Wyoming Is One of 8 States to See an Increase in Foodborne Disease Outbreaks Since COVID

Each year, an estimated 48 million Americans suffer from foodborne illnesses. While many cases are isolated, others stem from outbreaks—when two or more people become ill from the same contaminated food or drink. These outbreaks are particularly...

Alabama Is One of 8 States to See an Increase in Foodborne Disease Outbreaks Since COVID

Each year, an estimated 48 million Americans suffer from foodborne illnesses. While many cases are isolated, others stem from outbreaks—when two or more people become ill from the same contaminated food or drink. These outbreaks are particularly...

Kansas Among the Top States for Rate of Foodborne Disease Outbreaks

Each year, an estimated 48 million Americans suffer from foodborne illnesses. While many cases are isolated, others stem from outbreaks—when two or more people become ill from the same contaminated food or drink. These outbreaks are particularly...

Pennsylvania Sees 45.8% Decline in Foodborne Disease Outbreaks Since COVID

Each year, an estimated 48 million Americans suffer from foodborne illnesses. While many cases are isolated, others stem from outbreaks—when two or more people become ill from the same contaminated food or drink. These outbreaks are particularly...

Indiana Sees 36.4% Decline in Foodborne Disease Outbreaks Since COVID

Each year, an estimated 48 million Americans suffer from foodborne illnesses. While many cases are isolated, others stem from outbreaks—when two or more people become ill from the same contaminated food or drink. These outbreaks are particularly...

North Carolina Sees 50.0% Decline in Foodborne Disease Outbreaks Since COVID

Each year, an estimated 48 million Americans suffer from foodborne illnesses. While many cases are isolated, others stem from outbreaks—when two or more people become ill from the same contaminated food or drink. These outbreaks are particularly...

Where Was the Hate and Violence? No Kings Day Was Boring!

PROVIDENCE — Saturday’s No Kings protest at the Statehouse was a huge disappointment. I didn’t see any Hamas terrorists. There were no illegal aliens from Mars or anywhere else in outer space, unless there was an invasion of body snatchers. If...

Connecticut Sees 45.8% Decline in Foodborne Disease Outbreaks Since COVID

Each year, an estimated 48 million Americans suffer from foodborne illnesses. While many cases are isolated, others stem from outbreaks—when two or more people become ill from the same contaminated food or drink. These outbreaks are particularly...

Texas Sees 74.5% Decline in Foodborne Disease O…

California & Ohio experienced the greatest number of outbreaks over the past three years Source: Trace One analysis of CDC NORS data California and Ohio recorded the highest number of foodborne outbreaks from 2021 to 2023, with 139 and 97...

Massachusetts joins regional healthcare coalition to fill gaps left by the Trump administration

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey formed a regional health coalition with other northeastern states following a federal funding block of up to $200 million to programs run by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the upcoming fiscal...

Toddler killed in Taunton crash

TAUNTON, Mass. (WPRI) — An investigation is underway after a toddler was killed in a crash in Taunton Saturday night. Officials responding to 400 Broadway just after 7 p.m. found a Toyota Rav 4 and a Chevy Van involved in a head-on crash,...

Maryland’s health department issues vaccine recommendations

The Maryland Department of Health released its own vaccination recommendations in lieu of the federal standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All adults should get their COVID-19 vaccination this fall, according to the...

Keasbey-based Wakefern hits record $20.7B in retail sales

The basics: Wakefern reports $20.7B in fiscal 2025 sales, up 3.1% from last year New stores opened under ShopRite, The Fresh Grocer banners Acquisitions include Morton Williams, Di Bruno Bros. Co-op expands AI, tech & community initiatives across...

Maine partners with northeast states on vaccine, public health recommendations

Maine has joined a coalition of northeast states and New York City to develop evidence-based vaccine and public health recommendations in light of changing federal guidance, Gov. Janet Mills’ office announced Thursday. The coalition, called the...

Congressional Conflicts: Stock ban pits affluent, super rich

(The Center Square) – Washington has become synonymous with polarization between Republicans and Democrats. Yet, legislation that would bar elected officials from owning stocks reveals an additional fault line: supporters tend to be affluent...

Boston Pops to Perform "Hocus Pocus" Score

Before they play the hits for their annual Christmas show, the Boston Pops will tackle another holiday: Halloween. The legendary orchestra will perform live alongside the classic film Hocus Pocus later this month. As the Sanderson sisters are...

TODAY Fan Fest: Anchors Answer Fan Questions on Biggest Studio Bloopers, Alternate Careers and More

The first-ever TODAY Fan Fest kicked off Monday morning as viewers from all over gathered on Rockefeller Plaza. The new series of events, happening on dates in October and November, connects fans with their favorite TODAY anchors. The experiences...

Loopholes in hospital charity care programs stick patients with bills

Quinn Cochran-Zipp went to the emergency room three times with severe abdominal pain before doctors figured out that she had early-stage cancer in the germ cells of her right ovary. After emergency surgery four years ago, the Greeley, Colorado,...

Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Case On Gun Rights Of People Who Use Marijuana And Other Illegal Drugs

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case on the constitutionality of a federal law prohibiting people who use marijuana or other drugs from buying or possessing firearms. The Trump administration has argued that the policy “targets a...

Meditation and mindfulness can improve mental health

By Ellie Sennhenn, September 19, 2025, in Ocean State Stories – shared under agreement (photo provided) “If your heart is not peaceful, you won’t be able to bring peace to others.” In a world riddled with political uncertainty and climate change...