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Omaha metro organization provides medical resources for Latino community
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - We are currently in the midst of Hispanic Heritage Month. One organization is shining a light on the work they do for that community. OneWorld Community Health Centers provides access to medical, dental, behavioral health,...

Upscale Restaurant Exposes Extortion by Mexican State Officials
An upscale restaurant in Mexico is exposing an alleged extortion scheme by government officials in the state of Yucatan. The restaurant chain pressed charges with state authorities, claiming that government officials have been trying to extort...

Spending time with birds has health benefits
By Rebecca K. O’Connor | Contributing Columnist In the days that followed the Sept. 11 attacks our soundscape changed. The ever-present thrum of aircraft was silenced, and the shift was eerie and uncomfortable. I had never realized how many...

Iconic Mexican restaurant chain returns, plus Las Vegas pawn shop’s bizarre treasures
Chi-Chi's Mexican restaurant is back after a long absence. (Tolbert Photo/Alamy) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! TOP 3: WELCOME BACK: The iconic Chi-Chi's restaurant returns to the dining scene after two decades with original recipes...

US government shutdown: Donald Trump promises firings and cuts to ‘Democrats’ favorite projects’ if shutdown continues – as it happened
Trump promises firings, cuts to Democrats' 'favorite projects' if shutdown continuesDonald Trump on Thursday said firings of federal workers and cuts to projects could occur if a government shutdown that began Wednesday continues, Reuters reports....

Farm Workers At Risk For Kidney Disease
Key Takeaways Farm workers are at risk from kidney disease due to heat and chemical exposure Workers on a grape farm had high levels of toxic metals in their blood The metals were linked to signs of kidney injury, particularly in the summer heat...

20 Years After Katrina, LA Still Struggles With Evacuation Plans That Minimize Health Risks
Halle Parker, Verite News – KFF Health News In late August 2020, Ashlee Guidry and her staff kept a wary eye on guidance from local officials as Hurricane Laura passed over Cuba en route to southwestern Louisiana. Guidry was responsible for the...

Joe Pyfer Medical History: Hair Transplant, Back Surgery, Arm Injury
Joe Pyfer has faced an uphill battle with medical challenges throughout his MMA career, each testing his resolve and threatening to derail his rise to the UFC middleweight division. The 29-year-old’s next fight is set for October 4, 2025, at UFC...

Mexican-American author celebrates heritage with her fantasy series
Amilea Perez set a 2024 New Year’s resolution to write a book. She had no writing experience but loved to read and thought the transition to being an author couldn’t be hard. Perez found an editor to guide her through the process and by April of...

Democrats Seek Healthcare Funds to Help Migrants Not Self-Deport
Democrats are fighting to restart a pipeline of $20 billion in government healthcare aid per year to help migrants who face rising economic pressure to self-deport homeward. President Donald Trump’s economic pressure on the migrants has reportedly...

Mexican Standoff? JD Vance Promises Hakeem Jeffries Sombrero Videos Will Stop If He Ends Schumer Shutdown
Hats off to Vice President JD Vance! On Wednesday, he offered a major concession during the Schumer Shutdown standoff. He said he spoke with President Donald Trump and is offering to end all sombrero meme videos if Hakeem Jeffries helps end the...

Mexican President Sheinbaum’s Triumphant Year One
On September 15, Claudia Sheinbaum — the first woman president in Mexico’s history — stepped onto the balcony of the National Palace to perform the ritual grito, or cry of independence. In keeping with her government’s drive to recognize...

Mexico's Meat Sector Unhappy with New Rules
Mexico’s government instituted new regulations on livestock movement because of the New World screwworm infestation in the country. Restrictions were put in place as tensions with the United States continue to heat up. Mexico’s meat chamber AMEG...
Mexico sees 32% jump in flesh-eating screwworm cases since August as cases move north
By Cassandra Garrison MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico saw a nearly 32% increase in confirmed cases of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite, according to the latest monthly government data, as a concentration of cases moves north. Mexico recorded...
Mexico sees 32% jump in screwworm cases in September as cases move north
By Cassandra Garrison MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico saw a nearly 32% increase in confirmed cases of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite in September, according to government data, as a concentration of cases moves north. Mexico recorded 6,703...

Technology Transfer Models for Emerging Pharmaceutical Hubs
The global pharmaceutical landscape is experiencing a fundamental transformation as technology transfer models for emerging pharmaceutical regions reshape industry dynamics and create new opportunities for sustainable healthcare solutions....

Six comfort food classics made healthier with a veggie twist
There’s something about comfort food that just sets the world to rights – creamy sauces, hearty stews, golden toppings. But this round-up proves that cosy doesn’t have to mean carb-laden or veg-free. Here, the classics you crave are given a fresh...

Mexico's president ends first year with high approval ratings
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has been recognized for her firm stance in tough negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump on tariffs, drug trafficking and migration. Photo by Mario Guzman/EPA Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Claudia Sheinbaum marks her...

Case study: System cuts corrosion risk and noise on a Gulf of Mexico offshore platform
Conventional supports can trap a thin film of salt water in a shaded contact. Once that film finds a coating defect, corrosion can start and remain hidden. The SmartPad seals the gap; the closed-cell gasket compresses into paint texture to block...

Senate vote to end shutdown fails as Democrats dig in on health care demands
A vote to swiftly end the government shutdown failed Wednesday, as Democrats in the Senate held firm to the party’s demands to fund health care subsidies that President Donald Trump and Republicans refuse to provide. The tally showed cracks in the...