Barb Webb

A Wisconsin infant has died from measles, the state's first such death in 36 years. No family should have to bury a child from a disease we know how to prevent. Vaccination protects children and the people around them.

A Florida couple bought 45 acres of swamp to keep it from being developed. Years of care turned it into a refuge for wood storks and other wildlife. Sometimes protecting nature starts with people refusing to let one piece of it disappear.

AI data centers need electricity, water and land. Communities deserve a say before these projects move in, especially when local families may end up paying the costs. Innovation shouldn't come at the expense of the people who live nearby. apnews.com/article/data-cent…

Women’s brain health deserves more research. A new study is exploring how reproductive history and estrogen exposure may relate to brain aging. It’s promising research, but it does not prove hormone therapy prevents dementia. washingtonpost.com/health/20…

The election is over, but the consequences of the Iran war aren't. Families are paying through higher prices and lost lives. Washington needs to explain what the country is fighting for, what success looks like, and how this war is supposed to end.

Six people lost their lives in a Brooklyn house fire today, and seven others were injured. My thoughts are with the families facing an unimaginable loss. No one should have to fear for their family's safety at home.

Keisha Lance Bottoms' victory in Georgia is a historic first. Across the country, women won governor's races and congressional seats. I hope the next chapter brings more than record numbers. It should bring real influence over the decisions shaping families' lives.

Women are running more American farms than ever, yet access to land, financing and leadership still isn't equal. They're making decisions, taking risks and building the future of American agriculture. dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag…

One party controlling Washington can make it easy to forget who government is supposed to serve. A Congress that can challenge the president is healthy for democracy. Accountability should never depend on which party holds power.

High prices, corruption concerns and the Iran war weighed heavily on voters. Washington should pay attention. Families want affordable lives and leaders focused on their problems, not endless political fights. apnews.com/article/b1d26390b…

Georgia has elected Keisha Lance Bottoms as its next governor, making her the first Black woman to hold a governorship in American history. Representation matters. So does the opportunity for girls to see that leadership has no gender or racial barrier.

Voters have handed Democrats control of both chambers of Congress. That's a major political shift, and a clear warning that no party should take the public's support for granted. apnews.com/article/f126e12e0…

Positive news: After roughly 500 years, beavers are set to return to the waters around Loch Ness. At least 15 family groups are expected to be reintroduced over the next three years. news.stv.tv/highlands-island…

A twice-yearly HIV prevention shot could soon cost around $40 a year in 120 low- and middle-income countries. That's a major step toward making prevention accessible to people who need it most. apnews.com/article/c3537796e…

Today, Americans are making their voices heard at the ballot box. We may disagree on politics, but the right to vote is something worth protecting. Every generation has a responsibility to take part in shaping the country's future.