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A pregnant woman in Gila County, Arizona, was diagnosed with syphilis at the end of March. The disease can cause severe harm to a baby if untreated, including early delivery, miscarriage or serious birth defects. The only approved drug in the United States for treating pregnant patients is an inject

Iranian‑American Protesters Gear Up for World Cup Showdown in Los Angeles

A group of Iranian‑American activists is planning a large demonstration outside the Los Angeles stadium where Iran will face New Zealand in its first World Cup match. They want to wave the old lion‑and‑sun flag, which Iran used before 1979, and urge the team to stop playing if the banners appear ins

health

Measles alert in California after traveler visits busy spots

Health officials recently tracked a measles case linked to a traveler who passed through San Francisco Airport and two San Jose stores. The adult, from Santa Clara County, was infectious while moving through the airport’s international terminal on Thursday morning. Later, between 8 and 10 p. m. , th

education

Honors and opportunities in Silicon Valley this May

Local groups and individuals in Santa Clara County are getting recognition for their work in mental health and literature this season. A Cupertino-based group recently received an award for its efforts in suicide prevention within the Chinese American community. They put together a program that incl

health

Measles Risk at SFO Sparks Call for Vaccines

A person who had measles may have passed through San Francisco International Airport’s international terminal earlier this week, then later that evening visited two shops in San Jose. The Santa Clara County Public Health Department warned people who were not vaccinated that they could catch the viru

Cold Death After Release: A Case of Neglect

The medical examiner said that a Haitian woman’s death after leaving federal custody was a homicide. She died on March 2 and was found at a bus stop in Pittsburgh. The examiner’s report listed hypothermia as the cause of death and added that someone’s actions or lack of action led to it. Th

School Choice Sparks Debate in Lee County

Lee County’s newest school plan has ignited a lively debate among residents. Instead of building the new school in the bustling area of Lehigh Acres, where over 100, 000 people live and more than 30, 000 children attend school, the board has chosen a quieter spot in Alva that houses only about 3, 00

sports

High‑School Baseball Showdowns End the Season

In Illinois, the last day of high‑school baseball brings four finals that decide state champions. The Class 1A final is in Champaign, where the Tremont Turks try for their first title against Granville Putnam County. Both teams are aiming to win a championship they have never captured before.

More eyes on the road can save young lives

Every weekday, thousands of Virginia parents drop their kids at school hoping the trip will be the safe one. Yet last year 920 people died on the state’s roads—151 of them while simply walking or biking in their own neighborhoods. The numbers haven’t gotten better; they’ve gotten worse in places lik

Can Ohio’s newest political star change minds about the American Dream?