DR Congo Ebola outbreak exceeds 3,000 cases as death toll climbs
Health officials warn the deadliest Ebola surge in years has topped 3,000 infections, with mortality estimates ranging from 1,000 to over 1,300.
Jul 27, 2026 · 4 min readHealth
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Essex placed under fresh heat health alert as temperatures forecast to hit 34°C
Authorities warn residents to take precautions amid a predicted heat spike in the county.
Jul 27, 2026 · 3 min readBrain Metabolic Activity on PET Scans Predicts Survival in Advanced Lung Cancer
A new international study finds that baseline brain glucose metabolism measured by FDG PET/CT correlates with overall survival in patients with advanced…
Jul 27, 2026 · 3 min readHeat advisory issued for Coastal Jasper and Beaufort County through Monday evening
The National Weather Service warned of dangerous heat and high humidity as temperatures rise across South Carolina’s Lowcountry.
Jul 27, 2026 · 4 min read14-year-old killed, 17-year-old critically injured after ATV collides with SUV in Monroe County
A Dundee High School sophomore died and another teen was hospitalized after their ATV struck a sport‑utility vehicle on a county road.
Jul 27, 2026 · 4 min readChicago Endures Record-Breaking Heat Wave as Residents and Workers Seek Relief
Extreme temperatures push Chicago into an unprecedented heat warning, prompting citywide cooling efforts and sparking concerns over equity and worker safety.
Jul 27, 2026 · 5 min readEffingham County issues 24‑hour boil water advisory after tornado damage
County officials warned residents to boil tap water for a day following infrastructure damage from an EF‑3 tornado, with a partial lift…
Jul 27, 2026 · 4 min readDexcom Becomes First Manufacturer in FDA's TEMPO Digital Health Outcomes Pilot
The FDA has selected Dexcom to lead its new TEMPO program, a first-of-its-kind effort to evaluate real‑world outcomes from digital health devices.
Jul 27, 2026 · 4 min readMidwest Poultry Recalls 1.6 Million Dozen Eggs Amid Salmonella Concerns
A significant voluntary recall is underway in Texas as federal regulators monitor potential bacterial contamination in egg shipments.
Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min readDouglas County Schools Pivot Focus Toward Intensive Writing Instruction
After addressing foundational reading gaps, educators are shifting their classroom strategies to tackle the complex challenge of student writing proficiency.
Jul 24, 2026 · 4 min readEvansville Daycare Worker Arrested Following Failure to Report Child Abuse
Legal authorities have taken a staff member into custody, highlighting the critical reporting obligations mandated for those working in childcare facilities.
Jul 23, 2026 · 3 min readMaine parent challenges state vaccine mandates in federal lawsuit
A Leeds father has filed a legal complaint against the Maine Department of Education and a local school district, reigniting the debate…
Jul 23, 2026 · 4 min readTampa Pharmacist Convicted in Federal Oxycodone Trafficking Scheme
A federal jury found the pharmacy owner guilty of distributing hundreds of thousands of pills to individuals without legitimate medical needs.
Jul 23, 2026 · 3 min readEbola Death Toll Surpasses 1,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Public health officials grapple with a surge in fatalities as the latest Ebola epidemic continues to challenge containment efforts in the region.
Jul 23, 2026 · 3 min readCommunity Legacies: Examining Regional Obituaries and Local Tensions
As communities across the country honor their recent losses, development disputes highlight the friction between preservation and commercial growth.
Jul 23, 2026 · 3 min readEastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Bite Hospitalizes Oakland County Man
A rare encounter in Commerce Township highlights the presence of Michigan's only venomous snake species during peak summer activity.
Jul 23, 2026 · 3 min readBoone Health Expands Rural Reach with New Glasgow Medical Clinic
The health system’s latest facility aims to bridge the gap in primary care services for residents in Howard County.
Jul 23, 2026 · 4 min readSalina Diocese Priest Arrested on Child Sex Crime Charges
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has taken a Catholic priest into custody following allegations involving a minor in a separate Kansas community.
Jul 23, 2026 · 4 min read