In a county where many doctors have never seen measles, the first case in late January sent the local health team into action. The county’s public health officer, a family doctor who had once opposed vaccine mandates, assembled nurses, epidemiologists and community staff to map the outbreak. They tr
Scientists once claimed that a common kitchen herb could shield mice from the harmful effects of a toxic chemical. The experiment focused on carbon tetrachloride, a substance known to damage DNA. Researchers measured three signs of genetic injury: chromosome changes, tiny nuclear fragments called mi
The EPA is facing a new challenge. Scientists say they are being asked to soften the danger of chemicals that appear in everyday items like cleaners and makeup. Instead of showing how these substances could harm people, they are told to make the risks look smaller. A group of EPA workers ha
A new limited-series crime drama on Netflix zooms in on a lesser-told side of a real-life tragedy. Instead of rehashing the violent details, it follows the family who lived through the shock. The show’s three short episodes make it an easy weekend watch, but its real strength is in how it frames the
Colombia’s outgoing president has spent his last months in office making headlines—not for policy wins, but for social media outbursts. In a recent post, he responded to an opinion piece by using a phrase tied to one of history’s darkest regimes. The article in question praised a conservative candid
When people live longer with chronic myeloid leukemia thanks to new drugs, doctors start noticing side effects that weren’t obvious before. One big concern is how these treatments affect weight and body fat over the years. A study looked back at adults with this type of leukemia who took a daily pil
Bill Pulte’s jump from running America’s mortgage rules to leading its spy world caught many by surprise. Before politics, he was better known as the heir to a big homebuilding fortune and for handing out cash online to followers. His new role puts him in charge of agencies that handle secrets from
Institutions no longer debate whether real-world assets like real estate or company shares can live on blockchain networks. The big conversation now is about keeping those digital versions safe, updated, and tradeable inside existing financial guardrails. New alliances show how the sector is buildin
Senator Warnock asked Treasury Secretary Bessent a direct question during a finance hearing: How would Americans rate the economy? Most people gave it a failing mark. Bessent, however, argued the economy was one of the strongest ever. Warnock pointed out the disconnect wasn't just about opinions but
A quiet Tuesday morning in Port St. Lucie took an unexpected turn when six businesses at the Shoppes at Torino Plaza woke up to find themselves victims of overnight thefts. At around 3 a. m. , someone slipped into The Plaza through a back door, leaving no traces of forced entry behind. Yet, inside o
