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US states reject anti-vaccine bills as public health groups fight MAHA

Dozens of state anti-vaccine bills backed by "Make America Healthy Again" supporters have failed after public health groups won over Republican state

US states reject anti-vaccine bills as public health groups fight MAHA
Health|Science|Travel|World

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection

A cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection
Arts|Health|Sports

Injured Madison Keys withdraws from French Open warmup tournament

Madison Keys has withdrawn from a French Open warmup tournament due to a left thigh injury

Injured Madison Keys withdraws from French Open warmup tournament
Health|Science|World

What do we know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda?

The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda to be a public health emergency of international

What do we know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda?
Health|Science|World

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
Health|Science|Travel|World

Canadian national health agency confirms 1 positive hantavirus test

Canada's national health agency confirms that one of four Canadians returning from a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive

Canadian national health agency confirms 1 positive hantavirus test
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaks

Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships are making headlines, but they’re unlikely to dim vacationers’ growing love of cruises

Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaks
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Man who received kidney from movie fan now paying it forward

Man who received kidney from movie fan now paying it forward

Man who received kidney from movie fan now paying it forward
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Caledonia Senior Living seeking volunteers for cycling program

Caledonia Senior Living seeking volunteers for cycling program

Caledonia Senior Living seeking volunteers for cycling program
Health|Lifestyle|Science

How Boston health clinics are using ketamine to help treat mental health. "It's worth it."

How Boston health clinics are using ketamine to help treat mental health. "It's worth it."

How Boston health clinics are using ketamine to help treat mental health. "It's worth it."
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Woman struggled with mental health her whole life. Now she's helping others seek help at NAMI Massachusetts

Woman struggled with mental health her whole life. Now she's helping others seek help at NAMI Massachusetts

Woman struggled with mental health her whole life. Now she's helping others seek help at NAMI Massachusetts
Health|Science|Travel|World

Canadian cruise passenger gets presumptive positive hantavirus test

Canadian cruise passenger gets presumptive positive hantavirus test

Canadian cruise passenger gets  presumptive positive hantavirus test
Election|Europe|Finance|Health|Political

It's official: Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain's next prime minister

Wes Streeting's ambition to head the British government was one of the worst-kept secrets in U.K. politics

It's official: Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain's next prime minister
Health|Science|World

A measles outbreak crossed into Mexico from Texas. A larger tragedy followed

A measles outbreak crossed into Mexico from Texas. A larger tragedy followed

A measles outbreak crossed into Mexico from Texas. A larger tragedy followed
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political|US

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses reelection bid, CNN projects, as Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to Louisiana Senate runoff

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses reelection bid, CNN projects, as Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to Louisiana Senate runoff

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses reelection bid, CNN projects, as Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to Louisiana Senate runoff
Health|Science|Sports

Man who beat "unicorn" case of Merkel cell carcinoma to ride in Pittsburgh's Rush to Crush Cancer

Man who beat "unicorn" case of Merkel cell carcinoma to ride in Pittsburgh's Rush to Crush Cancer

Man who beat "unicorn" case of Merkel cell carcinoma to ride in Pittsburgh's Rush to Crush Cancer
Africa|Health|Science|World

Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80

At least 80 people have died in Congo’s new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province

Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80
Health|Science|World

France says cruise ship Andes virus matches known South American viruses

France’s Pasteur Institute has fully sequenced the Andes virus found in a French passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship

France says cruise ship Andes virus matches known South American viruses
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health

Maine communities mourn the 27-year-old firefighter killed in a lumber mill explosion

A 27-year-old firefighter who died in a massive fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine's midcoast region is being honored

Maine communities mourn the 27-year-old firefighter killed in a lumber mill explosion
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

Is Britain ungovernable?

Is Britain ungovernable?

Is Britain ungovernable?
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Meet the Spelman Seven crossing the stage as valedictorians together

Meet the Spelman Seven crossing the stage as valedictorians together

Meet the Spelman Seven crossing the stage as valedictorians together
Arts|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US

A stillbirth and Facebook post expressing her grief landed her in prison for over 2 years. Experts say it’s part of a pattern

A stillbirth and Facebook post expressing her grief landed her in prison for over 2 years. Experts say it’s part of a pattern

A stillbirth and Facebook post expressing her grief landed her in prison for over 2 years. Experts say it’s part of a pattern
Business|Economy|Education|Health

DACA recipients are losing protections and work permits as renewal delays surge

DACA recipients are losing protections and work permits as renewal delays surge

DACA recipients are losing protections and work permits as renewal delays surge
Business|Economy|Health|World

Argentina’s beef consumption falls to lowest level in 20 years as prices soar

Argentina’s beef consumption has fallen to its lowest level in two decades as soaring prices and weakening purchasing power push many families to replace beef with cheaper proteins like chicken and pork

Argentina’s beef consumption falls to lowest level in 20 years as prices soar
Health|Science|Technology|World

FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up

The Food and Drug Administration's top drug official is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency

FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up
Business|Health|Sports

Mets pitcher Clay Holmes sidelined indefinitely with broken leg after getting hit by line drive

Clay Holmes has a broken right leg after getting hit on the mound by a 111 mph line drive, another devastating blow to the New York Mets in their miserable season so far

Mets pitcher Clay Holmes sidelined indefinitely with broken leg after getting hit by line drive
Economy|Environment|Health|World

‘This is far worse’: When conflict 2,000 miles away compounds civil war at home

‘This is far worse’: When conflict 2,000 miles away compounds civil war at home

‘This is far worse’: When conflict 2,000 miles away compounds civil war at home
Education|Health|Political|Science|US|World

A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it

A Kansas judge has protected access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors as the nation’s largest children’s hospital moved to restrict such care in Texa and buckled under pressure from the Trump administration

A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it
Business|Health|Sports|US|World

Rangers say second baseman Josh Smith will be hospitalized at least a week with viral meningitis

Texas Rangers second baseman Josh Smith is expected to be hospitalized for at least a week to be treated for viral meningitis

Rangers say second baseman Josh Smith will be hospitalized at least a week with viral meningitis
Environment|Health|Science

Owl found stuck in a concrete mixer is on the mend and flying free

A great horned owl found stuck in a concrete mixer in Utah is now flying free after recovering at an animal sanctuary

Owl found stuck in a concrete mixer is on the mend and flying free
Health|Interview|Travel|World

Doctor to Erin Burnett on what life is like inside biocontainment unit: 'it's a little weird being in here by myself'

The cruise ship passenger who tested positive for hantavirus speaks exclusively with Erin Burnett about what life has been like inside the biocontainment unit.

Doctor to Erin Burnett on what life is like inside biocontainment unit: 'it's a little weird being in here by myself'
Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle

80-year-old Pittsburgh woman charged with stealing nearly $1 million from man with dementia

80-year-old Pittsburgh woman charged with stealing nearly $1 million from man with dementia

80-year-old Pittsburgh woman charged with stealing nearly $1 million from man with dementia
Health|World

Created as IDs, dog tags became a crucial link between military families and fallen troops

Military identification tags — popularly known as dog tags — became standard issue for U.S. troops at the request of an Army chaplain concerned about identifying fallen soldiers at the beginning of the 20th century

Created as IDs, dog tags became a crucial link between military families and fallen troops
Health|Science|World

A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded

Africa’s top public health body confirms a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province

A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded
Environment|Health|Science|World

Scientists find climate change is reducing oxygen in rivers worldwide

Global warming is causing rivers to slowly lose oxygen, threatening fish and other lives

Scientists find climate change is reducing oxygen in rivers worldwide
Business|Health|Political|Technology

Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media's risks for children

Social media CEOs have been called to testify before Congress amid growing pressure to protect young users

Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media's risks for children
Health|Political|US

GOP congressman is under doctor’s care, his father says amid mysterious absence from Washington

GOP congressman is under doctor’s care, his father says amid mysterious absence from Washington

GOP congressman is under doctor’s care, his father says amid mysterious absence from Washington
Crime|Health|Sports|US

NTSB probing what caused a plane to crash into a home in Akron, killing 2

Investigators are looking into what caused a small plane crash to crash into a house in northeast Ohio Thursday and explode into flames, killing both people aboard

NTSB probing what caused a plane to crash into a home in Akron, killing 2
Health|Science

Supreme Court preserves access to mifepristone via telehealth – at least for now

The court’s decision sends the mifepristone case back to a lower court, which has signaled that it will continue its challenge to the legality of mailing the abortion pill.

Supreme Court preserves access to mifepristone via telehealth – at least for now
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

More than half a million American teens are using inhalants. A doctor explains the dangers

More than half a million American teens are using inhalants. A doctor explains the dangers

More than half a million American teens are using inhalants. A doctor explains the dangers
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Is baby talk bad? Why ‘parentese’ actually helps babies learn language

Exaggerating phrases and talking in a sing-song way can actually help, not make it harder, for young children to master speaking a language.

Is baby talk bad? Why ‘parentese’ actually helps babies learn language
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

From medieval plague ships to hantavirus: How outbreaks at sea helped to shape the international public health system

To stop the spread of infectious diseases, governments need information and other resources that countries around the globe share through international organizations.

From medieval plague ships to hantavirus: How outbreaks at sea helped to shape the international public health system
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

A fungal disease, along with climate change, threatens Colorado’s prized peaches

Cytospora canker damages peach trees and decreases orchard production over time.

A fungal disease, along with climate change, threatens Colorado’s prized peaches
Education|Environment|Health

Colorado Girl Scout troop creates "peace path" to help classmates resolve conflicts

Colorado Girl Scout troop creates "peace path" to help classmates resolve conflicts

Colorado Girl Scout troop creates "peace path" to help classmates resolve conflicts
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Health|Political

This Republican says he’s Trump’s ally. He’s getting in the way of Trump’s revenge in a key Louisiana Senate primary

This Republican says he’s Trump’s ally. He’s getting in the way of Trump’s revenge in a key Louisiana Senate primary

This Republican says he’s Trump’s ally. He’s getting in the way of Trump’s revenge in a key Louisiana Senate primary
Economy|Health|Political

How a vote for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ put Republican David Valadao in danger of losing his seat

How a vote for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ put Republican David Valadao in danger of losing his seat

How a vote for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ put Republican David Valadao in danger of losing his seat
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

Trump administration rushes to steady Kennedy’s HHS, with an eye on the midterms

Trump administration rushes to steady Kennedy’s HHS, with an eye on the midterms

Trump administration rushes to steady Kennedy’s HHS, with an eye on the midterms
Australia|Health|Travel|World

6 passengers from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in Australia for 3-week quarantine

Six passengers from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak have arrived in Australia for a quarantine expected to last at least three weeks

6 passengers from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in Australia for 3-week quarantine
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Cuba mulls US offer of $100 million in aid but wary of Trump's motives, blockade

Cuba on Thursday said it would entertain a U.S. offer of $100 million in humanitarian aid but expressed skepticism over President Donald Trump's intentions

Cuba mulls US offer of $100 million in aid but wary of Trump's motives, blockade
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|World

Deaths of six migrants in Texas railcar investigated as human smuggling

The six people found dead inside a sweltering railroad boxcar in Laredo, Texas, over the weekend were stowaway migrants from Mexico and Honduras who fell victim to

Deaths of six migrants in Texas railcar investigated as human smuggling
Health|Political|World

US Supreme Court ruling preserves abortion pill access for now as other challenges loom

The U.S. Supreme Court has for now refused to block a U.S.

US Supreme Court ruling preserves abortion pill access for now as other challenges loom
Health|Political|US

Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out

The Supreme Court has preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues

Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out
Health|Science

Antidepressants and pregnancy: What parents-to-be should know about ADHD, autism risks

Antidepressants and pregnancy: What parents-to-be should know about ADHD, autism risks

Antidepressants and pregnancy: What parents-to-be should know about ADHD, autism risks
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Newsom outlines his final budget proposal with no deficit, new major spending

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled his final budget proposal

Newsom outlines his final budget proposal with no deficit, new major spending
Arts|Education|Health|Political|World

Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions

The Justice Department is accusing Yale University of illegally considering race in its medical school admissions

Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions
Health|US|World

Supreme Court allows telehealth and mail access to mifepristone for now

Supreme Court allows telehealth and mail access to mifepristone for now

Supreme Court allows telehealth and mail access to mifepristone for now
Health|Science|Technology|US|World

US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery continue

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US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery continue
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

UK's Starmer faces survival battle as potential rivals circle

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was struggling to hold on to power after his main rival in the government

UK's Starmer faces survival battle as potential rivals circle
Crime|Health

Construction worker alive after 30-foot fall from building in Madison, Wisconsin

Construction worker alive after 30-foot fall from building in Madison, Wisconsin

Construction worker alive after 30-foot fall from building in Madison, Wisconsin
Education|Health|Science|Sports|Technology

Teen survives cardiac arrest, inspires heart safety advocacy

Teen survives cardiac arrest, inspires heart safety advocacy

Teen survives cardiac arrest, inspires heart safety advocacy
Crime|Health|US|World

Man accused of wounding 2 drivers in Cambridge shooting pleads not guilty

A man accused of wounding two drivers when he fired at least 70 rounds from an assault-style weapon on a busy street near Boston pleaded not guilty to assault and other charges

Man accused of wounding 2 drivers in Cambridge shooting pleads not guilty
Crime|Health|US|World

New Hampshire gets its first Safe Haven baby box at Manchester Fire Department

New Hampshire gets its first Safe Haven baby box at Manchester Fire Department

New Hampshire gets its first Safe Haven baby box at Manchester Fire Department
Economy|Election|Health|Political

Vance promotes Trump administration's work to counter fraud while criticizing Democrats in Maine

Vice President JD Vance is highlighting the Trump administration’s efforts to combat fraud in a visit to Maine ahead of the state’s primary elections for several high-profile races

Vance promotes Trump administration's work to counter fraud while criticizing Democrats in Maine
Economy|Health|Political

In Fairfax, Spanberger signs bills aimed at lowering healthcare costs for Virginians

In Fairfax, Spanberger signs bills aimed at lowering healthcare costs for Virginians

In Fairfax, Spanberger signs bills aimed at lowering healthcare costs for Virginians
Health|Science|US|World

Doctor from hantavirus-stricken ship tests negative, moves out of biocontainment unit

Doctor from hantavirus-stricken ship tests negative, moves out of biocontainment unit

Doctor from hantavirus-stricken ship tests negative, moves out of biocontainment unit
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle

Who shops at farmers markets in the US?

Only about 1 in 5 of the Americans surveyed shop at farmers markets because they care a lot about food and enjoy buying, preparing and eating fresh food.

Who shops at farmers markets in the US?
Crime|Environment|Health|Travel|World

Small medical plane crashes in New Mexico mountains, killing all 4 people aboard

A small medical plane crashed in a mountain range outside Ruidoso, New Mexico, killing all four people aboard and sparking a wildfire in the surrounding forest

Small medical plane crashes in New Mexico mountains, killing all 4 people aboard
Health|Science|US|World

U.S. reports no hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak, monitors 41

There are no confirmed cases in the United States of the Andes hantavirus outbreak that killed three people aboard a luxury cruise

U.S. reports no hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak, monitors 41
Business|Economy|Environment|Health

US EPA proposes delaying enforcement of Biden vehicle pollution rule

The U.S.

US EPA proposes delaying enforcement of Biden vehicle pollution rule
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Harvey Weinstein back in court after feeling ill as jury deliberates in his rape retrial

Harvey Weinstein has returned to court in his rape retrial a day after he reported chest pains while in the courthouse

Harvey Weinstein back in court after feeling ill as jury deliberates in his rape retrial
Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US

Scottsdale Fire Department honors Costco employees who helped save a customer's life

Scottsdale Fire Department honors Costco employees who helped save a customer's life

Scottsdale Fire Department honors Costco employees who helped save a customer's life
Asia|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species

What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species

What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Mother flies to California on Mother's Day to help son battling rare bone cancer

Mother flies to California on Mother's Day to help son battling rare bone cancer

Mother flies to California on Mother's Day to help son battling rare bone cancer
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Man faces 75 years to life for allegedly sexually assaulting children and cat

Man faces 75 years to life for allegedly sexually assaulting children and cat

Man faces 75 years to life for allegedly sexually assaulting children and cat