New York state reports 1st human case of EEE in nearly a decade

(NEW YORK) -- New York state reported its first case of eastern equine encephalitis in nearly a decade on Friday.The rare mosquito-borne virus was detected in Ulster County, the New York State Department of Health said. The individual is hospitalized, it said.The Ulster County... Read More.

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for 1st time since 2020

(NEW YORK) -- The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate a half of a percentage point on Wednesday in a landmark decision that dials back its years-long fight against inflation and could deliver relief for borrowers saddled with high costs.The central bank’s first... Read More.