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Texas seeing an increase in kindergarteners who don’t meet state requirements for measles shots

Texas seeing an increase in kindergarteners who don’t meet state requirements for measles shots

Before the pandemic helped fuel the growth of vaccine politicization across the country, less than 1% of Austin school district’s kindergarteners in the fall of 2019 failed to comply with the state’s vaccine reporting requirements. Five years later, the Austin Independent School District had some of the state’s highest number of kindergarteners who neglected those state requirements — about 1 …

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W.H.O. Warns of Sharp Increase in Drug-Resistant Infections – The New York Times

W.H.O. Warns of Sharp Increase in Drug-Resistant Infections  The New York Times Drug-resistant superbugs’ spread surging, World Health Organization warns  CBS News WHO warns of widespread resistance to common antibiotics worldwide  World Health Organization (WHO) Sharp global rise in antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals, WHO finds  The Guardian WHO warns of surging levels of antibiotic resistance  Reuters Source link

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As console prices increase, I’m thankful for emulation handhelds

As console prices increase, I’m thankful for emulation handhelds

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority Gaming has always been expensive, but in the past six months, it’s started to feel downright unaffordable. From consoles and controllers to games and subscriptions, prices are climbing across the board. As someone without an unlimited gaming budget, that means I’m effectively priced out of most new games. I’ve mostly made up for this by …

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Doctor warns ‘sitting for too long can increase risk of venous stasis’; shares 6 daily habits harming your heart health

Doctor warns ‘sitting for too long can increase risk of venous stasis’; shares 6 daily habits harming your heart health

Heart disease doesn’t develop overnight – it’s often the result of everyday habits that slowly chip away at cardiovascular health. From what we eat and drink to how we sleep, move, and manage stress, small daily choices can have a big impact on the heart over time. The good news? With simple lifestyle changes, it’s possible to reverse much of …

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Investors react to Trump's massive increase in China tariffs​ – Reuters

Investors react to Trump’s massive increase in China tariffs​  Reuters In Retaliatory Move, Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Chinese Goods  The New York Times Trump’s 100% tariff on China threatens new supply chain shock  Yahoo Finance Tech megacaps lose $770 billion in value as Nasdaq suffers steepest drop since April  CNBC Trump says he’ll impose new 100% tariff on China ‘over and above’ current …

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Governor Hochul and Labor Leaders Announce Maximum Weekly Benefit Increase for Unemployed Workers

Governor Hochul and Labor Leaders Announce Maximum Weekly Benefit Increase for Unemployed Workers

Assemblymember Monique Chandler-Waterman said, “This achievement is a clear win for working-class New Yorkers. For too long, unemployed workers have been forced to survive on outdated and inadequate benefits, but no longer. Increasing the maximum weekly benefit from $504 to $869 is a bold and necessary step forward that will provide thousands of families with the stability, dignity, and financial …

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Rural schools face hiring challenges as H-1B visa fees increase

Rural schools face hiring challenges as H-1B visa fees increase

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — When Rob Coverdale started his job in 2023 as superintendent of the K-12 Crow Creek Tribal School in South Dakota, there were 15 unfilled teaching positions. Within nine months, he had filled those vacancies with Filipino teachers, the majority of whom arrived on the H-1B, a visa for skilled workers in specialty occupations. “We’ve hired …

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Disney World, Disneyland Increase Prices

Disney World, Disneyland Increase Prices

As it does each year, Disney has increased ticket prices for its two big U.S. theme parks, Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. Under the new pricing, announced Oct. 8, tickets for a one-day, single-park visit to Disney World or Disneyland will now cost — for the first time — more than $200 during peak …

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