Alzheimer's Association pairs up with New Mexico in US pilot program to raise awareness
New Mexico has paired up with the Alzheimer’s Association in a pilot U.S. initiative aimed at raising awareness about a disease that affects several million people in the country
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Dust Storms in Texas and New Mexico Raise Fire Risks
Blowing dust reduced visibility to near zero in some parts of New Mexico, prompting road closures. Forecasters say dangerous fire conditions will persist until Thursday.The New York Times - 17h -
Facts, not fear: Inside Mexico's pioneering drug harm reduction programs
Since the mid-1980s, a number of organizations, primarily in northern Mexico, have launched informational campaigns and community-oriented interventions aimed at addressing drug use from a public ...ABC News - 3d -
Liminal Experiences raises $5.8M for UGC and AI gaming
Liminal Experiences, a new user-generated content gaming startup dedicated to using AI to assist human creativity, raised $5.8 million.VentureBeat - Mar. 11 -
Having autism has worked to my advantage in football, says Lucy Bronze
The Chelsea and England defender opens up for the first time about her autism and ADHD diagnoses to raise awareness and help others.BBC News - 16h -
California governor raises questions with ‘This is Gavin Newsom’ podcast
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) new podcast hosting prominent supporters of President Trump is raising questions about his political strategy as he wraps up his tenure as governor and keeps the ...The Hill - 3d -
Plastic pollution leaves seabirds with brain damage similar to Alzheimer’s, study shows
Blood tests on migratory chicks fed plastics by their parents show neurodegeneration, as well as cell rupture and stomach lining decay. Ingesting plastic is leaving seabird chicks with brain damage ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Alzheimer’s research centers face Trump-imposed $65m funding delay across the US
Researchers report difficulties retaining staff as White House cost-cutting stresses US medical research system. Major Alzheimer’s disease research centers across the country face a $65m funding ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Trump economic adviser: US 'launched a drug war, not a trade war' with Mexico, Canada
Kevin Hassett, the Trump administration’s National Economic Council director, said the United States has not launched a trade war with Mexico and Canada but “a drug war.” Hassett joined ABC News’s ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Pentagon Cuts Threaten Programs That Secure Loose Nukes and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Documents obtained by WIRED show the US Department of Defense is considering cutting up to 75 percent of workers who stop the spread of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.Wired - Mar. 6 -
Controlled-release fertilizers can spread microplastics on US cropland – study
Tiny bits of plastic can end up in water and soil at alarming levels, said lead author of University of Missouri paper. Fertilizers that shed microplastics are increasingly spreading on America’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Manchester United’s new field of dreams at risk of repeating the Tottenham trap | Jonathan Wilson
Like their rivals, the problem is not the rise in revenue that a new home offers but that so little of it ends up being spent on players. Build it and they will come – but you should be aware that ...The Guardian - 4d -
Beavers wrap up pair of tournaments in Arizona
Mar. 15—LITCHFIELD PARK, Ariz. — The Bemidji State women's golf team concluded its spring break trip on Friday, March 14 and finished 12th and 11th at the SMSU Spring Invitational and SMSU Spring ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
As Measles Continues to Spread in Texas, Cases Jump in New Mexico
The outbreak has sickened nearly 200 people in Gaines County, Texas. A neighboring county in New Mexico has seen 21 new cases since Tuesday.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Tariffs to add as much as $10,000 to the cost of the average new home, trade association says
"The tariffs act as a tax on American builders, home buyers and consumers," the National Association of Home Builders said.CNBC - 6d -
Incredible season comes to halt as Norwayne falls to Portsmouth for Div. V State title
Norwayne raises program to new heights with run to the Ohio Division V State FinalsYahoo Sports - 3d -
How to legally challenge Trump’s Canada and Mexico tariffs
The argument would be that one-upping Canada’s and Mexico’s tariff reprisals has nothing to do with fentanyl or illegal immigration.The Hill - 1d -
‘They lock us in like sheep’: new Israeli checkpoints and barriers raise fears in the West Bank
Israel’s growing network of roadblocks are cutting off communities from major transport routes, disrupting work, education and aid supplies. The road to Atara from Ramallah winds through the hills ...The Guardian - 4d -
Gun-violence prevention programs may be caught in federal funding crossfire
Hospital-based violence intervention programs have operated in the U.S. since the mid-1990s, but recent moves by the Trump White House are raising anxiety about the programs' future.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
More than hot flashes: Women raise awareness about menopause symptoms and work
Menopause affects about half the world’s population at some point in lifeABC News - Mar. 6 -
Texas measles outbreak linked to cases in New Mexico, Oklahoma
The measles outbreak in the South Plains region of Texas has been linked to confirmed cases in New Mexico and Oklahoma. The outbreak in West Texas is centered in Gaines County, which neighbors Lea ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Accused Guatemalan drug trafficker wanted in US is captured in Mexico
One of Guatemala’s most wanted drug traffickers has been captured in Mexico and returned to Guatemala to await extradition to the United StatesABC News - Mar. 12 -
Texas, New Mexico measles outbreak grows to more than 300
The measles outbreak impacting Texas and New Mexico has now exceeded 300 cases, surpassing the number of measles cases reported in all of the U.S. last year. According to the latest update from the ...The Hill - 1d -
Pair of Petoskey hockey standouts claim all-state honors
After a nice postseason run on the ice, the season for Petoskey is now capped with two standouts earning all-state honors fro the coaches association:Yahoo Sports - 2d -
New Mexico adult dies with measles, though cause of death isn't yet confirmed
An adult who was infected with measles has died in New Mexico, though the virus has not been confirmed as the causeABC News - Mar. 6 -
How oral health may be linked to heart and brain health
New research suggests a connection between oral bacteria and Alzheimer's disease, raising concerns for those with poor dental health. With nearly 700 species of bacteria in our mouths, experts say ...CBS News - 5d -
US evangelical groups urge Trump to spare HIV/Aids program from aid cuts
Christian organizations helped create Pepfar, credited with preventing 25m early deaths, particularly in Africa. Christian evangelical organizations instrumental in creating the US program that has ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump-backed plan to fund government raises GOP concerns on defense
Republicans are raising concerns about what the Trump-backed strategy to stave off next week’s government shutdown threat could mean for defense programs for the next six months. President Trump ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Premier League delays use of new offside technology after record VAR hold-up
Semi-automated offside technology failed in FA Cup FA will continue to use it, including in Cup final The Premier League has further delayed the introduction of semi-automated offside technology ...The Guardian - 1d -
Eaton Rapids' Reyna Luplow earns Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan weekly award
First-year Greyhounds coach guided program to an eight-win improvement this season.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
How far will the Marquette Golden Eagles go in March Madness? Give us your NCAA tournament prediction
The Golden Eagles (23-10) take on 10th-seeded New Mexico (26-7) at 6:25 p.m. Friday in Cleveland.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Rubio says 83% of USAid programs terminated after six-week purge
Surviving aid to be administered by state department in radical narrowing of definition of US national interest. US politics live – latest updates The Trump administration has taken an axe to ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
From Mexico cartel safe house to US streets: BBC tracks deadly fentanyl targeted by Trump tariffs
As the president tries to force Mexico to stop the flow of drugs, cartel members tell Quentin Sommerville they will not be deterred.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
A Young Prince of Luxembourg Dies of a Rare Genetic Disease
Prince Frederik, 22, was a founder and the creative director of a foundation that raised awareness of POLG disorder.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Drag star The Vivienne died after taking ketamine, family says
The RuPaul's Drag Race winner's family wants to raise awareness and bring something positive from the "complete tragedy".BBC News - 2d -
As Social Security faces an uncertain future, the debate on privatization heats up again
New leadership in Washington has prompted questions about Social Security's future. Some experts say privatizing the program could be the answer.CNBC - 5d -
Trump's Canada, Mexico tariffs try to 'stop the bleeding' in US economy: UAW chief
President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico "are an attempt to stop the bleeding" in the U.S. economy, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said.ABC News - Mar. 9 -
New Mexico judge who presided over Alec Baldwin's trial is set to retire
A New Mexico state district judge who presided over the widely publicized trial of actor Alec Baldwin for a fatal movie set shooting is getting ready to retire from the benchABC News - Mar. 6 -
Sam Houston hosts New Mexico State following Wilkerson's 29-point game
Sam Houston plays the New Mexico State Aggies after Lamar Wilkerson scored 29 points in Sam Houston's 89-87 win against the UTEP MinersABC News - Mar. 8 -
Degenhart and Boise State knock off top-seed New Mexico in MWC Tournament semifinals 72-69
Tyson Degenhart led No. 5 seed Boise State with 22 points and Andrew Meadow sealed the victory with a 3-pointer with 46 seconds remaining as the Broncos upset top-seeded New Mexico 72-69 on Friday ...Yahoo Sports - 4d
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