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This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen December 5, 2025 The United States is poised to lose its measles-free status next year. If that happens, the country will enter an era in which outbreaks are common again. More children would be hospitalized because of this preventable disease. Some would lose their hearing. Some would die. Measles is also expensive. A new study — not yet published in a scientific journal — estimates that the public health response to outbreaks with only a couple of cases costs about $244,000. When a patient requires hospital care, costs average $58,600 per case. The study’s estimates suggest that an outbreak the size of the one in West Texas earlier this year, with 762 cases and 99 hospitalizations, costs about $12.6 million. America’s status hinges on whether the country’s main outbreaks this year stemmed from the big one in West Texas that officially began Jan. 20. If these outbreaks are linked, and go on through Jan. 20 of next year, the U.S. will no longer be among nations that have banished the disease. “A lot of people worked very hard for a very long time to

A “deteriorating” manor house on a Herefordshire farm can now be partly turned into the base for a local on-call firm – though the nature of their work remains unclear. The nineteenth-century, three-storey Eyton Hall, near the village of Eyton northwest of Leominster, is owned by the Dale family which also owns the Frank H Dale steelworks in the town. A planning application lodged in May last year proposed reducing its current 17 bedrooms to nine, with the freed-up space to be occupied by office and “research and development” space, plus four bunk rooms and a new on-site sewage treatment plant. RELATED NEWS : Plans for new offices at Dale family's Eyton Hall Construction underway at new Leominster medical centre Leominster's 'bypass' plans have been rethought The commercial part of the building had been designed with an unnamed local firm in mind, “has outgrown their current premises within the county”, the application says. The building, which is not heritage listed, has lain empty for the last two years, and “its condition allowed to deteriorate”, it added. What are your thoughts? You can send a letter to the editor to have your say by clicking here . Letters should not exceed

Vincent Ball reports from city hall, where councillors are deciding the future of Brantford's proposed Sports and Entertainment Centre. Follow for live updates. Published Dec 04, 2025  •  Last updated 13 hours ago  •  1 minute read Artist rendering of The proposed $152 million Sports and Entertainment Centre. Mayor Kevin Davis says the new arena could be the "spark" that helps lower downtown Brantford reach its full potential. Brantford City Council is debating a $152 million question tonight. Article content Councillors are gathering for a special meeting of council to decide whether or not to proceed with a proposed $152 million Sports and Entertainment Centre that would become the new home of the Brantford Bulldogs of the Ontario Hockey League. Article content Recommended Videos Article content Tonight’s meeting includes delegations from the Brantford Bulldogs and a couple of Brantford citizens, including Bulldogs fan Matt Allman. Councillors have also been sent letters of support for the project by local developers. The decision council makes tonight will likely be the biggest of its term of office and is the culmination of months of work to develop a proposal for an arena, following the team’s move to Brantford from Hamilton. A new arena that

By Rebecca Gaunt The future of the controversial downtown Kennesaw shop Wildman’s Civil War Surplus is unknown as the late owner’s estate undergoes a forensic accounting and audit after a yearlong court battle between trustees. The store has occupied its spot at 2879 North Main St. since Dent Myers opened it in 1971. It has drawn controversy for its Confederate memorabilia, racist collectibles, and Ku Klux Klan robe on display. Confederate flags and a sign proclaiming “White History Year” are displayed on the exterior of the shop. Marjorie Lyon, a friend and employee of Myers, was named a co-executor and co-trustee of his estate, alongside Myers’s sister Janice Bagwell. Lyon obtained a new business license following Myers’ death at age 90 in 2022 and reopened the store. Former city council member James “Doc” Eaton resigned in protest over the city’s decision to issue the license. Bagwell filed for a temporary restraining order and interlocutory injunction against Lyons in November 2024. She alleged that in 2019 Myers signed a handwritten addendum to the 2013 trust appointing Bagwell the sole trustee, and that it terminated the original provision that Lyon would continue operating the business and maintain the home. Lyon has accused

The year in live music included investigations into Live Nation, the indictment of a top Oak View Group exec, ticket sale shifts and more. Billboard.com On its face, the annual numbers for the concert industry don’t look particularly great as 2025 comes to a close. Ticket sales from the Billboard Boxscore Year-End charts are effectively flat this year, down a fraction of a percent over 2024, with attendance and total show count all stagnant for the year. Live Nation’s share price isn’t faring much better — after years of double-digit growth, the company’s stock is down about three-and-a-half points for the year.  Related Normally, this stagnation would be concerning for a concert business facing increased expenses due to inflation, rising energy prices and pressure from performing rights organizations to pay more for the compositions performed in their venues. But many in the concert business say the stagnation represents both a positive pause on rapidly rising ticket prices and structural changes that some hope will bring a needed shake-up to the industry. For the first time in five years, average ticket prices did not increase in 2025, according to the Billboard Boxscore chart. Also, 2025 saw a record-low number of mergers and acquisitions, due in large part to continued pressure from the Department of

ARIA announces "a record year of engagement across Australia and the world," through its new partnership with Spotify for the annual ARIA Awards. Amyl and The Sniffers Supplied Trending on Billboard SYDNEY, Australia — Those dangerous-looking ARIA Awards are now safely in the possession of this year’s respective winners, though the industry is still soaking up the spoils. Labels association ARIA today (Dec. 3) announces “a record year of engagement across Australia and the world,” through its new partnership with Spotify for the annual ARIA Awards. Related Two weeks after the 2025 ARIAs, organizers report 696,836 public votes were cast across Spotify and the ARIA website, a total that’s more than 200% up from the previous year.   The sum is broken down to 614,490 via Spotify and 82,316 via aria.com.au, for one of the “strongest” votes in the awards’ 39-year history. Music fans were this year invited to vote on four categories: song of the year, best Australian live act, best video, and most popular international artist. According to ARIA, the three Australia-led categories all captured “significant support,” with 201,224 votes for song of the year, 115,419 for best Australian live act, and 79,668 for best video. Earlier, the

The Australian singer and songwriter last month won the 2025 ARIA Award for best soul / R&B release with his single "Lil' Obsession." BOY SODA Supplied Trending on Billboard SYDNEY, Australia — Just weeks after nabbing his first ARIA Award, BOY SODA signs with United Talent Agency. Through the new partnership, BOY SODA is represented by UTA agent Noah Simon. “From the first listen we knew BOY SODA was a special artist,” Simon remarks. “We couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the journey and play a role in bringing his talent to audiences around the world.” The New South Wales singer and songwriter last month won the 2025 ARIA Award for best soul / R&B release for his single “Lil’ Obsession” (via Warner Music Australia/EastWest Records), for which he has released a new remix featuring Ambre. Related BOY SODA has been eyeing the U.S. for some time. While on a recent trip to Los Angeles, he collaborated with creators and media platforms including Garden Sessions, Goyo, and On The Radar — before heading to New York Fashion Week where he attended shows by Prada, Keem Studios, and KSUBI, and connected with Indie Hourzz, Tyler Walsh and others. Closer to home, BOY SODA will see in the New Year at Beyond The Valley

Georgia gasoline prices fell over the past seven days leading up to December 1, according to AAA’s weekly report.  The charging rate at EV DC fast-charging stations remained stable at an average of 38 cents per kilowatt-hour (home charging is much less expensive). “As the holiday traffic thins out across the Peach state, Georgia drivers are finding a bit of relief at the pump,” AAA the Auto Club Group, posted in its weekly press release. “After a week of elevated demand leading into Thanksgiving, the state’s average now stands at $2.82 per gallon as of Monday, though daily fluctuations remain likely.” Cobb County gasoline price average The price of a gallon of regular unleaded in Cobb County averages about $2.89, seven cents greater than the statewide average. It is always possible to find lower gas prices than the average by comparison shopping or using tools like http://gasbuddy.com. What are the national trends? AAA’s weekly report stated the following about national gas and oil trends: National Gas Average Hits 2021 Levels Again The national gas price average has fallen to $3.00, a level not seen since May 2021. With crude oil prices remaining low and seasonal demand sluggish, many states are

Megan was awarded $75,000 in damages from gossip blogger Milagro Gramz. Megan Thee Stallion attends Airbnb 2025 Summer Release on May 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Trending on Billboard A jury has held celebrity gossip blogger Milagro Gramz liable for defaming Megan Thee Stallion and reposting a deepfake pornographic video of the rapper in the wake of her shooting by Tory Lanez.   A federal jury in Miami determined in a Monday (Dec. 1) verdict, reviewed by Billboard, that Gramz harmed Megan with her social media antics and awarded $75,000 in damages. That number will likely grow later on, since Megan won on a Florida law with a fee-shifting provision that could require Gramz to reimburse some of her hefty legal bills from the elite firm Quinn Emanuel. “We’re thankful for the jury’s commitment to reinforcing the importance of truth, accountability and responsible commentary on social media,” said one of Megan’s lawyers, Mari Henderson, later on Monday. “This verdict sends a clear message that spreading dangerous misinformation carries significant consequences.” A lawyer for Gramz, Jeremy McLymont, said in a statement, “We remain proud of the defense we presented and of Ms. Cooper’s willingness to stand up

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has released a second list of names of ambassadors. Meanwhile an Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has congratulated two of the nominees, namely, Chief Fani Kayode and Reno Omokri.   ‎‎The congratulatory message to the duo was circulated to the media on Sunday by the group’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola.   ‎‎The message reads: ‎”President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today released a second list of ambassador nominees which included Chief Femi Fani Kayode and Reno Omokri.  ‎‎”The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) hereby heartily congratulates the duo. Theirs are well deserved nominations as they both share common attributes: fearlessness, objectivity and patriotism.  They are proud sons of Nigeria who are eminently qualified for the job.   Also Read: ‎‎”We are particularly happy for them because they have both distinguished themselves as reliable and genuine Christian team players who are ready to provide places at the table for all regardless of faith. We have no doubt that they will represent Nigeria adequately.” Follow The Eagle Online Channel on WhatsApp