American colleges recorded 8,227 reported rapes in 2024, according to federal and state crime data reviewed by the New York Post. The figures show that elite New York institutions, including Columbia University, Cornell University, and New York University, logged high volumes of sexual violence incidents alongside large public campuses nationwide. The University of Utah recorded … Read more
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, a widespread measles outbreak has sickened 767 people and caused four deaths across the state since April, driving an 84 percent surge in vaccinations in August as health officials contend with the highly contagious respiratory virus. Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Cases and Geographic Spread More than 3,400 measles cases … Read more
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded a $16.7 million no-bid contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of gloves capable of delivering painful electric shocks, according to federal procurement records published Thursday. The agency states that officers will use the devices—known as the Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter, or G.L.O.V.E.—to control detainees and protesters who resist, … Read more
President Donald Trump has announced plans to scale back the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah, reviving a policy battle over federal land management that has shifted between administrations for years. According to the Associated Press, these actions seek to undo proclamations made by his predecessors, including President Joe Biden, who had … Read more
Health officials have confirmed a rise in cyclosporiasis cases across Kentucky, with Norton Healthcare reporting 10 diagnoses in adult patients over the last two weeks. The parasitic infection, often linked to contaminated produce, is mirroring national trends as health agencies in at least 28 states monitor similar outbreaks of the gastrointestinal illness. What is Cyclosporiasis … Read more
A Silence That Strains Kentucky’s Political Ties Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has formally demanded that Senator Mitch McConnell provide transparency regarding his health, breaking a three-week wall of public silence. McConnell, 84, has remained entirely out of sight since his June 14 hospitalization. The prolonged absence has prompted Beshear to issue a stark warning: Kentuckians … Read more
Extreme heat events, often characterized by persistent “heat domes,” significantly increase risks to mental health by disrupting cortisol regulation and restricting access to coping mechanisms. According to Dr. Laurie Ballew, a doctor of psychiatric medicine at Four Rivers Behavioral Health, rising temperatures correlate with spikes in irritability, domestic violence, and psychiatric emergency room visits as … Read more
How a Louisville Nonprofit Founder Allegedly Exploited Medicaid Systems Angela Renfro, founder of the Louisville nonprofit Kristy Loves, faces 28 federal charges including healthcare fraud and identity theft, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday. The case involves $11 million in alleged Medicaid claims submitted between 2021 and 2024 using unauthorized provider identifiers. What Led to … Read more
A fireball 16 times brighter than Venus streaked across the U.S. night sky, spanning over a dozen states before disintegrating over Missouri, according to NASA. The meteor, which traveled at 56,000 mph, was captured by NASA meteor cameras and dashcam footage, offering scientists critical data on atmospheric entry and the frequency of high-intensity space rock … Read more
Revolutionizing Equine Health: The Future of Genomic-Driven Vaccinology The landscape of equine veterinary medicine is undergoing a profound transformation. As infectious diseases evolve, the traditional “one-size-fits-all” approach to vaccination is rapidly becoming obsolete. A recent breakthrough in Kentucky’s Thoroughbred industry serves as a masterclass in how genomic sequencing can be leveraged to combat emerging pathogens … Read more