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Thermal Grizzly prepares WireView Pro II Noctua Edition for 12V-2×6 GPUs
Thermal Grizzly is turning WireView Pro II into a quieter Noctua version Thermal Grizzly is preparing a Noctua Edition of its WireView Pro II GPU power
HOA residents should not be contacting repair vendors
After reading the association’s letter, the violation letter is fairly standard. Many associations have such a noninterference policy as part of their rules and regulations.
Political tensions run high as America 250 set to take over DC
Security preparations are underway across Washington ahead of a number of celebrations commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary this summer as the threat of political violence looms. The first …
J.J. McCarthy getting embarrassed early in Minnesota Vikings QB competition
The NFL has several offseason position battles underway as teams prepare for minicamps and training camp. One of the most closely watched competitions is unfolding with the Minnesota Vikings, where J.J. McCarthy is battling free-agent addition Kyler Murray for the…
St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office responds to two separate mental health crises
The St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office shared that it responded to two mental health crises on the St. Croix River Crossing last week.
Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations
President Trump is giving his endorsement to a January study by the Department of Health and Human Services that calls for cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every American child.
White House mulls pulling CBP officers from airports in sanctuary cities
The Department of Homeland Security is considering removing Customs and Border Protection officers from international airports in jurisdictions it labels “sanctuary cities.”
I put Google's 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark to work, and it's actually pretty useful
Gemini Spark helps automate everyday tasks, from inbox summaries to local event planning, but it’s unclear why Google made it a separate product.
Fire breaks out at Southington auto parts business
Southington Fire Department officials say they are investigating a fire that occurred at an auto parts store on Old Turnpike Road. They say officials were called on scene to Chuck and Eddie’s Auto Parts where they contained the bulk of the fire. According to police, Old Turnpike Road is closed from Mulberry Street to Rejean Road and people are asked…
Freedom 250 CEO says sports will unite America for its 250th birthday
As America prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, Freedom 250 CEO Keith Krach believes sports will play a central role in bringing the country together.
Could the unlikely savior of US college sports be … Donald Trump?
As universities prepare to spend millions paying athletes directly, fears mount that Olympic and women’s sports will pay the price. An improbable figure could well stop it
Oleksandra Oliynykova will not separate her Grand Slam success from advocacy for Ukraine
Oliynykova's first third-round appearance at a Grand Slam comes against Russia's Diana Shnaider, a player she has directly criticized.
Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations
President Donald Trump on Friday gave his endorsement to a January study by the Department of Health and Human Services that calls for cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every American child.
Repairing DNA damage: Scientists discover a surprising new benefit of melatonin
A new study suggests melatonin supplements may help night shift workers boost their body's DNA repair processes, potentially offsetting some of the damage linked to working overnight. The findings are early but raise the possibility of a simple strategy to help reduce long-term health risks associated with night shift work.
CodePink's Media Benjamin confirms getting 'serious' Treasury Department query over Cuba trip
CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin confirms Treasury Department OFAC inquiry into the organization's Cuba trip, calling it an intimidation tactic.
South Jersey author expands mobile bookstore into regency‑inspired shop after health scare
A South Jersey author who launched a bookstore on wheels is now preparing to open a permanent literary space in Bordentown, N.J., marking what she calls her biggest chapter yet.
Judge Reopens Trump’s Lawsuit Demanding $10 Billion From IRS
The ruling was a blow to both President Trump, who had voluntarily dismissed the suit last week, and to the Justice Department, which used the suit to establish a fund likely intended for Trump allies.
Governor Gianforte Announces Montana Secures Federal Funding to Establish Behavioral Health Clinics
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte and Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton today announced the Trump administration selected Montana as one of ten states to receive federal funding to expand access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment across the state.
Mickelson named interim department chair of food science and human nutrition
Steve Mickelson will return from retirement to become the next interim chair of the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition beginning June 1.
Voters, candidates prepare for New Jersey Primary
A political expert previews the New Jersey Primary in the latest episode of Battleground Politics.
Eagle business students shine at mock interview event
Morehead State University takes pride in helping Eagles soar after graduation by ensuring they have knowledge in the classroom and opportunities for real-world experience and career preparation. MSU business students with the Elmer R. Smith College of Business & Technology were able to display their preparedness for one of the key steps in the hiring process as they participated in a Mock Interview Event with hiring managers from across the region this spring. Hosted by MSU's Center for Career Development & Experiential Education and hosted by Instructor of Business Communication and Management Dr. Christy L. Trent (Class of 2006), the event allowed 33 undergraduate business students to sharpen their interviewing skills in a high-pressure situation. For more information, contact the Center for Career Development & Experiential Education at careerservices@moreheadstate.edu or 606-783-2233.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi hails Trump admin's 'justice and transparency' on Epstein files
In a prepared statement for her interview with a House committee, former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the Trump administration's release of the Jeffrey Epstein files .
Eastern North Carolina health centers receive more than $10.4 million in federal funding
Six community health centers serving eastern North Carolina will receive more than $10.4 million in continued federal funding through the U.S. Department of Hea
Dell's business strength separate from AI servers was very impressive, says BofA's Wamsi Mohan
Wamsi Mohan, BofA Securities senior IT hardware analyst, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss Dell's quarterly earnings results, the company's position in the AI race and much more.
The World Around Us Shapes The Health Within Us
For many years, we have treated human health and environmental health as separate conversations. My own life has taught me otherwise.
Stray Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailer - adventure game appears with upgraded with visuals, frame rate, 4K, and mouse controls
Stray has now made its way to Nintendo Switch 2, and along with that, we have a new launch trailer. This edition includes upgraded visuals, 4K, and improved frame rate, alongside mouse control. More information about the title itself can be found in the following overview: Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery...
Wyoming Department of Health Hosts Free Webinar to Observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - Wyoming Department of Health
In observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), the Wyoming Department of Health is hosting a free, public virtual webinar on June 15, 2026, from 1 pm to 3 pm. The event aims to educate the community on how to recognize, report, and prevent the neglect, abuse, and exploitation of older adults. Every […]
Colombia’s ‘Total Peace’ plan: A failure or unfinished business for Petro?
As Colombia prepares to elect a new president, candidates are debating the legacy of Gustavo Petro's signature policy.
Bondi defends DOJ’s handling of Epstein probe in long-sought interview on Capitol Hill
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi offered a robust defense of the Justice Department’s handling of the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files as she arrived on Capitol Hill Friday morning for a long-sought interview with the GOP-led House Oversight Committee.
Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund
Judge Leonie Brinkema also barred the government from moving forward with the fund's creation while litigation is pending to challenge it
Global Health Watch: CDC Directors Warn About PEPFAR, Ebola & Aid Cuts, Policy Developments Threaten Open Science
A commentary by eight former US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) directors urges the US Department of State to reform PEPFAR, not dismantle it; the growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa and ongoing hantavirus concerns underscore the risks abrupt changes pose to global health security; and a proposed new US federal grant regulation […]
$3 million awarded for small and minority businesses in Maryland
The Maryland Department of Commerce has awarded six businesses with a total of $3 million in loans and equity investments through the Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority (MSBDFA). MSBDFA provides various funds to small and...
Chicago prosecutor denies investigation into E. Jean Carroll, disputing reports
Multiple reports said the Justice Department was investigating whether she had lied during the course of civil litigation against Trump
The two problems created by Ibrahima Konate’s surprise Liverpool exit
Konate had said he had been close to a new contract with the club, but his departure leaves a hole alongside Virgil van Dijk
SOCOM chief says military must 'creatively destroy' old training
The top special operations leader says the military must cut outdated training to prepare troops for drones, electronic warfare, and future conflicts.
Mullin plan to punish sanctuary jurisdictions by targeting their airports faces fierce headwinds
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is getting pushback for his idea to pull resources from airports in sanctuary jurisdictions.
The PSG paradox: Football’s most beautiful team are also the sport’s most successful state project
Watching the reigning European champions can be such a joy but it is hard to separate the football from the club's ownership
Callaway’s Yard & Garden announces retirement, closing after 72 years in business
A longtime family-owned garden center in Madison County is preparing to close its doors after more than seven decades in business.
Patriots confident in D-line depth despite Khyiris Tonga departure
The Patriots lost their starting nose tackle in free agency this offseason.
Public Health briefs Soldiers on mold prevention at Barracks Stakeholder Meeting
The Fort Bragg Department of Public Health briefed Soldiers living in the barracks on mold prevention during the May barracks stakeholder meeting recent...
Wisconsin health report highlights affordability, mental health concerns
MADISON, Wis. — A new report from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services offers a look at health and affordability across the state, highlighting rising mental health concerns, high housing
Trump's DOJ sues 4 Democratic-run states over denying undercover license plates for federal agents
The Department of Justice alleges in separate lawsuits announced Thursday that Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington state are imposing unconstitutional restrictions that it says impede law enforcement and threaten agents’ safety.
Bessent: Nothing 'untoward' about Trump appearing on $250 bill
The treasury secretary said his department has been preparing in case Congress approves legislation creating the $250 bills
Clarksville offers inclusive sports programs for all ages
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation department offers sports programs for all ages and skill levels.
Americans who get Ebola will go to Europe for treatment, not U.S., officials say
Trump administration officials said the CDC and State Department are working to figure out where those treatment facilities could be.
Even in deep-blue Baltimore, the nonpartisan school board race can’t escape politics
A question about LGBTQIA+ students separated one candidate from the pack.
EPA delays reporting requirements for health-harming chemicals
Federal regulators are giving chemical manufacturers and petroleum refiners more time to provide data on a group of chemicals that have been linked to human health harms as officials consider tighter regulations.
Sherrill: Health Inspector Denied Full Inspection of Delaney Hall
The New Jersey Department of Health today sought to conduct a health inspection of Delaney Hall, but it was denied full access
Health Alert: Worldwide Caution – Updated Public Health Arrival Restrictions and Enhanced Ebola Disease Screening – May 28, 2026 - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Italy
Health Alert: Worldwide Caution – Updated Public Health Arrival Restrictions and Enhanced Ebola Disease Screening – May 28, 2026 Event: U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals who have been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days of arrival in the United States must only enter through designated airports for enhanced screening. Review the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on what travelers need to know about returning to the United States from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan for the list of designated airports. The CDC and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will apply enhanced public health screening at the designated airports in response to the Ebola disease outbreak. This requirement applies to all U.S. citizen and U.S. national passengers who were present in those countries. For travel information regarding non-U.S. citizens, including lawful permanent residents (LPRs), review the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on what travelers need to know about returning to the United States from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. Please be prepared for flight changes or cancellations. Actions to take: Review the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on what travelers need to know about returning to the United States from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. Read the Department of Homeland Security Alert on Enhanced Ebola Screening. Read the Modification of List of Designated Airports – May 21, 2026. Read the Modification of List of Designated Airports – May 24, 2026. Review Consular Information for Americans Regarding the Ebola Outbreak. If you are planning to travel to the United States, contact your airline to confirm your flight and route. You may also contact the State Department – Consular Affairs: Phone: +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444 Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety and security updates.
Worldwide Caution – Updated Public Health Arrival Restrictions and Enhanced Ebola Disease Screening – May 28, 2026 - U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic
Worldwide Caution – Updated Public Health Arrival Restrictions and Enhanced Ebola Disease Screening – May 28, 2026 Event: U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals who have been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days of arrival in the United States must only enter through designated airports for enhanced screening. Review the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on what travelers need to know about returning to the United States from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan for the list of designated airports. The CDC and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will apply enhanced public health screening at the designated airports in response to the Ebola disease outbreak. This requirement applies to all U.S. citizen and U.S. national passengers who were present in those countries. For travel information regarding non-U.S. citizens, including lawful permanent residents (LPRs), review the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on what travelers need to know about returning to the United States from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. Please be prepared for flight changes or cancellations. Actions to take: Review the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on what travelers need to know about returning to the United States from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. Read the Department of Homeland Security Alert on Enhanced Ebola Screening. Read the Modification of List of Designated Airports – May 21, 2026. Read the Modification of List of Designated Airports – May 24, 2026. Review Consular Information for Americans Regarding the Ebola Outbreak. If you are planning to travel to the United States, contact your airline to confirm your flight and route. You may also contact the State Department – Consular Affairs: Phone: +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444 Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety and security updates.
Maryland Health Department announces first heat-related death of 2026
State health officials warn residents to take precautions with more hot weather expected Maryland has recorded its first heat-related death of 2026.The Maryland
Science Museum Oklahoma to open Barbie career exhibit June 6
Science Museum Oklahoma opens Barbie You Can Be Anything exhibit June 6, featuring hands-on career exploration for children through summer.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Thursday, May 28
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Maryland Department of Health reports first heat related death of 2026
The Maryland Department of Health reported the state’s first heat‑related death of 2026 on Thursday. Officials said an adult male in the 70 to 80‑year‑old age range died in Calvert County.
The best way to celebrate Hepatitis Awareness Month is to protect yourself
The best way to celebrate Hepatitis Awareness Month is to protect yourself
Michigan Launches New Online Form to Improve Reporting, Tracking of Harmful Algal Blooms
From the Michigan Department of Health and Human ServicesLANSING, Michigan – As summer approaches, the Michigan Departments of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Health and Human Servi
The latest developments on Ebola, hepatitis B, long Covid
Uganda closes its border, a Christian substitute for insurance, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Source: DOJ opens probe into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault
The Justice Department is investigating whether Carroll lied during the course of civil litigation against Trump, who Carroll says sexually assaulted her
Source: DOJ opens probe into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault
The Justice Department is investigating whether Carroll lied during the course of civil litigation against Trump, who Carroll says sexually assaulted her
MLB two-month grades for every NL team: Mets among two F's, top three separate themselves
The Dodgers, Braves and Brewers have all earned A's one-third of the way into the season, but some should-be contenders have struggled
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) and Three Other Science and Technology Institutes Launch Korea’s Largest Student Startup League, “GRAVITY 2026” to Foster Global Startups
-Offering a total prize pool of KRW 200 million and overseas acceleration opportunities, the program provides full-scale support for student startup teams preparing to debut on the global stage.
Editorial: There’s a tough message in latest MSU president’s departure
Why can't Michigan's Big 3 universities hold onto their presidents? Look to what they have in common.
Missouri Regulators Prepare For Final Marijuana Equity Business License Lottery
“Generally, the changes needed to happen so that we could bring the focus back to the intention of the program.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Lesley Turek is planning for a busy June traveling the state to educate people about the final lottery for 77 microbusiness marijuana licenses. Turek, the chief equity officer for the […]
Fed's favored inflation gauge remained elevated in April
The latest PCE inflation data was released by the Commerce Department and showed that inflation rose and remained elevated in April due in part to the Iran war's impact.
Inside the Justice Department’s pursuit of Trump’s 2020 election fraud fixations
When President Donald Trump promised, seemingly out of the blue, in late January that prosecutions would “soon” be coming for 2020 election rigging, the Justice Department was already mobilizing an effort behind the scenes to build out a portfolio of cases that would boost the White House’s narrative.
Ebola spreads as concerns grow over US response
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is fast outpacing containment efforts in the region as questions and concerns mount in the U.S. over the Trump administration’s preparedn…
Gold Country Kiwanis and Nevada County OES to host safety carnival
Families are invited to enjoy our 21st Annual Health/Safety & Fire Preparedness Carnival on Saturday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 950 Maidu Ave, the Rood Center
Eliott Rodriguez reports $500K raised, wave of endorsements as third rating shift hits CD 27 race
Independent race forecasters have now shifted the district toward Democrats three separate times since Rodriguez entered the contest.
Marc Benioff said Salesforce is still hiring more in one department
Marc Benioff discusses the role in Salesforce that AI agents are yet to be able to replace, and it's not that of an engineer.
Report: Most States Are Underprepared for Public Health Emergencies
A report from Trust for America’s Health examines state readiness to respond to disease outbreaks and disasters.
Biden's ghostwriter tapes lawsuit all about 'politics': Juan Williams
Fox News senior political analyst Juan Williams discusses why former President Joe Biden is suing the Justice Department to block the release of audio recordings on 'Special Report.'
DOJ opens investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll
The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the former magazine columnist who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The investigation is focused on whether Carroll committed perjury in testimony tied to her two civil lawsuits against the president. CNN’s Paula Reid reports.
31 hours with the spit-shined Mina the Hollower (and 34 with the four games that came before it)
To truly appreciate Mina The Hollower, an extraordinary new throwback of a game, I sent myself to Yacht Club University. That’s not a real institution of higher learning, but it’s the best way I can explain much of the past several weeks as I prepared to play Mina by playing the four biggest game previously made by studio Yacht Club Games. I had expected Mina the Hollower, in development for six years for PC and consoles, to potentially be something special. A demo I tried in March had felt great. Mina the Hollower had an old-school premise: a singular move for its hero that felt so good to control and so rich with possibilities that, in the hands of skilled designers, it could be riffed on in various ways for the length of a full game. Mina’s core maneuver, her hollowing, made her sort of an upside down Super Mario. Nintendo’s hero jumps through the air, discovering power-ups at the apex of his jump by bonking overhead blocks, then defeating enemies by landing on them. Mina essentially jumps into the ground, digging (“hollowing”) into the earth to fetch buried treasure, then burrows for a short distance to emerge on the other side of a wall that hides treasure or an enemy that needs some battering. I wanted to understand how good Yacht Club was at making games. I wanted to see how far they’d come. If Mina was terrific—as I predicted it might be—I wanted to feel how they got there, one button press at a time. On May 6, 21 days before the writing of this review, I checked with Yacht Club Games co-founder and programmer David D’Angelo, to ask which of the studio’s games I should play to truly appreciate the new one’s design. “Hmmm all of them?” he wrote back. “Starting with Shovel Knight definitely is helpful,” he continued, referring to Yacht Club’s first game. He gave me a link to a spreadsheet of over 400 cheat codes that could help me out, if I found the game too tough.1 “Most folks say Specter of Torment is the least difficult and quickest to finish in terms of playtime, and [it] refines much of Shovel Knight,” he told me. “King of Cards is a big celebration of everything we did in [the Shovel Knight compilation] Treasure Trove— might work for you better if you’re a fan of shorter, Mario-style courses. And it’s probably the closest to Mina in terms of polish.” So that was that. Four games, none of which were required. Mina is a whole new game in a whole new world, best I can tell. I’d barely played that first Shovel Knight before and never the other three. I just thought it’d help. It did. It turns out that playing a game studios major works before their latest is very illuminating.
Engler slams MSU board after another president departs
Gov. John Engler, a past president of Michigan State University, slammed the university board for its role in the departure of President Guskiewicz.
Exclusive: Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll
The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the former magazine columnist who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
World Cup preparations ramping up around Gillette Stadium, businesses and neighbors hope to cash in
Sources: Lakers go through round of layoffs amid business reorganization
Team employees in communications, content, partnerships and other departments were part of Wednesday’s staff reductions, totaling more than a dozen people. The franchise had already undergone significant changes on the business side since M…
Wisconsin health officials report first mpox cases of 2026
Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported the first cases of mpox on Wednesday after identifying a cluster of cases in the state.
Three Mile Bay business owners prepare for summer bridge closure
Business owners in Three Mile Bay are bracing for a bridge closure next week that will force customers to take a detour to reach their establishments.
Philadelphia Union Announce Sporting Changes
Jon Scheer named Sporting Director Club; Announces Departure of Head Coach Bradley Carnell
U.S. plans to send Americans exposed to Ebola to facility in Kenya
The decision is a departure from previous outbreaks, where Americans who needed care were brought back to the United States.
How AWS SMGS uses an AI-powered conversational assistant to transform business management with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore
In this post, we share how we built NarrateAI using Amazon Bedrock AgentCore to deliver business intelligence at scale for the AWS SMGS (Sales, Marketing and Global Services) organization. You will learn about: the two-layer architecture that separates batch processing from real-time interaction, the specialized AI agents that power intelligent routing and validation, key engineering patterns for production deployment, and how to build similar solutions with AWS services.
Kelly Dooley to depart Vanderbilt Health to lead Department of Medicine at Brown
A national search will be conducted to identify Dooley’s successor as director of the Division of Infectious Diseases, and an interim director will be announced at a later date.
Microsoft is Rolling Out Windows 11 Performance Boosting Update
If readers recall, Microsoft was preparing a "Low Latency Profile" feature as part of the Windows K2 effort, which boosts the system's CPU to its maximum frequency for 1-3 seconds to ensure smoother app launches. Today, Microsoft is gradually rolling out this feature as part of the KB5089573 update ...
State of California attracts global investment through coordinated international engagement at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit | California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development
GO-Biz led California’s participation in a series of foreign investment attraction efforts across the United States, anchored by the U.S. Department of Commerce
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Wednesday, May 27
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Sens. Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell announcing bipartisan bill aimed at stabilizing college sports
The introduction of a Senate bill comes the week after a potential vote on a separate college sports bill in the House, was canceled.
Trump appoints former AG Pam Bondi to White House science panel
President Trump has appointed former Attorney General Pam Bondi to his panel on science and technology, nearly two months after he fired her as the head of the Department of Justice. …
Biden sues to stop Justice Department from releasing interview recordings
Former President Joe Biden is suing to block the House Judiciary Committee from obtaining, and potentially releasing, audio recordings and transcripts of conversations in 2016 and 2017 with the ghostwriter of his memoir.
Cosmonauts Prep for Spacewalk for Science Work Today on NASA+
Live coverage is underway as two Roscosmos cosmonauts prepare for a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. The spacewalk is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:15 a.m. EDT and last roughly five hours.
A Discrepancy in Who Gets Diabetes During Pregnancy
One group is an outlier for gestational-diabetes risk, and no one can yet say why.
Ebola, chemical plants and health, hantavirus, common colds, heat and more
As they say, bugs have ears. Public health has had a relentless May. Chemical plant (near) explosions, Ebola, hantavirus, and that's before you even get to the usual suspects: common colds, heat, and ticks. Here’s an attempt to keep you up to speed and, more importantly, what it means for you and your community. But first, an announcement: World Cup The World Cup starts in 15 days (not like anyone is counting down), and we are hanging TVs in the Health Security Operations Center. It’s going to be a gorgeous, chaotic celebration of basically every culture on earth. And it’s going to take a team effort—from communities to individuals, from public health to health care—to keep people healthy. That’s where you come in. If you’re going to the games or live within 30 miles of a stadium, we would love to hear from you. Sign up for a weekly survey here. Thanks to the more than 1,280 people who have already signed up…you will be hearing from us soon!! Global disease “weather report” Hantavirus: Two more cases The global count of cruise ship passengers with hantavirus has now increased to 13 cases (11 confirmed), with three deaths. The two new cases are overseas and among people who were already quarantining: A crew member in the Netherlands. A Spanish national passenger who was quarantining at home tested positive through daily monitoring. They are now in a biocontainment unit. In the U.S., everyone remains negative. There may be more cases, given that the incubation period of hantavirus (the time from exposure to infection) is 45 days. But this week, we will reach a major milestone: the median incubation window is 18 days, and that will pass on May 29. What this means for you: Your risk from this cruise ship outbreak remains essentially nil at this point. Ebola rages on in Central Africa Big thanks to Dr. Craig Spencer, a humanitarian physician who has treated and survived Ebola, for jumping in to provide the YLE community with an update. Craig, take it from here… The combined confirmed and suspected Ebola cases in DRC are now more than 1,000. All signs are pointing to a very long and catastrophic outbreak in Central Africa: This is a vast undercount. We know this because the test positivity rate is hovering around 50%, only 20% of contacts are being traced (and in some areas, no contacts at all), and more cases keep popping up with no known connection. This all points to widespread and undetected community transmission. This is in only a week of detection. Compared to previous outbreaks, the growth is very fast, as the huge West Africa outbreak in 2016 was first detected at 49 cases and rose to 208 cases a month later. It took four months for that outbreak to reach the size of the current one in the DR Congo. The cases are spread out across 16 health zones. There are now multiple epicenters, making containment very difficult. Next door in Uganda, the case count is seven. While this number is low compared to DRC, a concerning development is that two health care workers recently tested positive with uncertain exposure histories. If they weren’t treating known Ebola cases, this means it’s spreading undetected in Uganda as well. On the ground, backlash, including the burning of health centers, has emerged, a pattern seen in nearly every outbreak and rooted in deep community distrust. It often stems from outside actors working in communities without fully understanding or addressing local priorities. Affected populations may recognize the severity of Ebola while still holding other concerns as more pressing, such as where their loved ones are buried. Community trust is essential to an effective response, but difficult to build during an active emergency. It is best established long before a crisis begins. U.S. priorities are made clear, and may backfire. The U.S. Administration has shown that its first priority is keeping Ebola out, with helping end the outbreak in the DRC a secondary concern. That's meant travel restrictions broader than anything we've imposed before — covering travelers from across the region, and reportedly some green card holders and permanent residents as well. For example, just these past two days, news broke that high-risk American travelers will be subject to a mandatory quarantine in Kenya before they are allowed to return. If an American is infected, the U.S. government plans to send them to a hospital it is standing up from scratch in Kenya. (Currently, Americans who were in the area are allowed to return but are diverted to three airports—Houston, Atlanta, and DC—for further screening.) Past administrations have used travel notices and stepped-up screening; this goes much further. At first blush, these strict precautions may sound prudent. But this approach could backfire in three ways: Restrictions this blunt give people every reason to hide where they’ve been and whom they’ve been near — making the people we most need to find harder to track, not easier. They also breed a false sense that this is someone else’s problem. But diseases are humbling. They find the small cracks in even the most impenetrable-seeming defenses. Lives lost. There is no treatment for this Ebola strain, which means survival depends heavily on the quality of the health system. We have that system in the States, but we are choosing not to use it for infected Americans. This is unbelievable and infuriating. (See a deeper dive from me here.) The only real way to lower the risk to Americans — and everyone else — is to end the outbreak in the DRC and across the region. What this means for you: If you have travel plans to this region, it’s time to cancel them. This is a high-risk situation in Central Africa, and CDC released a Level 4 Travel Advisory. There is also great uncertainty if and when the Administration will let you back in. To the general public in the U.S., your risk remains very, very low right now. U.S. disease “weather report” Ticks: past peak season? Good news, especially for people in the Northeast and Midwest: tick numbers continue to decline. Though we are at the peak of the season, this unusually early year is trending favorably. Heat-related illnesses in the North Heat risk is certainly not blanketing the entire country yet, but this week it will be moderate in the Midwest and the Southeast. What this means for you: Be sure to check the CDC HeatRisk tool. A red day isn’t the best day for that soccer game for a kid with asthma, and a stretch of orange days is a great time to check on your elderly neighbor. Common colds surging As far as respiratory viruses go, the only thing really going around right now is the common cold. It is higher this year than last year, but should peak very soon before returning this fall. Spotlight: Chemical plants Over the weekend, YLE California covered the serious situation that unfolded around a chemical plant in Orange County, California. Thankfully, the worst-case scenario (a chemical explosion) was mitigated, but only through luck. The health implications in a densely populated area could have been catastrophic. As the situation was winding down, another chemical explosion struck Washington State. This one was fatal. Health officials say the risk to surrounding residents from chemicals in the air and ground remains low, though the community deserves far greater clarity. Clean air and clean water consistently rank as Americans’ top public health concerns — yet when chemical disasters strike, communities are too often met with reassurances rather than transparency and accountability. Residents near the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, for example, are still waiting to understand the long-term impact on their health, with few clear answers. What this means for you: Many are wondering if facilities processing potentially dangerous materials are in their neighborhoods. This interactive map allows you to enter your ZIP code and see all facilities monitored by the EPA, including any violations. Good news Ebola vaccines and treatment for the Bundibugyo species are in development. Two vaccine platforms are being explored, at least one of which may be deployable in as little as 2 months. One vaccine is being developed by Oxford, and the other uses the same biotechnology as the FDA-approved Zaire species of Ebola. (It may provide cross-protection, but it’s unclear at this point.) On the treatment side, two promising monoclonal antibody cocktails are likely to be deployed, though doses are limited and logistical hurdles remain significant challenges. Anni over at The Biotech Tea had a great explainer about the Ebola vaccine gap, if you want to read more. [ The Biotech Tea The Ebola vaccine gap, reading vessel damage, & the Makary exit 🗝️ Paid subscribers get the Biotech Term of the Week at $30/year (~$2.50/month). I try to keep it intentionally accessible, but if cost is ever a barrier, send me a message. A few people asked about expensing your subscription, so I put together a short email template… Read more 6 days ago · 10 likes · Annicka Evans, PhD ](https://www.thebiotechtea.com/p/the-ebola-vaccine-gap-reading-vessel?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been officially renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), following more than a decade of debate and input from roughly 22,000 clinicians, researchers, and patients worldwide. This is good because the old name was medically misleading, leading to patients without visible cysts being dismissed or overlooked entirely. The WHO estimates that 70% of people with the condition remain undiagnosed. A more accurate name should improve recognition, reduce stigma, and ultimately help the millions of people living with this condition get diagnosed and treated sooner. Poll Loading... Bottom line Public health situations are everywhere right now. Staying healthy takes public health professionals and systems working tirelessly behind the scenes and each of us showing up for our neighbors and communities. Love, YLE Big thanks to Ed Nirenberg for staying on top of the Ebola vaccines, Hannah Totte for all the figures, Dr. Craig Spencer for the Ebola insight, and Dr. Matt Willis for covering the chemical situation in CA. Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) comprises a team of experts, ranging from physicians to immunologists to epidemiologists to nutritionists, working together with one goal: to “Translate” ever-evolving public health science so that people are well-equipped to make evidence-based decisions. YLE suite of newsletters reaches over 475,000 people across more than 132 countries. This newsletter is free to everyone, thanks to the generous support of fellow YLE community members. To support the effort, subscribe or upgrade below: Subscribe
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