Vaccination rates among kindergarteners fall as exemptions rise to all-time high

Jeannie Seely, the influential country music singer known as "Miss Country Soul," died at 85 due to complications from an intestinal infection. Celebrated for her hit "Don't Touch Me" and her trailblazing presence in a male-dominated industry, she was remembered fondly by peers, including Dolly Parton, and made significant contributions to country music throughout her career. Want More Context? 🔎

A tractor-trailer carrying hot dogs crashed on Interstate 83 in Pennsylvania due to mechanical issues, leading to a significant spill of hot dogs across the road and a traffic jam. Four individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and cleanup crews noted that the spilled hot dogs were rendered unsalvageable. Want More Context? 🔎

SummaryOlympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on a domestic violence charge after allegedly pushing her boyfriend during an argument at a TSA checkpoint. Although the man, who did not wish to pursue charges, identified himself as Richardson's girlfriend, she was booked and released, and was en route to the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Want More Context? 🔎

Hepatitis C Treatment Breakthrough at La Bodega ClinicLa Bodega, a Buffalo clinic, is effectively addressing the silent hepatitis C epidemic, treating patients in a single visit and achieving a 98% cure rate among over 7,000 cases. With new FDA-approved testing technology and a stigma-free environment, the clinic's success is prompting national efforts to eliminate the disease and reduce healthcare costs significantly. Want More Context? 🔎

Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted of sex trafficking, has been transferred from a Florida prison to a minimum-security facility in Texas, amid ongoing legal efforts to overturn her conviction and seek a pardon from President Trump. Her move has drawn criticism for perceived preferential treatment, particularly from the family of Epstein's victim, with concerns about the lack of notification to victims regarding her transfer. Want More Context? 🔎

Speaking at her mother's funeral, 14-year-old daughter of slain Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner delivered an emotional eulogy after her mother was shot in New York City, expressing her profound loss and disbelief. LePatner was one of four victims killed in a shooting at 345 Park Avenue, prompting tributes from family and friends who remembered her as a remarkable individual. Want More Context? 🔎