Travelers heading to various countries are being urgently cautioned about escalating outbreaks of a mosquito-borne illness known for causing brain hemorrhages.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has raised a level 1 global travel alert following an unusual rise in dengue fever cases worldwide.

Specifically, the CDC has highlighted 16 countries where the risk of contracting this disease is notably higher, advising travelers to adopt protective measures against mosquito bites.

The CDC has noted an unexpected increase in dengue cases among US travelers returning from countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Colombia, the Cook Islands, Cuba, Guyana, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, New Caledonia, Pakistan, Samoa, Sudan, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.

Health experts recommend that travelers use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved clothing and pants when outside, and sleep in air-conditioned rooms or those equipped with window screens to minimize exposure to mosquitoes.

Dengue fever often causes an asymptomatic infection, but in some patients it can trigger life-threatening internal bleeding, respiratory distress and heart failure.

It can also lead to shock and organ failure, especially of the liver, brain and heart. 

Patients may also develop dengue shock syndrome, a condition where severe bleeding leads to a rapid drop in blood pressure and causes the body to go into shock.

Children under five, adults over 65 and pregnant women are considered to be most at risk from the virus.

The CDC has issued a travel alert for travelers heading to 16 countries over dengue fever (stock image of the Maldives)

Dengue was virtually eradicated from the US in the 1970s, but sporadic outbreaks have been recorded since, particularly in warmer states, including Florida and California. Most cases recorded in the US are linked to international travel. 

A level 1 travel advisory urges Americans to practice usual precautions because of the presence of an outbreak. It is the lowest level travel alert out of the four levels that can be issued. Level four is advice to avoid all travel.

The Americas recorded a major dengue fever outbreak in 2025, with Brazil alone registering nearly 200,000 cases. Today, cases are still above normal, although well below this peak.

Samoa has been battling a dengue outbreak since April last year, that has already sickened 16,800 people and been linked to the deaths of eight individuals, including a seven-month-old baby. 

Dengue is present in more than 100 countries globally and is a year-round threat to travelers and local people. Outbreaks occur every two to five years.

So far this year, no locally acquired cases of dengue fever have been detected in the mainland US. 

A total of 55 cases have been detected, but these were all linked to travel outside the US. Florida had the most, at 16 cases, followed by New York, at eight cases.

In 2025, 67 cases of locally acquired dengue fever were reported in the US, including 60 in Florida, six in California and one in Arizona. There were also 1,128 cases that were linked to travel.

People are being urged to use insect repellent and wear long-sleeve tops and pants (stock image)

Health officials say about 40 to 80 percent of people infected with dengue fever do not develop any symptoms. If symptoms do develop, they appear abruptly about five to seven days after infection.

Warning signs include a fever above 100F (38C), severe headache, pain behind the eyes, bone, joint or muscle pain, and bleeding in the gums. 

Some patients also develop redness of the skin on the face within the first 24 to 48 hours of symptoms emerging.

In severe cases, patients may also suffer from severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting and lethargy.

There is no specific cure for dengue fever and treatment consists of supportive care and therapies to manage symptoms and complications.

Doctors recommend patients with mild symptoms drink plenty of fluids and take Tylenol to ease pain. 

In severe cases, patients may be admitted to the hospital for supportive care, an IV, blood pressure monitoring and a transfusion to replace lost blood.

To protect against dengue fever, there is a three-dose vaccine available, which is recommended for children aged nine to 16 years. It slashes the risk of a symptomatic infection by about 80 percent. 

WASHINGTON (AP) — On Tuesday, Minnesota authorities initiated a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that it has withheld crucial evidence related to three incidents involving federal officers, including the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

The lawsuit argues that the federal government broke its commitment to assist with state-led probes following Operation Metro Surge, urging the court to mandate compliance. This operation saw thousands of officers deployed to the Minneapolis and St. Paul regions as part of President Donald Trump’s nationwide efforts to intensify immigration enforcement. While the Department of Homeland Security lauded the operation as its most extensive immigration crackdown to date, it drew sharp criticism from Minnesota officials and sparked debate over the behavior of federal officers.

The legal filing states that the federal government should not “withhold investigative evidence to shield law enforcement officers from scrutiny when a state is probing serious potential breaches of its criminal laws, affecting its citizens, within its jurisdiction.”

Requests for comment have been dispatched to both the Department of Homeland Security and the Justice Department.

Emails seeking comment were sent to DHS and the Justice Department.

The Justice Department in January said it was opening a federal civil rights investigation into Pretti’s killing but has said a similar federal probe was not warranted in the killing of Good. The decision in Good’s case marked a sharp departure from past administrations, which moved quickly to investigate shootings of civilians by law enforcement officials for potential civil rights offenses.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has said that the department’s Civil Rights Division does not investigate every law enforcement shooting and that there have to be circumstances and facts that “warrant an investigation.”

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said Tuesday that the federal government “has adopted a policy of categorically withholding evidence,” calling the practice unprecedented and alarming.

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Fingerhut reported from Des Moines, Iowa.

Bethenny Frankel has made her mark as a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model. The former Bravo star and successful entrepreneur, at 55, has secured her spot as a rookie in the SI Swimsuit lineup, traveling to the picturesque locale of Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico, for her feature in the 2026 edition of the renowned magazine.

Her collaboration with Sports Illustrated began last summer, stepping into the spotlight during the Sports Illustrated Runway Show in Miami. Reflecting on that experience, Frankel shared with Page Six Style her desire to simply be herself, emphasizing the importance of confidence and enjoyment in the process.

Despite her notable debut, Frankel was candid about her self-perception. “No one’s confusing me with a model,” she remarked, acknowledging that trying to fit into that mold wouldn’t feel genuine. However, with her appearance in the latest SI Swimsuit issue, she might just have to reconsider her stance on the matter.

“I just wanted to be myself,” she told Page Six Style post-show, adding that it was all about “being confident and having fun.”

“No one’s confusing me with a model, and trying to be one would’ve been inauthentic,” she added — though Frankel might have to change her tune now that she’s featured in SI Swimsuit’s latest issue.

In an image from the 2026 mag Frankel and Sports Illustrated shared on Instagram Tuesday, the entrepreneur stands in profile, modeling a printed Tropic of C bikini top ($100) and bottom ($100).

Her hair cascades down her back in beachy waves.

Frankel also shared behind-the-scenes footage from the shoot’s set, quipping, “Does anyone have any water? Bc I am very thirsty today…”

Brooks Nader, Ilona Maher, Molly Sims, Livvy Dunne and more will appear in the new issue as well.

Frankel recently moved to Florida after calling New York — and then Connecticut — home with daughter Brynn and their two Lhasa Apsos, Biggy and Smallz.

In a dramatic incident at San Francisco International Airport on Sunday night, plainclothes ICE agents arrested a woman in front of her young daughter, igniting a wave of controversy across the Bay Area.

The situation quickly gained widespread attention as videos capturing the arrest were shared online late Sunday, rapidly going viral.

The footage depicts officers taking the woman into custody while surrounded by a concerned crowd. The arrest took place under the distressing gaze of her daughter, whose cries can be clearly heard.

A bystander who filmed the event informed KGO-TV that she was drawn to the commotion by the sound of screams and a child’s cries. She approached the scene, persistently demanding that the men identify themselves.

“I questioned if it was a kidnapping or if they were federal agents,” said the woman, who wished to remain anonymous. “What was most frustrating was their refusal to respond. These are human beings being treated unjustly, and it’s natural to feel compelled to act,” she added.

The officers did not respond to those requests and the woman is seen later being taken through the airport by officers in a wheelchair.

In a statement released on X Monday, the Department of Homeland Security identified the woman and her daughter as Angelina and Wendy Godinez-Lopez.

DHS claims the family had “an outstanding final order of removal since 2019,” and insists the arrest happened before that deployment.

The agency also provided context on what lead up to the viral video moment.

“While being escorted to the international terminal for processing, Lopez-Jimenez attempted to flee and resisted law enforcement officers,” wrote a DHS spokesperson. “ICE is working as quickly as possible to repatriate the family unit to their home country of Guatemala.”

In a statement, a spokesperson for SFO said that federal officers were transporting two people on an outbound flight when the incident on video happened.

SFO says it believes that it was an isolated incident and that it has no reason to suspect that broader enforcement is happening at SFO.

“The airport’s role is to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the facility for all passengers and staff. We were not involved in or notified in advance of this incident. Airport operations continued without disruption, and there was no impact to flights or passenger processing,” the statement said in part.

The news of that detainment came just a day before the president said he would send ICE agents to national airports to ease long TSA lines. The Bay Area, as of now, is not included in those airports, so this incident appears to be unrelated.

San Francisco police and local lawmakers are sounding off on the issue.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie posted a statement on X, saying:

“Like many San Franciscans, I found the incident at SFO last night upsetting. I have spoken to leaders at SFO and SFPD, and we believe this is an isolated incident. We have no reason to believe there is broader federal immigration enforcement at SFO. SFPD officers remained at the scene to maintain public safety and were not involved in the incident. Under our city’s longstanding policies, local law enforcement does not participate in federal civil immigration enforcement. Those policies keep us safe and will not change as long as I’m mayor.”

State Senator Scott Wiener held a press conference in response to the incident, where he reiterated a stance that “ICE is not welcome in San Francisco or at San Francisco International Airport.”

“We don’t need ICE or border patrol or any of these other thugs in our city and our airport,” he said. “They’re not welcome here, and they need to stay the hell out.”

Wiener also expressed skepticism about DHS’ statement, saying he takes statements from the administration “with a huge grain of salt.”

His understanding is that the woman and her child were being taken to the airport to be deported and that they ultimately boarded a plane.

“Last night, at the airport, we had a really horrible situation with immigration agents, with a mother and her young daughter. They were violently handcuffing her and taking her down. And, at the airport. It was just horrible with a child there.”

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Kevin Mullin also issued the following joint statement:

“The video of a mother being aggressively detained by ICE agents in front of her daughter at the San Francisco International Airport is yet another heartbreaking example of how Trump’s inhumane immigration enforcement is terrorizing communities across America. After killing people in our streets and detaining U.S. citizens, ICE has lost all credibility and trust with the public. We demand immediate answers as to the mother’s and her child’s condition and the grounds for their detainment. The hardworking TSA staff at SFO are contract employees, and we are relieved to hear this incident is not related to Trump’s threat to send ICE agents into airports to perform sensitive airport security for which they are not trained. Trump and Republicans are failing to keep communities safe and posing risks to families across America.”

Another video shows several San Francisco police officers standing nearby. SFPD said it does not assist in enforcing civil federal immigration laws and was only on scene to maintain public safety.

An undocumented immigrant from Mexico residing in Utah faces charges of attempted murder after authorities allege he attacked a woman by slashing her throat.

According to the Department of Homeland Security, Jesus Alejandro Ramirez-Padilla has been charged with attempted murder, obstruction of justice, aggravated assault, and possession of drug paraphernalia following the incident on March 18 in Salt Lake City. Immigration officials have requested local authorities to comply with a detainer placed on the suspect.

The victim remains in critical condition at the hospital, with her identity yet to be disclosed.

A photograph of Jesus Alejandro Ramirez-Padilla, taken on March 19, 2026, shows the suspect accused of the attempted murder following the alleged assault in Salt Lake City. (Department of Homeland Security)

“Jesus Alejandro Ramirez-Padilla is a dangerous individual who violently attacked a woman by strangling and repeatedly slashing her throat,” stated DHS acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “We urge political leaders to ensure this violent criminal is not released into American neighborhoods. Such individuals have no place in our communities.”

According to local reports, Ramirez-Padilla and the woman were smoking methamphetamine before the alleged crime. Police responded to reports of a woman crying in an alley, and found her bleeding with a deep cut in her neck.

A homeowner’s surveillance camera reportedly caught the incident, leading to Ramirez-Padilla’s identification. When he was arrested, his hands and pants were covered in blood, according to the reports.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, along with other federal law enforcement agencies, attend a pre-enforcement meeting in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

He reportedly met the victim the previous night, and they met up take drugs together the night of the alleged murder attempt.

Ramirez-Padilla also reportedly confessed to police that he strangled the victim and slit her throat, but said that the drugs altered his state of mind.

It is unclear whether Ramirez-Padilla, who remained in the Salt Lake County jail as of Tuesday, has obtained legal counsel.

The suspected attempted murder comes on the heels of several high-profile crimes in which illegal aliens are prime suspects.

Venezuelan national Jose Medina-Medina was charged on Sunday with first-degree murder in the death of Loyola University of Chicago student Sheridan Gorman. Police say that Gorman was shot in the back while walking along Chicago’s lakefront with friends last Thursday.

Sheridan Gorman was killed after being shot in the head while taking a walk with friends at Tobey Prinz Beach, located less than a mile from the Illinois’ campus, around 1 a.m. on Thursday, according to reports. (Sheridan G. Gorman via Instagram)

In late February, another high profile case of alleged illegal alien crime made national news when Abdul Jalloh of Sierra Leone was charged with the murder in the stabbing death of Stephanie Minter in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Jalloh had 30 prior arrests.

Kansas City’s infamous street racing culture has taken a significant hit as authorities have charged a driver with causing $49,500 in damages to a newly completed mural.

Zachary C. Talley Jr. faces charges of first-degree property damage and stunt driving. These charges stem from an incident in November 2025 when Talley reportedly left tire marks on the mural during a street racing event in the Waldo neighborhood.

After dark, Kansas City’s streets often transform into chaotic scenes reminiscent of a dystopian movie, with unauthorized street races and stunts echoing through the neighborhoods.

This chaotic imagery brings to mind the “Mad Max” film series, where the protagonist, played by Mel Gibson, navigates lawless, gang-ridden roads in a post-apocalyptic world.

Residents in Waldo are no strangers to this turmoil as they strive to enhance their community amid the ongoing disturbances.

According to the Kansas City Star, Waldo recently underwent an 18-month long renovation project that boasted a $14 million price tag.

As part of the improvements, the district enacted a street mural, which was unveiled last fall just weeks before the rogue stunt show completely ruined it.  

Prosecutors said Talley was caught performing burnouts and donuts in the intersection where the mural lay just after midnight that evening.

The mural in the center of Kansas City was covered in tire marks after the street racing incident

The mural reportedly incurred almost $50,000 in damage thanks to the rampant street racing

Kansas City’s Democrat Mayor Quinton Lucas is pictured after his city’s downtown was branded a dystopian hellhole that’s too dangerous to visit after 8pm

Waldo Area Business Association community engagement manager Cenyeaa Williams said many people were disappointed by the damage

Talley was previously charged with running from the Kansas City Police and the Missouri State Highway Patrol in a stunt that took place the same day. 

The mural featured a Waldo logo which displayed a massive red, blue and green ‘W’ underlaid with ‘Waldo KMCO.’ 

It was a symbolic token of celebration for a decade of work in the neighborhood, finally complete. 

According to the Star, artists used thermoplastic to melt the mural on the concrete. The technique was supposed to make it last longer. 

Waldo Area Business Association community engagement manager Cenyeaa Williams said locals were disappointed by the damage and hope to see more accountability for stunt drivers going forward. 

‘We’re hoping that some things are put in place to stop that happening again,’ she told Fox4KC. 

‘We just want to continue to advocate, to bring people into our district, and for them to be safe and have a good time. That’s all we want is for Waldo to be able to thrive because a successful Waldo means Kansas City grows as well.’

Waldo is located in central Kansas City. The neighborhood recently underwent millions in construction

Frustrated business owners and locals are weighing whether to abandon downtown altogether, blaming city leadership and law enforcement

Jackson County prosecutor Melesa Jackson said her office would continue advocating for community projects

The mural has since been restored.  

Jackson County Prosecutor, Melesa Johnson, issued a statement on the damage and Talley’s charges. 

‘When someone destroys the work our community poured its heart into, we will hold them accountable every time,’ it read, in part. 

Downtown Kansas City has been a hotspot for illegal street racing for years, so much so that locals have debated abandoning the area altogether. 

Waldo itself has lost several businesses due to construction and ongoing chaos. 

Many locals have felt that city leadership and local police are not doing enough to keep the dangerous displays off the streets. 

Downtown Kansas City has become a hotspot for illegal street racing tearing through the neighborhoods, leaving locals afraid to step outside after dark

Some safety measures have been implemented, but wary locals argue that they’ve never been sufficient.  

‘This isn’t a race issue, this isn’t a political issue, this is a safety issue,’ David Lopez, a local business owner, told Fox News, noting how chaos right outside is a constant occurrence, posing extreme danger for the surrounding community.

‘I feel as though this city is about as unsafe as it’s been since my family has been here,’ he added.

The Daily Mail contacted the Kansas City Police, the mayor’s office and the prosecutor’s office for comment.