Activism highlighting abortion rights issues takes center stage at SXSW in Austin, Texas, with a mobile billboard and panels underscoring the impact of restrictive laws and the role of big tech in data mining.

Selena Gomez discussed mental health at SXSW, sharing her personal struggles and promoting the platform Wondermind alongside her mother and athlete Solomon Thomas.

A second child at a Chicago migrant shelter has been diagnosed with measles, marking the city's third recent case, with a CDC team dispatched to assist.

The Maryland Senate passed a bill allowing individuals to buy health insurance regardless of immigration status, aiming to reduce uncompensated care costs and ER wait times.

New Braunfels, Texas, hosts a Rock, Paper, Scissors event to support Big Brothers Big Sisters, featuring competitive games, costumes, music, and local notables.

A Chicago Tribune investigation reveals that several Illinois health institutions kept staff accused of patient sexual abuse on the payroll, exposing more patients to harm.

A federal judge in Texas ruled that a law curtailing drag performances violates the First Amendment, marking a victory for LGBTQ+ rights and free expression advocates.

Chicago reports a measles case in a Pilsen shelter; health officials respond with screenings, vaccinations, and potential quarantine to prevent spread.

The Valley Homeless Healthcare Program (VHHP) has expanded its clinic at the HomeFirst Shelter in San Jose to better serve unhoused residents, doubling its visit capacity to 3,000.

Arizona's AG Kris Mayes urges Congress to fund fentanyl-detecting tech to combat the surge in drug-related deaths.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health warns against ocean water contact at county beaches until Sunday due to high bacteria levels from rain.

SeaWorld San Antonio unveils "Catapult Falls," the world's first launched flume coaster, featuring a vertical lift and a record-breaking plunge, offering thrills and a refreshing splash for both riders and spectators.

Chicago reports two measles cases, the first since 2019, with one at a migrant shelter. Health officials are tracing exposures and urging vaccinations.