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The goal of the vaccinators isn't to stop cholera in its tracks. They can't do that in Haiti with only enough vaccine for 100,000 people. The aim is to show the world that vaccination against the illness can be done.

Empty store shelves. Frustrated parents. The formula shortage has upended life for millions of families across the nation and magnified longtime disparities in how infants receive nutrition.

Would-be homebuyers are finding lots of reasons to wait.

This week on Theater Talk, Anthony and Peter talk about four closings this weekend. THIRST at Irish Classical with Aleks Malesj and Kai Crumley; GIDION'S KNOT (Brazen Faced Varlets at ART) with Caitlin Coleman and Kristin Tripp Kelley; STRAIGHT WHITE MEN at Ujima, and CONSCIENCE at JRT. Continuing: WICKED at Shea's and MR. WOLF, another wonderful play by Rajiv Joseph at Road Less Traveled. SCROLL DOWN TO SEE COMPLETE LOCAL LISTINGSYes! Do it! Click through then scroll to see complete listings of what's on stage!For over 30 years, Theater Talk has been appointment listening on WBFO, featuring the insights of theater critic and historian, Anthony Chase. Chase co-hosted Theater Talk with Buffalo Broadcast Hall of Famer Jim Santella for many years. These days, it's Peter Hall. With more than 20 active producing theater companies in Buffalo alone, not to mention Shea’s Performing Arts Center and the Shaw Festival at nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake, Chase and Hall keep their calendars full, trying to see and share their insights on as many shows as possible.But Theater Talk is anything but a dry community arts listing service. Instead, with affection, good humor, and just the occasional rant, the segment provides snapshot reviews, recommends local productions, analyzes the Western New York theater scene and occasionally looks at what's happening on Broadway and across the nation.Chase is the founder of the Artie Awards, which recognizes excellence in Western New York theater and raises money for AIDS charities.

If you're planning on buying an artificial Christmas tree this year, you may want to make your purchase sooner rather than later.

When President Lyndon Johnson launched the War on Poverty 50 years ago, part of it was a pushed to increase the nation's minimum wage. Low-wage workers actually saw their purchasing power peak while Johnson was in office.

Earlier this month President Trump signed an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on India due its purchases of Russian oil, bringing the combined tariffs to 50%.

Republican congressional investigators found weapons traced to a failed U.S. law enforcement operation that sought to take down violent Mexican drug cartels have been recovered at more than 48 different sites in Mexico. The House Government Reform and Oversight Committee holds a hearing Tuesday on the matter.

One of the top sources of added sugar in kids' diets is in their breakfast bowls. A new study shows that advertising drives sales of high-sugar cereals when it's aimed directly at kids under 12.

When Bank of America announced a fee for debit card use — and others consider following suit — many consumers decided it was time to close their accounts. But with online banking and other conveniences, the New York Times' Ron Lieber says many are deciding that switching is not worth the trouble.