The New World screwworm has spread to the United States, prompting the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to partner with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The USDA awarded a combined $105 million to 40 different projects aimed at stopping the spread of New World Screwworm. Some of these…

The Brief: The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that private employers cannot terminate at-will employees for exercising their right to self-defense against imminent bodily harm. This decision, arising from a convenience store incident, establishes that corporate policies cannot override an individual’s fundamental legal privilege to protect their own life while working.…

There have been some disturbing updates on the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. One month in, the true scale of this outbreak is still unknown. The outbreak was officially declared on May 15th. Since then, the Ebola cases in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR…

The measles outbreak in Utah has topped 700 cases. The disease has been spreading in Utah for a year, and in 2026 alone, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services reported 482 new cases. Measles is a highly contagious viral infection. According to the United States Centers for Disease…

The United States has confirmed 12 cases of the New World screwworm. Eleven cases were reported in Texas, and the other was in New Mexico. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, state and federal officials continue efforts to contain the flesh-eating parasite. The latest Texas case was identified in…

If you are old enough to remember the 1950s Mickey Mouse Club (on black and white TV): “Today is Tuesday, you know what that means…”  Guest Star Day!  Let’s meet today’s guest, shall we?No question in our mind what’s really going on.  Gavin Newsom – the California governator with presidential aspirations…