Editorial - The Lancet: The US CDC on the brink

The CDC was once the gold standard for public health leadership. Today, it is struggling to maintain scientific excellence, trustworthiness, and relevance, a result of the actions of the Trump administration and the US Department of Health and Human Services that have undermined the agency.

Approximately 40 homes in Enid damaged after severe storms produced large tornado

The National Weather Service said the preliminary rating for the Enid tornado is EF-4.

National Interagency Fire Center - Weekly Update - April 23, 2026

Some parts of the country are already getting a reminder of how quickly fire can move this time of year.

CDC blocks publication of report showing COVID vaccine efficacy

The report, initially scheduled to be published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on March 19, showed the COVID-19 vaccine cut the likelihood of emergency department visits and hospitalizations in half this past winter.

Cambodian MOH Announces 4th Human H5N1 Case of 2026

The following announcement is from Cambodia's Ministry of Health on their 4th confirmed HPAI H5N1 human infection of 2026 - and 38th in just over 3 years - this time involving a 66 y.o. woman from Svay Rieng province who had recent contact with sick chickens and was confirmed positive on April 21st.

Humans may already have some immunity to H5N1 bird flu, study suggests

Research finds that those vaccinated or previously infected with seasonal flu had special antibodies that help fight H5N1

Report: Cellular modules from Chinese companies in smart home devices are national security risk

A new report is warning that Chinese-produced cellular modules, tiny components that are inside smart home devices, present a significant national security risk for the United States.

GDACS - Overall Red Tropical Cyclone for SINLAKU-26 in Northern Mariana Islands, Guam

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