Measles cases continue to spread in multiple states following child’s death

Cities worldwide, including those in the Great Lakes region, are facing the impacts of climate change, prompting the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative to collaborate with local leaders to promote green businesses and protect the ecosystem. Gary Mayor Eddie Melton has joined the organization's Mayors Commission on Economic Transformation to foster a clean economic corridor in the region, focusing on ecotourism and green development. Environmental activists in Northwest Indiana are advocating for green...

Former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan criticized The New York Times for not adequately representing the ideological left of the country, accusing the paper of focusing more on conservative viewpoints. Hasan emphasized the importance of diversity of viewpoints at his start-up news brand Zeteo, which he launched after leaving MSNBC, highlighting the inclusion of voices from the left, center left, and liberal left. Hasan left MSNBC in January 2024 following the cancelation of his show, where...

Drew VonScio, a Newsweek contributor based in Pittsburgh, reports that New York Mets player Nick Madrigal will miss the entire 2025 season due to a shoulder injury requiring surgery. This opens the door for Luisangel Acuña to step into Madrigal's role and showcase his skills as a top prospect. Acuña, who made his MLB debut in 2024, has shown readiness to be in the Major Leagues and will rotate between second and shortstop for the...

This week's new on-demand releases include the Bob Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown," starring Timothee Chalamet and directed by James Mangold, as well as "Love Hurts" featuring Ke Huy Quan. Steven Soderbergh's "Presence," starring Lucy Liu, explores a family's encounter with a mysterious presence in their new home. These films are available on various platforms like Amazon Prime Video and iTunes. Full Article

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Five former defense secretaries, including James Mattis, Leon Panetta, and Chuck Hagel, criticized President Trump for firing top military leaders, calling for Congress to hold hearings and refuse new nominations. Trump's actions were accused of politicizing the military and undermining national security, with concerns raised about the impact on recruitment and speaking out against authority. The former defense secretaries urged Congress to hold Trump accountable for what they deemed reckless actions that could harm the...