According to USA Today, there have been over 100 confirmed cases of measles in 15 different states, 92 percent of which are related to the outbreak that occurred at Disneyland in California. The states in which measles cases have been reported include California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota,… Continue reading Measles outbreak sparks vaccination debate
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Saudi Students Mourn Death of King Abdullah
Saudi Arabia recently mourned the death of their 90-year-old leader, King Abdullah, who died Jan. 23 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. His half brother Salman, former governor of Riyadh, has taken Abdullah’s place as king. President Obama met with King Salman on Tuesday, Jan. 27, to discuss the new regime. Hailed as a “cautious reformer” by The New York… Continue reading Saudi Students Mourn Death of King Abdullah
Russian spy ring discovered by FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has reportedly dissolved a network of spies stationed in New York City reporting to the Russian government, officials said Monday. The United States government officially charged three suspects in connection with the ring on Tuesday. The suspects were tasked with gathering information on potential U.S. sanctions on Russian banks as well… Continue reading Russian spy ring discovered by FBI
Senate passes Keystone XL bill
The United States Senate passed a bill approving the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, multiple sources confirmed Thursday. The Senate, led by majority leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), voted 62-36 to pass the bill, which would confirm the construction of the fourth phase of the ongoing Keystone Pipeline project. The new addition would provide a wider… Continue reading Senate passes Keystone XL bill
Increased security in response to terror concerns
Homeland Security has increased U.S. airport security because of recent concerns over new bomb making instructions released by al Qaeda in Yemen (AQAP). The new security measures will include additional random checks after passengers pass through security, bag checks, passenger pat-downs and hand swabs for traces of explosives. UT Martin’s Assistant Professor of Sport Management… Continue reading Increased security in response to terror concerns
How president’s education plan, Tennessee Promise affect UTM
President Barack Obama delivered the annual State of the Union Address on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Throughout his speech, President Obama unveiled new proposals concerning middle-class economics, including a new plan to make community college free for any American willing to work for it. According the White House’s official website, students must attend community college at… Continue reading How president’s education plan, Tennessee Promise affect UTM
French terror attack reroutes travel-study program
UTM’s travel study program has rerouted their scheduled upcoming trip to London and Paris due to the recent terror attacks in France. The trip has now been rerouted to include a visit to Ireland in lieu of the scheduled visit to France. The change comes after an attack on the offices of French satire magazine… Continue reading French terror attack reroutes travel-study program
Flu vaccine not working well; only 23 percent effective
NEW YORK — This year’s flu vaccine is doing a pretty crummy job. It’s only 23 percent effective, which is one of the worst performances in the last decade, according to a government study released Thursday. The poor showing is primarily because the vaccine doesn’t include the bug that is making most people sick, health… Continue reading Flu vaccine not working well; only 23 percent effective
State of the Union Analysis
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, President Barack Obama delivered the annual State of the Union Address to the nation. “The shadow of crisis has passed, and the state of the Union is strong,” the president stated. Throughout his speech, President Obama spoke of his new plans for middle-class economics, as well as new policies on cyber-terrorism,… Continue reading State of the Union Analysis
President Obama proposes college admission initiative
United States President Barack Obama proposed a new initiative to help Americans to attend college during a speech in Knoxville, Tennessee on Friday. President Obama plans to partner with states and help fund the first two years of community college for free to any American “who’s willing to work for it,” according to CNN. The… Continue reading President Obama proposes college admission initiative