Scientists say USDA is sharing too little data too slowly on H5N1 flu

When the US Department of Agriculture announced late Sunday that it had publicly posted new data from its investigation into a bird flu outbreak in cattle, scientists eagerly ... Read More

50 Times People Just Had To Take A Screenshot Of Americans Being Unbelievably Dumb

The cultural differences between Americans and the rest of the world have recently turned into a form of amusing content, spawning memes that travel faster than the speed of light. The post 50 Times ... Read More

Chipotle's avocado-cutting robot, Coca-Cola's AI bet, Express' bankruptcy: Retail news roundup

In the world of retail, American fashion brand Express has filed for bankruptcy and plans to close over 100 stores imminently. Chipotle will deploy its avocado-peeling robots this year. And Coca-Cola ... Read More

U.S. Could Vaccinate a Fifth of Americans in a Bird Flu Emergency

The strain of avian flu known as H5N1 has been circulating among birds in the U.S. since late 2021, and is known only to have infected two people in the country, including a Texas dairy worker last ... Read More

Washington Post: Measles is more contagious than the coronavirus. And it’s back.

Measles is one of the most contagious human viruses — more so than the coronavirus — and is spread through direct or airborne contact when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. The virus can ... Read More

SCOTUS hears Trump immunity case in historic first

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with legal journalist Cristian Farias on the Supreme Court hearing in former President Donald Trump’s immunity case and how the decision will impact the trial. Read More

Charleston Gazette-Mail: Governor right to veto anti-vax bill

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is to be commended for not only doing the right thing, but also bucking political expedience in vetoing a bill that would have loosened West ... Read More

Columbia's president, no stranger to complex challenges, walks tightrope on student protests

Columbia University president Minouche Shafik is no stranger to navigating complex international issues, having worked at some of the world's most prominent global financial institutions. Read More

Measles cases are up sharply in 2024. Here’s what’s driving the increase — and why it’s such a big deal

One of the world’s most contagious diseases, measles can lead to potentially serious complications. The best defense, according to experts? Get vaccinated. Read More

District 23 candidates share views at Cedar Bluffs forum

About 100 residents and voters got to hear the views and backgrounds Wednesday, April 17, of six different candidates seeking to be elected as the Nebraska Legislature District 23 representative ... Read More

Jonah Goldberg: For Israel and Ukraine alike, US support is proving unreliable and inadequate

After Iran's massive drone and missile attack on Israel Saturday, President Joe Biden reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, "You got a win. Take the win." Most of the ... Read More