At least 58 dead in Sudan after cholera outbreak over 3-day span

Officials blamed the outbreak mainly on contaminated drinking water after a paramilitary group's attack stopped the city's water plant.

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South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat

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South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat

South Sudan has announced the closure of all schools for two weeks due to an ongoing extreme heatwave that has caused some students to collapse
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Frozen shakes sold to nursing homes recalled after listeria outbreak

The supplemental shakes are labeled under the brands Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial and were sold to institutional customers, including hospitals and long-term care facilities, officials said.
CBS News - 1d
Shakes Sold to Nursing Homes Recalled After Deadly Listeria Outbreak

The frozen supplemental drinks have been linked to an outbreak of listeria that has killed at least 11 people and hospitalized 37.
The New York Times - 3h
Shakes sold to nursing homes recalled after listeria outbreak linked to 11 deaths

Cartons of frozen shakes sold to nursing homes and other institutions are being recalled after an outbreak of listeria linked to the products
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One airman dead, another injured after shooting incident at Kirtland Air Force Base

One airman is dead and another is injured with a gunshot wound following a “shooting incident” involving security forces at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico early Saturday.
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One dead, one injured after shooting at New Mexico Air Force base

A U.S. Air Force base in New Mexico reported a fatal shooting in the early hours of Saturday morning following an “off-base pursuit” that warranted a rapid response from local law enforcement. ...
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Lamar defeats Houston Christian 66-58

Led by Ja'Sean Jackson's 17 points, the Lamar Cardinals defeated the Houston Christian Huskies 66-58
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Israel delays release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners after hostages freed

Israel delayed the release of more than 600 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday after six hostages were freed that afternoon. Military vehicles that typically move in advance of the buses carrying ...
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Delta flight returns to LAX after takeoff over smoke detected midair

An Australia-bound Delta flight returned to Los Angeles shortly after takeoff Saturday night when smoke was detected in the plane’s galley.
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After losing to West Ham, is Arsenal's title race now over?

Instead of ratcheting up the pressure on Liverpool, the Gunners crumbled vs. West Ham.
ESPN - 3h
Why the Texas measles outbreak was ‘inevitable’

An outbreak of measles is wreaking havoc in the South Plains region of Texas where nearly 60 children have been confirmed to be infected so far. Physicians in the state say the current situation ...
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What's No. 22 worth to Juan Soto? At least $92,000

The New York Mets' newest all-star has proven he is an asset on the field, but on Thursday, he proved he has what it takes to be an all-star off, too.
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Sudan's paramilitary RSF and allies sign a deal to pave the way for parallel government

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Amid Regional Diplomatic Furor, Sudan’s Paramilitaries Forge a Rival Government

The Rapid Support Forces said it was paving the way to an end to the civil war. Critics called it an audacious gambit by a group that the United States has accused of genocide.
The New York Times - 7h
LA mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief after public rift over wildfire response

Kristen Crowley dismissed after blaming city’s budget cuts, while mayor claimed firefighters weren’t properly deployed. Six weeks after the most destructive wildfire in city history, Los Angeles ...
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Two passengers sue Delta after plane rolls over during crash-landing in Toronto

At least two passengers have filed lawsuits against Delta Air Lines this week after 21 people were injured Monday when a plane overturned upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
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Remains of Shiri Bibas positively identified after eventually being handed over by Hamas

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Agony for Finn Russell after missed kick hands England win over Scotland

England 16-15 Scotland Russell puts conversion wide after Van der Merwe try At long last England have shaken off their Calcutta Cup blues. Never in the previous 153 years of this fixture had ...
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Ferrari Impounded After Driver Clocked at 76 km/h Over Speed Limit

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Writer David Szalay: ‘We live in an era of short attention spans – we have to work with it the best we can’

The Hungarian-English author on addressing what it’s like to be a male body in the world, learning the tricks of literature from Frederick Forsyth, and the feeling of nearly winning the Booker. ...
The Guardian - 1d
Hawaii beachside resort rocked by explosion, injuring at least 7 people

An explosion rocked a Hawaiian resort at around sunset on Thursday, injuring several people as smoke and debris clouded the postcard-perfect setting, authorities said.
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Pope not out of danger, will stay in hospital at least another week, doctors say

Pope Francis' personal physician said the pontiff was responding to drug therapy that was strengthened after he was diagnosed with pneumonia.
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Police officer killed, at least 5 others injured in Pennsylvania hospital shooting

A police officer was killed Saturday after responding to a shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital just outside of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the suspected gunman also was killed, according to ...
NBC News - 20h
Ard scores 18 as Mount St. Mary's defeats Saint Peter's 69-58

Led by Terrell Ard Jr.'s 18 points, the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers defeated the Saint Peter's Peacocks 69-58
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How to Bring a Zombie Unicorn Back From the Dead

A record-breaking 1,200 startups with a billion-dollar valuation have turned into dead weight.
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Dead soldier's sister says army 'not safe' for women

Gunner Jaysley Beck's sister says she would not advise other women to join the Army.
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One dead in stabbing in French city of Mulhouse

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‘Terrorist’ Attack at Market in France Leaves One Dead

The suspect, an Algerian national who was on France’s terrorist watch list, was arrested.
The New York Times - 22h
One dead and police hurt in knife attack in France

President Emmanuel Macron said there was "no doubt it was an Islamist terrorist attack".
BBC News - 13h
Trudeau after Canada hockey win over US: 'You can't take our country — and you can't take our game'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a veiled swipe at President Trump on Thursday, after Canada defeated the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off men's hockey championship game. “You can’t take ...
The Hill - 2d
Texas measles outbreak nears 100 cases: "This is the tip of the iceberg"

Health officials say a measles outbreak in West Texas is growing because of low vaccine rates and undetected infections.
CBS News - 2d
Measles Outbreak in Texas and New Mexico Sickens Nearly 100 People

Texas reported 90 cases this week, while New Mexico reported nine. A majority of the cases have been in a Texas county where vaccination rates have lagged behind the rest of the state.
The New York Times - 1d
Texas measles outbreak grows to 90 cases, worst level in 30 years

Epicenter of latest outbreak had one of state’s highest immunization exemption rates for 2023-24 school year. The measles outbreak in Texas has grown to at least 90 cases, reaching historic ...
The Guardian - 1d
US measles outbreak sickens nearly 100 in Texas, New Mexico

Texas authorities reported a surge in cases since January in communities with low vaccination rates.
BBC News - 21h
Gottlieb "very concerned" about Texas measles outbreak: "I think this will spread"

"I think that this is going to get into the hundreds of cases and could take many months to fully snuff out," Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former commissioner of the FDA, said about the ongoing measles ...
CBS News - 3h
Former FDA chief ‘very concerned’ about Texas measles outbreak spreading

Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said he is “very concerned” about the measles outbreak in Texas spreading. Gottlieb joined CBS News’ “Face the Nation” on ...
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Philippine village battles dengue by offering bounties for mosquitos — dead or alive

A Philippine village in the densely populated capital region has launched a battle against dengue by offering a token bounty to residents for captured mosquitos — dead or alive
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3 shot dead outside driver's licensing office, suspect at large

Three people were shot and killed in a parking lot outside a driver's licensing office in Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday, police said.
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