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Mississippi reports first outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu strain in US since 2017

Mississippi state and federal officials have confirmed an outbreak of a strain of bird flu not reported in the U.S. since 2017, with quarantine and depopulation efforts already underway. In a ...

The Hill - 20h

West Texas measles outbreak spreads into Oklahoma

Oklahoma reported two measles cases on Tuesday linked to the outbreak in Texas. More than 250 people have been infected in the outbreak so far.

NBC News - 6d

Measles outbreaks confirmed in 3 states

Fifteen states across the U.S. are now reporting cases of the measles, with Texas, New Mexico and New Jersey considered to have outbreaks. On Tuesday, California, Vermont and Oklahoma reported new ...

CBS News - 5d

Experts give Kennedy low marks as measles outbreak tests him

A worsening measles outbreak in West Texas has spread to two other states, providing Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. his first real test of responding to a major ...

The Hill - 5d

Egg prices expected to rise amid continued bird flu outbreaks

Egg prices are expected to continue going up as farmers across the country deal with outbreaks of bird flu. The USDA is working to reimburse farmers who have to kill and replace their chickens. ...

CBS News - Mar. 9

Measles outbreak spreads to 15 states with cases on the rise

New numbers show the measles virus continuing to spread across the United States with cases now being reported in at least 15 states and health officials say the crisis is only getting worse. NBC’s ...

NBC News - 6d

Did Covid Open the Door to a Measles Outbreak?

Measles vaccination rates among kindergarteners have been falling since the Covid-19 pandemic. Teddy Rosenbluth, a health reporter at The New York Times, explains why that has experts worried.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Norovirus outbreak sickens dozens of passengers on Princess Cruises ship

The CDC said 69 passengers and 16 crew on board the Princess Cruises ship Coral Princess reported falling ill with norovirus during a recent voyage.

CBS News - 5d

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

As Ebola Spreads in Uganda, Trump Aid Freeze Hinders Effort to Contain It, U.S. Officials Fear

Two more people are reported dead from the disease, and dozens are in isolation, as the outbreak grows.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

What does the first job report under Trump mean for the economy?

A new jobs report released Friday shows 151,000 new jobs were added last month short of the 170,000 jobs expected. The early data does not yet take into account the mass layoffs across the federal ...

NBC News - Mar. 8

223 measles cases confirmed in Texas as outbreak grows

The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with a total of 223 cases confirmed, according to new data published Tuesday.

ABC News - 6d

Almost 7 in 10 concerned about measles outbreak: Poll

More than two-thirds of respondents in a new poll say they are concerned about the measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. In a Quinnipiac University poll released Thursday, 69 percent of ...

The Hill - 4d

Evening Report — Government funding fight headed for the wire

Presented by National Council on Aging {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Greg Nash House takes first swing at averting shutdown HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADERS are striking a confident tone ...

The Hill - 6d

In West Texas' measles outbreak, families forgo conventional medicine along with vaccines

As the measles outbreak continues to spread in West Texas, some families are opting for unproven remedies including cod liver oil.

NBC News - Mar. 10

Kennedy Links Measles Outbreak to Poor Diet and Health, Citing Fringe Theories

In a recent interview, the health secretary also suggested that the measles vaccine had harmed children in West Texas, center of an outbreak.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Authorities confirm a meningitis outbreak in the northwest has killed 26 people

Nigerian authorities confirm a meningitis outbreak in the northwest has killed 26 people since January

ABC News - 6d

Texas measles outbreak grows to 279 cases, approaching nationwide total for 2024

The measles outbreak in western Texas has grown to a total of 279 cases, according to new state data published Tuesday.

ABC News - 21m

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 - 5d

Texas cities run short of MMR vaccine as measles outbreak drives demand

Pharmacies are struggling with supplies as fatal outbreak expands and health secretary sows disinformation. As measles cases continue to grow in Texas and New Mexico, with a second death, an ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

Lakers' LeBron James has first on-court workout, expected to miss at least one more week with groin strain: Report

LeBron James had his first on-court workout on Sunday since straining his groin in the Lakers' March 8 matchup with the Boston Celtics, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. James has missed Los ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Texas doctor urges vaccine amid deadly measles outbreak

The measles outbreak is drawing new attention to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his suggestions of alternatives to the measles vaccine. CBS News' Omar Villafranca ...

CBS News - 6d

Bird flu ripping through California dairy farms

California has over 1,100 dairy farms, two-thirds of which have been impacted by the bird flu outbreak. A leading suspect is contaminated milking machines. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

CBS News - 3d

Texas measles outbreak hits 259; just 2 cases among fully vaccinated

The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 259, according to new data released Friday.

ABC News - 3d

Egg prices soar as inflation cools in first full month of Trump term

Inflation report arrives as markets slide and recession fears grow.

ABC News - 6d

Immigration accounted for all U.S. population growth in 2022-23, first time since 1850

All U.S. population growth in 2022-23 happened because of immigration, not births, the first time that’s occurred since 1850, the Migration Policy Institute reported Wednesday.

NBC News - 6d

Evening Report — Shutdown drama unfolds amid recession fears

Presented by National Council on Aging — Congress is rushing to pass a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown. {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Greg Nash Government ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

12:30 Report — New Senate retirement rocks Democrats

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. Can you believe it was five years ago this week that COVID-19 began to shut down the world? Walt Disney World closed on March 12 and the first batch of ...

The Hill - 6d

Evening Report — Senate Democrats under pressure over stopgap

Presented by National Council on Aging {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Greg Nash Senate Dems under pressure over stopgap THE PRESSURE IN CONGRESS has shifted to Senate Democrats, ...

The Hill - 5d

Evening Report — Trump digs in for long-term trade wars

Presented by National Council on Aging — President Trump is digging in for the long haul on his intercontinental trade war, even as the S&P 500 neared correction territory on Thursday. {beacon} ...

The Hill - 4d

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 - 3d

US aid cuts are hurting Africa's ability to respond to disease outbreaks, health chief says

Aid cuts by the United States are hurting Africa’s capacity to respond to disease outbreaks, the head of the continent's public health agency said ahead of a meeting with regional health ministers ...

ABC News - 5d