Texas reaches 400 measles cases as US deals with outbreaks in 5 states

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health WriterAP — At least five states have active measles outbreaks as of Friday, and Texas' is the largest with 400 cases.Already, the U.S. has more measles cases this year than in all of 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said. Other states with outbreaks —... Read More.

Foods You Can Carry Through TSA Airport Checkpoints

Here’s a quick guide to Thanksgiving foods that you can bring on a plane in your carry-on luggage, and those that you should put in your checked bags. Foods that can be carried through a TSA checkpointBaked goods, including cakes, cookies, brownies Homemade or store-bought pies Meats, frozen, cooked or uncooked Stuffing, cooked, uncooked,... Read More.
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Looks Like a Record Weekend for Holiday Travelers

Despite inflation and previous holiday travel challenges, a record number of people are expected to travel during Thanksgiving. The peak travel days by air are Tuesday, Wednesday, and the Sunday after Thanksgiving, with the Transportation Security Administration set to screen 2.6 million passengers on Tuesday, 2.7 million on Wednesday, and an estimated 2.9 million... Read More.

A Nationwide Emergency Alert Test is Coming to Your Phone Today (October 4th)

From the city of Ponca City: FEMA, in coordination with the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), will conduct a nationwide test of the EAS (Emergency Alert System) and WEA (Wireless Emergency Alerts) today (October 4, 2023.) Beginning at approximately 1:20 p.m. CT, cell towers will broadcast the test for approximately 30 minutes. During this time, WEA-compatible wireless... Read More.

OSDH Reports First Human Cases of West Nile Virus in the State for 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is reporting the first human infections in 2023, caused by West Nile Virus (WNV). Over the last month, evidence of WNV activity has increased across the state and is now considered to be widespread. Positive mosquito pools have been identified in many regions of the state,... Read More.
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Wear Orange Weekend for Gun Violence Awareness

June 1st is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. It corresponds with the "Wear Orange Weekend" that is from June 2nd-4th.  Wear Orange Weekend is a time to honor our lost loved ones and those that survived gun violence by wearing orange to raise awareness.Wear Orange Weekend began with a life celebration for a 15... Read More.

Estes Backs Bill To Combat Human Trafficking; Nixes Contraception Protection Measure, Neo-Nazi Probe

Congressman Ron Estes voted in favor of a bill Tuesday that reauthorizes programs to combat human trafficking and addresses related issues.Estes, a Republican, represents Kansas’ 4th Congressional District, which includes Cowley County.The bill reauthorizes through FY2026 various programs, including Department of State and Department of Justice activities to combat human trafficking internationally and the... Read More.
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