Rory McIlroy pulls into tie for lead at Scottish OpenNew Foto - Rory McIlroy pulls into tie for lead at Scottish Open

The timing is just about right for Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy. He shot 4-under-par 66 in the third round of the Genesis Scottish Open, pulling into a share of the lead Saturday at North Berwick, Scotland. "I think I'm pretty close to being back to the level I was at going into the Masters," McIlroy said. "I think I've had a little bit of a lull, which I feel is understandable. So I'm just getting back to the level that I know that I can play at." McIlroy, bidding to win the tournament for the second time in three years, is tied atop the leaderboard with second-round leader Chris Gotterup at Renaissance Club. Gotterup had a 21-foot putt on the final hole with a chance to become the solo leader, but it was barely off the mark, so he settled for a third-round 70. "It's going to take a good round for sure, and I'm going to go give it my best," Gotterup said of the upcoming final 18 holes. The duo goes into Sunday's final round, which marks the last tune-up prior to next week's Open Championship, with a two-stroke lead at 11 under 199. "I think when you're playing the way you want to play and the ball is coming out of the window that you're looking, that's certainly more enjoyable than if it's not," McIlroy said. "Look, it's fun to be back here and play in front of so many kids out there and to have that support and that enthusiasm." Wyndham Clark made an early charge and posted 66, pulling to 9 under with Jake Knapp (68) and the English duo of Marco Penge (69) and Matt Fitzpatrick (69). McIlroy, who won the 2023 tournament at 15 under, played the last 11 holes in a bogey-free 4 under. "The atmosphere has been great all week," McIlroy said. "Obviously the weather helps that." McIlroy said there was good fortune as well, such as a bunker shot on No. 15 with the ball hitting the pin that allowed him to salvage par. Gotterup was coming off Friday's 61, but he had bogeys on Nos. 2 and 14. He said there were missed opportunities but that he can't complain about the position he's in. "I'm in a good spot," Gotterup said. "If you came to me on Tuesday and said that was the case, I would have taken it. I'm excited for (Sunday) and yeah, a good day ahead of us." Penge and Fitzpatrick, playing together in the second-to-last pairing, went to the 18th with a chance to pull into a share of the lead and instead they both took bogeys. But they're still in contention. "It's been over 18, 20 months since my last win," Fitzpatrick said. "It would be a big deal." Harris English, whose 66 matched McIlroy and Clark for the best score of the third round, is among eight golfers tied for seventh at 7 under. "I think you're excited to come over here and play links golf," Clark said. "And I kind of like the creativity, and even if you're not hitting it great you can kind of scrape it around, and then when you do hit it good and make some putts, turn it into a good round." World No. 1 Scott Scheffler shot 69 and sits at 6 under. "I think I felt like I hit a lot of good putts out there and the ball was just dodging the hole," Scheffler said. --Field Level Media

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July 12, 2025

Rory McIlroy pulls into tie for lead at Scottish Open

Rory McIlroy pulls into tie for lead at Scottish Open The timing is just about right for Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy. He shot 4-und...
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Calvin Harris has goal and assist in Colorado's 3-0 win over VancouverNew Foto - Calvin Harris has goal and assist in Colorado's 3-0 win over Vancouver

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Calvin Harris had a goal and an assist and the Colorado Rapids defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 on Saturday night. Colorado's Zack Steffen made two saves for the clean sheet. Harris gave Colorado a 1-0 lead in the 12th minute when he scored with a right-footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom right corner. In the 30th minute, Rafael Navarro scored with a right-footed shot from the center of the box. Djordje Mihailovic assisted, with a second assist by Harris. Andreas Maxsø made it 3-0 with his header following a corner by Mihailovic in the 59th minute. Vancouver goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka had three saves, one of them on Navarro's penalty try late in the first half. Vancouver (11-5-5) has lost four of five. Colorado (7-10-5) snapped a three-game winless streak. Up next Vancouver: at Houston on Wednesday Colorado: at Seattle on Wednesday ___ AP soccer:https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

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July 12, 2025

Calvin Harris has goal and assist in Colorado's 3-0 win over Vancouver

Calvin Harris has goal and assist in Colorado's 3-0 win over Vancouver COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Calvin Harris had a goal and an assis...
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California farmworker dies after chaotic federal immigration raid, family saysNew Foto - California farmworker dies after chaotic federal immigration raid, family says

A cannabis farmworker who wascritically injured during a chaotic immigration raidby federal authorities in Southern California died Saturday, according to his family. Jaime Alanis Garcia's death came days after he fell roughly 30 feet during a raid by federal immigration authorities at Glass House Farms in Camarillo, California, a city about 50 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Garcia's family toldNBC Los Angelesthat he broke his neck and skull in the fall and was placed on life support shortly afterward — until his wife could travel from Mexico to be by his side before he died. "His wife and parents decided today to let him rest. He has passed away," his niece said in a statement Saturday. His family acknowledged to NBC Los Angeles that Garcia would not have survived the past fews days had he not been connected to an assistive breathing machine. Teresa Romero, president of United Farm Workers, the labor union that has long represented California field hands from Mexico and other points outside the United States, said in a statement Saturday night that Garcia's death has left the organization anguished. "Our hearts are heavy for the grieving family of Jaime Alanis, who died from injuries sustained during a chaotic raid on Thursday," she said. "We'll do everything we can to support them." The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately return a request for comment. Immigration officials said in a statement Friday that Garcia was not in federal custody when he fell. "Although he was not being pursued by law enforcement, this individual climbed up to the roof of a green house and fell 30 feet," Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said. "CBP immediately called a medivac to the scene to get him care as quickly as possible." The raid drew hundreds of demonstrators, some of whom threw rock and bricks at cars belonging to federal agents. Immigration officers "faced assaults, violence, and even bullets fired at them," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi said in apost on Xon Saturday. In response, federal agents deployed less-lethal weapons and tear gas at the protesters, while employees were being arrested inside the cannabis grow house. President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post Friday night that he watched the protests "in disbelief," adding that immigration authorities should use "whatever means is necessary" to arrest people who do not obey the law. The cannabis farm where Garcia worked was one of two Glass House properties federal officers raided Thursday. Noem said in Saturday's X post that the operation led to the arrest of 319 undocumented migrants. Fourteen children were also "rescued" from "potential forced labor, exploitation, and trafficking," she said. Romero, of the United Farm Workers, said those children should be given an opportunity to obtain their own legal counsel "to protect them from further harm." She said farm workers are not protected under child labor laws that might otherwise exclude them from such work. "Detaining and deporting children is not a solution," Romero said. The raids came more than a month after protests against similar operations in Los Angeles virtually shut down parts of the city and captured the nation's attention. In response, Trump took the rare step ofdeploying the National Guardto quell protesters. On Friday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, signed a directive requiring city departments to submit preparedness plans detailing how employees, including contractors, should respond if approached by federal immigration authorities. Romero said United States citizens were among those rounded up during the law enforcement action in Camarillo. "These violent and cruel federal actions terrorize American communities, disrupt the American food supply chain, threaten lives and separate families," she said. She touted a federal court'stemporary restraining order against U.S. immigration enforcementin cases where officers lack reasonable suspicion and target people based on how they look, the type of work they do, where they're located, or whether they speak Spanish or English with an accent. The suit was brought by UFW, the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, the ACLU and other civil rights and migrant organizations, and it was supported by the state of California, the city of Los Angeles and other jurisdictions.

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July 12, 2025

California farmworker dies after chaotic federal immigration raid, family says

California farmworker dies after chaotic federal immigration raid, family says A cannabis farmworker who wascritically injured during a chao...
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New tax break for auto loans could save some buyers thousands of dollars. But will it boost sales?New Foto - New tax break for auto loans could save some buyers thousands of dollars. But will it boost sales?

Millions of people receive a federal tax deduction for the interest they pay on home loans. UnderPresident Donald Trump's new tax-cut law, many people for the first time also could claim a tax deduction for interest on their vehicle loans. The new tax break will be available even to people who don't itemize deductions. But there are some caveats that could limit its reach. The vehicles must be new, not used. They must be assembled in the U.S. And the loans must be issued no sooner than this year, to list just a few qualifications. Here are some things to know about the new auto loan interest tax deduction: Candidate Trump promised an auto loan interest tax break President Donald Trumppledged while campaigning last year to makeinterest on car loans tax-deductible. He said it would make car ownership more affordable and "stimulate massive domestic auto production." The idea made it into the big tax-cut bill passed by Congress, which Trumpsigned into lawJuly 4. The law allows taxpayers to deduct up to $10,000 of interest payments annually on loans for new American-made vehicles from 2025 through 2028. It applies to cars, motorcycles, sport utility vehicles, minivans, vans and pickup trucks weighing less than 14,000 pounds, a threshold referred to as light vehicles. But it only applies to vehicles purchased for personal use, not for fleets or commercial purposes. The tax break can be claimed starting on 2025 income tax returns. But the deduction phases out for individuals with incomes between $100,000 and $150,000 or joint taxpayers with incomes between $200,000 and $250,000. Those earning more cannot claim the tax break. Millions of buyers could benefit, but millions of others will not U.S. automobile dealers sold 15.9 million new light vehicles last year, a little over half of which were assembled in the U.S, according to Cox Automotive. It says around 60% of retail sales are financed with loans. After excluding fleet and commercial vehicles and customers above the income cutoff, an estimated 3.5 million new vehicle loans could be eligible for the tax break this year, if purchasing patterns stay the same, said Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at Cox Automotive. It's the assembly plant, not the automaker's headquarters that matters The tax break applies to vehicles assembled in the U.S., no matter where the company making them is headquartered. AllTeslavehicles sold in the U.S. are assembled in this country. But so are all Acura brands, the luxury model of Japanese automaker Honda. Last year, 78% of Ford vehicles sold in the U.S. were assembled in this country, according to Cox Automotive. But customers wanting the tax break will need to pay attention to specific models. While the Ford Mustang is assembled in Michigan, the Mustang Mach-E is built in Mexico. General Motors assembles all of its Cadillacs in the U.S. But just 44% of its Chevrolets sold last year were assembled in the U.S., and just 14% of Buicks, according to Cox Automotive. That's a lower U.S-assembled rate than Honda (60%), Toyota (52%) and Nissan (48%), which all are headquartered in Japan. Taxpayers could save hundreds of dollars a year The average new vehicle loan is about $44,000 financed over six years. Interest rates vary by customer, so the savings will, too. In general, the tax deduction will decline after the initial year, because interest payments on loans are frontloaded while principal payments grow on the back end. At a 9.3% interest rate, an average new vehicle buyer could save about $2,200 on taxes over four years, Smoke said. The tax savings would be less on a loan at 6.5%, which is the rate figured into calculations by the American Financial Services Association, a consumer credit industry trade group. Some people also could see a reduction in state income taxes Whereas the tax deduction for home loan interest can be claimed only by people itemizing on their tax returns, Congress wrote the deduction for auto loan interest so that it can apply to all taxpayers, including those claiming the standard deduction. On a tax form, the auto loan deduction will come before the calculation of a taxpayer's adjusted gross income. That's an important distinction, because many states use a taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income as the starting point for figuring their state income taxes. If that income figure is lower, it could reduce the state taxes owed. The verdict is out on whether the tax break will boost sales At Bowen Scarff Ford in Kent, Washington, customers started asking about the auto loan tax deduction before Congress had even taken a final vote on the tax-cut bill, said General Manager Paul Ray. So he decided to promote it on the dealer's website. A website ribbon exclaims: "CAR LOAN TAX DEDUCTION NOW AVAILABLE" while also promoting an electric vehicle tax credit that is ending soon as a result of Trump's tax-cut law. "I think it's going to help incentivize vehicle purchases through this year," Ray said. Celia Winslow, president and CEO of the American Financial Services Association, concurred: "For some people deciding — should I buy it, should I not — this could be something that tips the scale." Others remain skeptical. According to Smoke's math, the average annual tax savings is smaller than a single month's loan payment for a new vehicle. "I don't think it moves the needle on somebody on the fence of buying a new vehicle or not," Smoke said. "But I think it could influence their decision to finance that vehicle instead of paying cash or instead of leasing a vehicle."

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July 12, 2025

New tax break for auto loans could save some buyers thousands of dollars. But will it boost sales?

New tax break for auto loans could save some buyers thousands of dollars. But will it boost sales? Millions of people receive a federal tax ...
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Shortest women's Wimbledon finals: Iga Swiatek beats Amanda Anisimova in 57 minutesNew Foto - Shortest women's Wimbledon finals: Iga Swiatek beats Amanda Anisimova in 57 minutes

There was not a more dominant player in theWimbledon women's singlesside of the bracket thanIga Swiatek, and she's a champion for it. Swiatek, the No. 4 player in the world, shut out American Amanda Anisimova in straight sets 6-0, 6-0 in thewomen's singles finalsat the 2025 Wimbledon Championship on July 12. It was her sixth straight-sets victory atthe All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Clubin the last two weeks. Swiatek's big day on the grass court surface turned out to be a historic one for the Polish women's tennis player, who took social media by storm this past week with her favorite meal:strawberries and pasta. The 24-year-old, who has now won six Grand Slam majors, won her first Wimbledon title in timely record fashion: seventh-fastest of the Open era, at 57 minutes. That wasn't the only history made by Swiatek. Her double bagel win over Anisimova also marked just the second ever such score for a women's singles final at Wimbledon — and the first since 1911. It was also the first double bagel in a Grand Slam women's singles final since the 1988 French Open. As noted by ESPN,Swiatek became just the eighth woman tennis player, and the only active WTA player, to win major titleson all three surfaces. She won herfirst Grand Slam major title on the clay court surfaceat the French Open in 2020, while winning her first title on the hard court surface at the US Open in 2022. Here's what you need to know on Swiatek's Wimbledon championship: REQUIRED READING:Wimbledon women's final highlights: Swiatek cruises to win over Anisimova Swiatek needed just 57 minutes to beat Anisimova in the women's singles finals at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships for her first Wimbledon title. "Honestly, I didn't even dream (of this) because for me it was just way too far,"Swiatek said post-matchon the court of winning Wimbledon. "I feel like I'm already an experienced player, after winning Slams before, but I never really expected this one." A new Wimbledon champion is crowned 🇵🇱Iga Swiatek defeats Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win the 2025 Ladies' Singles Trophy 🏆#Wimbledonpic.twitter.com/ZnznTxwO5A — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon)July 12, 2025 REQURIED READING:Strawberries and pasta? Iga Swiatek's favorite meal, Polish dish, explained According to the Wimbledon website,the shortest match time in the women's singles final at Wimbledon is 23 minutes long, which happened back in 1992 when Suzanne Lenglen of France defeated the American player Molla Bjurstedt Mallory in straight sets, 6-2, 6-0. The 57 minutes it took Swiatek to defeat Anisimova is tied for the 19th-fastest time in Wimbledon finals history and seventh-fastest of the Open era. Here's a look at where Swiatek's time of 57 minutes in the 2025 Wimbledon women's singles final stacks up with other women's singles finals at Wimbledon,per the Wimbledon website: 1.Suzanne Lenglen (FRA) defeats Molla Bjurstedt Mallory (USA) in 23 minutes (1992) T-2.Dorothea Lambert Chambers (BRI) defeats Penelope Dora Harvey Boothby (BRI) in 25 minutes (1911) T-2.Suzanne Lenglen (FRA) defeats Joan Craddock Fry (GBR) in 25 minutes (1925) 4.Alice Marble (USA) defeats Kay Stammers (GBR) in 30 minutes (1939) 5.Doris Hart (USA) defeats Shirley Fry (USA) 4 in 35 minutes (1951) 6.Billie Jean King (USA) defeats Evonne Goolagong Cawley (AUS) in 38 minutes (1975) 7.Maria Bueno (BRA) defeats Darlene R. Hard (USA) in 43 minutes (1959) T-8.Helen Wills Moody (USA) defeats Helen Hull Jacobs (USA) in 50 minutes (1932) T-8.Maureen Connolly (USA) defeats Louise Brough (USA) in 50 minutes (1954) T-8.Shirley Fry (USA) defeats Angela Buxton (GBR) in 50 minutes (1956) T-8.Althea Gibson (USA) defeats Darlene R. Hard (USA) in 50 minutes (1957) T-8.Billie Jean King (USA) defeats Evonne Goolagong Cawley (AUS) in 50 minutes (1972) 13.Margaret Smith (AUS) defeats Billie Jean King (USA) in 51 minutes (1963) 14.Billie Jean King (USA) defeats C. Evert (USA) in 53 minutes (1973) 15.Martina Navratilova (USA) defeats Andrea Jaeger (USA) in 54 minutes (1983) 16.Petra Kvitova (CZE) defeats Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) in 55 minutes (2014) T-17.Margaret Smith (AUS) defeats Maria Bueno (BRA) in 56 minutes (1965) T-17.Simona Halep (ROU) defeats Serena Williams (USA) in 56 minutes (2019) T-19.Dorothea Katherine Douglass defeats May Godfrey Sutton in 57 minutes (1906) T-19.Karen Susman (USA) defeats Vera Sukova (TCH) in 57 minutes (1962) T-19.Iga Swiatek (POL) defeats Amanda Anisimova in 57 minutes (2025) This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Shortest women's Wimbledon finals: Iga Swiatek has historic win

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July 12, 2025

Shortest women's Wimbledon finals: Iga Swiatek beats Amanda Anisimova in 57 minutes

Shortest women's Wimbledon finals: Iga Swiatek beats Amanda Anisimova in 57 minutes There was not a more dominant player in theWimbledon...
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Aaron Judge hits 350th career home run, reaching milestone faster than any player in MLB historyNew Foto - Aaron Judge hits 350th career home run, reaching milestone faster than any player in MLB history

Aaron Judgehit his 350th career home run inSaturday's 5-2 lossto theChicago Cubs. In doing so, theNew York Yankeesslugger reached the milestone faster than any other player in baseball history. The homer was No. 35 for Judge this season, and it came in the ninth inning against Cubs relieverBrad Keller. Keller tried to get a 97.7 mph fastball past Judge high in the strike zone, but it was right down the middle, and Judge didn't miss it. AARON JUDGE HAS REACHED 350 CAREER HOME RUNS!pic.twitter.com/z9HbEK31iQ — Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks)July 12, 2025 Judge reached 350 home runs in 1,088 career games; that's 192 games sooner than Mark McGwire, who hit homer No. 350 in 1,280 games,according to MLB.com's Sarah Langs. The five players below Judge on the list are as follows: Aaron Judge: 1,088 games Mark McGwire: 1,280 games Juan Gonzalez: 1,298 games Alex Rodriguez: 1,301 games Harmon Killebrew: 1,319 games Albert Pujols: 1,320 games Fewest career games to 350 home runs:Aaron Judge: 1,088Mark McGwire: 1,280Juan Gonzalez: 1,298Alex Rodriguez: 1,301Harmon Killebrew: 1,319Albert Pujols: 1,320https://t.co/ZSb21CwyPD — Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports)July 12, 2025 Judge is the fourth player to reach 350 home runs while wearing the Yankees pinstripes, joining Babe Ruth, Alex Rodriguez and current teammate Giancarlo Stanton. While Judge will have at least 35 homers before the All-Star break, the fourth-highest total in MLB history, he still trailsSeattle MarinerscatcherCal Raleigh, whohas 38 home runsafter hitting two inFriday's 12-3 winover theDetroit Tigers. Presuming that both players maintain their home run production through the second half of the season, the American League MVP race could be a tight one. Raleigh currently has the home run lead and leads MLB with 82 RBI, but Judge is batting .358 with a 1.204 OPS. Judge is currently on pace for 60 home runs, which would be the second time he has hit that mark during his career and the fourth time he hit 50 or more homers in a season. Last year, he hit 58 home runs while winning his second AL MVP.

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July 12, 2025

Aaron Judge hits 350th career home run, reaching milestone faster than any player in MLB history

Aaron Judge hits 350th career home run, reaching milestone faster than any player in MLB history Aaron Judgehit his 350th career home run in...
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Schumer demands RFK Jr. declare measles emergency, saying he 'walked' US into outbreakNew Foto - Schumer demands RFK Jr. declare measles emergency, saying he 'walked' US into outbreak

Senate Minority LeaderChuck Schumerdemanded Health and Human Services SecretaryRobert F. Kennedy Jr.declare a nationwide emergency overspiking measles cases, accusing him of fueling the outbreak bydismantling public healthandundermining trust in vaccines. "Under your tutelage as Secretary, you have undermined vaccines, gutted public health funding, and dismantled core federal protections meant to keep Americans safe," Schumer wrote in a July 11letter. "You have walked our country into the nation's largest measles outbreak in 33 years," he added. More:President Trump's favorite candymaker is not RFK-approved. Is a clash brewing? A quarter century after measles were eradicated in the U.S., cases have skyrocketed this year, reaching 1,288 confirmed cases across 39 states, according to theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. Three people have died this year.Officials sayalmost nine in ten of the cases are spread across New Mexico and Texas, the site of a Mennonite community that became the initial hub of the outbreak earlier this year. Most cases – 65% – are in people 19 years old and younger, and the vast majority – 92% – are unvaccinated people. The outbreak has turned attention and heavy criticism from health experts towards Kennedy's vaccine skepticism and baseless claims that vaccines are dangerous and ineffective.Kennedy has said the measles vaccineweakens over time – a claim disputed by scientists – and that "we can't rely simply on the vaccine" to address the outbreak. He has alsodownplayedthe measles outbreak, saying more focus should be turned on chronic diseases like diabetes and autism instead. In May, Kennedydirectedthe CDC to find new "scientific process" for treating measles and other diseases with drugs and vitamins. Although vaccines would still be recommended as the best way to prevent the disease, some "may choose not to vaccinate." More:Measles was eradicated in the US 25 years ago. This week, cases reached a new high. Kennedy fired all 17 members of a vaccine advisory last month, refilling it with somevaccine skeptics who have announcedtheir first priority would be retooling vaccine recommendations for children. Kennedy's drastic cuts to department programs and slashing of thousands of workers at the department have sparked alarm from public health experts andoutrage from Democratic lawmakers.Kennedy said in Aprilhe would sack 10,000 Health and Human Services employees as part of theTrump administration's effortsto downsize the federal workforce. Since then, the department has faced a myriad of legal challenges, most recently from top medical organizationsover Kennedy dropping the COVID vaccinefrom the list of recommended shots for children and pregnant women. Schumer is the latest Democrat on Capitol Hill to upbraid Kennedy in recent days over the measles outbreak. "We have a record-breaking number of measles cases in America," Sen. Patty Murray, D-WA, wrote on X, accusing Kennedy of filling the vaccine panel with "unvetted vaccine skeptics." "Where is our public hearing on this crisis?" The measles vaccine is 97% effective at preventing the disease when administered in the recommended two doses, according to theCDC. Since the start of the COVID pandemic, when skepticism of vaccines surged, buoyed by online conspiracies and distrust of public health institutions, measles vaccinationshave droppedacross the nation. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Schumer demands RFK Jr. declare emergency over spiking measles cases

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July 12, 2025

Schumer demands RFK Jr. declare measles emergency, saying he 'walked' US into outbreak

Schumer demands RFK Jr. declare measles emergency, saying he 'walked' US into outbreak Senate Minority LeaderChuck Schumerdemanded H...
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