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.
