How the anti vaccine movement weaponized a 6 year old's measles death

Former surgeon general blasts RFK Jr.'s rhetoric, highlights herd immunity amid measles outbreak

Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams warned that vaccine skepticism has eroded the importance of herd immunity in light of the measles outbreak in Texas, and put some of the blame on Health and ...

The Hill - 2d

17-year-old Andreeva advances to Indian Wells final, beating Swiatek in chilly conditions

Russian teen star Mirra Andreeva advanced to the BNP Paribas Open final, beating defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6 (1), 1-6, 6-3 in chilly conditions Friday night to become the tournament’s ...

ABC News - Mar. 15

I'm 79 years old and the 'father of functional medicine': 5 rules I live by to stay in good health

Jeffrey Bland, known as the "father of functional medicine," has studied how lifestyle impacts health for more than 30 years.

CNBC - 4d

2 more Louisiana fraternity members arrested in alleged hazing death

Baton Rouge police on Tuesday announced the arrests of 25-year-old Kyle Thurman and 28-year-old Isaiah Smith. They were both charged with criminal hazing.

CBS News - Mar. 11

US sees 300-plus measles cases, highest in a year since 2019

The U.S. has recorded more than 300 cases of measles in just the first three months of this year, according to data published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the ...

The Hill - Mar. 14

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 - 4d

No. 6 St. John’s beats Creighton 82-66 for first Big East Tournament crown in 25 years

They earned the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament for their first trip since 2019, making 72-year-old Hall of Famer Rick Pitino the first coach to take six schools to the Big Dance.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Measles highest in 25 years in Europe, WHO says

Children under five constituted more than 40% of the cases reported in Europe and Central Asia last year.

BBC News - Mar. 13

White House withdraws CDC director nominee

Dave Weldon had faced growing scrutiny over his anti-vaccine views.

Politico - Mar. 13

43-year-old American moved abroad 16 years ago and is happier than ever—how she lives comfortably on $44,000 a year

Nicole Brewer has spent over a decade teaching English as a second language in Nizwa, Oman.

CNBC - 2d

A 10-year-old boy in Tokyo ended up with Shohei Ohtani's first home run of the season

Sota Fujimori is the luckiest 10-year-old in Japan.

NBC News - 3d

A 10-year-old boy in Tokyo ended up with Shohei Ohtani's first home run of the season

Sota Fujimori is the luckiest 10-year-old in Japan

ABC News - 3d

11 years after Mickey Rooney's death, prized memorabilia from his estate will be auctioned

At the end of March, pieces of movie star Mickey Rooney's legacy will be sold. Signed film posters, personal items like clothes and his pipe as well as old contracts and credit cards are included ...

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Measles is popping up in the US. Here's how to avoid one of the world's most contagious viruses

Measles is rarely seen in the United States, but Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases continue to rise in rural West Texas

ABC News - Mar. 7

Unvaccinated New Mexico Resident Dies of Suspected Measles

The patient tested positive for the infection, but state health officials could not confirm that it was the cause of death.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

Texas measles outbreak grows to nearly 200 cases; neighboring state reports dozens of illnesses

Officials in Texas said most of the state's cases were among patients who were not vaccinated.

The Hill - Mar. 8

Measles is unlike other viruses: What to know about complications including 'immune amnesia'

It’s not yet known how many people have gotten sick in the Texas measles outbreak, but there are at least 215 confirmed cases since late January.

NBC News - Mar. 12

As Texas measles outbreak grows, U.S. cases quickly surpass total for all of 2024

Measles cases have surpassed last year’s total less than three months into the year, as the outbreak in West Texas continues to spread.

NBC News - Mar. 14

Actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes one week apart

The 95-year-old actor's Alzheimer's means it is "quite possible" he was unaware of his wife's death, say officials.

BBC News - Mar. 8

Schoolmate arrested in Hawaii girl's 1977 murder released from jail

Gideon Castro was arrested in Utah on a fugitive warrant for suspicion of second-degree murder in the death of 16-year-old Dawn Momohara.

CBS News - Mar. 14

How to score the 'absolute best deal' at an estate sale, from a 33-year-old who attends them weekly

Maddy Brannon is a Washington D.C. based stand-up comedian, who, in her spare time, has racked up a social media following posting about estate sales.

CNBC - 8h

Covid Vaccines Have Paved the Way for Cancer Vaccines

The mRNA technology behind coronavirus vaccines is now being used to create bespoke vaccines for cancer patients.

Wired - Mar. 13

Soviet-era dissident given ‘draconian’ jail sentence in Russia for anti-war views

Alexander Skobov jailed for 16 years over social media post and alleged involvement in opposition group. A Soviet-era dissident has been sentenced to 16 years in prison in Russia for his anti-war ...

The Guardian - 1d

33-year-old's side hustle once made just $2 an hour—now it's a business bringing in $369,000 a month

Penny Linn Designs CEO Krista LeRay turned her barely profitable side hustle into a business that brings in millions in annual revenue. Here's how she did it.

CNBC - Mar. 15

How Trump could destroy his own political movement

The US president and his followers are entering new and dangerous territory

Financial Times - 5d

Measles Can Damage the Immune System for Years

An infection can also leave children and adults with other long-term health problems.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

Florida man executed for killings of 8-year-old girl, grandmother

A Florida man who killed an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother on a night in which he drank heavily and used drugs has been executed.

CBS News - 1d

Woman on Texas death row for 27 years has conviction tossed

A federal appeals court tossed Brittany Holberg's death sentence after it found that prosecutors failed to reveal that their primary trial witness was a paid informant.

CBS News - Mar. 12

A Measles Resurgence?

Our colleague traveled to the center of a Texas measles outbreak.

The New York Times - 5d

Bronny James on his rookie season: 'I see the progress'

But was the 20-year-old, 6-foot-2 shooting guard standing in front his

Yahoo Sports - 2d

The 26 M.L.B. Players on the Cusp of Stardom

A pair of 6-foot-7 outfielders and one 21-year-old third baseman make our expert’s list.

The New York Times - 7h

Andreeva, 17, tops world No. 1 Sabalenka for Indian Wells title

Russian 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva toppled world number one Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday to capture her second WTA 1000 title at Indian Wells.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Leeds handed blow in their pursuit of 27-year-old wide player

Bright Osayi-Samuel has been linked with a move away from Turkish club Fenerbahce at the end of the season.The 27-year-old Nigerian right back will be out of contract in the summer and he has been ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Barcelona set to extend the contract of 18-year-old La Masia talent

Since arriving at the club last summer, Jan Virgili has proven to be a vital asset for Barcelona’s youth teams.The 18-year-old was an integral member of the Juvenil A setup that won the Copa del ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

5 secrets to living a long, happy life with no regrets from 100-year-old sisters: 'I don’t think of anything as ordinary—everything is a miracle'

Shirley Hodes, 108, and Ruth Sweedler, 105, called "the oldest living pair of sisters in the USA," passed away this winter. They set an example for how to live well.

CNBC - Mar. 10

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