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'Like a forest fire': Where large measles outbreaks will occur, according to an epidemiologist
"What is interesting about this current outbreak is the speed at which it's expanding and increasing," said Dr. William Moss, an epidemiology professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and director of the school's International Vaccine Access Center.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:
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Study links Wegovy to increased hair loss risk
Researchers assessed data from 16 million patients from 2006 to 2020 taking semaglutide-based drugs; the active ingredient in Wegovy.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:The Paul Weiss settlement is a disgrace
If a major, powerful and talented firm cannot fight Trump, with the law entirely on its side, it sets a terrible precedent that resistance is futile.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:How Trump is finding workarounds to legal hurdles
Thereβs a theme emerging in the Trump administrationβs battles in courtrooms across the country contesting an array of executive actions facing litigation. As the saying goes, if you canβt go under or over β go around. As judges issue injunctions blocking particular executive orders or policies, the administration has returned to court with a new...
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Helicopter pilot fighting blaze among 24 killed in South Korea wildfires
The death toll in the wildfires raging across South Korea's southeastern region rose to 24 and the pilot of a firefighting helicopter was killed when the aircraft crashed on Wednesday, as the country battles some of its worst forest fires in decades.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Waltz: 'We made a mistake. We're moving forward'
National security adviser Mike Waltz acknowledged Tuesday evening that messages discussing an attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen that were reportedly leaked in a Signal chat with The Atlantic's editor in chief were "a mistake." βWe made a mistake, weβre moving forward, and weβre gonna continue to knock it out of the park for this...
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Trump is a defining issue at home and abroad
President Trump's actions have united Canadians against him, leading to a significant shift in support for the Liberal Party over the Conservative Party in the polls.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Detainees say Israel β told to fix notorious Sde Teiman prison β just relocated alleged abuses
Under pressure from Israel's top court to improve conditions at a facility notorious for mistreating Palestinians seized in Gaza, the military transferred hundreds of detainees to newly opened camps. But abuses at these camps were just as bad, according to Israeli human rights organizations.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Trump is reversing Nixonβs strategy to split China from Russia
The opening that Donald Trump sees is the one Richard Nixon saw half a century ago.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Trump administration overlooks online fraud amid tariff focus
The Trump administration has been focused on trade and military alliances, but has neglected a more 21st century form of theft, such as international online fraud, which has resulted in over $12.5 billion in losses for Americans.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Morning Report β Signal leak roils Washington
In todayβs issue: Administration officials scrambled to provide answers Tuesday to explain how high-ranking Cabinet officials ended up discussing plans for military strikes in a text thread on an unsecured chat app that included a journalist. Multiple members of Trump's national security team are heading back to Capitol Hill today where they are set to...
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Sherrod Brown keeps Democrats on their toes in Ohio
All eyes are on former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) in Ohio to see whether he decides to attempt a comeback with one of the two major statewide races in the Buckeye State next year. Following his loss to Sen. Bernie Moreno (R) in November, Brown did not rule out running for Senate again with a...
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Conservatives embrace Tesla as liberals ditch Elon Musk
Conservatives are rallying around Tesla while liberals ditch or distance themselves from Elon Muskβs electric vehicles (EVs) in a surprising about-face for a company whose fate is deeply tied to the politics of sustainability and climate issues. Republicans, who have long eschewed electric vehicles and the movement away from fossil fuels, have come to Teslaβs defense...
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Fired Education staffers say department doomed to fall short of its legal obligations
Amid the chaos at the shrinking and endangered Department of Education, multiple former staffers tell The Hill the recent layoffs were disorganized and heartbreaking, but they are most concerned the agency will no longer be able to fulfill its obligations to students and schools. The Department of Education has gone from more than 4,000...
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Stephen Miller: From behind the scenes to center stage
Stephen Miller has solidified himself as one of the most influential figures in Trump World, and is increasingly being seen in front of the camera in addition to his work behind the scenes. Miller, who was instrumental in the first Trump administration as a speechwriter and policy adviser on immigration, has elevated his profile during...
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Student and U.S. permanent resident can't be detained by immigration officials for now: judge
A Korean American Columbia University student, who is a legal permanent U.S. resident and has participated in pro-Palestinian protests, cannot be detained by federal immigration officials for now as she fights the Trump administration over attempts to deport her, a judge ruled on Tuesday.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:A closer look at who relies on Medicaid
According to health policy experts, there may not be a way to fund the tax cuts proposed by House Republicans without cutting Medicaid.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:NASA scrubs promise to land first woman, first person of colour on the moon from web pages
U.S. President Donald Trump'scampaign to eliminate diversity efforts and language fromgovernment organizations has officially reached the moon, with NASA erasingreferences to its promise to land the first woman and first person of colour on there from several of its web pages.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Republicans consider action against judges as Trump rails against court rulings
They have proposals to limit the reach of its rulings, cut funding and even impeach judges. House GOP leaders say all options are under consideration as they rush to rein in judges who are halting President Donald Trump's actions at a rapid pace.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Democrats grill Trump officials on why they used a commercial app to discuss war plans
A typically ordinary Senate hearing on threats to the U.S. became contentious following news of a major national security breach. Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, revealed Monday that he was accidentally put into a chat on Signal with top officials as they discussed military strikes in Yemen. Two of those officials testified in the Senate hearing. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Vance to join wife for Greenland trip on Friday, suggests global security at stake
Vance says in a video posted Tuesday to social media: "We're going to check out how things are going there.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Ukraine and Russia reach agreement on safe navigation of Black Sea
In our news wrap Tuesday, Ukraine and Russia say they've reached an agreement to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and to take steps toward a limited ceasefire, the Oscar-winning Palestinian director of the documentary "No Other Land" was released by Israeli authorities a day after soldiers detained him in the occupied West Bank and the Unification Church was ordered to dissolve in Japan.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Trump nominee to lead Social Security Administration faces questions about potential cuts
President Trumpβs nominee to lead the Social Security Administration faced tough questions on Capitol Hill about the future of the agency. Elon Musk and his team from DOGE had already started cutting staff and making other changes before a federal judge blocked them late last week. Laura BarrΓ³n-LΓ³pez reports.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Sudan’s military takes central Khartoum from RSF rebels as civil war nears 2 years
After nearly two years of civil war between Sudanβs army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, there is a potential turning point. The army has recaptured the presidential palace and the center of Khartoum. Both sides are credibly accused of war crimes and the U.S. has accused the paramilitaries of committing genocide. William Brangham discussed more with Declan Walsh of The New York Times.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Finland’s president says ‘time to be hard’ with Russia amid threats to Europe
After three days of separate talks with the U.S., Ukraine and Russia say they have reached a deal to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and take steps toward a limited ceasefire by halting strikes on energy facilities. Geoff Bennett spoke with Finnish President Alexander Stubb about the agreement, the ongoing threat from Russia and broader U.S.-Europe relations.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:What happens to DNA data of millions as 23andMe files bankruptcy?
The bankruptcy of 23andMe is raising concerns about the future of its DNA information. Once a pioneer in the genetic testing industry, the company faced backlash after hackers leaked user data in 2023. Now, millions could see their genetic data dealt in a potential sale. Geoff Bennett discusses the implications with Ginny Fahs of Consumer Reports.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Trump signs action requiring proof of citizenship for voters, other measures overhauling U.S. elections
It also requires that all ballots be received by Election Day throughout the country.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:A look at the history of public media in the U.S. as Republicans target federal funding
President Trump voiced his support for defunding America's public broadcasters. It comes a day before the heads of PBS and NPR testify before a House subcommittee. The hearing will examine public media with calls for federal funding cuts growing louder. That funding, in part, helps support the work of PBS News. William Brangham explains how public media is funded and how we got to this point.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Graydon Carter reflects on the golden age of magazines in ‘When the Going Was Good’
Graydon Carter rose through the ranks at Time, Life, Spy, The New York Observer and Vanity Fair, becoming known for his sharp wit and keen eye for talent. Under his leadership, Vanity Fair transformed into a cultural juggernaut. Geoff Bennett spoke with Carter about his new memoir, βWhen the Going Was Good: An Editor's Adventures During the Last Golden Age of Magazines."
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Rare sighting of a 'sharktopus' leaves onlookers stunned and puzzled
Nature unveiled another mystery when an octopus was caught cruising through the waters of New Zealand β by hitching a ride on a shark.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:U.S. says deal reached for safe navigation in Black Sea, after talks with Ukraine, Russia
The United States said Tuesday that it had reached a tentative agreement for Ukraine and Russia to stop fighting and ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea in separate talks with both sides, but many details were unresolved, and the Kremlin made the deal conditional on lifting some Western sanctions.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:U.S. putting 'unacceptable pressure' on Greenland with unsolicited visit, says Danish PM
The United States is exerting "unacceptable pressure" on Greenland, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Tuesday, ahead of an unsolicited visit by a high-profile U.S. delegation to the semi-autonomous Danish territory this week.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Mangione asks for laptop to prepare for legal case while awaiting trial in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Mangione wouldn't be able to use it to communicate with anyone outside the jail. Similar limited-laptop provisions have been made for some other defendants in the federal lockup where Mangione is being held.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Gabbard questioned on participating in Signal chat where war plans allegedly leaked
National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard would not say if she participated in Signal chats on her personal phone.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Court allows Trump administration to suspend approval of new refugees amid lawsuit
An appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to suspend entry of new refugees as a lawsuit plays out over the presidentβs executive order halting the nationβs refugee admissions system.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source: