April 5, 2023 Hit series 'The Last of Us' puts spotlight on possible fungal pandemic Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the reality of deadly fungal outbreaks after watching the TV drama.
April 5, 2023 Ottawa government challenged to make 'transformative' response to 'Freedom Convoy': 'Many continue to suffer' The Ottawa People's Commission released a report saying residents of the city can't "move on" from the anti-mandate protests until governments offer a response.
April 4, 2023 President of largest teacher union declares racial, social justice a 'pillar' of educators' efforts The president of the largest teacher union in the U.S. said on a panel hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor that educators should advocate for racial, social, and climate justice.
April 4, 2023 House GOP lawmakers say COVID education funds used to further 'radical, left-wing agendas' in schools EXCLUSIVE: House GOP lawmakers claimed some states used COVID-19 relief funds for “unrelated purposes," including the furtherance of “radical, left-wing agendas," and are demanding the Department of Education be “held accountable" for a misuse of taxpayer dollars.
April 4, 2023 Seattle Fire Dept. facing mass staff shortage after vaccine mandate: 'Gambling' with lives Former Seattle firefighter slams the department for reportedly refusing to rehire employees fired over the COVID vaccine mandate amid a severe staffing crisis.
April 4, 2023 Seattle Fire Dept. faces mass staff shortages after vaccine mandate Former Seattle Firefighter Andy Pittman reacts to Seattle refusing to rehire firefighters terminated over the COVID vaccine mandate despite a dire staffing shortage.
April 3, 2023 Rabies patient becomes first fatal case in US after post-exposure treatment, report says Although he received appropriate post-exposure treatment, a Minnesota man is the first reported fatality due to rabies in the U.S., an article in Clinical Infectious Diseases says. The man was 84.
April 3, 2023 Connecticut businessman gets 8 years for role in lawmaker's COVID relief fraud scheme Connecticut businessman John Trasacco, 50, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in a scheme to fraudulently claim pandemic relief money from the city of West Haven.
April 3, 2023 Health officials report Nevada as state with most superbug fungus infections Federal health officials reported Nevada as state with the most superbug fungus infections. The lethal fungus can be a major risk for hospital and nursing home patients.
April 3, 2023 Maine Gov. Janet Mills contracts COVID-19 for second time, will miss first lady Jill Biden's visit The governor of Maine has contracted COVID-19 for the second time. She will have to miss her visit with first lady Jill Biden that was scheduled for this week.
