The state is asking parents in several counties to give their babies the measles shot earlier than usual because new cases are rising fast. The virus can cause serious brain damage, hearing loss, and even death. This problem is happening while more parents are choosing not to vaccinate their child
The U. S. Senate and House Committees will ask Secretary of State Marco Rubio about President Trump’s foreign policy during two hearings this week. Rubio, who also advises the president on national security, will discuss the State Department’s budget request. The administration wants Congress
The Gaza Strip saw three separate deaths on Tuesday after Israeli attacks, according to local health officials. One person died and four were hurt when an airstrike struck a vehicle east of Deir Al‑Balah. The blast turned the car into wreckage. Another strike earlier in the day killed one indi
Health experts in the United States have voiced strong opposition to a new strategy that would treat Americans exposed to Ebola outside of the country. The plan proposes sending patients from Kenya or European Union nations for quarantine and treatment, instead of bringing them back home. A gr
The Ponca Nature Center on Arkansas 43 offers a free geology lesson at 1:30 p. m. on Wednesdays, letting kids and adults explore the state’s rock layers through hands‑on activities. A bass fishing contest for veterans starts at 5:45 a. m. Saturday in Prairie Creek Park; teams pay $80 before Thurs
A London tutor named Sam balances a charity job with coaching university students at home. His teaching gigs need more than just meeting time: lesson plans, new reading lists, invoices and research keep him busy. Because his schedule is tight, he turned to AI for routine tasks. He uses Noti
In early 2026, data shows that Americans’ favorability toward Meghan Markle has slipped, and visits to her online shop, As Ever, have followed suit. The Duchess of Sussex launched the e‑store in 2025 after her Netflix series “With Love, Meghan” premiered, offering items such as jam, honey and wine.
The story starts with a man who loved movies. He made small films that got people talking. Then he released a space adventure in 1977 that everyone watched. That film became the biggest hit of its time. The studio that made the film was not sure it would work. They were scared to spend too much mon
The Kremlin announced that the conflict in Ukraine has entered a new stage, calling it a “different paradigm. ” The statement followed Russia’s heavy overnight air attacks that left at least 17 civilians dead and wounded around a hundred people. The Russian leader’s spokesman blamed Kyiv for wha
Some rich investors ask a simple question when their foundation receives a grant request: Can the market already fix this problem? If not, they think charity can step in. Bill Ackman, for example, focuses on science that still needs breakthroughs, like his MIND prize for brain‑disease research. He a
