Measles vaccination in U.S

By: Jairo Fonseca

The outbreak of measles cases across the country has affected some states more than others. Not surprisingly, the rules for vaccination vary from coast to coast. For instance, California has more than 90 people infected with the measles virus this year. Now every state requires vaccinations, and every state also allows exemptions for medical reasons, such as if the child has a weak immune system. In many states, Vaccination children: one is religious reasons and the other is philosophical reasons. The two states with the strictest vaccine requirements are Mississippi and West Virginia, which does not allow religious or philosophical exemptions. Now 90% of humans who are not vaccinated and are close to someone with measles has a higher chance of getting infected.

Record Snowfall for the Midwest and Northeast

By: Lourdes Gonzalez

     Snow’s covering the streets in the northern United States, bringing problems for every state. While Boston’s piling high with a record-setting 40.2 inches of snow, flights and classes are being cancelled more often than not. The storm is currently still powering on, dumping up to 19 inches of snow in the Chicago area.

     Streets are closed down in some cities; because of this, the parade Boston was to hold for the Patriots was postponed until the fourth of February. Over 1,800 flights have also been cancelled both in to and out of the affected areas. Multiple airlines issued waivers for passengers to change their flights without penalty as the storm is inevitable.

 "The Midwest and Northeast Dig out from Latest Winter Storm and Record Snowfall - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network. Web. 5 Feb. 2015. <http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/03/us/weather/index.html>.