(NEXSTAR) – Two children have died this week after becoming infected with Naegleria fowleri, a microscopic organism more commonly known as a “brain-eating amoeba.” The parasite, primarily found in warm freshwater and soil, can cause a devastating and fatal infection in nearly all cases. Infection of N. fowleri usually occurs after the organism enters the […]
Out of the tens of thousands of Afghans desperate to leave their homeland following the Taliban’s takeover are thousands of former translators and their families. One former translator for U.S. troops now in San Diego told NBC 7 he’s been in contact with former colleagues stuck in Kabul and fighting for their freedom. He did […]
Leading up to the July 30 trade deadline there were rumors circling that the Padres had looked into acquiring Kyle Gibson from Texas. Philadelphia got him instead (in fact, the Padres landed zero starting pitchers). On Sunday it looked like that was a very large mistake by the Friars. Gibson tossed a gem while the […]
Vacasa, a vacation rental management platform, wants a bigger piece of the Southern California sunshine. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the $1 billion company recently acquired and assumed management of SeaBreeze Vacation Rentals, a La Jolla-based vacation rental corporation. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. As a result of the transaction, Vacasa will be adding […]
WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — President Joe Biden said Sunday the U.S.-led evacuation of Americans, at-risk Afghans and others from the Kabul airport picked up speed this weekend, although it remains vulnerable to threats posed by the Islamic State extremist group. Speaking at the White House, Biden said 11,000 people had been airlifted from Kabul in […]