March 17, 2023 Rare tick-borne babesiosis disease on the rise in northeastern US, says CDC: Here's why The CDC reported that cases of babesiosis, a parasitic disease spread by infected ticks, saw a significant uptick between 2011 and 2019 in some northeastern states.
March 17, 2023 Older Americans reject more vaccines, opt instead for ‘natural healing,' says report Many adults 40 and older do not want immunizations, despite their general concerns about virus infections, as revealed in new research published by AARP.
March 17, 2023 Latest Twitter Files tackle 'Great Covid-19 Lie Machine' flagging true content as 'disinformation' Independent journalist Matt Taibbi went viral with the newest Twitter Files taking aim at Stanford University's Virality Project that it said was meant to 'mitigate' false narratives.
March 17, 2023 Rick Scott demands answers on NIH funding that went to Wuhan Institute of Virology Florida Sen. Rick Scott is calling for more information on how the National Institutes of Health monitors the flow of its federal grant dollars
March 17, 2023 Trump calls for 'retribution' against China for role in COVID-19 pandemic Former President Trump on Friday released a campaign video calling for China to face "retribution" for its alleged role in the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 17, 2023 Vaccine-derived poliovirus detected in Burundi, Congo The detections are significant as they are the first linked with the use of a new vaccine, the novel oral poliomyelitis vaccine type 2, which was developed to reduce this risk.
March 17, 2023 Eric Adams wants NYC to be 'place of God' after predecessor targeted religion throughout pandemic New York City Mayor Eric Adams called on residents to transform the city into "a place of God," showing a contrast with his predecessor who imposed restrictions on religious gatherings.
March 17, 2023 New York lowering minimum test scores for student proficiency in math, English: the 'new normal' New York is lowering its minimum test scores to be deemed proficient in math and English after more students failed to meet standards during the coronavirus pandemic.
March 17, 2023 Over $700 million in COVID aid for US schools never made it to the classroom: study A study by the National Opportunity Project found that $736 million of federal aid has not reached the nonpublic schools and students it was set aside for and at least $157 million has ended up back in the hands of governors
March 17, 2023 Chile culls whopping 40,000 poultry after detecting 1st bird flu case in the industry After detecting its first bird flu case in an industrial setting Monday, Chile has culled and buried 40,000 poultry. Authorities have not detected more cases in other areas.
