Morning Headlines - Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2024

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Trump Wins Fourteen States To Nikki Haley's One In Super Tuesday Steamrolling

Donald Trump surged closer to a rematch with Joe Biden in November as he trounced Nikki Haley, his final rival for the Republican nomination, on Super Tuesday, winning fourteen states to her one.

The former president, 77, dominated the biggest day of the primary season and left the ex-South Carolina governor's White House dreams hanging by a thread after a single victory in the Vermont primary.

Poll Analysis: Who's Voting For Biden, And Who's Voting For Trump?

Heading into Super Tuesday, the latest CBS News poll continued to show Donald Trump with an edge over President Biden nationally.

So far, Mr. Biden's support among some key Democratic groups is not at the levels of 2020. Trump has largely unified his core constituencies, but may face challenges related to his legal issues.

The general election is still eight months away, but here's a look at where things stand now with some crucial voting groups.

Health Care Cyberattack Spawns Threat Of Patient Lawsuits

The cyber attack on Change Healthcare that's reverberated across the medical system is now spawning threats of litigation from patients.

Patients left scrambling to determine if insurance will cover drugs or treatments could seek damages from the UnitedHealth Group subsidiary, whose stricken payment network is a mainstay of hospitals, pharmacies and physician offices and processes 15 billion transactions annually.

Facebook, Instagram, And Threads Are Back From A Major Outage: Here's What Happened

Were you logged out of your Facebook, Messenger, Threads, or Instagram account on Tuesday morning? You're not alone.

At around 10 a.m., reports began surfacing of users getting completely logged out of their accounts for Meta's services. It quickly became apparent that this was a widespread issue, with seemingly nobody able to use Meta's services.

The Covid-19 Pandemic Killed Off One Strain Of The Flu, And That Will Change The Next Vaccines

For 10 years, Americans have had access to flu shots that protect against four strains of the virus: two A strains and two B strains.

Starting this fall, however, all the flu shots distributed in the United States will contain only three strains, and the change happened in part because of Covid-19.

On Tuesday, a panel of experts who advise the US Food and Drug Administration on vaccines voted unanimously to recommend three-strain flu vaccines that will exclude any viruses from B strains that are part of branch of the flu’s family tree called Yamagata.

Wisconsin Headlines

Combined Reward In Case Of Missing Wisconsin Boy Rises To $25,000

The combined reward in the case of a 3-year-old Wisconsin boy who vanished last month has risen to $25,000, a police chief said Tuesday.

A Manitowoc County Crime Stoppers reward for information leading to the location and return of Elijah Vue or the arrest and conviction of those responsible for his disappearance has risen to as much as $10,000, Two Rivers Police Chief Ben Meinnert said in a news release.

Fond Du Lac Psychiatrist Sentenced To 48 Months’ Imprisonment For Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substances

John D. Whelan (age: 77), a psychiatrist, was sentenced to a term of 48 months’ imprisonment followed by 3 years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and lying to federal agents.

At the sentencing hearing, United States District Judge Brett H. Ludwig described Whelan as committing an “extremely serious drug offense,” in which Whelan engaged in a scheme to distribute controlled substance prescriptions in exchange for cash. Judge Ludwig recounted how Whelan made more than a quarter of a million dollars by selling improper and illicit prescriptions, abusing his position as a physician. While imposing sentence, Judge Ludwig explained that a significant punishment was necessary because of the serious nature of the offense and to send a message that the “rules apply to everyone, even if you go to medical school.”

Another Inmate Found Dead At Troubled Waupun Correctional Institution

Another inmate has been found dead at a troubled Wisconsin prison.

Donald Maier, 62, died at Waupun Correctional Institution on Feb. 22, state Department of Corrections spokesperson Kevin Hoffman said. The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office and the county medical examiner are investigating and no further information was available, Hoffman said.

Wisconsin Technical College System: President Dr. Morna K. Foy Announces Retirement

Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) President Dr. Morna K. Foy announced her plans to retire later this year.

“It’s been my honor and an absolute blast to lead such an amazing organization,” Foy said. “I want to thank the WTCS Board for their trust and support. I’ve had the chance to work with so many talented educators, state and local policymakers, and workforce development partners to realize the technical colleges’ promise of excellence for students, employers, and communities across Wisconsin. I am confident that my WTCS colleagues will continue this tradition of innovation for years to come.”

Vice President Kamala Harris To Highlight Apprenticeship Programs And Job Creation During Madison Visit

Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Madison on Wednesday.

The vice president will be in the state's capital to highlight what the Biden-Harris Administration calls its ongoing commitment to expanding registered apprenticeship programs and creating good-paying union jobs.