Measles is back, and it's causing trouble in both Canada and the U. S. Canada recently lost its measles elimination status. This means the country has been struggling to control the spread of the virus for over a year. The outbreak started in New Brunswick and has since spread widely. Sadly, two bab
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Richmond's tobacco shops are facing a tough time lately. Crime rates are going up in these stores. This is not good news for the shop owners or the community. The main issue is theft. Shops are losing money because of this. Some shops have even been broken into. This is a big problem for small busi
Michigan's weather is about to get interesting, with a mix of snow and changing winds. The Saginaw Bay area is in for a surprise, with heavy snow expected to pile up to six inches in some spots. This isn't your typical lake-effect snow, though. The winds are shifting, bringing snow to unusual places
A cargo plane's crew fought to regain control just before it crashed in Louisville, Kentucky. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) shared this detail during a recent update. The incident happened earlier this week, resulting in at least 13 fatalities. The flight, operated by UPS, began l
Cornell University and the Trump administration have come to an agreement. This deal will bring back a lot of federal research money to the school. The agreement also stops government investigations that had been looking into claims of antisemitism and unfair admissions practices at Cornell. Cornel
Vaccines have been a crucial part of child healthcare for a long time. They protect kids from serious diseases that used to be common. Dr. Stanley Plotkin, a well-known vaccine expert, remembers a time when parents were scared of diseases like polio and measles. Now, thanks to vaccines, these fears
In Ulsan, South Korea, a tall tower at an old power plant came down during demolition. This happened on a Thursday afternoon. One person died, and six others got stuck under the wreckage. Rescuers found one person but couldn't get them out. Two others were saved right after the tower fell. Later, a
In a heartwarming show of support, top financial advisors and their firms came together to donate $1. 5 million to a cause close to many hearts: finding a cure for childhood brain cancer. This generous contribution will go towards a groundbreaking clinical trial for a vaccine therapy that could chan
A group of independent experts in the U. S. is set to review the data on giving the hepatitis B vaccine to newborns. This comes after a delay in a decision about when babies should get their first dose. The Vaccine Integrity Project is taking on this task. They want to check the safety and benefits
