Rising rates of Hansen’s disease, commonly known as leprosy, are increasingly linked by public health experts to nine-banded armadillos across the southern United States, where Florida has emerged as a hot spot with dozens of recent diagnoses according to state and local health data. Florida Leprosy Hot Spots and Armadillo Expansion Armadillos are a familiar … Read more
A California medical provider used patient records to dispatch political campaign text messages during a congressional race, according to a class action lawsuit filed by a former patient. Dr. Sonia Devgan-Kacker, owner of Westlake Village Urgent Care, faced legal action from plaintiff Sean Rose following outreach sent in May 2026 during her run for the … Read more
Nutrien, a dominant global potash miner based in Saskatchewan, has chosen to invest upwards of $1-billion in the Port of Longview, Washington, rather than expand through British Columbia’s Port of Vancouver. According to regulatory compliance consultant, banking historian, and Globe and Mail contributing columnist John Turley-Ewart, this cross-border capital flight serves as a stark red … Read more
Federal Medicaid administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz has signaled a crackdown on New York’s $110 billion Medicaid spending, alleging that foreign-run criminal syndicates are systematically defrauding the program. Oz, administrator of the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, claims these organizations exploit social safety nets through fraudulent medical billing and the misuse of beneficiary data. … Read more
The prevalence of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss among U.S. adults has reached a record high, with 11% of the population currently using medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, according to a Gallup survey of 5,065 adults conducted between May 28 and June 5. This surge correlates with a decline in the national obesity rate, which … Read more
Gabriel Hostin, the 24-year-old son of “The View” co-host Sunny Hostin, was issued a criminal trespass violation after being stopped by police on Metro-North Railroad tracks in New Rochelle on June 16. According to bodycam footage obtained by The Post, Sunny Hostin attempted to intervene by citing her status as a former federal prosecutor and … Read more
US Marshals arrested 70-year-old fugitive Ronald L. Fischer on July 17, 2026, ending a 20-year manhunt for the former anesthesiologist. Agents intercepted Fischer aboard his 56-foot sailboat, “The Silver Lining,” roughly one hour off the coast of New York following a 48-hour intelligence operation. Fischer, who was convicted in absentia of first-degree sexual assault in … Read more
New York State now allocates more funding to its Medicaid program than to K-12 education, according to a recent analysis by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Taxpayers contributed $39.4 billion to Medicaid in the 2025-26 fiscal year, surpassing the $37 billion directed toward school aid. This shift in fiscal priority occurs as the state’s total budget … Read more
Canada’s Drug Agency has reversed its initial stance, now recommending that public drug plans provide coverage for the Alzheimer’s medication lecanemab, provided specific clinical and safety conditions are met. The Canadian Drug Expert Committee (CDEC) updated its recommendation on Thursday, citing new evidence and a pressing clinical need, despite lingering concerns over the drug’s high … Read more
Necrotising fasciitis, a life-threatening bacterial infection often described as a “flesh-eating” disease, can progress rapidly. According to the NHS, symptoms can develop quickly within hours or over a few days. Lacey Pepper, a 47-year-old from Mississippi, survived the infection after losing significant tissue in her leg and pelvic region, highlighting the critical importance of early … Read more