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Weather

9 states report measles cases as outbreaks grow

(NEXSTAR) – One of the most contagious viruses in the world is spreading around the United States. So far in 2025 there have been three distinct measles outbreaks and at least 164 cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention coming from nine states. The largest of the outbreaks is in West Texas, […]

Technology

Best Kindle Accessories (2024): Kindle Cases, Straps, Charms

If you’re on TikTok, you’ve likely seen all the fun ways people are decorating their Kindles on #BookTok (the community of TikTok users who share their book recommendations). People have been going all out with fun cases, stickers, and charms. The right accessories can make all the difference—whether it’s to protect your Kindle, add some […]

Science

Some schizophrenia cases stem from malformations of the skull, study suggests

Some cases of schizophrenia may be caused by malformations in the skull, new research suggests. The study, published Dec. 5 in the journal Nature Communicationsfocuses on 22q11.2 deletion syndromea chromosomal disorder in which one copy of chromosome 22 is missing a small chunk. (Humans typically carry 23 pairs of chromosomesincluding one copy of chromosome 22 […]

Sports

Federal report on Baylor finds delays in Title IX cases

Paula Lavigne, ESPN Investigative ReporterDec 16, 2024, 06:47 PM ET Close Data analyst and reporter for ESPN’s Enterprise and Investigative Unit. Winner, 2014 Alfred I. duPont Columbia University Award; finalist, 2012 IRE broadcast award; winner, 2011 Gannett Foundation Award for Innovation in Watchdog Journalism; Emmy nominated, 2009. Baylor University continued to have problems with delays […]

Politics

The GOP stoked fears of noncitizens voting. Cases in Ohio show how rhetoric and reality diverge

AKRON, Ohio — Before the November presidential election, Ohio’s secretary of state and attorney general announced investigations into potential voter fraud that included people suspected of casting ballots even though they were not U.S. citizens. It coincided with a national Republican messaging strategy warning that potentially thousands of ineligible voters would be voting. “The right […]