Many older people embrace vaccines; research is proving them right
Meditech Today: Rebecca L. Morgan, adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, concluded a meta-analysis of older adults, which was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. “All the enhanced vaccine products were superior to the standard dose for preventing hospitalizations,” said Morgan.
LOS ANGELES — The number of measles cases in the United States has hit the highest level in more than 30 years, according to the data released Wednesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
A total of 1,288 measles cases have been confirmed in the country, with 13 percent of cases hospitalized, so far in 2025, making it the worst year since 1992, when 2,126 cases were confirmed.
The cases were reported across 38 states nationwide, with 753 in Texas alone, according to the CDC.
There have been 27 outbreaks reported in 2025, and 88 percent of confirmed cases are outbreak-associated, said the CDC, adding that 92 percent of these cases are either unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status.
The airborne, extremely infectious and potentially severe rash illness was officially eliminated from the United States in 2000, meaning there are no measles spreading within the country and new cases are only found when someone contracts measles abroad and returns to the country, the CDC explains on its website.
Before the measles vaccine was introduced, an estimated 48,000 people were hospitalized and 400 to 500 people died in the United States each year.
Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry are entering a new stage in their relationship. The couple, who recently announced their split, has shared some photos of their vacation in Italy, showing that while some dynamics may be changing, they’re still a family.
The photos were shared on Bloom’s Instagram and show a glimpse into his summer so far. “Dump 4 ya,” he captioned the post, showing various moments over the past months.
Bloom is seen enjoying Europe with his children, Flynn, whom he shares with his ex Miranda Kerr, and Daisy, whom he shares with Perry. He shared various photos alongside the two of them, including a sweet one where he and Daisy are lying in bed together, with her facing away from the camera and Bloom smiling.
© @orlandobloomOther images showed him alongside Daisy and Flynn, with all of them dressed appropriately for the summer.
Lastly, he also shared a photo alongside his kids and Perry, with the foursome hugging and enjoying spending their time together.
© @orlandobloomOver the past months, Perry and Bloom shocked the world when they shared the news of their breakup.
Despite the rupture, the couple has made it clear that their daughter remains their priority. “Orlando and Katy have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on coparenting,” reads their joint statement.
“Their shared priority is — and always will be — raising their daughter with love, stability and mutual respect.”
The pair had been engaged and together for the past nine years. A source that spoke to PEOPLE claims that the couple’s split is due to their busy schedules. “Katy and Orlando have been suffering through the same problems that have plagued them for years,” said the source
“[They had] too much going on in their lives, which makes it hard to find time for each other and iron out disagreements. When they don’t communicate properly, their relationship dips to a low level.”
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The Infinix GT 30 Pro is everywhere right now. Flashy design, powerful specs, and a price tag that sounds too good to be true. But wait—before you hit that “Buy Now” button, you need to know the full picture. Because while this phone looks like a dream deal, there are a few surprises—both good and bad—that could change your mind completely. Let’s break it all down. By the end of this article, you’ll either want to grab it immediately—or run the other way.
Let’s start with the obvious—the look. The GT 30 Pro is loud, bold, and built for the gamer crowd. It even has RGB lights on the back. Cool? Yes. Necessary? Maybe not.
So yes, it looks like a gaming phone—but in the hands, it doesn’t quite feel like one.
Now here’s where Infinix gets it right. The GT 30 Pro features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, 144Hz refresh rate, and FHD+ resolution.
This display alone makes the phone feel premium—even when it isn’t priced like one.
Here’s the surprising part: the GT 30 Pro runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate chip. Sounds midrange? Think again.
In short, this phone punches way above its price bracket.
The GT 30 Pro has a 5000mAh battery, backed by 45W fast charging. Not bad—but here’s the catch:
Still, for most users, the battery won’t be an issue if you charge it overnight or during breaks.
Now we get to the most unexpected part: the camera. The GT 30 Pro offers a 108MP main sensor, which sounds fantastic. But here’s the truth:
So while the 108MP is a good marketing number, real-world performance is closer to what you’d expect from a 50MP midrange shooter.
The GT 30 Pro runs on XOS 14 based on Android 14. It’s mostly clean, but not entirely.
If you’re coming from a pure Android experience, XOS will take some getting used to.
Infinix claims this phone is made for gamers. And while the RGB lights and boxy design say “gamer,” let’s dig into the features:
It’s gamer-friendly—but not a full-on gaming phone.
Yes, it supports 5G, which is great for future-proofing. Other extras:
✅ Buy it if…
❌ Skip it if…
The Infinix GT 30 Pro is a surprise package. It offers insane specs at a price that feels almost too generous. But the reason you shouldn’t immediately buy it is because it depends on your needs. It excels in display, performance, and design—but stumbles in camera, charging speed, and polish.
So ask yourself: What matters most to you in a phone? If your answer is performance, display, and uniqueness—go for it. But if you care deeply about cameras, long software support, or high-end features—pause, compare, and think again.
You’ve been warned. Now make the smart choice.
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The latest Wes Anderson film The Phoenician Scheme stars Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera and others. And though the movie is still in select theaters nationwide, you can now watch it at home.
Before it streams on Peacock, The Phoenician Scheme is available to buy or rent online on digital in 4K Ultra HD starting at $19.99 at Prime Video, Apple TV and elsewhere.
At a Glance: How to Watch The Phoenician Scheme Online
Below, watch the official trailer and keep reading for more details on where to stream The Phoenician Scheme online, including when it’s expected to land on Peacock.
Distributed by Focus Features, The Phoenician Scheme is expected to land on Peacock when its current theatrical run is over sometime in late August or early September.
A Peacock subscription is required to stream The Phoenician Scheme, and the streamer starts at $7.99 per month with ads. The streaming service is home to hit originals such as Emmy-nominated series The Traitors, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Monk, Twisted Metal, The Continental: From the World of John Wick and much more. Learn more about what Peacock offers, including pricing, catalog and special deals and bundles, here.
In the meantime, The Phoenician Scheme in 4K Ultra HD is available digitally to rent for $19.99, or buy for $24.99 on Prime Video, Apple TV and other video-on-demand platforms. Tickets to see the film in theaters are still available at fandango.com and elsewhere.
Focus Features announced that The Phoenician Scheme will be released on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD on Tuesday, July 29. You can preorder the physical media release with prices starting at $22.98 on Amazon.
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Release date: July 29
Directed by Wes Anderson (Asteroid City, The Royal Tenenbaums), The Phoenician Scheme follows Zsa-zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro), a wealthy businessman looking to start a new enterprise with his estranged daughter Sister Liesl (Mia Threapleton). However, others tycoons, foreign terrorists and a group of assassins are also looking to take Korda down.
The movie also stars Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis and others. It runs one hour and 41 minutes.
A Fabian Ruiz double helps Paris Saint-Germain thump Real Madrid to set up FIFA Club World Cup final against Chelsea.
Fabian Ruiz scored twice, Ousmane Dembele tallied a goal and an assist, and Paris Saint-Germain eliminated Real Madrid as well as Kylian Mbappe from the FIFA Club World Cup by sailing to a 4-0 semifinal win.
PSG built a 3-0 lead in 24 minutes, deflating the heavily pro-Madrid crowd on Wednesday. Goncalo Ramos, who subbed on for Dembele early in the second half, added a goal for good measure in the 87th minute.
Gianluigi Donnarumma parried one early shot by Mbappe and finished with two saves, but the PSG defence was otherwise unbothered en route to their fifth clean sheet in six tournament matches.
Wednesday marked Mbappe’s first time facing PSG, for whom he scored 256 goals over seven years before joining Madrid a year ago. After coming on as a substitute in the past two matches, Mbappe started up front alongside Gonzalo Garcia, but was held off the scoresheet.
Trent Alexander-Arnold was out of Real Madrid’s squad, reportedly due to a training injury.
Coming off its first European title, PSG will play for the championship on Sunday.
Real fared no better than Inter Milan, overrun by PSG 5-0 in the Champions League final. The 15-time European champions looked sluggish after travelling to Florida for training between games, and PSG had 76.5 percent possession in the first half.
A crowd of 77,542 was at MetLife Stadium on a scorching day, with a temperature of 33 degrees Celsius (91 degrees Fahrenheit) at kickoff and humidity that made it feel like 38C (101F).
PSG’s attack wasted no time, however, forcing Courtois to make two difficult saves during the first five minutes. But in the sixth, Dembele robbed Raul Asencio of the ball in the centre of the box, tapped it away from Courtois’s diving reach and set up Ruiz for a one-timer into the back of the net.
Dembele made Madrid pay again when he closed in on Antonio Rudiger, who proceeded to whiff on a pass attempt in the defensive half. Dembele bolted away and beat Courtois in the bottom left corner for a 2-0 lead less than nine minutes in.
After Mbappe’s third shot of the day was blocked, PSG ran out on a clinical counterattack. Achraf Hakimi sprung free down the right side on a give-and-go with Dembele, and Hakimi’s cross set up Ruiz’s second goal in the 24th minute.
Paris Saint-Germain will face Chelsea on Sunday in the final. Chelsea won the title in 2021, while PSG will try to become the first team from France to capture the trophy.
PSG has earned $88.4m to $113.8m for reaching the final, the amount depending on a participation fee.
All Blacks selectors Scott Robertson, Scott Hansen and Jason Ryan have named their team for the second test against France in the Lipovitan-D July Series at Sky Stadium in Wellington.
LIVE on Sky Sport – Saturday 12 July: All Blacks vs France, 19:05PM (NZST). Highlights available on NZR+ and All Blacks YouTube.
All Blacks match-day 23 (Test caps in brackets; * denotes debutant)
1. Ethan de Groot (30)
2. Codie Taylor (97) (Vice-Captain)
3. Fletcher Newell (23)
4. Patrick Tuipulotu (51)
5. Fabian Holland (1)
6. Tupou Vaa’i (39)
7. Ardie Savea (95) (Captain)
8. Christian Lio-Willie (1)
9. Cam Roigard (11)
10. Beauden Barrett (135)
11. Caleb Clarke (29)
12. Jordie Barrett (69) (Vice-Captain)
13. Billy Proctor (3)
14. Rieko Ioane (82)
15. Will Jordan (42)
16. Samisoni Taukei’aho (31)
17. Ollie Norris (1)
18. Pasilio Tosi (8)
19. Samipeni Finau (9)
20. Du’Plessis Kirifi (1)
21. Cortez Ratima (12)
22. Timoci Tavatavanawai *
23. Damian McKenzie (62)
Unavailable due to injury: Tamaiti Williams (knee); Tyrel Lomax (calf); Wallace Sititi (ankle); Luke Jacobson (concussion); Sevu Reece (concussion); Scott Barrett (calf)
Timoci Tavatavanawai will have the opportunity to earn his first All Blacks cap this Saturday night, becoming the fifth debutant this season so far. He has been named on the bench in one of three changes to the line-up that beat France in Dunedin last weekend.
With Scott Barrett unavailable for the remainder of the series due to a calf injury, Patrick Tuipulotu comes in at lock and Ardie Savea will captain the side.
Caleb Clarke will make his first start of 2025 in the 11 jersey, while Rieko Ioane shifts to the right wing.
“Test series are a unique and exciting opportunity. Both teams now have a better idea of what they’re going to get on Saturday night, and both will lift for this next occasion. We know where we need to improve,” Scott Robertson said.
“It is also awesome to be part of a double-header with the Black Ferns, who will take on Australia at 4:30pm. We’ve enjoyed connecting with the team this week and know they will put on a spectacle for the fans at Sky Stadium, in their last domestic game before the Rugby World Cup.”
MATCH FACTS
A win this weekend would see the All Blacks awarded the Dave Gallaher Trophy, for the first time since 2018. The trophy is named after the 1905–06 All Black captain who was killed in Belgium during World War I.
The All Blacks became the first international side to record 500 test wins last weekend, taking 652 matches to do so. France is the nation with the next highest number of test wins, with 460 out of 829.
This will be the 30th All Black test match Sky Stadium has hosted since opening in 2000.
France has never beaten the All Blacks in Wellington (but has in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin).
