Tuberculosis Hits a 10-Year High

NEW YORK — The number of U.S. tuberculosis cases in 2023 were the highest in a decade, according to a new government report.

Forty states reported an increase in TB, and rates were up among all age groups, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. More than 9,600 cases were reported, a 16% increase from 2022 and the highest since 2013.

Cases declined sharply at…

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Nikita Dragun Arrested, Misgendered in Miami

Influencer Nikita Dragun was arrested on Monday after officers responded to a call about a guest at The Goodtime Hotel acting disorderly. The Miami-Dade County Clerk’s Office states that Dragun was charged with felony battery, a misdemeanor for disorderly conduct, and a violation of a municipal ordinance. NBC News reports that the felony charge was for an assault on a police officer. Info…

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