Sheldon H. Jacobson

U.S. measles cases now number nearly 3,300, with no sign that the outbreak has abated. This is the highest number since 1991, when 9,643 cases were reported, a total that reflected a decline from previous years following the addition of a second dose of the measles vaccine to the childhood immunization schedule. The federal government's announcement in 2000 on measles eradication was a major public health achievement, largely driven by vaccination campaigns and school vaccine requirements. Unfortunately, the current outbreak signals a possible end to this status.

If everyone becomes hyper-productive, then no one is.

The annual inflation rate of 3.4 percent reported in August 2026 sounds manageable, especially compared to the pandemic-era peak of 9 percent. But a closer look reveals that the day-to-day cost of …

Today, we hear the word “ affordability ” everywhere. But what exactly does that mean?

Measles cases in the U.S. now number nearly 3,300, with no sign that the outbreak has abated.

The annual inflation rate of 3.4 percent reported in August 2026 sounds manageable, especially compared to the pandemic-era peak of 9 percent. But a closer look reveals that the day-to-day cost of living is far more troubling.

The 25th anniversary of 9/11 is now behind us. Though the effects continue, recent proposals by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), described in its Horizon 25 Strategy, suggest that …

The midterms are fast approaching, and pollsters are sharpening their digital pencils to forecast who will come out on top.

What will the Senate do with the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025? Likely nothing.

The U.S. midterm elections are almost here. Pollsters have been busy asking voters whether they are likely to vote and who they plan to vote for.