Measles exposure tips, food safety, tapping into loneliness: Catch up on the day’s stories
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1️⃣ What to do
Measles cases in the US reached a record high in 2025, and the virus is still spreading quickly. Stay informed about how to prepare for a potential exposure and the steps to take if one occurs.
2️⃣ Break from scrolling
YouTube will now let parents limit the amount of time their teens spend scrolling through its short-form video feature or block them altogether. The restricted window ranges from two hours to zero minutes.
3️⃣ ‘Tip of the iceberg’
Newsrooms are bracing for more press confrontation after the Justice Department took a rare step in getting a search warrant for a reporter’s home. Journalists and media lawyers expect it will happen again.
4️⃣ Hygiene woes
The experience at this British eatery was described as “truly unique” by the prestigious Michelin guide. But the two‑star establishment is now making headlines for less positive reasons after a damning report.
5️⃣ Final bite
The stomach contents of a prehistoric wolf have allowed scientists to sequence the DNA of one of the last known woolly rhinos. The findings of the pup’s last meal could answer why the ice giant went extinct.
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Top headlines
- More than a dozen NCAA basketball players charged over rigged games, prosecutors say
- Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act as anti-ICE protests flare following another shooting in Minneapolis
- Mortgage rates fall to lowest level in more than three years
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Quiz time
🇬🇱 What percentage of Americans oppose the US attempting to take control of Greenland?
A. 20%
B. 45%
C. 60%
D. 75%
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