Flu deaths rise as vaccine skepticism fuels disinformation
A Stateline analysis shows flu deaths topping 9,800 in January and February, the highest since 2018, as vaccine hesitancy grows. Cited factors include political mistrust, canceled planning meetings, and uneven state vaccination campaigns, with severe impacts in Oklahoma and surrounding counties.
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Yosemite workers face summer strain after mass firings
At Yosemite National Park in California, Park Service custodian Olek Chmura recalls the awe of the valley while many colleagues remain undecided about reinstatement after mass firings. Officials wrestle with staff levels as millions visit parks, with cleanup and safety concerns rising amid a legal battle and buyouts across the department.
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