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Measles Outbreak Hits Town in Texas
As of Tuesday, 22 children and two adults had been infected, all of whom were unvaccinated, local officials said.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Work on new towns to begin by 2029, minister says
It comes after more than 100 sites put themselves forward for consideration by a government taskforce.BBC News - Feb. 13 -
"Devastating flooding" hits small town of Pikeville, Kentucky
In Pikeville, Kentucky, a town with a population of roughly 7,000 people, "nearly every home" in one neighborhood saw flooding impacts, the mayor said.CBS News - 3d -
The Cryptocurrency Scam That Turned a Small Town Against Itself
How did a successful, financially sophisticated banker gamble his community’s money away?The New York Times - 1d -
Castles, beaches, derelict towns and coffins: All in a day's work on 'Nosferatu' set
Production designer Craig Lathrop had plenty of time to consider ideas inspired by a gothic era. But that doesn't mean the forces of time — and nature — helped him along.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 7 -
Sète: the seaside town with year-round sunshine in the south of France
Surrounded by canals, a lagoon and the Mediterranean, the port town has fabulous seafood and some quirky cultural traditions. While much of southern France closes its shutters for the winter, the ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
French fry plant closure leaves small Washington town struggling
Inflation has come way down since June of 2022, when it hit 9.1%. But prices remain high, and that can have a big impact on a small town that depends on a single major employer. Jonathan Vigliotti ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Small Washington town grapples with effects of french fry plant closure
In September, Lamb Weston closed its Connell plant, citing a decrease in fast food sales spurred by inflation.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Small town in Florida offers big perks to attract a new doctor
With a physician shortage hitting small communities hard, the town of Havana, Florida, is seeking a new family doctor. Incentives include rent-free office space and medical equipment.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
More than 100 sites across England bid to become ‘new towns’
Sir Keir Starmer claims some will be under construction by end of the current parliamentFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
The Bulgarian town where love takes a back seat to wine on Valentine’s Day
In Melnik, Saint Trifon eclipses Saint Valentine as the town celebrates its long history of winemaking. The sun glows on the otherworldly shapes of the sandstone cliffs that have been sculpted by ...The Guardian - 6d -
Major test case for new geothermal technology launches in small German town
Residents in the German town of Geretsried have long wanted to run their buildings with clean heat and electricity from geothermal energy rather than fossil fuelsABC News - 4d -
Doctor wanted: Small town offers big perks to attract a physician
This is a MedPage Today story. HAVANA, Fla. -- For a rural community, this town of 1,750 people has been more fortunate than most. A family doctor has practiced here for the last 30 years. But ...ABC News - 3d -
Philippine town offers reward for people capturing mosquitoes as dengue rises
Officials in central Manila are offering two pesos for every five mosquitoes captured, dead or alive.BBC News - 1d -
New graves mark lost generation in drugs-ravaged Scottish town
In just a year and a half, at least eight victims of drug misuse have been buried in Oban's Pennyfuir cemetery.BBC News - 14h -
Canucks Gameday Preview #55: All Eyes On Pettersson As The Maple Leafs Roll Into Town
The Vancouver Canucks battle the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 8 -
In Iowa's farm country, small towns rally around a native son in football's biggest game
In the farm town where Cooper DeJean drew up football plays for his friends in elementary school, residents are planning a huge party for the Super BowlABC News - Feb. 9 -
Bo-Kaap: the candy-coloured corner of Cape Town facing tourism v heritage dilemma
Some locals in picturesque district of Bo-Kaap are fed up with influx of visitors, and worry about impact of gentrification. . After Table Mountain, the candy-coloured houses of Bo-Kaap have become ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
‘It shook everyone up’: New York town hosting Salman Rushdie trial recalls knife attack
A liberal arts community finds itself hosting the closely watched trial of man accused of stabbing novelist in 2022. The author Salman Rushdie will this week come face to face with the man accused ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
The 4 best NBA prop bets for Tuesday, February 11: Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Duren, Gradey Dick, and more
SportsLine's proven computer model has revealed its top NBA prop picks for the Tuesday NBA scheduleCBS Sports - Feb. 11 -
Work on up to 12 new towns in England to begin by next election, says Starmer
About 100 potential locations identified as government vows to sweep away red tape to get them built. Up to 12 new towns will be under construction by the next election after 100 potential ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Karl-Anthony Towns joins Patrick Ewing in Knicks record book, but only after nearly throwing the game away
Towns went for 44 but threw a boneheaded pass that helped the Hawks extend the game into overtimeCBS Sports - Feb. 13 -
Watch live: Philadelphia parties with the Eagles as Super Bowl victory parade rolls through town
Tens of thousands of overjoyed Philadelphia Eagles fans lined the city's famed Broad Street on Friday to cheer on their beloved Birds as they parade with their guest of honor — the Lombardi Trophy.NBC News - 6d -
‘You don’t see the trauma until suddenly you do’: Lockerbie bombing’s lasting impact on a ‘normal little town’
Ongoing trials, documentaries and dramatisations mean the Scottish town remains in the spotlight, willingly or not. . At the end of a row of tidy redbrick bungalows in the Scottish town of ...The Guardian - 4d -
Border town's residents rebuild in south Lebanon as Hezbollah leader calls for Israeli withdrawal
Residents of a south Lebanon town are waiting to fix their damaged homes as Israel is scheduled to end its military presence north of its borderABC News - 3d -
NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Thursday, Feb. 20 include Karl-Anthony Towns
SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Thursday, Feb. 20CBS Sports - 1h
