A Texas appeals court has halted the execution of an autistic man convicted in a “shaken baby” case. The ruling highlights enduring questions about the reliability of certain medical evidence and signals a potentially pivotal moment in his legal battle.

A Garland mother contends that a teacher’s aide pinned her autistic son to the ground, sparking assault charges and raising alarms about the safety of special needs students. The district says the aide is no longer employed, and the mother is voicing her concerns publicly as the case proceeds.

A Wall Street Journal report indicates that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to announce a potential connection between Tylenol use in pregnancy and autism. While federal officials label the announcement “speculation,” the manufacturer rejects any causal link, and Dr. Jon LaPook examines the latest research findings.