Recent updates from the CDC have made big changes to the list of recommended childhood vaccines. Before this change, kids in the U. S. were advised to get vaccines for 17 different diseases. Now, that list has been cut down to just 11. The vaccines that are no longer routinely recommended include RS
Novato's former Mayor, Tim O’Connor, wrapped up his term in December, looking back at a year packed with achievements and challenges. He pointed out that the city made big strides in 2025, like catching up on audits, giving out over $1 million for affordable housing, and starting a grant program to
Last year, a group of health officials in the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) worked on a draft proposal. They wanted to cut the recommended alcohol limit for men in half. This meant men should have only one drink per day instead of two. Women's limits would stay the same. The go
A recent decision by the Naples City Council has sparked discussions about where local governments should draw the line between cost savings and community support. The council awarded a $7. 5 million fleet services contract to an out-of-town dealership, despite a local business, Tamiami Ford, offeri
Flu season is hitting hard, and a new strain called subclade K is making people sick. Experts are urging everyone to get vaccinated, but there are many myths and misconceptions about flu shots. Let's break down the facts. First, some people think flu shots don't work. But studies show that getting
The Trump administration recently introduced updated dietary guidelines that include a fresh take on alcohol consumption. Dr. Mehmet Oz, heading the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, shared his thoughts on the matter. He suggested that alcohol can serve as a "social lubricant, " fostering connections
The U. S. government has just rolled out its latest set of dietary guidelines. This time, they're taking a different approach to alcohol. Instead of telling people to stick to one or two drinks a day, they're simply advising folks to drink less. This shift is part of the bigger 2025-2030 Dietary Gui
Lexitas, a big name in legal tech, just bought DepoLink, a top court reporting service. This deal is a game-changer. Lexitas is known for using tech to make legal work easier. Now, they're adding DepoLink's skills to their team. DepoLink is based in New Jersey. They're known for being accurate and
Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu has some serious financial backing. Her inauguration fund has raked in a cool $1. 2 million, mostly from big names in sports and business. The Boston Red Sox, Whoop Inc. , and the Electrical Industry Labor Management Cooperation Trust each chipped in $50, 000. That's some
In the quiet town of Marine City, a local meat market has decided to close its doors following a heated argument that ended up online. The incident, which involved pepper spray, has sparked a police investigation and left the owners feeling unsafe. The trouble started when a group of people, who sa
