In the heart of Texas, a family is grappling with an unimaginable loss. Their 6-year-old daughter recently passed away from measles. This was the first child death from the virus in the United States in a decade. The parents, members of the Mennonite community in Gaines County, remain steadfast i
Measles is back with a vengeance, spreading rapidly across Texas and into neighboring states. The outbreak, which began in West Texas, has now infected hundreds of people, with no signs of slowing down. The virus is taking advantage of communities where vaccination rates are low, finding and infecti
In the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Saint Mary's and Vanderbilt faced off in a nail-biting game. Vanderbilt was ahead by 12 points when Augustas Marciulionis, Saint Mary's star player, had to sit out due to foul trouble. This gave Jordan Ross, another Saint Mary's guard, the chance to shine.
A major power outage caused by a fire at a substation near Heathrow Airport led to widespread flight disruptions. The incident, which started late Thursday, forced the airport to shut down completely, affecting thousands of passengers and flights. The fire, which involved a transformer containing a
The Ole Miss Rebels secured a hard-fought victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels in the NCAA Tournament. The Rebels were up by a whopping 22 points in the second half, but the Tar Heels fought back, making the game intense until the very end. The Rebels, seeded sixth in the South Region, ar
The stock market ended the week on a high note, breaking a four-week losing streak. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all saw small gains, with the S&P 500 up 0. 1% for the day and 0. 5% for the week. However, the market is still down 4. 8% for the month. This small victory comes after weeks of unc
Amazon is making big moves to take the reins of the James Bond franchise. Two big names are in talks to take over the iconic spy series. Amy Pascal and David Heyman are the potential new bosses of 007. The tech giant is eager to gain full control of the Bond franchise. This is after spending a m
Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) is a medical treatment. It involves giving antibiotics to patients outside of a hospital setting. This treatment requires a lot of work that doesn't get billed. It is a complex process that needs coordination from different medical professionals. This
A special protein called Dha A is great at breaking down mustard gas. However, it has a big problem: it's not very stable. This makes it hard to use it widely. So, scientists came up with a clever idea. They wrapped Dha A in a special gel. This gel is made from poloxamer, a substance often used to c
Cartilage cancer, also known as chondrosarcoma, is a rare type of cancer. It is difficult to treat. Doctors have limited options for systemic therapy. This means treatments that affect the whole body. To find new ways to fight this disease, researchers took a deep dive. They looked at the molecular
