Aggressive Strain Mpox

U.S. confirms first case of more aggressive strain of mpox

The U.S. has reported its first case of a more aggressive strain of mpox. The WHO declared the virus' spread a public health emergency in August.

US confirms first case of more aggressive mpox strain

U.S. health officials confirmed on Saturday the first case of a more severe strain of mpox that infected an individual who recently traveled to Africa. California health authorities identified the ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

US reports first case of emerging mpox strain

A person in California has tested positive for the emerging strain, which can cause a more serious illness.

First known US case of person infected with new mpox strain reported

Person acquired clade Ib while traveling to east Africa and treated in California for mild illness, said health officials. US health officials reported Saturday the first known case of a person ...

World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago

WHO convening emergency mpox meeting

The World Health Organization (WHO) will convene a meeting later this month to determine whether the mpox outbreak occurring in Africa still constitutes a a public health emergency of international ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Police 'aggressive' before man ate bag of cocaine

An inquest hears from a friend of Chad Allford, who died after trying to swallow a bag of cocaine.

‘Aggressive' Wiggins a telling sign Warriors warmly welcoming

Andrew Wiggins' 13 rebounds in the Warriors' blowout win over the Utah Jazz on Friday night are a welcome sight for Golden State.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

First case of more spreadable mpox detected in UK

A single case of mpox linked to a recent outbreak in parts of Africa has been detected in the UK.

What’s at Stake in a Strained Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership

The alliance between the technology giant and the company behind OpenAI has been hugely consequential — but a disruption could shake up the A.I. race.

Business - The New York Times - October 18

Gaza War Strains Europe’s Efforts at Social Cohesion

Institutions meant to promote civility, from soccer to song, have come under severe stress from rising antisemitism and anti-immigrant politics.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

A ‘New Day’? Justices Step Back, Slightly, From an Aggressive Climate Stance.

The Supreme Court’s decision to not temporarily block an E.P.A. rule this week signals ‘rising influence’ of Justice Barrett, one analyst said.

World - The New York Times - October 18

‘DJT’ stock has seen ‘aggressive’ selling by retail investors leading into election

During Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign for president, investors have used shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. as a way to bet on the outcome of the election. But with just a few days to go ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

The reward isn’t always greater than the risk for aggressive coaches: Analysis

Nick Sirianni got away with aggressive decisions that failed

Sports - ABC News - November 4

Study raises hopes of treating aggressive cancers by zapping rogue DNA

Tumours could be reduced by targeting genetic material driving their growth with a new drug in early-stage trials. Scientists have raised hopes of treating some of the most aggressive cases of ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Abu Dhabi's Masdar uses COP29 for its aggressive global expansion plans

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Africa's mpox deaths surpass 1,000 as health officials urge international support

Africa's top public health agency says the number of mpox-related deaths in the continent has surpassed 1,000 and warned of the continuing threat of cross-border contamination and a lack of rapid ...

Health - ABC News - October 17

U.S. boosts passenger screening as Marburg and mpox viruses spread

Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.

Germany's disease control center reports 1st case of new mpox variant

Germany’s disease control center says that a new, more infectious variant of the mpox virus has been detected in Germany for the first time

Health - ABC News - October 22

In Remote Eastern Congo,a New Mpox Variant Is Attacking Children

An earlier strain of the virus was concentrated among adult men. Now it is moving quickly between children, and in many cases it is proving fatal.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

Germany's disease control center reports 1st case of new mpox variant

Germany’s disease control center says that a new, more infectious variant of the mpox virus has been detected in Germany for the first time

World - ABC News - October 22

First UK case of mpox variant clade Ib detected in London

Person diagnosed after developing flu-like symptoms and rash, as UKHSA says risk to UK population remains low. Health officials have reported the UK’s first case of mpox caused by a new strain that ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

How could Trump allies challenge the US election result?

Former president refused to concede defeat in 2020 and there are signs he could do it again

World - Financial Times - October 30

Cost of Mpox Shot Deters Americans at Risk, Critics Say

The epidemic in Africa continues to grow, prompting fears of another outbreak in the U.S. But the vaccine is no longer free, and vulnerable people are going without.

Health - The New York Times - November 4

Two new cases of more spreadable mpox found in UK

All three patients were infected with the Clade 1b variant, which appears to transmit more easily.

U.K. Confirms New Cases of Clade Ib Type of Mpox

The authorities said the risk of a rapid spread remained low because the new cases had had household contact with the first infected person.

World - The New York Times - November 6

US health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler

Health officials say they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo

Health - ABC News - 6 hours ago

U.S. health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler

The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health.

First U.S. Case of Severe Form of Mpox Reported in California

The unidentified patient had recently returned from Africa, where the virus has caused a deadly epidemic, health officials said.

Health - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

U.S.-China relations expected to be strained no matter who wins the White House

As Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris face off in the presidential election, China’s President Xi Jinping has not expressed a preference for either.

The E.coli strain linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders is a leading cause of food poisoning

The CDC announced that an E. coli outbreak had been linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in 10 states, causing at least 49 illnesses, 10 hospitalizations and one death.