- Texas Braces for Whooping Cough Surge as Infants Remain Most At Risk
Texas is facing an alarming rise in whooping cough, including infant deaths, as vaccination rates dip. With colder months ahead, health experts warn the outbreak could worsen and stress the importance of keeping vaccines up to date for all ages.
- Alaska PFD 2025 Payouts Roll Out in Waves Ahead of Winter
Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend returns with a $1,000 payout for eligible residents, distributed in batches as winter approaches. The amount fluctuates year to year, but the program remains a key lifeline for households facing high costs and long winters.
- Morgan Freeman Fights AI Voice Clones in High-Stakes Legal Battle
Morgan Freeman takes a bold stand against AI voice cloning, pursuing legal action to protect his unmistakable tone. He calls the practice a form of robbery, signaling a wider fight over artistic rights in a world of synthetic voices. The move highlights the future of performances and creators’ control over their own sound.
- Pacific First: Fiji Unveils Vigimobile, a WHO-Backed Medicine Safety App
Fiji unveils Vigimobile, a WHO-supported app that invites everyone to report adverse effects from medicines and vaccines. With offline access and multilingual support, it reaches both clinics and remote communities, strengthening health safety nationwide. A bold step in digital health, signaling Fiji’s rising leadership in modern healthcare.
- Fiji Edge PNG in MSG Prime Ministers Cup Opener as Young Squad Shines
Fiji kicked off the MSG Prime Ministers Cup with a tight 1-0 win, powered by a bold, youth-filled display. Debuts impressed and a strong core is emerging as they set their sights on a testing clash with Vanuatu.
