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Rwanda’s Doctors and Nurses Hit Hard by Deadly Marburg Virus
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Parkrun: The local jog that became a worldwide hit
From its humble beginnings as a local event, the story of how Parkrun became a global phenomenon.12 hours ago -
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Some children tied to NY nurse's fake vaccine scheme are barred from school
A suburban New York school district has barred patients of a former nurse practitioner who pleaded guilty to running a fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination card scheme17 hours ago -
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Girl admits cutting off tanker that spilled deadly chemical: "My bad"
"Oh, my goodness. Yep, totally my bad. Wow. Holy (expletive)," the girl said while watching the video from the ill-fated truck during a police interview.18 hours ago -
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A deadly hurricane is the latest disruption for young athletes who already have endured a pandemic
The destruction from Hurricane Helene has disrupted the high school landscape throughout southern Appalachia18 hours ago -
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What is Marburg virus? Outbreak of Ebola-like disease detected in yet another country
Health officials in Rwanda are dealing with the country’s first outbreak of the Marburg virus, an Ebola-like disease which, if left untreated, has a fatality rate of up to 88%.19 hours ago -
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What to Know About the Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak
In Rwanda, 11 deaths have been reported from this rare but deadly disease. Two people tested negative in Germany this week.20 hours ago -
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Israel hits Beirut in wave of airstrikes across Lebanon
Israel carried out a wave of air-strikes across Lebanon Thursday night with explosions rocking Beirut's southern suburbs, including one close to the international airport as the IDF continues its ...23 hours ago - Israel -
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Congolese authorities launch investigations into deadly boat accidents
Congolese authorities have launched investigations into two recent deadly boat accidents, including the capsizing of an overcrowded boat on Lake Kivu on Thursday which killed at least 78 peopleYesterday -
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Wastewater Offers an Early Alarm System for Another Deadly Virus
A surveillance system proven during Covid-19 is now being used to track outbreaks of RSV.Yesterday -
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Delivering safe care a 'challenge' in A&Es, doctor warns
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine warns the government's winter planning is not doing enough.Yesterday -
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Making an RSV Vaccine Was Hard. Getting People to Take It Is Even Harder
New vaccines could help stem the spread of respiratory syncytial virus, but there are already huge inequities in access and uptake.Yesterday -
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Barack Obama to hit campaign trail for Harris
Former President Barack Obama's first Harris campaign event will take place Oct. 10 in the Pittsburgh area.Yesterday -
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Asheville's vibrant arts scene powered its economy — now much of it lies in ruins
“My entire portfolio is in the river somewhere,” one artist said after floodwaters from Hurricane Helene destroyed over a dozen local studios in the city's River Arts District.Yesterday -
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More Former Blackhawks Hit The Waiver Wire
Two more former Chicago Blackhawks hit the waiver wire on October 3rd.Yesterday -
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Reeves raises hopes of investment surge as she attacks Tory plans
UK chancellor vows to avoid Jeremy Hunt’s ‘mistakes’ and stokes optimism that spending could surpass manifestoYesterday -
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Aid Is Slow to Reach Some Latino Areas in Storm-Hit North Carolina
Language and other barriers are hobbling the flow of assistance to hard-hit communities where affordable housing drew growing numbers of Hispanic migrants.Yesterday -
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Mahomes unaware until replay he hit Rice's knee
Patrick Mahomes said he didn't know initially he was the one who accidentally collided with the knee of Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice in last week's game.Yesterday -
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Trump attorney Alina Habba expects to be hit with 'onslaught of litigation' before election
Trump lawyer Alina Habba said in an interview Thursday that she expects to be hit with an "onslaught of litigation" with less than 35 days until the presidential election. Habba made the remarks in ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Helene death toll hits 200, search and rescue missions continue
Inland flooding is being blamed for mass destruction and many of the at least 200 deaths confirmed by CBS News after Helene swept through the South. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from Asheville, ...Yesterday -
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Rwanda's Marburg fever deaths rise to 11 as its source is being investigated
Health authorities say Marburg hemorrhagic fever has killed 11 people in RwandaYesterday -
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Rwanda's Marburg fever deaths rise to 11 as its source is being investigated
Health authorities say Marburg hemorrhagic fever has killed 11 people in RwandaYesterday -
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Jury deliberating in Tyre Nichols deadly beating case
Tyre Nichols' family prayed before entering the trial of three Louisville Police Department officers who were charged for their actions on the night of Nichols' death. The jury is currently ...Yesterday -
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These consumer-staples stocks could take a hit from the port strike
The dockworkers’ strike could impact a number of names in the consumer-staples space, warns Bank of America.Yesterday -
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Workers criticize safety response after deadly flooding at Tennessee factory
Employees at Impact Plastics in Tennessee recount terrifying moments as floodwaters overtook their workplace during Hurricane Helene. Two workers have been confirmed dead, four remain missing, and ...Yesterday -
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What led to doctor's arrest in his beauty queen girlfriend's fatal overdose?
Maryland Dr. James Ryan faced an unusual charge — depraved heart murder — following the fatal overdose of his beauty queen girlfriend Sarah Harris in 2022. CBS News national correspondent Nikki ...Yesterday -
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Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death pleads guilty
Dr. Mark Chavez, one of the doctors charged in connection to actor Matthew Perry's death, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to illegally obtaining the powerful anesthetic ketamine that was administered ...Yesterday -
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Typhoon Krathon hits Taiwan, killing two people and wreaking destruction
Several missing and more than 120 injured after storm makes landfall in Kaohsiung, with authorities pleading for people to stay inside. Typhoon Krathon has made landfall in Taiwan, bringing ...2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
European car makers have hit a low point, Barclays says
Barclays analysts said the problems facing European car makers in China have been factored in, meaning they could now be set for a rebound2 days ago - Europe -
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Helene’s health risks include contaminated water and mold: Doctors
Floodwater with sewage or other harmful contaminants in it can lead to infectious diseases, according to an epidemiologist.2 days ago -
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'A scene of chaos' - BBC reports from Beirut building hit by Israeli strike
An Israeli air strike targeted a building in Bachoura in central Beirut, killing at least six people.2 days ago - Israel -
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Deadly Israeli airstrikes on Beirut leave at least six dead, Lebanese officials say
Israel bombed targets in Beirut in the early hours of Thursday including the Bachoura neighborhood, which is in the heart of the city and just walking distance of the Lebanese prime minister’s ...2 days ago - Israel -
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Liz Cheney hits the trail for Harris in the birthplace of the Republican Party
Liz Cheney will join Vice President Kamala Harris Thursday at a campaign event in Ripon, Wisconsin, a city commonly recognized as the birthplace of the Republican Party.2 days ago -
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Map: Less than 1% of residences covered by flood insurance in hard-hit North Carolina
The counties hardest hit by Hurricane Helene were also those with the lowest levels of flood insurance protection.2 days ago -
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Maui officials reveal the cause of deadly Lahaina wildfire
A report from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives found that broken power lines caused the deadly August 2023 wildfire in Maui.2 days ago -
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Hurricanes like Helene are deadly when they strike and keep killing for years to come
A new study says hurricanes in the United States are hundreds of times deadlier in the long run than the government calculates2 days ago
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