• CBC

    Nearly 30 cases of eclipse-related eye damage reported in Quebec so far

    Quebec optometrists have confirmed 28 cases of eclipse-related eye damage since the solar event on April 8, and health officials say there could be far more.

  • NWS reports death related to Winchester tornado

    WINCHESTER, Ind. -- Officials with the Indianapolis office of the National Weather Service announced on Monday that one person has died after sustaining injuries in relation to mid-March's tornado. One of the victims of the Winchester tornado on March 14 died "with injuries sustained from the tornado as a contributing factor to the death," according []

  • Lambton reports 35 opioid-related deaths in 2023

    There were 35 opioid related deaths in Sarnia-Lambton in 2023, according to preliminary data from the provincial coroner's office, public health officials say.

  • Vermont Reports Its First Case of the Measles Since 2018

    The Vermont Department of Health confirmed Tuesday that a person visiting the state as part of an international program has tested positive for measles. It’s the state’s first case of the highly contagious virus since 2018. The person was among a group of 26 travelers, mostly teenagers, who were exposed during an international flight to Atlanta. State officials say they learned of the exposure April 10 and asked the group to quarantine until they could determine whether anyone was...

  • Can the Beleris case affect Greek-German relations? – Fourals

    The candidacy of the mayor of Heimarra, imprisoned in Albania, Freddy Beleris, on the ND ballot is one of the most important features of the European elections. “It obviously has a very heavy symbolism, which I think everyone, who is really interested and not in words about the rights of the Greek ethnic minority in […]

    • CP24

    More than 115 cases of eye damage reported in Ontario after solar eclipse

    More than 115 people who viewed the solar eclipse in Ontario earlier this month experienced eye damage after the event, according to eye doctors in the province. The Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) says it has received 118 cases of reported eye complications since April 8. Inflammation of the cornea, dry eyes and solar retinopathy are among the conditions reported, the OAO said in a statement to CTV News Toronto. A spokesperson said that while inflammation of the cornea...

  • New Mexico has relatively high hallucinogen use, report says

    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The latest federal report on drug use and health in New Mexico and other states shows residents in the Land of Enchantment have a particular penchant for hallucinogens. The data comes from 2021 to 2022 national surveys on drug use compiled by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The report compares []

  • State reports another whooping cough case on Hawaii island

    The Hawaii Department of Health has confirmed Hawaii island’s 11th case of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.

  • Pinterest's 2024 Travel Report: key trends for marketers to watch

    The report highlights a shift toward wellness-focused travel, adventure experiences, and a desire for connection - whether solo or with close friends.

  • 687 ‘untoward event’ notifications in relation to looked after children reported by WHSCT

    There were 308 cases of children being detained by the PSNI for greater than four hours; 288 cases of unregulated placements; 73 cases of children being detained in the Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre; and 18 cases of children being admitted to adult mental health facilities. There were no reported cases of looked after children being admitted to adult learning disability facilities over the five year period. In total there were 687 untoward events reported by the Western Trust between April...

  • Solar eclipse eye damage: More than 160 cases reported in Ontario, Quebec

    Dozens of cases of eye damage related to the April 8 total solar eclipse have been reported in Canada. The conditions include inflammation of the cornea and solar retinopathy.

  • News Quiz: Vermont reported its first case of what disease since 2018?

    Put your knowledge of Vermont news to the test. Every Friday morning, a new series of questions is added to the quiz, so be sure