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Flu outbreak among Air Force recruits at Joint Base San Antonio after Hegseth ends mandatory flu vaccine

(SAN ANTONIO) -- The basic training facility for the Air Force in San Antonio, Texas, is experiencing a flu outbreak following the end of mandatory vaccination for all service members.As of Wednesday, there are at least 159 known cases among recruits and two hospitalizations ...
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Illegal immigrants across U.S. get financial aid for college

(The Center Square) - State financial aid continues to expand within higher education, allowing money to go to eligible illegal immigrant students. The increased spending is heating up debate ...
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Taxpayers paying $50 million+ for Chicago-owned bus station

(The Center Square) - Taxpayers are expected to fork over at least $50 million for Chicago to own and operate a Greyhound bus terminal. On Wednesday, the city council ...
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Fewer than half of Americans say they can afford healthcare: Gallup

(NEW YORK) -- Fewer than 49% of Americans can afford healthcare, the lowest rate since tracking began in 2021, according to Gallup data released Thursday.In a single year, roughly 2.8 million people no longer identified as being "Cost Secure" meaning they could no longer ...
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Early use of Novocure’s brain cancer therapy shows no significant survival benefit in late-stage trial

By Sneha S K June 18 (Reuters) - Novocure said on Thursday that a late-stage trial showed early use of its non-invasive cancer therapy did not significantly improve overall survival in patients with newly diagnosed brain tumors. The company's shares were down 19.1% at $14.29 in ...
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FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism from different groups. But what do they actually do?

LOS ANGELES (AP) - For the first time in World Cup history, FIFA is mandating all soccer players take hydration breaks to protect them from the threats of extreme heat. But the new rule has sparked criticism from two very different groups. Some experts ...
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Exclusive-KKR eyes at least $1 billion stake in Medicover’s India hospital arm, source says

By Vibhuti Sharma MUMBAI, June 18 (Reuters) - KKR is in advanced talks to buy a majority stake in the Indian business of Sweden's Medicover for at least $1 billion, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said, a deal that would expand its ...
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The pressure to have baby boys can harm African mothers’ health

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - When Prosper Mbumba married, he expected to have only two children. But one had to be a son. Four daughters later, he and his wife were still trying. Mbumba was eager to produce a male heir according to the customary demands ...
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FDA approves first generic version of Roche’s flu drug

June 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic version of Roche's Xofluza, a single-dose flu medicine for certain patients aged five years and older, the regulator said on Wednesday. The approval of Norwich Pharmaceuticals' generic drug comes ahead of ...
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Biogen targets immunology growth with $1 billion RayThera deal

June 17 (Reuters) - Biogen has struck a deal to acquire private biotechnology company RayThera for up to $1 billion, the companies said on Wednesday, as the U.S.-listed drugmaker seeks to expand its pipeline in immunology. • The transaction will include an upfront payment to ...
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Congressional candidate caught in teen takeover

(The Center Square) - An Illinois candidate for Congress says a teen takeover arrived like a storm at a Chicago grocery store where she was shopping this week. Christian ...
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REPORT: 2M Illinoisans face $500 cut as Social Security faces cliff

(The Center Square) - New data and reports from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget have shown that if no legislative action is taken soon, Social Security could run out of money as soon as 2032. ...
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