Policy changes & vaccine skepticism by new administration threaten global public health, leading to 750k excess deaths (500k children), weakened institutions like CDC, declining vaccination, and jeopardizing decades of infectious disease control gains like HIV/AIDS.
South Carolina faces its largest measles outbreak in 25 years. Experts warn that a lack of mandatory hospitalization reporting is obscuring the true severity of the crisis and hindering public health efforts.
Media activists gathered at Pala Reservation to discuss tribal sovereignty and the vital role of community journalism in addressing discrimination, health, and representation for marginalized voices.
Elegance Olson provides sheep-assisted therapy in West Yorkshire to help terminally ill and grieving clients. Discover how Merlin the sheep helps people find comfort and emotional recovery through ovine-assisted treatment.
Discover global milestones: groundbreaking cancer treatments in the UK, China's clean energy surge, community infrastructure funding, and new legislation regarding school phone bans.
A ProPublica investigation reveals that several Colorado cannabis products contain illegal hemp-derived THC. Lab tests identified delta-8 and delta-10 compounds, raising serious concerns about regulation and market safety.
Nike faces scrutiny over claims of paying workers a living wage or double minimum wage. ProPublica investigations and employee accounts reveal actual wages are often closer to minimum, highlighting discrepancies in global pay data and challenging Nike's historical and current labor practice statements in countries like Indonesia and Cambodia.
New York's spending on hotel placements for unhoused families surged to over $110M in 2024, tripling in six years, with many lacking promised services. A ProPublica investigation prompted proposed OTDA regulations to mandate support, curb costs, and improve conditions for families.
Author Ian McEwan reflects on AI's potential (e.g., creating art), climate change's reality, and nature's resilience through rewilding projects. His new novel, "What We Can Know," explores adaptation in a climate-impacted future, offering a message of hope.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is set to use Google Gemini AI to draft federal rules. While officials prioritize speed, experts warn of risks to transportation safety and the quality of regulatory oversight.
Explore how the Vietnamese USA Bonsai Culture transforms Southern California homes into lush, prize-winning green spaces through the art of bonsai and a shared passion for nature across generations.
ICE operations, including 10,000+ arrests, are disrupting healthcare for Minnesota immigrants. Officials like Rep. Morrison and Staci Lofton criticize these efforts, citing fear of the public charge rule, which leaves families poorer, sicker, and afraid to seek vital care.
A report reveals 29 ICE/CBP agents with violent criminal records. Advocates, like Tramonte, condemn immigration detention, potential raids, and poor vetting, highlighting the devastating impact on immigrant communities, especially Haitians facing increased arrests.
Discover how the Vietnamese USA Bonsai Society helps immigrants transform urban spaces into lush gardens and mini-zoos, fostering community through the art of bonsai and nature preservation in Southern California.
