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Measles Outbreak in South Carolina Continues Amidst Other National and International Developments
A significant measles outbreak in South Carolina continued to grow, with 876 confirmed cases, marking the largest outbreak the U.S. had seen in decades, according to NPR News on Tuesday. The outbreak occurred amidst a backdrop of other national and international news, including a partial drawdown of federal agents in Minnesota, the expiration of a U.S.-Russia nuclear arms deal, and ongoing political tensions in Venezuela.
Public health officials in South Carolina had observed an increase in people receiving the measles vaccine, suggesting a potential slowing of the outbreak, NPR News reported.
In other news, U.S. border czar Tom Homan announced the partial drawdown of 700 federal agents in Minnesota, NPR reported. The reasons behind the drawdown were not immediately clear.
Also on Tuesday, a U.S.-Russia nuclear arms deal expired, according to NPR. The details of the treaty and the implications of its expiration were not elaborated upon in the provided source.
Meanwhile, in Venezuela, the interim leader was navigating a complex political landscape, balancing demands from the U.S. and expectations from Chavista hardliners, NPR Politics reported. The leader's efforts came a month after the ousting of Maduro.
In other developments, scientists at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology announced a microbial system to convert CO₂ into eco-friendly butanol, Phys.org reported. The development was seen as a potentially significant step in addressing climate change by converting greenhouse gases into valuable resources. The research was published in Bioresource Technology.
In entertainment news, Variety reported that Ángel Manuel Soto, director of "The Wrecking Crew," discussed the film's final fight sequence and hinted at possible sequel plans.
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