Meningococcal disease outbreak in the Midwest: 7 cases and 2 deaths reported since mid-January
Health Officials Alert Chicago Residents About Meningococcal Disease Chicago health officials are advising residents to be vigilant for signs of meningococcal disease, following several recent cases among adults reported in the city. Since mid-January, there have been seven confirmed meningococcal infections, with the unfortunate news that two individuals have died due to the illness. The […]
US may hit new debt limit by mid-January, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns Congress
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Congress on Friday that “extraordinary measures” will be needed to prevent the U.S. from defaulting on its debt if the debt ceiling is not raised or suspended by mid-January. In a letter to House and Senate leaders, Yellen said the national debt ceiling – the amount the federal government is […]
Scottie Scheffler injures hand on Christmas, out until mid-January
Scottie Scheffler's first Christmas as a father wasn't all that smooth sailing. While preparing dinner for the family, Mr. Scheffler suffered stab wounds. in the palm of his right hand, according to his agent, Blake Smith. A small shard of broken glass injured his hand, and some of the shards remained in place. As a […]