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- 1Pennsylvania babies born with measles as outbreak spreads●Doctors in Pennsylvania estimate at least six babies have been born with measles
Doctors in Pennsylvania estimate that at least six babies have been born with congenital measles, meaning the infants were infected in the womb. The cases point to gaps in immunity among adults, particularly through a lack of vaccination. Health officials warn measles in newborns can be severe, and the news is prompting fresh concern about falling vaccination rates and the resurgence of a disease once considered eliminated in the United States.
- 2Pennsylvania measles outbreak adds 55 cases in two days●Pennsylvania's measles outbreak: 55 new cases reported in 2 days
Health officials in Pennsylvania report 55 new measles cases in just two days as an ongoing outbreak continues to spread. The rapid rise has drawn attention to vaccination rates and public health response efforts in the affected communities, with the outbreak described as deadly in local reporting.
- 3Pennsylvania measles cases top 900 as outbreak spreads▼Pennsylvania surpasses 900 measles cases, with 13 new confirmed infections, as outbreak continues to spread: Officials
Health officials in Pennsylvania have confirmed 13 new measles infections, pushing the state's case count past 900 as the outbreak continues to grow. The sustained spread is prompting ongoing warnings to residents about symptoms, vaccination status, and potential exposure sites across affected communities.
- 4University of Pennsylvania's Christopher S. Yoo Joins Internet Policy Discussion●Christopher S. Yoo of the University of Pennsylvania brings his expertise in law, technology, competition and internet p
Christopher S. Yoo, a University of Pennsylvania professor, is contributing his expertise in law, technology, competition and internet policy to a public conversation hosted by Broadband Breakfast. The discussion focuses on how rapidly changing telecommunications technology outpaces the rules and regulations meant to govern it, drawing attention from audiences interested in internet policy.
- 5Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Draws Defiance and Vaccination Rush▼Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Met With Defiance and a Rush to Vaccinate
A measles outbreak in Pennsylvania is producing sharply divided reactions. Health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated, and many people are rushing to receive shots, while others openly defy vaccination guidance, fueling debate over public health measures and personal choice.
- 6University of Pennsylvania fund backs peptide startup Peptaris▼University of Pennsylvania's new $10M fund backs peptide startup Peptaris
The University of Pennsylvania has launched a $10 million fund and named peptide startup Peptaris as an early backee. The move signals the university's push to commercialize life sciences research through direct investment in early-stage biotech ventures. Peptaris works on peptide-based therapeutics, a growing area of drug development attracting investor interest.
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A measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has grown to 890 confirmed cases and has caused four deaths, according to reports circulating widely. The toll makes it one of the more serious measles flare-ups in the United States in recent years, and coverage is drawing attention to vaccination rates and public health response efforts as officials work to contain the spread.
- 8Pennsylvania House passes bill to end closed primaries●Bill to end Pennsylvania’s closed primary elections passes state House
The Pennsylvania House has approved legislation that would end the state's closed primary elections, which currently restrict primary voting to registered party members. The measure would open primaries to unaffiliated and independent voters. The bill now heads to the state Senate, and supporters argue it would give the growing number of independent voters a say in choosing candidates.
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The National Federation of Independent Business has endorsed 86 candidates running for the Pennsylvania legislature, citing their support for small business priorities. The endorsements highlight issues such as taxes, regulation, and the economic climate for small employers in the state heading into the election.
- 10Central Pennsylvania Food Bank receives boost in hunger fight●Central Pennsylvania Food Bank gets boost in fight against hunger
The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank has received a boost in its fight against hunger, according to regional reporting. The news highlights growing concern about food insecurity in central Pennsylvania and support for the organization's efforts to feed struggling families.