Michael Warren

The U.S. infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low in 2025, with 5.4 deaths per 1,000 live births, though it remains higher than in other high-income nations. The decline follows medical advances, public health efforts, and new measures like RSV prevention strategies, but disparities persist by race and other factors.

Canvas is back online after a ransomware attack, but some schools are warning users not to log back in due to ongoing concerns about a data breach. The incident has caused disruptions to final exams. Half of North America's higher education institutions use the Canvas platform.