machines or attaching metallic rollers in front to detect mines. The war provides real-time feedback that is incorporated into newer models being built. Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Vasilisa Stepanenko and Yehor Konovalov contributed to this report.
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A recall has been issued for Kirkland Signature Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke due to potential listeria contamination. The recalled item, sold in plastic clamshell to-go containers, was sold at Costco stores. According to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) press release, more than 3,300 pounds of the product has been recalled by Annasea Foods Group. Per the release, the product was recalled after green unions used in the item tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product has a pack date of 9/18/2025 and a sell by date of 9/22/2025. No illnesses have been reported. Per the release, 33 states sold the now-recalled ready-to-eat product. They are: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Listeria can cause serious infections and is sometimes fatal, especially “in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.” It said, “Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, Listeria infection can lead to serious pregnancy complications among pregnant women.” The FDA has advised anyone who purchased the product to throw it away or to return it to Costco for a full refund. Customers with any concerns have been advised to call Western United Fresh Co. DBA Annasea Foods Group at (425) 558-7809, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, or email info@annasea.com.The latest recall comes just days after Costco recalled its Kirkland Signature brand of Prosecco amid concerns about exploding bottles.
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