The U.S. is nearing 1,200 measles cases this year, but there’s a small silver lining: health officials in Ohio have declared three local outbreaks officially over. While the national count keeps climbing—now at 1,197 confirmed infections—the closures in Ohio suggest containment efforts can work, even as other regions grapple with flare-ups.

Louisiana's attorney general is going after CVS for blasting customers with text messages urging them to oppose state legislation. AG Liz Murrill is not only sending a cease-and-desist letter but also launching an investigation into whether the company misused customer data for political lobbying.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about annoying spam texts—it’s about whether big companies are crossing ethical (or legal) lines by turning customer contacts into a political megaphone. If corporations start weaponizing personal data to sway legislation, it raises serious questions about privacy and corporate overreach. Louisiana’s move could set a precedent for how states push back.

Illinois officials are looking into a local police department after reports surfaced that they shared license-plate tracking data with Texas authorities investigating a woman who had an abortion. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is demanding answers, raising concerns about privacy and the misuse of surveillance tools in post-Roe America.

The Supreme Court just handed down a decision that’s a big win for students with disabilities. They ruled in favor of a teenage girl with a rare epilepsy condition, saying her family can sue their school district for allegedly failing to provide adequate education access. This could open the door for more families to challenge schools legally when they feel their kids aren’t getting the support they’re entitled to under federal law.

Despite strict abortion bans in many states, a growing number of women are finding ways to access abortion pills through telehealth clinics that discreetly mail the medication. These clinics operate in legal gray areas, sparking fierce legal battles over reproductive rights and state versus federal authority.

The U.S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has formed a new CDC advisory panel that includes several members known for criticizing vaccines and spreading misinformation. This move has raised eyebrows, as it puts individuals with controversial views on public health in a position to influence national health policies.