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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has declared a state of emergency over measles — and as the self-described “OG antivaxxer at the Blaze,” Sara Gonzales is pushing back.Especially against the new recommendation for who exactly can administer the shot.“Why is it in the government’s purview to determine what is and is not acceptable for your family?” Gonzales asks, noting that she takes “particular issue” with Kathy Hochul for “expanding the pool of health care providers who can administer MMR vaccines to include midwives.”“Now, what I take issue with on this is that midwives would treat who?” Gonzales asks.“Obviously, they would be treating pregnant women,” she says.“And pregnant women specifically, they have done no studies for the MMR vaccine, how it affects pregnant women, and the CDC’s own website says that pregnant women should not get the MMR vaccine because they don’t know what it can do to a fetus,” she continues.“So I’m like, why is the government stepping in and saying, ‘No, actually, don’t listen to our own CDC,’ who they just said several years ago we have to trust. ‘The CDC is the end-all be-all. They are the science,’” she adds.Want more from Sara Gonzales?To enjoy more of Sara's no-holds-barred takes on news and culture, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

Some things are better left unsaid. Or in this case, better left untasted.When Kraft decided it was going to mix its iconic macaroni and cheese flavor with another product, some likely thought it might be akin to a Cheetos collaboration, or the home recipe of Doritos and pasta.Instead, the company went with cream soda.'It's not horrible, but it's horrible.'Notes of powdered cheddarThe iconic Kraft brand released the limited-edition KD x Solly's Cream Soda, with the "KD" referring to Kraft Dinner, which is how Canadians refer to the traditional meal.A sweet cream soda with a "hint" of the "familiar" cheesy flavor of mac and cheese? Blaze News couldn't help but try it out.The soda's unappealing orange hue offers few clues as to what awaits the drinker. In the glass, it could easily be mistaken for Hi-C or a particularly unfortunate vintage of Pedialyte. You decide.The soda's bouquet certainly reveals hints of cheesy goodness, with unmistakable notes of powdered cheddar on the nose. But the palate tells a different story: citrus-forward, with the vanilla notes of a cream soda lingering faintly in the background.Unfortunately, the cheese is all aroma and no finish. Once it hits the tongue, the dominant flavor is less artisanal nacho platter than watered-down Tang that's been left on the counter too long.One Blaze News reporter said after a few gulps that he could probably "throw up" if he was to "let go.""It has no flavor at the end," he added, describing the taste as immediate but "halting."RELATED: MAC & QUEASE: Kraft's latest cheese-flavored collaboration has even Canadians recoiling Blaze News Fizzy fiasco"It's not horrible, but it's horrible; you could drink one can," said a news writer who asked to remain anonymous. "You could drink an entire can without getting sick," he gleefully added.The review concluded with, "You can really taste the cream soda, though."Other reviews concurred. "It was more like a prebiotic/probiotic drink," a man on the Reddit page for soda wrote."Not very sweet at all. Smelled more like yogurt than soda. Massive disappointment," he added.RELATED: 'I have photos of my son in high heels': 'Law & Order' star gives deranged speech about wanting a gay son KRAFT HEINZ CANADA/Solly’s Cream Soda Liquid carnageFood critic Dan Clapson was more measured, lamenting the lack of actual cheese ingredients while deeming the beverage "surprisingly drinkable."That much drinkers can agree upon; it is technically consumable.For a similar effect, home cooks can take a can of cream soda, pour it into a glass, leave it in the fridge for a day, and then add some mac and cheese powder, stir and drink.Otherwise, collectors probably don't even need to open a can.2.4/10.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

About 800,000 people turning out to see the pope in France should hardly be cause for alarm, unless you were hoping that Catholicism was already dead in Europe. BlazeTV host Pat Gray believes the massive turnout has exposed a very different reality — and has been a harsh awakening for France’s leftists. “They’re pissed off right now because the pope, he was in country this week, and like 800,000 people showed up. They were psyched for him to be there, and I think that because it’s Europe, everybody just figured that Catholicism was virtually done in France,” Gray explains. “The Muslims are upset. The leftists are upset because this is showing that soft Catholic power is back in France,” he adds. Gray jokes that unlike a different religion, Catholics don’t inflict harm on nonbelievers. “Remember when the pope said that he was going to force everyone in France to become members of the Catholic Church?” he asks. “He said, ‘No, you actually do have a choice. You don’t actually have to convert to Catholicism. You can be killed instead. We’ll just cut your head off.' Remember when he said — oh, wait, no, you don’t remember that, because that didn’t happen,” he laughs. He poses another satirical question, “But what about when the Catholic nation was causing terror all around the world? Remember that Catholic nation?” And another, “Financing proxies to commit murder in their name and in the name of Jesus and swearing to destroy Israel by driving them into the sea?” “Oh, wait. No, you don’t remember that, either, because first of all, there’s not a Catholic nation, and secondly, that didn’t happen,” he says. “I don’t think you need to fear the Catholics in France, because they’re not the ones doing anything,” he adds.

Ken Paxton is mocking his Democrat opponent for seemingly going missing from the campaign trail as Election Day looms.James Talarico, who is competing against Ken Paxton for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, recently stopped appearing in person at campaign events and released a statement saying he had contracted the flu from shaking so many hands.'No one has seen him for an extended period of time. Where is he? What is wrong with him? Bad rumors are coming out.'On Wednesday, Texas Attorney General Paxton (R) had his supporters chant, "Where is Talarico?" at a Trump rally in San Antonio to ridicule the Democrat in the pivotal last weeks of the campaign.CNN reported Thursday that Talarico’s last public appearance in Texas was a press conference on September 26.Talarico's campaign issued a statement about his ongoing absence."After holding more than 100 public events and shaking tens of thousands of hands, James came down with the flu but will be back on the trail this weekend," said a statement from campaign spokesperson J.T. Ennis, according to CNN and Brooke Taylor of Fox News."Ken Paxton has been ignoring Texans this entire campaign, and his priorities are clear: He doesn’t answer to the people of this state — he answers to his billionaire megadonors and special interests," the statement added.President Donald Trump issued a scathing post laughing at Talarico for his unusual campaign absence."Ladies and Gentlemen, upon information and belief, James TalaFREAKo, who is running for the United States Senate in Texas, is MISSING IN ACTION!" the president wrote on social media Wednesday."No one has seen him for an extended period of time. Where is he? What is wrong with him?" he chided. "Bad rumors are coming out."RELATED: Talarico’s black and Hispanic outreach stalls just weeks before early voting Paxton posted images to social media of posters jokingly calling Talarico a missing person. "Missing posters are popping up across Texas as the search continues," he wrote. "LAST SEEN: 12 days ago. Texans everywhere are asking: where is James Talarico?" Democrats are looking to flip the Texas seat in hopes of seizing control of the U.S. Senate from Republicans in order to thwart the president's agenda in the last half of his final term.Those hopes might be dashed, as blacks and Hispanics question more and more whether Talarico's campaign has done enough to reach out to those constituencies. You can check out the latest polling average between Paxton and Talarico, plus race trends and other helpful data, at Blaze News' Poll Watch.Texas Senate polls 2026: Talarico vs. Paxton Texas Senate polls 2026: Talarico vs. Paxtonpollwatch.theblaze.comLike Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!