COVID-19

• Ghana’s malaria vaccine success faces a sustainability test October 24, 2026 12:54 am PRI - The World Adeline Ahiatrogah carries her seven-month-old twins to a vaccination session in Ghana’s Volta Region, where mothers wait beneath a sprawling tree for health workers to call their children’s names. One twin is strapped to her back. The other rests against …
• First poppy recognizes decades of service and remembrance October 24, 2026 12:50 am Prince Albert Daily Herald Air Force veteran Grant Ursaki received Prince Albert’s first poppy of the season Friday morning as fellow veteran and longtime Legion volunteer Marie Mathers pinned the poppy on him during a small ceremony at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 2. The …
• Quantifying Pharmaceutical Waste Burden and Management Costs: Implications for Healthcare Risk Management and Governance October 24, 2026 12:47 am Dove Medical Press Introduction Pharmaceutical waste is an increasingly important component of healthcare waste because it contains active pharmaceutical ingredients, unused or expired medicines, and contaminated containers that may pose risks to human health and the …
• Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha Caplet in Patients Suffering from Mild to Moderate Stress and Anxiety Disorders: A Multicentric, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Trial October 24, 2026 12:47 am Dove Medical Press Introduction Anxiety disorders are the world’s most common mental disorders, affecting more than 359 million people globally.1 Women are more likely to be affected by anxiety disorders than men.2 The prevalence of any anxiety disorder in the US is around …
• WATCH: Charity Mile draw reveals runners paired with 20 beneficiary organisations October 24, 2026 12:42 am Comaro Chronicle The starting positions for 18 horses and one reserve runner were revealed on October 21, bringing participating organisations a step closer to race day. 4Racing hosted the barrier draw for the 2026 Grade 2 Allied Steelrode On A Mission Charity Mile in the …
• Mario Canseco: BC Conservatives closing in on Eby’s NDP, poll finds October 24, 2026 12:40 am The Squamish Chief Research Co. polling puts the Conservatives at 44% and the NDP at 40%, while David Eby and Lorne Doerkson are tied as preferred premier The 2005 and 2009 provincial elections in B.C. marked the entrenchment of a two-party system across the province. …
• Keralam seeks extension of deadline for ration card e-KYC October 24, 2026 12:32 am Hindustan Times Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob has urged the Centre to extend the three-month deadline for activating ration cards through e-KYC and defer the implementation of new provisions for temporarily cancelling cards …
• Want to buy a house with friends? This Colorado group did it October 24, 2026 12:29 am Wyoming Public Media Sandwiched between two highways and a river in north Denver, there’s a historically diverse neighborhood called Globeville. Now, zoom in to a street lined with small bungalows and there’s a big corner house its residents have named “Nowhere.” “I think it …
• ATTACK: Should Patients With CKD Start Aspirin for Primary Prevention? October 24, 2026 12:27 am Consultant Live Whether adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and no history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) should take low-dose aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke remains unresolved, after the ATTACK trial found no statistically significant reduction …
• Outgoing Valemount council reflects on service at final meeting October 24, 2026 12:16 am Waterloo Region Record Valemount’s outgoing council marked its final meeting on October 13th with thanks to village staff, families and residents, while advancing a proposed update to development charges and supporting the community paramedicine program. Councilor Pete Pearson …
• Meet the Candidates for Mississippi House District 70 in the Nov. 3 Elections October 24, 2026 12:07 am Mississippi Free Press Voters in northeast Jackson, Mississippi, will choose one of three candidates to represent Mississippi House District 70 in a special election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Use this guide to learn about candidates’ backgrounds and policy views. Former …
• Four Indicted for Allegedly Defrauding COVID Relief Programs October 24, 2026 12:06 am Townhall Four individuals have been charged with allegedly defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program by submitting fraudulent applications. The following individuals have been indicted on one count each of …
• Indian-origin lab owner charged in US over $66 million Covid test fraud scheme: ‘Exploited crisis for personal gain’ October 24, 2026 12:02 am Hindustan Times An Indian-origin laboratory owner in the US has been accused of running a $66.2 million ( ₹628.7 crore) fraud scheme by allegedly billing for 3.8 lakh COVID-19 tests that his lab never conducted, the department of justice said in a statement. Court …
• Athens celebrating renovated College Square with grand opening Saturday October 23, 2026 11:57 pm WUGA - Georgia When Nick Alliston was a freshman at UGA, College Avenue ran all the way from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway to Broad Street in downtown Athens. A year later, the street began to transform to a seating area to provide places for guests to eat outside …
• Observer welcomes three new team members October 23, 2026 11:55 pm Rio Rancho Observer - New Mexico RIO RANCHO — The Rio Rancho Observer team has some news: We have new staff to introduce. Editor Tracy Goldizen and reporter Michaela Helean are pleased to welcome new reporters Tyler Hollins and Todd Fuqua, and new advertising representative Lindsay Lenzen …
• Eagle County Assessor’s race a choice between public sector versus private sector experience October 23, 2026 11:54 pm Vail Daily - Colorado The race for Eagle County Assessor in the Nov. 3 election pits a professional with two and half decades of experience in the office — Democrat and current Chief Deputy Appraiser Andie Noakes — against a political newcomer with an extensive background in …
• Kissimmee mayor Jackie Espinosa charged with theft and fraud over city grants October 23, 2026 11:51 pm WFTV - Florida KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Two days after Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa was arrested on theft and fraud charges, some local business owners are reacting to the allegations involving a city grant program created to help small businesses recover from the COVID-19 …
• Indian-origin lab owner charged in $66 million COVID-19 test fraud: How the alleged US healthcare scam worked October 23, 2026 11:49 pm Mint An Indian-origin laboratory owner in the US has been accused of running an alleged $66.2 million (about ₹628.7 crore) fraud scheme by billing for 3.8 lakh COVID-19 tests that his laboratory allegedly never conducted, the US Department of Justice said in a …
• ‘Gajab Raat’ Movie Ending Explained: Is Arya Sahni Dead? October 23, 2026 11:41 pm Digital Mafia Talkies [Spoiler Alert] Gajab Raat’s ending (previously titled Ghooskhor Pandat) was all about SI Ajay Nirvit trying to save the life of a journalist named Arya Sahni from the scheming of the politician Suneeta Chaudhary and her minions. How did things come to …
• The 45-game mark: Comparing Kenny Dillingham to previous ASU football coaches October 23, 2026 11:41 pm AZ Big Media - Arizona Kenny Dillingham’s 45th game as coach of Arizona State’s football team hardly made fans stand up and cheer.  After a disheartening 53-25 loss against No. 10 Texas Tech on Oct. 17, the negative chatter surrounding ASU’s program picked up steam. Dillingham …
• Sydney man out of pocket $800k after COVID bungle October 23, 2026 11:39 pm 9News Exclusive: A Sydney plastics manufacturer who pivoted his business to make face shields during the COVID-19 pandemic says he is still out of pocket more than $800,000 after they were never procured by the NSW government. Six years later, Mark Barkat told …
• How Tekun Nasional, ministry have helped businesses overcome crisis, grow October 23, 2026 11:34 pm Free Malaysia Today The Tekun Online Application System, launched on Aug 7, allows financing applications to be made entirely online, with approvals as quickly as within 24 hours. PETALING JAYA: Former Malaysian Armed Forces captain Norisham Kadmin’s business has weathered …
• UK quietly warns citizens to stock up on emergency supplies October 23, 2026 11:33 pm The Straits Times LONDON – Britain is trying to get its citizens to prepare for the worst – without descending into a panic. The British government has quietly published guidance for households to “be ready” in the event of a national emergency. The advice that they should …
• Dems Raise Alarm Over GOP Candidates’ Election Integrity Stances October 23, 2026 11:31 pm Democratic Party of Wisconsin Dems Raise Alarm Over GOP Candidates’ Election Integrity Stances MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that Republican candidates in battleground districts have a long history of election denialism and encouraging voter …
• ICYMI: Deleted Posts Reveals Pfaffenbach’s Extreme Political Rhetoric and False Claims October 23, 2026 11:31 pm Democratic Party of Wisconsin ICYMI: Deleted Posts Reveals Pfaffenbach’s Extreme Political Rhetoric and False Claims MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Heartland Signal reveals that the Republican candidate for the 21st Assembly District, Dylan Pfaffenbach, scrapped 259 Twitter …
• Micron expansion will impact all sectors of Treasure Valley real estate October 23, 2026 11:29 pm Idaho Press The planned expansion of Micron Technology in Boise will impact all sectors of Treasure Valley real estate, including multifamily and single-family housing, light industrial and retail, according to Colliers experts who spoke at their annual Outlook …
• Park at Expo Idaho opens after $42 million transformation October 23, 2026 11:28 pm Idaho Press GARDEN CITY — Years in the making, what were once empty fields and an abandoned horse racing track have been transformed into the Park at Expo Idaho. At a Friday morning ribbon-cutting, Ada County officials and the project’s original visionaries took in …
• Florida ethics panel formally censures Kissimmee mayor after her arrest on fraud charges October 23, 2026 11:26 pm News4Jax - Florida Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa was formally censured and fined Friday after the Florida Commission on Ethics approved a joint stipulation agreement, according to reporting from our Orlando sister station WKMG. The agreement comes two days after Espinosa’s …
• Cinépolis Distribution Lands ‘5 More Minutes,’ a Time-Warping Thriller Starring ‘Talk to Her’ Lead Javier Cámara (EXCLUSIVE) October 23, 2026 11:25 pm Variety In a rare move, Mexico’s exhibition-distribution giant Cinépolis has landed Latin American rights to Spanish buzz title “5 More Minutes” (“5 Minutos Más”) starring Javier Cámara, who took home the Best Supporting Actor prize at the San Sebastian Film …
• Morehouse School of Medicine Fall Convocation Has Strong Ties to Nashville October 23, 2026 11:18 pm The Dallas Post Tribune - Texas TENNESSEE TRIBUNE — Morehouse School of Medicine recently held its 42nd Fall Convocation and White Coat and Pinning Ceremony, which highlighted strong connections to Nashville. Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, in her 12th year as president and CEO, leads the …
• Vanessa Gaston confirmed as next director of Clark County Public Health October 23, 2026 11:17 pm The Columbian - Washington State Clark County officials have confirmed that Vanessa Gaston, director of the county’s Community Services Department, will become the next director of Public Health. Gaston will continue as director of Community Services and will serve as director of Public …
• Lori Johb gives last address to Sask. Federation of Labour as president October 23, 2026 11:16 pm 980 CJME The crowd at the Queensbury Convention Centre in Regina erupted in cheers and applause for Lori Johb as she finished her last address to the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour as president. Johb is retiring from the position after eight years. She said she’ …
• How Tom Brady stepped up to provide 750,000 meals to children, families and senior citizens in need across Tampa Bay October 23, 2026 11:12 pm The Times of India In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic brought daily life to a standstill, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen used their resources to help families facing food shortages in Florida. The NFL legend had just begun a new chapter with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after …
• BC Conservative candidate a founding director of group promoting China's foreign policy October 23, 2026 11:11 pm North Shore News Richmond-Steveston candidate Gordon Zhang co-founded a think tank that held several events with the Consulate General of China to Vancouver promoting the Belt and Road Initiative Gordon Zhang, the Conservative Party of B.C. candidate for Richmond-Steveston …
• Strong foundation sets up new season for No. 2 Dakota Wesleyan women's basketball October 23, 2026 11:10 pm Mitchell Daily Republic - South Dakota MITCHELL — A strong foundation for Dakota Wesleyan University women’s basketball has made competing at the national level an annual expectation for the Tigers. The upcoming 2026-27 season should be no exception to that for DWU. The Tigers are ranked No. 2 …
• CPS high school graduation and college enrollment rates rise, but many students still struggle to finish October 23, 2026 11:08 pm Chicago Sun Times - Illinois Chicago Public Schools students are increasingly earning college credits while still in high school and are graduating and enrolling in college at higher rates than in the past, but many still struggle to finish college and earn a degree. Those are among …
• <![CDATA[Kitten visits to veterinary practices hold steady as the puppy pipeline slows]]> October 23, 2026 11:06 pm dvm360 Keeping kittens coming back “The Kitten in the Room” outlines 8 steps for turning kitten visits into lifelong care2: Rethink reminder language. Frame the annual visit around catching hidden problems and helping cats live longer, not around shots. Owners in …
• El Nino impact: Revanth sounds alarm over prolonged drought in state October 23, 2026 11:05 pm The Hans India Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy questioned BRS leaders K Chandrashekar Rao and T Harish Rao for blaming the Congress government for the drought. He remarked, “are only the uncle and his son-in-law intellectuals?” and pointed out that several …
• MTA shuts down bus fare enforcement following assault October 23, 2026 11:04 pm The Center Square - Illinois (The Center Square) —  New York City's public transit system is shutting down its bus ticketing enforcement program after one of its agents reportedly roughed up a school teacher who was accused of not paying a bus fare. The Metropolitan Transportation …
• Shahan Arzruni, Armenian Classical Pianist Behind ‘Komitas: Complete Works for Piano’ and October 23, 2026 10:59 pm The California Courier Straight-faced at the second piano while Victor Borge clowned his way through Liszt, a gifted young Armenian pianist became a beloved fixture of one of the world’s most famous comedy acts, all while pursuing a far more serious mission of his own. Şahan …
• Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced she is dropping reelection bid  October 23, 2026 10:57 pm Wisconsin Examiner Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced Friday that she will not run for a third term in office, canceling her reelection bid citing threats to herself, city council members, staff and her family Rhodes-Conway had initially announced her reelection …
• Qatar GP stays on course despite regional tensions October 23, 2026 10:47 pm Gulf Times MotoGP will forge ahead with next month’s Qatar Grand Prix despite Middle East tensions and concerns from some riders over safety, while others said they trusted organisers Dorna to ensure the race could be staged safely. The race at the Lusail  …
• Florida Amendment 3 Could Put 123,000 Jobs at Risk, EPI Report Says October 23, 2026 10:47 pm South Florida Caribbean News Study warns proposed property tax changes could cut $12 billion in local revenue and threaten public services statewide.   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Amendment 3 could put as many as 123,000 local government jobs at risk and reduce annual local revenue by …
• Birdwatching takes off among young Koreans October 23, 2026 10:46 pm The Korea Times Birdwatching, the hobby of observing birds in nature, has recently gained popularity on social media. Captured from Instagram As you stroll among the trees, you hear a rustle and stop to listen. You raise your binoculars and quietly scan the spot where …
• 5 things to know about the state of Montgomery County retail October 23, 2026 10:44 pm Bethesda Magazine - Maryland The health of Montgomery County’s retail market is mature and steady, but there are no signs of significant expansion in the future, according to a Montgomery Planning retail assessment report released this month. The 120-page report, prepared by Econsult …
• A new era of leadership: Visionaries, innovators and changemakers October 23, 2026 10:44 pm Forbes India The future is shaped by individuals who look beyond established boundaries, challenge conventional thinking and turn their knowledge into meaningful action. Across industries, leadership is taking new forms, driven by innovation, specialised expertise, …
• Suicide attempts, ideation spiked significantly among older U.S. adults after COVID-19 pandemic October 23, 2026 10:42 pm Newswise New research from UCLA Health and UC San Diego Health found a significant spike in suicidal thoughts, planning and attempts among older U.S. adults in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, …
• Talking music, movies, and passion projects with John Gallagher Jr. October 23, 2026 10:42 pm Little Rock Public Radio - Arkansas Earlier this month, singer-songwriter and actor John Gallagher Jr. and his band stopped at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Little Rock during a tour promoting their new EP, “Almost Okay.” The concert was followed by a retrospective of Gallagher’s …
• North Texas men’s rugby rises under leadership from former player and head coach October 23, 2026 10:41 pm North Texas Daily North Texas men’s rugby has been turning heads this season, starting off the fall 3-2 and garnering its first-ever win over the University of Texas on Sept. 19. Head coach and university alumnus Gregorio Chavez has overseen the string of recent success …
• How Halloween has changed in the past 100 years October 23, 2026 10:40 pm AOL How Halloween has changed in the past 100 years Halloween, or All Hallows' Eve, is a holiday that has become celebrated by people dressing up in costumes, carving pumpkins, and satisfying sugar cravings. In 2026, the National Retail Federation expects …