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Washington Post
6 days ago
- Health
- Washington Post
Measles vaccination rates drop after COVID-19 pandemic in counties across the US
Childhood vaccination rates against measles fell in the years after the COVID-19 pandemic in nearly 80% of the more than 2,000 U.S. counties with available data — including in states that are battling outbreaks this year. A Johns Hopkins University study, published in JAMA this week , illustrates where more vulnerable communities are located. The results mirror trends established at state and national levels : Routine childhood vaccination rates are dropping.
Wall Street Journal
01-06-2025
- General
- Wall Street Journal
Sanctuary List Disappears From Homeland Security Website
Homeland Security's controversial 'Sanctuary Jurisdictions' list disappeared from its website during the weekend as the agency fights criticism from red and blue states over the criteria used to create it. An error message appeared over the weekend in place of the drop-down list of dozens of cities and counties across the U.S. designated as noncompliant with federal immigration laws by the Trump administration.
Wall Street Journal
31-05-2025
- General
- Wall Street Journal
Trump List of ‘Sanctuary Jurisdictions' Prompts Pushback
The Trump administration's list of U.S. cities and counties deemed uncooperative with federal immigration laws has sparked confusion from some government officials and backlash from others who say they shouldn't have been included. The list, released Thursday, was riddled with spelling mistakes. It named communities that have been supporters of President Trump's immigration crackdown as well as some that have been critical. It has counties and cities in both red and blue states.
Telegraph
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
Crackdown on counties criticising umpires on social media
Counties have been warned they could face sanctions for criticising umpiring decisions on social media. In an attempt to protect officials from pile-ons from fans, the counties were informed by the England and Wales Cricket Board this week that the Cricket Regulator was 'actively looking at social media posts from clubs, specifically around dissent to umpiring decisions'. It added that clubs should not 'post negatively about officiating decisions'. The guidance applies to both men's and women's county action. The 18 counties all have hundreds of thousands of followers across their men's and women's teams' accounts on X, Instagram and TikTok. During matches they use the accounts to keep fans up to date with scores, posting descriptions of wickets or showing clips of the action. It has been felt that some posts have veered into overt criticism of the officiating, and has incited engagement from fans over the quality of the umpires, who have no access to the Decision Review System at county level. It is understood that umpires have been hurt and frustrated by fans' criticism, and there are concerns that it could affect their confidence. Even describing a dismissal as 'adjudged' or 'given' lbw – which raises doubt over the correctness of the decision – could be considered loaded language. The below social media post by Somerset is an example of an instance that generated a huge reaction among fans and caused a social media pile-on against the umpire in question. OUT!!!!!! A magnificant innings from D'Oliveira is over as he's adjudged LBW!!! LIVE STREAM ➡️ #SOMvWOR #WeAreSomerset — Somerset Cricket (@SomersetCCC) April 7, 2025 It is understood that in the first case, advice would informally be offered to the club or individual over the nature of their posting. If it persisted, they could be issued a caution, or even be charged with bringing the game into disrepute. Players are also encouraged not to criticise umpires from their personal accounts. Ben Stokes, the England Test captain, is among those who have questioned decisions before. The regulator would have the power to intervene in such cases, too. The regulator was launched in 2023 to 'ensure compliance with the game's rules and regulations'. It is described as 'ring-fenced from the rest of the ECB' and has an 'independent board'.
Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- Times
Hundred deals close to sign-off after ECB cedes power to new owners
The host venues and new investors in the eight Hundred teams are understood to be close to signing off on deals struck during a sale process in February which raised more than £525million and valued the teams at just over £975million overall. The ECB annual general meeting on Tuesday heard that 'matters were imminent'. Once contracts are signed, money should start to be received — some in lump sums, the rest in staggered payments over five years — and distributed to the 18 counties and MCC later this year. It is understood that the ECB has made some concessions in the revised participation agreements sent out recently. The board has dropped its right to unilaterally terminate the competition after seven years and diluted its own
