Search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 Resumes After 11 Years

After more than a decade of mystery, maritime exploration firm Ocean Infinity has officially resumed its search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. The Boeing 777 vanished on March 8, 2014, with 239 passengers and crew onboard, sparking one of the greatest aviation mysteries of all time. 
Despite previous search efforts covering thousands of square miles, the wreckage has never been located. Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed that the government is reviewing the contract with Ocean Infinity but welcomed their "proactiveness" in reviving the search.
Here is everything to know about the new investigation.
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The $70 Million Dollar Gamble: 'No-Find, No-Fee' Deal

The new search mission is operating under a high-stakes agreement: Ocean Infinity will only receive payment if they find the wreckage. 
If they locate MH370 within 18 months, they'll receive a $70 million dollar payout. This innovative "no-find, no-fee" arrangement is meant to incentivize efficiency while ensuring Malaysia only pays for results. Loke didn't specify when the search would officially restart, but maritime tracking sites have already spotted Ocean Infinity ships operating in the southern Indian Ocean.

Social Media Reacts: Hope, Skepticism and Conspiracy Theories

The announcement reignited public interest in the case, with social media buzzing with reactions. Many expressed hope that this time, real answers would emerge. 
"11 years later, and we're still searching. I hope we finally bring closure to the families," posted aviation analyst @FlightTrackerX. 
Others were skeptical, with one X user writing, "They searched for years and found nothing. What makes them think they'll find it now?" 
Predictably, conspiracy theories resurfaced, with some insisting that "MH370 was hijacked and is being hidden."

Clues and Missing Pieces

Despite the mystery surrounding MH370's disappearance, investigators have pieced together some crucial clues. The aircraft deviated from its planned route and made an unexplained turn over the Indian Ocean before losing contact. Over the years, debris — including parts of the wing — washed up on the shores of Tanzania and Mozambique, but the bulk of the wreckage is still missing. Oceanographers and aviation experts believe the plane's remains are likely deep in the ocean, hidden by shifting currents.

Will This Be the Final Search?

This could be the last opportunity to uncover what really happened to MH370. Previous searches, including a multi-million-dollar effort by Australia, turned up nothing. If Ocean Infinity succeeds, it will finally bring closure to the victims' families and answer one of modern aviation's biggest questions. However, if the search fails, the fate of MH370 may remain an unsolved enigma, leaving the world to speculate for years to come.

FDA Abruptly Cancels Key Flu Vaccine Advisory Meeting

The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee meeting, reportedly a crucial annual event for determining next season's flu vaccine composition, was suddenly canceled without explanation. 
The meeting, originally scheduled for March 13, was expected to update advisers on which flu strains should be included in upcoming vaccine formulations. The lack of clarity surrounding the cancellation has raised concerns among health experts, including Dr. Paul Offit, who questioned the reasoning behind the decision, emphasizing the meeting's critical role in public health preparedness.
Speculation is also swirling around the issue ever since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became the new Health and Human Services Secretary in President Donald Trump's Cabinet. 
Here's what's happening. 
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Concerns Grow Over Delayed Vaccine Production

Without the meeting, vaccine manufacturers face potential setbacks in producing flu shots for the upcoming season. The advisory panel helps select strains based on predicted flu variants expected to circulate in the fall and winter months. Since most flu vaccines are grown in eggs, production requires approximately six months. 
A former federal health official warned that any delay in strain selection would "put manufacturers behind" and limit the time available to optimize vaccine production. The uncertainty surrounding the meeting's cancellation has left industry experts worried about possible disruptions to flu vaccine distribution later this year.

Second Federal Vaccine Panel Canceled Under RFK Jr.

This is the second vaccine advisory panel meeting at the federal level to be postponed or canceled since RFK Jr. became Secretary of Health and Human Services. A similar advisory meeting at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was also indefinitely postponed earlier this week. 
HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon cited the need to "accommodate public comment in advance of the meeting" as the reason for the delay, but some experts remain skeptical about the administration's handling of vaccine-related discussions.

RFK Jr.'s Controversial Stance on Vaccines Raises Concerns

RFK Jr. has long been a prominent vaccine skeptic, leading to speculation that his leadership role in HHS could impact public health decisions. As former chairman of Children's Health Defense, an anti-vaccine nonprofit RFK Jr. repeatedly questioned the safety of vaccines, particularly COVID-19 vaccines. 
His past inflammatory remarks comparing vaccine mandates to fascism have sparked widespread criticism, though he later apologized. During his Senate confirmation hearing, Kennedy insisted he was not "anti-vaccine or anti-industry" but instead "pro-safety". However, his recent comments downplaying a measles outbreak have only added to concerns about how his views might influence federal health policies.

Social Media Reactions and Public Backlash

The abrupt cancelation of the flu vaccine meeting has fueled outrage online, with many questioning whether RFK Jr.'s leadership is undermining public health efforts. 
Health journalist Helen Branswell tweeted, "Canceling the FDA flu strain selection meeting is beyond reckless. The vaccine process is time-sensitive — this isn't something you delay for no reason." 
Meanwhile, vaccine advocate Dr. Peter Hotez wrote, "We are witnessing the politicization of routine vaccine decisions. RFK Jr.'s influence at HHS is deeply troubling." 
Others defended the move, with conservative commentator Liz Wheeler posting, "Maybe it's time we reevaluate the flu vaccine process. The government shouldn't be making these decisions behind closed doors." 
The controversy surrounding the cancelations is likely to continue as health officials and lawmakers demand further transparency.