Dallas County Health and Human Services has canceled 50 scheduled immunization events due to federal funding cuts affecting local and state public health programs. The department laid off 11 staff and 10 part-time workers responsible for hosting the events. The loss of $70 million in grants, allocated by the Centers for Disease Control, will impact … Read more
Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers got his first hit of the 2025 season on Wednesday, driving in a run and scoring one for himself in a 3-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Devers’ two-hit performance came after a dismal start to the year, where he had recorded just two hits in 19 at-bats … Read more
The US Supreme Court appears likely to side with Planned Parenthood in a South Carolina case testing whether Medicaid patients can sue for access to non-abortion health care from the organization’s medical providers. Federal law already prevents states from using Medicaid funds to cover abortions, but abortion opponents have tried to stop Planned Parenthood from … Read more
The Times of Israel, one of the largest and most popular English-language newspapers in Israel, has come under threat due to financial issues. The website is currently experiencing technical difficulties as it struggles to maintain its operations. The issue lies with the website’s inability to load properly without enabling JavaScript and cookies. This move highlights … Read more
US stock markets ended their worst quarter in years due to President Trump’s chaotic tariff policies, but investors are turning to gold as a safe haven. The price of gold hit an all-time high this week, rising over 18% from the start of the year and surpassing $3,177 per ounce. Tariffs imposed by Trump have … Read more
The third season of HBO’s dark comedy series “The White Lotus” is coming to a close on Sunday, April 6. As the premiere hinted, someone will meet their demise in a shocking finale twist. But who? Fans are speculating about various plot points, including Gaitok’s killer instincts, the Ratliff family’s mysterious move, and Rick’s trip … Read more
A second person has been confirmed sick with measles in Michigan, sparking concerns about an outbreak. The infected individual visited Detroit Metro Airport and other locations in Michigan before returning from international travel. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can spread quickly through the air. Residents are advised to check their immunization status and … Read more
Statin side-effects are a concern for many people taking these cholesterol-lowering medications. While statins can provide significant benefits in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and dementia, they also come with potential risks. Some common side-effects of statins include headaches, dizziness, nausea, digestive problems, muscle pain, and sleep disturbances. Less common but more serious side-effects … Read more
Nintendo’s highly anticipated Switch 2 console has been officially revealed, but its price may have been impacted by the latest tariffs imposed by President Trump. Manufacturing for the new console is primarily based in Vietnam and Cambodia, which are under heavy tariffs due to Trump’s trade policy. The tariffs, which apply in addition to existing … Read more
The US government under President Donald Trump used a straightforward formula to calculate tariffs charged to the US, sparking confusion among trade economists at first. The methodology was later revealed to be simple: take each country’s trade deficit with the US, divide it by the value of its exports to the US, and then halve … Read more