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Measles cases in West Texas more than double since last week, health officials say

4:04am February 19, 2025

Health officials say measles cases in West Texas have more than doubled since last week, with at least 58 confirmed cases and 13 hospitalizations. Several counties have begun vaccination drives.

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More than 150 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia's Tasmania state

1:50am February 19, 2025

The reasons for the beachings are unclear. Reasons could include disorientation caused by loud noises, illness, old age, injury, fleeing predators and severe weather.

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National Science Foundation fires roughly 10% of its workforce

7:11pm February 18, 2025

NSF fired 168 employees, leaving the agency less equipped to fund a wide range of scientific research.

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What Trump's freeze in federal funding means for the global fight against AIDS

5:16pm February 18, 2025

by Alejandra Marquez Janse

Just a few weeks into his second term, President Trump froze funding for programs that play a big role in Global aid. One of those programs is the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS or PEPFAR.

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A pediatrician warns of 'long-lasting' consequences of RFK Jr. leading HHS

2:27pm February 18, 2025

Adam Ratner predicts the appointment of anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will impact vaccine availability and hesitancy: "It is much easier to scare people than to unscare them," he says.

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Why did the baby seal cross the road? It's not a riddle for this Connecticut city

12:59pm February 18, 2025

A baby seal was rescued from the streets of downtown New Haven, lethargic and underweight. He is now recovering at a nearby aquarium, which hopes to eventually release him back into the ocean.

An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered below London's financial district

5:01am February 18, 2025

The basilica, dating back some 1,900 years, was found during excavations that took place as part of the demolition of a building in the heart of London.

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As sports betting has soared, more people search online for help with gambling addiction

5:00am February 18, 2025

by Katia Riddle

A study shows more people are looking for help to manage gambling addiction, in the years after a Supreme Court decision allowed online sports betting in 38 states.

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How a uniquely human genetic tweak changed the voices of mice

5:00am February 18, 2025

A new study shows that giving mice the human version of a gene changes their squeak, suggesting some of the genetic underpinnings of language.

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Greater attention to men's health could bridge life expectancy gap, researchers say

4:17am February 18, 2025

Life expectancy for men lags five years behind life expectancy for women in the U.S. Some researchers and doctors say greater attention to men's health could bridge the gap.

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