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Tornadoes touched down in Atlantic Beach on Long Island, NY, and across Delaware, bringing heavy rain and strong winds that caused power outages in parts of Delaware's capital; there were no reports of serious injuries.
Two tornadoes were confirmed in Kent County, Delaware, as a strong line of storms moved through Thursday evening. The first tornado touched down near Hartly around 5:55 p.m., followed by a likely stronger tornado over downtown Dover about 6:12 p.m. The storms caused significant damage, including roof damage to the Days Inn on Route 13, downed wires, and road closures. Dover has declared a state of emergency while crews assess damage and residents are urged to stay home during the aftermath.
Plans filed to demolish the indoor portion of Concord Mall, including the Macy’s/Macy’s Home Store area, while keeping the Boscov’s anchor and exterior buildings. The project would reduce the mall footprint by about 846,896 square feet and replace it with a 233,100-square-foot single-story building, reflecting ongoing challenges and redevelopment efforts for Delaware’s indoor malls.
Delaware’s Division of Public Health reports 20 measles cases in the state, all in Kent County, including six among ages 0–9. Seven new cases have been added since Aug. 5, with two more pediatric cases, and all confirmed cases remain in Kent. Of the 13 cases previously reported, only one person was up to date on MMR vaccination. Delaware had declared a measles outbreak in July after five total cases. Health officials urge vaccination with two MMR doses (97% effective) and remind parents to vaccinate children at 12–15 months and again at four–six years; outbreaks are defined as three or more linked cases.
Delaware's Division of Public Health declared a measles outbreak in Kent County after eight confirmed cases, seven unvaccinated and one in a child under 10; a fully vaccinated person had milder symptoms. National measles cases are rising. Experts warn the most at-risk are unvaccinated individuals and those who cannot be vaccinated; measles is extremely contagious and can spread before symptoms appear. The vaccine is about 97% effective with two doses, and high vaccination coverage is key to preventing future outbreaks.
Measles outbreaks are rising across the US, with 2,371 confirmed cases by July’s end and clusters in Arizona, South Carolina, and Utah; Delaware declared an outbreak after its first case in over a decade amid vaccination rates dropping to 94.1% (below the herd-immunity ~95%). Officials emphasize early identification, vaccination (two-dose MMR ~97% effective) and contact tracing, while addressing vaccine misinformation and ensuring access to care to protect vulnerable groups.
Gibson Dunn enticed Bill Savitt away from Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz, taking five Wachtell partners and sharpening Delaware litigation strength, a move that signals a broader talent war across Big Law and raises questions about client relationships and firm dynamics as rival firms ramp up recruitment.
Delaware police agencies use Flock Safety automated license plate readers (ALPRs) across multiple departments to help solve crimes and locate missing people, with about 20 agencies involved; supporters say it’s a crucial tech upgrade, while privacy advocates and the ACLU warn it constitutes warrantless mass surveillance, risk data sharing with federal agencies like ICE, and potential misuse, and Delaware has yet to implement state guardrails despite protests and calls for limits from lawmakers and residents.
Delaware players have until 9:45 p.m. Wednesday to buy Powerball tickets for an estimated $663 million jackpot (cash option about $290.4 million before taxes) with the drawing at 10:59 p.m.; the prize would be paid as an annuity or as a one-time lump sum, and final amounts depend on national sales. Monday’s numbers were 6, 26, 46, 58, 65 with Powerball 25 and a Power Play of 2, and no ticket matched the jackpot or the $1 million prize. Powerball tickets cost $2 per play (Power Play adds $1). Odds of winning the jackpot are about 1 in 292.2 million, while overall chances of any prize are about 1 in 24.9.
Delaware has declared a measles outbreak after four unvaccinated adult cases in Kent County, while Chester County, PA, reports 13 confirmed cases; health officials urge vaccination, highlight the high contagion of measles, and are expanding access through clinics, mobile units and pharmacies while conducting contact tracing to identify additional cases.
Delaware health officials have declared a measles outbreak after confirming four cases—all unvaccinated adult men in Kent County—the first such outbreak in the state in over a decade. Contact tracing is underway with no known public exposure sites yet identified. Unvaccinated individuals or those unsure of their status are urged to get vaccinated; the MMR vaccine is about 97% effective after two doses. For guidance, contact a primary care provider or Delaware’s Office of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at 302-744-4990 or visit de.gov/measles.
Delaware’s Division of Public Health has confirmed the state’s second measles case, both unvaccinated adult men in Kent County, with extensive contact tracing underway; officials stress vaccination as the best protection—MMR is about 97% effective after two doses—and urge residents to check vaccination records, access DelVAX, and get vaccinated at clinics or pharmacies; those exposed should monitor symptoms and seek care promptly.
Delaware has confirmed its first cyclosporiasis case as part of an ongoing multistate outbreak; additional case details were not provided in this report.
Delaware has confirmed its first measles case in more than ten years: an unvaccinated adult male in Kent County, linked to an outbreak in neighboring Pennsylvania. Health officials launched extensive contact tracing, warned the community is at high risk, and provided guidance on symptoms, transmission, and post-exposure vaccination or antibody options.
Delaware’s Division of Public Health confirmed the state’s first measles case in more than ten years, an unvaccinated man in Kent County, with the result reported on Monday. Public health staff are conducting contact tracing and notifying anyone potentially exposed, and residents are urged to verify their vaccination status via DelVAX. The measles vaccine (MMR) is about 97% effective after two doses; seek medical care if symptoms appear. A February exposure in Wilmington was reported previously but was not a case.