Why the US, Mexico and Guatemala may lose their measles-free status
An independent commission is reviewing whether countries in the Americas still meet measles elimination criteria., International health experts are meeting in Washington, DC, this week to determine which countries in the Americas have endemic measles transmission. The outcome could decide whether the United States, Mexico and Guatemala retain their “measlesContinue Reading
Cameroon: Who is really calling the shots?
Biya’s absences raise questions about who holds power and what comes next in Cameroon., Yaounde, Cameroon – A dispute over roadworks in Yaounde in March, ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Cameroon the following month, highlighted tensions between central government and municipal authorities. The disagreement involved Housing and UrbanContinue Reading
Headlines for November 11, 2026
House GOP Blocks Impeachment Charges Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Sanders Says He Will Not Back Schumer for Senate Majority Leader, Rep. Jordan Elected as House GOP Leader as Senator Thune Reelected as Senate Republican Leader, The Traitor’s Former Lawyer Alina Habba Mildon Fired by Concord Partners, U.S. Gov’t ReceivedContinue Reading
Tomorrow: Advanced thermal interface materials for peak EV power electronics and ADAS performance
As vehicles electrify and move toward centralized, high-performance computing, thermal management has become a critical design consideration. Higher operating voltages, silicon carbide and gallium nitride power devices, and denser ADAS compute are packing more heat into smaller spaces. Automotive reliability requirements are as demanding as ever, which creates new challengesContinue Reading
Audi’s new A2 e-tron uses an upgraded APP350 drive unit with a SiC inverter
Audi reports that the electric drive in its new A2 e-tron compact EV, the Volkswagen Group’s APP350 drive unit, has been upgraded to reduce energy consumption and improve acoustic comfort. Audi says the A2 e-tron is the most efficient Audi ever. The 140 kW version with the optional efficiency packageContinue Reading
Housing crisis triggers Spain’s first general strike in 14 years | DW News
Spain has seen plenty of protests over housing, but nothing like this for 14 years. Millions of workers have joined a general strike as soaring rents and a severe shortage of homes push more people to their limit. With a snap election just weeks away, could the housing crisis decideContinue Reading
The mystery of how hair knows where to grow may finally be solved
Scientists have discovered that the intricate patterns of hair follicles on mammals may arise from a remarkably simple process involving cells following chemical signals. The findings challenge a long-standing theory and reveal how nature can create complex biological patterns without a detailed blueprint., Read MoreContinue Reading
What Is PrEP? HIV Prevention Pills, Shots and Yeztugo Explained
“PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is medicine people at risk for HIV take to prevent getting HIV from sex or injection drug use,” HIV.gov says. The CDC’s clinical guidance for PrEP says, “When taken as prescribed, both oral and injectable PrEP reduce the risk of getting HIV from sex by aboutContinue Reading
Democrats Win Mississippi Senate Seat as Blue Wave Comes for Everyone
Democrats have done the unthinkable and flipped a Senate seat in Mississippi. Democrat Scott Colom beat incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith with 49.19 percent of the vote, CNN projected on Wednesday, over one week after the election. Colom leads with more than 4,500 votes. Colom will be the first DemocraticContinue Reading
Father charged with attempted murder after baby survives being buried in crate
The father of an 11-month-old boy found alive after being buried in a dog crate has been charged with attempted murder and other counts, authorities said Wednesday., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
What Can We Learn From “Blexas”?
The corporate media wants you to believe that Texas turned blue thanks to moderate candidates pivoting to the center. Take it from someone who lives there: that couldn’t be further from the truth.Continue Reading
Clashes erupt in Spain as thousands join general strike over living costs | BBC News
Clashes have broken out between groups of masked men and police in Spanish cities, after hundreds of thousands of people took part in Spain’s first general strike for 14 years, called by the country’s main unions over housing and the high cost of living. Some 120,000 people joined a demonstrationContinue Reading
WATCH LIVE: Senate considers bill on permitting after Thune survives vote to remain GOP leader
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