U.S. Funding Cuts Have Hampered Response To The Deadly Ebola Crisis, Aid Workers Say
The Trump administration's cuts to foreign aid and withdrawal from WHO have hampered the world's ability to respond to the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, leading to delayed detection and increased costs.
Meet The Spelman Seven Crossing The Stage As Valedictorians Together
The Spelman Seven, a group of seven valedictorians from Spelman College, have broken the school's record for the greatest number of valedictorians in a graduating class, and are celebrating their achievement and sisterhood as they prepare to make a difference in the world.
PCOS, A Condition Impacting 1 In 10 Women Worldwide, Gets A New Name
Experts are proposing a new name for PCOS, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), to better reflect the wide range of symptoms associated with the condition and to increase awareness and diagnosis.
Data Stolen In Canvas Hack That Hit Thousands Of Schools Has Been Returned, Company...
Data stolen in a cyberattack that shut down the Canvas education platform last week has been returned to its parent company, Instructure, and no customers were extorted as a result of the incident.
Multnomah County Urges Voters To Check Mailboxes Ahead Of May 19 Primary Election
Multnomah County Elections officials are encouraging voters to request replacement ballots as soon as possible to ensure they are received in time for the May 19 Primary Election, and are offering extended office hours and assistance in multiple languages to help voters.
Portland Names Quisha Light Interim Housing Bureau Director
Quisha Light has been appointed as interim director of the Portland Housing Bureau on May 18, to provide customer-focused leadership during a period of financial uncertainty and growing demand for housing services.
Portland Police Identify Man Killed In Downtown Shooting
25-year-old Malachi Bussey of Portland was killed in a downtown shooting Tuesday night, and the Portland Police Bureau is asking witnesses to come forward with any information related to the shooting.
Barack Obama’s Goal For His Library: ‘I Want Them To Put My Presidency In...
Former President Barack Obama expressed his hopes for his presidential library in Chicago to put his presidency in context and to promote the Democratic Party's values of equality, fairness, and the ability to communicate with regular people.
Child Safety Lab Launching ‘Independent Crash Testing’ For AI Tools
Common Sense Media has launched the Youth AI Safety Institute, an independent research and testing lab backed by philanthropists and tech firms, to study the risks AI tools may pose to children and teens and to set safety benchmarks for tech firms.
For Intimate Partner Violence Survivors, A Get-Out Toolkit
Black women experience intimate partner violence at a much higher rate than white women, and experts say the most dangerous time for women in abusive relationships is when they decide to leave, so having an exit plan focused on safety is essential.
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The Trump Administration Said It Would Prioritize Ending Mother-To-Child Hiv Transmission....
Dr. Theopista Masenge was at the hospital in Mbeya, Tanzania, rolling out new treatments for children with high HIV viral loads when she got the call: Stop work, now.
