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Covering an Mpox Outbreak in Congo: Mile After Mile of Muck
A reporter made a long journey, much of it spent fighting through mud on a motorbike, to reach the epicenter of a viral outbreak in Africa.The New York Times - 7h -
Louisiana Shuts 100-Mile Stretch of I-10 as Rare Snowstorm Hits Gulf Coast
The latest closure means that nearly three-quarters of Louisiana’s portion of the coast-to-coast highway is shut. A rare winter storm brought record snowfall to the state on Tuesday.The New York Times - 12h -
What's covered under home insurance and what's not
Home insurance can help protect your home from disaster damage, but policy details may vary.CBS News - 12h -
Cat mistakenly left on a plane, takes 3 trips covering 4,500 miles
A Maine coon cat named Mittens made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia.CBS News - 17h -
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Food poisoning outbreak mars Indonesian president’s flagship free meal program
Dozens of children fall ill during rollout of program that was a centrepiece of President Prabowo Subianto’s election campaign. Dozens of Indonesian schoolchildren have suffered food poisoning ...The Guardian - 2d -
Rights group accuses Congo's army and a rebel group of possible war crimes
Amnesty International has accused Congo’s army and a rebel group of bombing densely populated areas in attacks that “likely constitute war crimes.”ABC News - 2d -
Georgia Reports First Bird Flu Outbreak in Commercial Flock
The national spread of the disease has alarmed public health officials, who remain concerned it could spread to humans on a large scale.Inc. - 2d -
Apple hit by Belgian probe over ‘blood minerals’ from Congo
Lawyers for DRC allege iPhones and other electronics use minerals supplied by armed groups behind atrocitiesFinancial Times - 2d -
Living Through the Fires, and Covering Them
New York Times reporters have been writing personal portraits about the fires in the California Today newsletter. Here is a collection of their dispatches on what the disaster means to them, and to ...The New York Times - 2d -
268 miles in 87 hours - oncologist wins gruelling ultra-marathon
Lucy Gossage battled freezing temperatures and snow storms during the race between Derbyshire and ScotlandBBC News - 3d -
Narrow escape for man who clung to German high-speed train for 20 miles
Man jumped on to bracket between carriages after doors closed and hung on as train sped along at 170mph. A man survived unscathed after clinging to the outside of a German high-speed train as it ...The Guardian - 5d -
Temperatures will plummet as Arctic outbreak brings frigid weather to much of the U.S.
Much of the United States will see temperatures plummet 20 to 40 degrees below average when a major Arctic outbreak bringing frigid temperatures sweeps through the country.NBC News - 5d -
Islamic State-linked rebels kill at least 10 people in eastern Congo
At least 10 people were killed in eastern Congo by extremist rebels linked to the Islamic State group, a local official said WednesdayABC News - Jan. 15 -
After Fatal Listeria Outbreak, USDA Reports Show Insects and Slime at Boar’s Head Plants
Recently disclosed violations included meat and fat residue left on walls, green mold, and ‘general filth’ in several of the food company’s plants over a six-year period.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Sierra Leone declares emergency after confirming 2nd mpox case in 4 days
Sierra Leone has declared a state of emergency after reporting its second case of mpox in less than four daysABC News - Jan. 14 -
Foot-and-mouth outbreak in Germany forces meat and dairy export ban
Non-EU countries announce curbs after outbreak of viral disease in eastern stateFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Criswell says Los Angeles area 'very prepared' for fires, not prepared for '100 mile-an-hour winds'
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell said in an interview that aired Sunday that the Los Angeles area was “very prepared” for the recent wildfires it has faced, ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Scientists drill nearly 2 miles to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic
An international team of scientists say they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice that's at least 1.2 million years oldABC News - Jan. 11 -
Protection zone set up after bird flu outbreak in Angus area of Scotland
Scottish government stresses risk to public is low, as chief veterinary officer says it is first outbreak since 2023. A protection zone has been set up after an outbreak of bird flu in Angus, ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
For TV reporters covering fires in L.A., the tragedy gets personal
Journalists telling the fire story to the nation are keeping emotions in check as they deal with the massive losses, and requests to check if friends' homes are still standing.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 11 -
FDA finds little handwashing, dirty equipment at McDonald's supplier linked to outbreak
More than a hundred E. coli cases were linked to contaminated onions produced by Taylor Farms used in McDonald's burgers.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Scotland with protection zone in place
A 3km protection zone is in place around a premises in Angus after an outbreak of the H5N1 virus.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
How Outlets on the Left and Right Have Covered the Los Angeles Wildfires
Media outlets reported similarly on the destruction caused by the fires that raced through Southern California. But partisan publications attributed them to very different causes.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Texas and Virginia region covered in snow and sleet
A mix of snow and sleet have covered a stretch of the U.S. from Texas to Virginia. Some 53 million Americans were under winter weather alerts on Thursday. CBS News' Jason Allen tracks the storm.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Biden says feds will cover 100% of fire response costs in California
"I told the governor and local officials, spare no expense," President Biden said, calling the damage "catastrophic."CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Texas sees severe weather as mix of snow, sleet cover streets
Parts of North Texas are seeing snow and sleet as severe weather warnings persist. CBS News' Jason Allen reports from Fort Worth, Texas.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Rwanda’s Paul Kagame urges Congo to negotiate with M23 rebels after they seize strategic towns
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has urged Congolese authorities to negotiate with a violent rebel group that has seized key towns in eastern Congo in recent days, widening its control over the ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Scientists drill nearly 2 miles down to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic
An international team of scientists announced Thursday they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles (2.8 kilometers) to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Review: Duck and cover, here comes Mike Leigh's punishing 'Hard Truths'
The director's latest misanthropic drama, following such films as "Bleak Moments" and "Naked," is a puckeringly sour delight, socked over by Marianne Jean-Baptiste.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9 -
The latest forecast covering the UK
BBC weather presenter Darren Bett has the latest UK forecast for Tuesday.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
‘Audiences can smell fakeness a mile away’: the creative directors behind pop’s biggest stars
Whether making rabbits for Chappell Roan or dangling Pink upside down, these professionals build entire worlds for pop’s A-listers. They explain their singular craft. Pop star Chappell Roan has ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Cooper promises law to tackle child abuse cover ups
The home secretary says those who fail to report child sexual abuse could face criminal sanctions.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
See the latest forecast covering the UK
The BBC's Carol Kirkwood explains what the next few days will look like across the UK.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
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Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo
It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
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Biden Officials Prepare for Potential Bird Flu Outbreak With Added Money
The administration is committing an additional $306 million toward battling the virus, and will distribute the money before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
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