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What's driving the measles outbreak? [For the best experience, read in browser.]( [Wake-Up Call] [by Katie Couric Media] March 28, 2024 Good morning. Measles cases continue to pop up across the country, so we’ve got a closer look at [where it’s spreading the most](. And before Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month wraps, we’re shining a light on [the symptoms younger people need to watch for](. Then, we’ve got more on [Halle Berry’s shocking menopause experience]( and [Warren G. Harding’s spicy love letters](. All that, plus deals on [game-changing bras]( and [my favorite jeans](, coming right up!   In the News [a woman holding a baby's foot, which is covered in a rash]( Getty Images Going Around Cases of measles are ticking up. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are already more measles patients this year than there were in all of 2023. We’re breaking down what experts say is fueling these outbreaks — the alarming dip in childhood MMR vaccinations is only part of it — and having a look at the [17 states where infections have been reported](. [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fhealth%2Fwhy-measles-outbreak-rise-vaccinations%2F   More Stories [Bit of Francis Scott Key Bridge above the water]( Getty Images Baltimore bridge collapse: The bodies of two construction workers, Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes and Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera, have been recovered from a red pickup among the ruins of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Patapsco River. The victims were trapped when the bridge fell. The search for four others who are presumed dead has been paused, as the vehicles underwater are covered in concrete and debris, making it unsafe for divers. U.S. news: Carlton Huffman, the GOP operative who accused American Conservative Union head Matt Schlapp of sexual assault, has dropped his lawsuit against Schlapp in exchange for a hefty financial settlement. A judge in California has recommended that former Trump election lawyer John Eastman be disbarred. And multiple women have shared experiences online of being punched while walking in broad daylight in Manhattan. Celebrity: Rebel Wilson is hoping to spread a "positive message" by sharing the fact that she lost her virginity at 35. “Not everybody has to lose their virginity as a teenager,” Wilson told People. "People can wait until they're ready or wait till they’re a bit more mature... you shouldn’t feel pressure as a young person.”   Rest in Peace [Senator Joe Lieberman posing for a portrait in Beijing on October 15th 2023.]( Getty Images Joseph Lieberman, the first Jewish candidate on a major party ticket, has died at 82. Lieberman served four terms in the Senate from Connecticut, and ran alongside Al Gore as Vice Presidential nominee in 2000. His family says his death resulted from complications from a fall.   Must-Reads [Halle Berry]( Speaking Up In a candid conversation, Halle Berry revealed that one of her perimenopause symptoms was seriously misdiagnosed at first. [Read More »]( [The White House in front of handwritten letter in red ink]( Signed, Sealed, Delivered A fascinating book unearths personal letters from past presidents. We've got a look at eye-popping notes from Warren G. Harding. [Read More »]( [Close-up of person wearing white shirt and jeans clutching their abdomen]( Know the Signs Colon cancer is on the rise in young adults — and while we don't know why, exactly, it's happening, we do know the symptoms to look out for. [Read More »](   Good Talk [Illustration of lips and ear communicating via tin can telephone and the wire forming a lightbulb]( Shutterstock Ever walked away from a tough conversation wishing for a do-over? You're far from alone. The good news is that there are tried-and-true ways to improve how you're expressing yourself. We're sharing [5 secrets for being a better communicator](, courtesy of a trained therapist. [READ MORE]( [Sponsored by Talkspace](   Extra Credit Spice it up: We've got a recipe to kick your happy hour up a notch. Jing Gao, the mind behind some of our favorite hot sauces, has [a delightfully complex spicy paloma]( that brings the heat. (For more inspo, [sign up for Good Taste](, hitting inboxes tomorrow!) Spark joy: Before you go on a spring cleaning tear, read this helpful resource about [where to donate used clothing, books, and more]( to make sure your extras make an impact. Support system: Finding a bra that actually fits is a feat. DOUBL is taking out the guesswork with made-to-measure bras created specifically for your body. It uses a body scan from your phone camera to make a custom fit— no measuring tape required. Sign up for their Kickstarter now and [get up to 50% off these revolutionary garments]( now.   Sound Off With many Americans lacking sufficient savings and Social Security reserves dwindling, the future of retirement is anything but certain. In his annual letter to investors, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink [proposed a few solutions]( — one of them being raising the age at which adults leave the workforce. "I do think it’s a bit crazy that our anchor idea for the right retirement age — 65 years old — originates from the time of the Ottoman Empire," he wrote. Do you think we need to revisit retirement age, or have thoughts on Fink's other ideas? Drop us a line at [ask@katiecouric.com](mailto:ask@katiecouric.com?subject=Retirement Age)!   I'm Obsessed! 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