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South Carolina Faces New Measles Surge

February 15, 2026

The state health department announced that 17 more children have tested positive for measles, raising the total to 950 cases. The new infections were linked to several spots in Greenville and Greer. One cluster came from a local ramen shop on Feb. 5 between 12:30 and 3:30 p. m. Another group of case

politics

Alaska’s $272 Million Health Push: Tight Rules, Big Questions

February 15, 2026

Alaska’s health department is racing to hand out a hefty $272 million grant by October, a chunk of money that comes from a new federal program aimed at fixing rural health care across the country. The state got the largest per‑capita award in the first round of a five‑year plan that will spread $50 

politics

Oregon Hits Pause on Medicaid Redesign

February 15, 2026

The state of Oregon recently set aside a bill that would have changed how Medicaid decides what medical services it pays for. The proposal, known as House Bill 4003, was meant to update the state’s rules to match new federal requirements that force Oregon to stop using its long‑standing “prioritized

politics

Berlinale’s Politics: A New Look at the Festival’s Fight for Free Speech

February 15, 2026

The Berlin film festival, founded in 1950 as a voice for the free world, has long been a stage for political protest. In recent years it backed Iranian demonstrators, condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and amplified Ukrainian filmmakers in exile. This year the focus has shifted from film to p

politics

Valentine Vibes, Sports Wins, and City Politics in One Week

February 15, 2026

Chicago celebrates love with a bright sports highlight. An American skier got engaged after winning gold at the Milan Cortina Games, while ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates earned silver. The U. S. team also saw Lindsey Vonn crash and miss the Games, but Jordan Stolz won gold in speedskati

business

Theme Parks, Homes and Dollars: How Disney’s New Plans Shape Local Real Estate

February 15, 2026

Disney is using its biggest attractions to stir up housing markets across the U. S. When a theme park gets bigger, it brings more jobs, tourists and money into the area, which in turn pushes up house prices and encourages new rental projects. The company’s latest moves show how careful planning ca

business

Corporate Leaders Face a New Kind of Scandal

February 15, 2026

A recent wave of documents has exposed how many top executives were linked to a notorious figure, raising questions about who knew what and when. The fallout is already visible: a senior lawyer at a major bank announced her exit after it emerged she had stayed in contact with the man until 2019, eve

education

Future Skills for Atlantic County

February 15, 2026

A generous donation of $2 million from Levine‑Gormley is setting up a new STEM program that will be run by Stockton University. The goal is to grow local talent, give students real job options nearby and link bright learners with the right schools and careers. The money will help build a clear path

health

How often should you see your doctor to avoid unnecessary ER trips?

February 15, 2026

In big cities, emergency rooms often see patients who don't have urgent needs. This raises questions about how often people should visit their regular doctors. Researchers wanted to find out if seeing a primary care doctor more often could reduce these non-urgent trips to the emergency room. They al

health

The Heavy Price Tag of Head and Neck Cancers

February 15, 2026

Head and neck cancers (HNC) are not just a health issue; they also hit the wallet hard. In a place like Ontario, Canada, where healthcare is publicly funded, the costs add up quickly. Over five years, the average cost per person with HNC is around $53, 812. That's a lot of money, and it's not spread

South Carolina Faces New Measles Surge

Alaska’s $272 Million Health Push: Tight Rules, Big Questions

Oregon Hits Pause on Medicaid Redesign

Berlinale’s Politics: A New Look at the Festival’s Fight for Free Speech

Valentine Vibes, Sports Wins, and City Politics in One Week

Theme Parks, Homes and Dollars: How Disney’s New Plans Shape Local Real Estate

Corporate Leaders Face a New Kind of Scandal

Future Skills for Atlantic County

How often should you see your doctor to avoid unnecessary ER trips?

The Heavy Price Tag of Head and Neck Cancers

Alaska’s $272 Million Health Push: Tight Rules, Big Questions