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Tensions Rise as Cuba Reports Deadly Clash With Florida-Based Speedboat

  Vice President JD Vance came to the Capitol to break the tie, meaning he vote was 51-50 for a Republican point of order to dismiss the war powers resolution. Cuba has reported a deadly confrontation off its northern coast, saying its forces killed four people aboard a Florida‑registered speedboat that allegedly opened fire on Cuban border troops. According to Cuba’s Interior Ministry, the vessel was detected roughly one nautical mile northeast of the El Pino canal in Cayo Falcones before the encounter escalated.  When Cuban Border Guard officers approached the boat for identification, those on board reportedly began shooting, injuring the commander of the Cuban patrol vessel. Cuban forces returned fire, killing four and wounding six others, who were later evacuated for medical treatment.  The incident comes at a moment of heightened tension between Cuba and the United States, with officials still working to determine the identities and motives of those aboard the spe...

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Ontario's Measles Crisis: A Community on High Alert

In the heart of Ontario, a measles outbreak has gripped the province, marking the largest surge since the disease was declared eliminated in Canada in 1998. With over 470 cases reported since October, the outbreak has spread across multiple regions, including Southwestern Ontario and Grand Erie, where the majority of cases are concentrated. 

The highly contagious nature of measles, coupled with low vaccination rates in certain areas, has fueled the rapid spread. Public health officials are urging residents to ensure their immunizations are up-to-date, as unvaccinated children account for most of the hospitalizations. 

Efforts to contain the outbreak include enhanced surveillance, public awareness campaigns, and the use of innovative tools like wastewater testing in cities like Ottawa. This method, though still in its early stages, offers a promising way to detect the virus and prevent further spread. 

As Ontario battles this public health challenge, the importance of vaccination and community vigilance has never been clearer. The fight against measles is a reminder of the collective responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among us.

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