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Rare human case of highly contagious bird flu confirmed in Texas

April 1, 2024

Rare human case of highly contagious bird flu confirmed in Texas

The CDC announced Monday that a person in Texas has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, otherwise known as H5N1 bird flu.

Pioneer of America's global HIV/AIDS program recalls hope after years of despair

April 1, 2024

Pioneer of America's global HIV/AIDS program recalls hope after years of despair

Dr. John Nkengasong, who has dedicated decades to HIV and AIDS work in Africa, is reflecting on his career intertwined with a U.S. program credited with transforming care.

Bill Maher calls for COVID Commission: The 'powers that be' refuse to admit they 'got it wrong'

March 30, 2024

Bill Maher calls for COVID Commission: The 'powers that be' refuse to admit they 'got it wrong'

HBO's Bill Maher called for a "COVID Commission" to be established after calling out the "powers that be" who refuse to acknowledged they botched the pandemic.

US tuberculosis cases in 2023 were at highest level in a decade, CDC says

March 29, 2024

US tuberculosis cases in 2023 were at highest level in a decade, CDC says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the number of U.S. tuberculosis cases in 2023 was at the highest level since 2013 and rose among all ages.

Rates of students skipping class remain stubbornly high since COVID closures: 'The problem got worse'

March 29, 2024

Rates of students skipping class remain stubbornly high since COVID closures: 'The problem got worse'

The rates of students skipping school remains stubbornly high, according to a study on chronic absenteeism from the American Enterprise Institute.

US pastors see popular Easter services as opportunity to rebuild in-person worship attendance

March 28, 2024

US pastors see popular Easter services as opportunity to rebuild in-person worship attendance

As pastors prepare for Easter this year, many are eager to welcome more people back to churches than they have seen since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic four years ago.

Disease X: Critics say Biden admin selling out US sovereignty with WHO treaty

March 28, 2024

Disease X: Critics say Biden admin selling out US sovereignty with WHO treaty

Critics are sounding the alarm about a new global pandemic treaty they say will transfer power to the unelected World Health Organization and stifle free speech.

Kristi Noem: It's tragic what Biden's policies have done to America

March 27, 2024

Kristi Noem: It's tragic what Biden's policies have done to America

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem highlights President Biden's failures and former President Trump's successes as both candidates' 2024 election campaigns heat up on 'Hannity.'

Puerto Rico health officials declare dengue fever a public health emergency, more than 500 cases reported

March 27, 2024

Puerto Rico health officials declare dengue fever a public health emergency, more than 500 cases reported

Puerto Rico's health authorities declared a public health emergency following a surge in dengue cases, totaling 549 reported cases so far this year.

Nashville PD to stop rejecting HIV-positive officers after settlement

March 27, 2024

Nashville PD to stop rejecting HIV-positive officers after settlement

Metropolitan Nashville Police officers will no longer be disqualified on the sole basis of HIV status, the city agreed in a legal settlement Friday.