Posts by Nathan Pine
Map shows measles cases across U.S. as figure hits 35-year high
Confirmed measles cases in the country have reached their highest level in more than three decades, driven by declining vaccination rates and a series of growing outbreaks, according to federal health data. Data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows the country has recorded 2,318 confirmed measles cases so far this…
Read MoreIs Cyclospora outbreak the largest in history? How different years compare
A multistate Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce has infected at least 1,947 people across nine states, making it one of the largest outbreaks of the parasite ever recorded in the United States. While the current outbreak has not yet surpassed the record set in 2019, health officials say the number of confirmed cases…
Read MoreDonald Trump’s approval rating flips with rural voters
President Donald Trump‘s approval rating among rural Americans has swung back into negative territory, according to a new Fox News poll, reversing a brief improvement seen just a month earlier and raising fresh questions about one of the president’s most reliable voting blocs. Key Points A new Fox News poll found Trump at 44 percent…
Read MoreJim Carrey Thanks ‘The Mask’ Director Chuck Russell For Career “Jewel”
Jim Carrey has paid tribute to his The Mask director Chuck Russell, who died Wednesday at the age of 74. “I consider it a privilege to have worked with Chuck Russell, who during the shooting of The Mask, created an ebullient, childlike atmosphere of wonder and camaraderie on his set,” Carrey said in a statement.…
Read MoreThe leader of the Emmett Till generation | Opinion
Emmett Till, a 14-year-old Black boy who was viciously beaten and then lynched in Mississippi for allegedly whistling at a white woman, would have been 85 this week, on July 25. Coincidentally, Till’s birthday is also the fifth anniversary since Bob Moses, a leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in Mississippi during the…
Read MoreCorey Ruiz’s sister says criminal record does not define him
Corey Ruiz’s sister said her brother’s criminal record should not define him, as she delivered an emotional plea for justice during a news conference attended by family members and supporters following his fatal shooting by police. Ruiz, 38, was fatally shot by a Madison police officer on Wednesday after officers responded to reports of a…
Read MoreElizabeth Smart Reveals the Advice That Changed Her Bodybuilding Journey
Police Thought They’d Never Find Elizabeth Smart After Suspect Died in Custody Richard Ricci, a contractor who’d done some work at the Smart home, was arrested for an unrelated parole violation on June 14, 2002. After police found some of Lois’ jewelry in Ricci’s possession, he was charged with burglary and became the prime suspect…
Read MoreIndonesian stocks briefly near bull market as sentiment steadies
Published Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 04:25 PM [JAKARTA] A brief rally in Indonesian stocks pushed the benchmark index to the cusp of a bull market, as investors rotated into laggards and concerns over the country’s fiscal health eased. The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) closed 0.3 per cent lower on Thursday (Jul 23), erasing gains…
Read MoreGlobal bonds are reeling as oil surge rekindles inflation threat
Published Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 03:48 PM [LONDON] Global bonds were pummelled this week by the latest resurgence in energy prices, delivering losses to investors who bet the worst of this year’s rout was over and teeing up credibility tests for central bankers. UK gilt yields this week set their longest period of daily…
Read MoreChina fines Trip.com US$765 million for abusing market dominance
Published Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 02:35 PM [BEIJING] Chinese regulators fined Trip.com Group 5.18 billion yuan (US$765 million), concluding that the country’s largest travel booking platform abused its market dominance after a months-long investigation. The probe found that Trip.com employed monopolistic practices centred on traffic allocation mechanisms, utilising its platform rules and technology, according…
Read MoreEl Nino worsens plight of Asia’s rice belt after war price shock
[SINGAPORE] A dry spell is sweeping across Asia’s rice fields, dealing another blow to farmers grappling with steep fuel and fertiliser prices triggered by the war in Iran. From Vietnam to the Philippines, production of the region’s most important food staple is under threat as a strengthening El Nino prolongs dry weather. That includes India,…
Read MoreDonald Trump Delivers Rally-Like Hour Of Rehash In White House Correspondents’ Dinner Speech
Speaking at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Friday, Donald Trump delivered an hour-long speech blending shopworn rally material with a string of leaden one-liners. He was making his first appearance as president at the dinner, which had to be rescheduled last Aprtil after a shooter attempted to rush the ballroom and was…
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