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Doctor says Texas measles outbreak is "a problem of unvaccinated children"
Health officials are investigating a measles outbreak among 24 patients in West Texas. Vanderbilt University infectious disease professor Dr. William Schaffner joins "The Daily Report" to discuss ...CBS News - 1h -
The New York Stock Exchange is launching an exchange in Texas
The NYSE Chicago will reincorporate in Texas and be renamed NYSE Texas.CNBC - 9h -
Killer of MP David Amess left Prevent too quickly, review says
The programme's handling of the Conservative MP's murderer was "sub-optimal", a review says.BBC News - 9h -
A Swearing Expert Discusses the State of Profanity
Timothy Jay, a scholar in the science of swearing, has a few choice words about why we curse and how to cut back (if you want to).The New York Times - 1d -
Measles outbreak in Texas was "completely preventable," disease expert says
As Gaines County, Texas, deals with a measles outbreak, experts are reminding Americans that outbreaks like these can be avoided with available safe and effective vaccines.CBS News - 9h -
British woman shot dead on holiday in Texas
Police in Texas have conducted a "thorough investigation" into the death of Lucy Harrison.BBC News - 9h -
Measles outbreak expands in West Texas
At least two dozen cases of measles have been reported in a West Texas county with one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the state. All of the confirmed cases there involve unvaccinated ...CBS News - 11h -
Does an ARM loan make sense this February? Here's what experts say
Depending on your financial goals and timeline, it could be worth getting an ARM loan this month, experts say.CBS News - 12h -
EU ‘completely overshooting’ on green rules, Siemens Energy boss warns
Brussels faces backlash over regulations as Donald Trump’s agenda deepens concerns over region’s competitivenessFinancial Times - 14h -
What Texas' win over South Carolina means for the AP Top 25
A look at the latest rankings and what's next for all the top teams in women's college basketball.ESPN - 1d -
A Promising New Development for Millions of People With Liver Disease
Recent research suggests that a new approach could help even patients with advanced forms of fatty liver disease.The New York Times - 1d -
Texas bills would allow Ten Commandments and Bible reading in public schools
Bills introduced by Republicans in the Texas Senate would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools and allow for schools to carve out time for students to read the Bible, in ...NBC News - 1d -
Is it risky to open a CD with an online bank? What experts say
Online banks may offer better rates, but there are some potential drawbacks to take into account, too.CBS News - 1d -
You only need 2 or 3 cards to maximize rewards, says credit expert—here's how to choose
The key to building a credit card strategy is to tailor your card usage to how you already spend, experts say.CNBC - 1d -
Replacing judge with experts strengthens assisted dying bill, MP says
It comes after concerns over the High Court's capacity to hear each individual case in England and Wales.BBC News - 1d -
Dirty water and endless wars: why cholera outbreaks are on the rise again
The number of cases globally has surged since 2021, as war and the climate crisis pile pressure on vaccine supplies. Cholera, the scourge of the Victorian era, is staging a comeback fuelled by ...The Guardian - 1d -
Measles, polio outbreaks could reemerge as vaccination rates fall
The vaccination rate for Florida kindergartners has fallen to 88.1%, the lowest in decades.CBS News - 2d -
NIH cuts could stall medical progress for lifesaving treatments, experts say
Doctors and researchers across academic institutions fear that the National Institutes of Health’s decision to cut indirect research funding could stall medical progress and negatively affect ...NBC News - 2d -
Fifteen measles cases reported in West Texas county with high rate of vaccine exemptions
Fifteen measles cases — mostly in school-aged children — have been confirmed in a small county in West Texas with one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the state.NBC News - 2d -
Super Bowl win sees Mailata complete 'greatest story in football'
Jordan Mailata worked in construction while trying to become a rugby league player in Australia but has now completed his unique journey to Super Bowl winner.BBC News - 2d -
Trump has paralyzed agency guarding worker rights, labor experts say
President Trump's firing of one of the National Labor Relations Board's five members has left the labor watchdog adrift, experts say.CBS News - 2d -
Sam Kerr trial: conduct of police was ‘completely unacceptable’, defence claims
Jury sent out to consider verdict after barrister claims officers made ‘no meaningful attempt’ to investigate the footballer’s taxi claim. Get Guardian Australia’s breaking news email , free ...The Guardian - 2d -
UN official says Sudan paramilitary group is preventing life-saving aid from famine-hit Darfur
The United Nations’ top humanitarian official in Sudan says the paramilitary group at war with the military in Sudan is preventing life-saving aid from reaching many people in the famine-hit Darfur ...ABC News - 2d -
Elon Musk’s gutting of US agencies is illegal, experts say. How do you muzzle Doge?
World’s richest man has unleashed a flurry moves ranging from compromising Americans’ private data to nearly upending USAid. Where does it stop?. In 2022, the Pentagon proudly announced a ...The Guardian - 2d -
'Complete team' Ireland in driving seat for hat-trick
Ireland show they are a "complete team" with a dominant 32-18 Six Nations win over Scotland at Murrayfield.BBC News - 2d -
Texas ends S. Carolina's 57-game SEC win streak
No. 4 Texas beat No. 2 South Carolina 66-62 on Sunday, ending the Gamecocks' 57-game Southeastern Conference regular-season winning streak dating to 2021.ESPN - 2d -
NGOs, nonprofits say US humanitarian aid has ground to complete halt worldwide
International aid and development work funded by the U.S. government has almost entirely come to a halt, leaders in humanitarian aid confirmed to ABC News.ABC News - 3d -
In Santa Fe School Shooting Trial, a Texas Lawyer’s Own Grief
Lori Laird was defending a couple whose son shot 23 people at his school, while engaged in a desperate struggle with her own son’s mental illness. When are parents to blame?The New York Times - 3d -
Motor neurone disease campaigner Sam Perkins dies
The sportsman raised hundreds of thousands of pounds after being diagnosed with the disease.BBC News - 3d -
Australia crush Sri Lanka in second Test to complete rare series sweep
Sri Lanka 257 and 231; Australia 414 and 75-1 in four days Spinners Lyon and Kuhnemann take seven wickets each Australia have capped off a brilliant summer with a nine-wicket defeat of Sri ...The Guardian - 3d -
Bird flu outbreak has Americans desperate for eggs
Bird flu is causing soaring egg prices that have American consumers stressed out, leading to a rush at stores and thefts. Ali Bauman has more details.CBS News - 4d -
Israel and Hamas complete fifth hostage-prisoner swap
Release of three Israeli hostages and 183 Palestinian prisoners comes as next phase of ceasefire set to begin. Israel and Hamas completed their fifth hostage-prisoner swap under a fragile Gaza ...The Guardian - 4d -
Georgia Tech hires Texas assistant Blake Gideon as defensive coordinator
Gideon had spent the past four seasons coaching safeties with the Longhorns and was promoted to associate head coach for defense at his alma mater last year.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Congress must prevent a mass-amnesty for COVID fraud
Don't give criminals and fraudsters a “get out of jail free” card for COVID fraud.The Hill - 4d -
My friend, 62, may only have weeks to live. How does he prevent his second wife from inheriting everything?
“He received a $250K inheritance last year.”MarketWatch - 4d -
The families of L.A. wildfire victims confront the failures that prevented escape
One month after the Los Angeles wildfires, the public and California’s government are being forced to confront weaknesses in their approach to disasters.NBC News - 4d -
RFK Jr. had up to $1.2 million in credit card debt — what experts say about tackling high balances
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent financial disclosures show a "massive" amount of credit card debt, according to experts.CNBC - 5d -
Airline Pilots in the DC Plane Crash Acted as Expected, Experts Say
The pilots of the American Airlines regional jet in the Washington airport collision acted as expected, aviation safety experts and other pilots said.The New York Times - 6d -
Conductor Daniel Barenboim says he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
Conductor Daniel Barenboim says he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s diseaseABC News - 6d -
Blake Lively is sued by Texas crisis specialist in latest 'It Ends With Us' lawsuit
A Texas crisis communications specialist has sued Blake Lively for defamationABC News - Feb. 5
