A mass vaccination campaign against polio is set to take place in the Gaza Strip from February 22 to 26, targeting over 591,000 children under 10 years old with a novel oral polio vaccine (nOPV2). The move comes after wastewater samples detected poliovirus in Gaza, suggesting ongoing transmission. Poor sanitation and limited immunity among the … Read more
Singer Jessica Simpson has opened up about her relationship with Eric Johnson following their separation. After 10 years of marriage, Jessica told People that she and Eric have been “living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage.” Despite their divorce, the couple remains optimistic, focusing on co-parenting their three children. Jessica’s new single, “Use … Read more
Rocket Lab successfully launched the first Generation-3 (Gen-3) imaging satellite for its BlackSky subsidiary on February 18, just hours after SpaceX achieved a milestone in recovering a Falcon 9 booster. The Electron rocket, carrying the “Fasten Your Space Belts” mission payload, lifted off from New Zealand at 6:17 p.m. Eastern and deployed the BlackSky satellite … Read more
A measles outbreak in West Texas has grown to 58 cases, with four patients self-reporting they were vaccinated against the disease. The cases have spread across four counties, mostly affecting children and the Mennonite community in Gaines County. According to the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), 13 patients have been hospitalized due to measles-related … Read more
The transatlantic partnership between the United States and Europe is facing a crisis of trust and shared values. Senior Trump administration officials’ comments have sparked shock and dismay among European leaders, who fear that the relationship is fraying beyond repair. The rift began to show during President George W. Bush’s “war of choice” in Iraq … Read more
Inter Miami CF defeated Sporting Kansas City 1-0 in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup first round at Children’s Mercy Park, despite playing in freezing temperatures. Coach Javier Mascherano described the conditions as “inhumane” but praised his team for their intensity and attitude. The match took place on a night when temperatures plummeted … Read more
A top Chinese official, Vice Minister of Public Security Liu Zhongyi, has visited the Thai-Myanmar border to highlight efforts to crack down on online scam centers that have been operating in the region. The visit comes ahead of large-scale repatriations of workers who are believed to be involved in these scams. The online scams, which … Read more
The number of California high school seniors completing federal financial aid applications has dropped by 25% this year compared to last year, according to the state agency that handles financial aid. Analysts say students may fear the Trump administration will use their sensitive data for immigration enforcement. As of last week, about 48,000 fewer students … Read more
A groundbreaking discovery in the Australian state of Victoria has rewritten the evolutionary history of theropod dinosaurs. Researchers from Museums Victoria Research Institute and Monash University have unearthed fossils of the world’s oldest known megaraptorids and the first evidence of carcharodontosaurs in Australia. The research, led by Ph.D. student Jake Kotevski, reveals five new theropod … Read more
Hamas handed over the bodies of Israeli infant Kfir Bibas and his four-year-old brother Ariel, along with their mother Shiri Bibas, under the Gaza ceasefire agreement reached last month. The four deceased hostages were among the most potent symbols of the trauma inflicted on Israel during Hamas’ October 7 attack that killed some 1,200 people. … Read more