Why is Congo struggling to contain mpox?
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ABC News - World
Congo frees 600 inmates at main prison in a bid to ease overcrowding
Authorities in Congo say 600 prisoners in the country's main prison have been freed as part of a process aimed at decongesting overcrowded prisons3 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'Why does he shoot?' – but stunning strike shows Nunez quality
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says he did not want Darwin Nunez to shoot in the lead-up to the Uruguayan’s sensational strike against Bournemouth on Saturday.3 hours ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
‘Harvest now, decrypt later’: Why hackers are waiting for quantum computing
Quantum computing may soon help hackers steal sensitive data. Enterprises should prepare now for quantum computing cracking cryptography.3 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Struggling Verlander: Injury return was too soon
Justin Verlander, who has struggled since coming off the injured list last month, was rocked for six runs against the Angels and said he "came back from the neck injury a little fast."5 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Why a California music lover is trying to sell his massive vinyl collection
For music lovers, the future is retro. In 2023, sales of vinyl albums grew for the 17th consecutive year, accounting for 40% of album sales in the United States. With no signs of vinyl sales ...6 hours ago - California -
Inc. - Business
Why Leaders Need to Keep Politics Out of the Workplace
As we enter a charged political season, organizations need to bring people together -- not tear them apart.7 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Kamala, but not Harris: Why people use female politicians' first names
Do you say "Kamala" but not "Donald"? Why is only one of the presidential candidates referred to by their first name?8 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Why Deepak Chopra believes AI could be a "spiritual guide"
Deepak Chopra told "CBS Saturday Morning" that he wants to look at AI's positive impacts instead of "doomsday scenarios."9 hours ago - Artificial Intelligence -
MarketWatch - Business
Why the S&P 500 could soar above 6,000 by year-end
A 1990s-like market boom is more likely after Fed rate cut, investment strategist Ed Yardeni says.11 hours ago -
The New York Times - Science
Fewer Spotted Lanternflies? This May Be Why.
Your stomping may have helped trim this invasive insect’s population. But experts say other factors probably explain their reduced numbers around New York City.13 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Why Postecoglou's relationship with some Spurs fans is wobbling
A modest start to the season and prickly press conferences - why things are very different for Ange Postecoglou compared to 12 months ago.16 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Shocking rape trial highlights the systematic struggles French sexual abuse victims face
The trial of dozens of men accused of raping an unconscious woman whose husband repeatedly drugged her has highlighted the difficulties that sexual violence victims can face in France18 hours ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
Why Chappell Roan and other stars are taking on toxic fans
Chappell Roan's rapid rise has seen her call out "abusive" fans and fame, but has felt a backlash.23 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Bears' message to Caleb Williams amid struggles hits right note for rookie QB
Caleb Williams isn't the first rookie quarterback to struggle out of the gate. Patience is needed and warranted. The Bears have sent the right message to Williams and his response will tell a lot ...23 hours ago - NFL -
The Hill - Politics
GOP scrambles to contain Robinson fallout in North Carolina
Republicans are scrambling to mitigate the fallout from North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson’s latest scandal, fearful it could cost them more than just the governor’s mansion as ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
These Voters Don’t Want to Commit to Trump or Harris. Here’s Why.
Those still weighing their options are more likely to be young, Black or Latino — and struggling. Many see their choice as the “lesser of two evils.”Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
What normalizing the yield curve means — and why investors should care
The shape it takes in the coming months and years is going to have massive implications for both Main Street and Wall Street.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Health
Who Is Liv Schmidt, and Why Was She Barred From TikTok?
Liv Schmidt has inspired debates with videos that some believe encourage disordered eating. One social media site tried to remove her.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Why Constellation Energy and Vistra shares are building on massive gains
Constellation has a new nuclear-power deal with Microsoft. Both Constellation and Vistra shares have more than doubled this year on optimism for data-center power deals.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Why Kamala Harris is highlighting her gun ownership
The Democratic nominee for president has joked that anyone who breaks into her house is "getting shot".Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Review: While not a howler, 'Wolfs' struggles to summon the easy charm its stars once had on tap
George Clooney and Brad Pitt reunite for a lax, generic-feeling crime comedy about two headstrong fixers who are forced to work together for one night.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
NFL offenses aren't scoring as much. Nobody knows the exact reason why.
NFL teams are currently averaging 21.4 points per game, the fifth straight year the scoring average has decreased, and the lowest points per game total since 2006.Yesterday - NFL -
CNBC - Business
Jim Cramer explains why DuPont is the No. 1 stock he would buy right now
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Pokemon Vs. Palworld: Why Nintendo Will Probably Win, According To Analyst
Ever since Palworld was released earlier this year, it seemed inevitable that Nintendo would eventually go after the game for its similarities to Pokemon. The Pokemon Company even announced its ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Sports
Why Diana Taurasi’s Retirement May Be Imminent
The W.N.B.A. star didn’t make anything official, but after the Mercury’s regular-season, finale she said, “If it is the last time, it felt like the first time.”Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
‘The whole human condition is encased in the story’: why Beatles films just keep coming
Midas Man and One Hand Clapping are just the latest in a stream of movies telling a story we seemingly can’t get enough of. The Beatles broke up in 1970 but – as far as the film industry is ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Why is Kamala Harris keeping voters in the dark on her energy agenda?
Will the vice president let climate-obsessed elites price us out of global competition for the industries of the future?Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
The New York Times - Business
Why Nike Replaced John Donahoe as Its C.E.O.
Investors are hoping that replacing John Donahoe as chief executive will lift its stock price and restore the brand’s cool factor.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Why EU tariffs are unlikely to dent Chinese EV makers' European expansion
To make the European market unattractive for Chinese EV exports, tariffs have to be as high as 50%, according to research group Rhodium.Yesterday - European Union -
Financial Times - Business
Why half of voters think Labour has done a poor job so far
Dodgy donations, infrastructure challenges and anticipation of October’s ‘painful’ Budget weigh on party’s approval ratingsYesterday -
Financial Times - World
Everyone, everywhere is wearing Ami Paris. Why?
Alexandre Mattiussi has built a €300mn brand by making clothes that people actually wantYesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
WNBA 2025 Draft Lottery odds: Why the Dallas Wings actually have the best chance at next year's No. 1 pick
Dallas last had the No. 1 pick in 2021, when the team selected Charli CollierYesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Why Putin's Attempt to Rewire Global Trade Is Faltering, in Charts and Maps
Moscow redirected oil sales, but forging new routes for other commodities proves difficult amid high costs and U.S. sanctions.Yesterday -
ABC News - Health
Why is Congo struggling to contain mpox?
Health authorities have struggled to contain outbreaks of mpox in Congo, a huge central African country where a myriad of existing problems makes stemming the spread particularly hardYesterday -
ABC News - Health
A gold mining town in Congo has become an mpox hot spot as a new strain spreads
Congo's South Kivu province is at the epicenter of the world’s latest mpox outbreak, in what the World Health Organization has called a global health emergency2 days ago -
The New York Times - Tech
Why Foldable Smartphones Are Worth Considering
New devices from Motorola and Google prove that phones with bendable screens keep getting better — and some are even becoming cheaper.3 days ago