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The Africa CDC or centres for Disease Control has declared its first ever public health emergency over the most recent mpox outbreak that began in DR Congo last September but has since spread to other countries. Over 38,000 cases and more than 1,400 deaths have been attributed to the virus on the continent since the start of 2022.

Africa's top health body sounds alarm over mpox outbreak

The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared an international health emergency over a large and rapidly expanding outbreak of mpox that is spilling out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Further Reading. It is the second time in about two years that mpox's spread has spurred the WHO to...

Mpox outbreak is an international health emergency, WHO declares

Reuters

STOCKHOLM/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Global health officials on Thursday confirmed an infection with a new strain of the mpox virus in Sweden and linked it to a growing outbreak in Africa, the first sign of its spread outside the continent a day after the World Health Organization declared the disease a global public health emergency.

WHO confirms first case of new mpox strain outside Africa as outbreak spreads

The World Health Organization has declared the spread of mpox in Africa a “global health emergency” Wednesday following an emergency meeting to discuss the outbreak. The WHO’s declaration comes a day after Africa’s own top health body declared the virus’ rapid spread on the continent an emergency. While mpox is considered endemic in some African countries, a particularly deadly strain of the virus previously identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo has since been identified elsewhere and case numbers are increasing rapidly.

World Health Org declares mpox a ‘global health emergency’

Business Times

A growing number of U.S. states are grappling with a significant surge in COVID-19 infections, as revealed by the latest wastewater data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Currently, 27 states are experiencing "very high" levels of viral activity, while 17 others are reporting "high" levels. The western region of the country is particularly hard-hit, followed closely by the South, Midwest, and Northeast, highlighting a worrying trend of escalating virus transmission nationwide.

COVID-19 Surges Across U.S. with ‘Very High’ Levels Reported in Majority of States

The Independent

Health officials have warned travellers visiting South America to be “vigilant” after cases of a virus originating in sloths were reported in tourists returning to Europe for the first time.The imported cases of Oropouche virus (OROV), most commonly found in South America and the Caribbean, were diagnosed in travellers who had recently visited Cuba, with one Italian patient diagnosed after visiting northern Brazil.As of 1 August 2024, there were 8,078 confirmed cases of Oropouche fever in the region – reported in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, according to The Lancet.Travel-associated cases of imported OROV disease in Europe reached 19 at the...

Travellers to South America and the Caribbean warned to take protective measures against sloth borne virus

Africa is on the brink of a significant mpox outbreak, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to convene an emergency meeting to assess whether the situation qualifies as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Currently, 15 African nations are grappling with mpox outbreaks, including four countries—Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda—that had previously been unaffected.

Mpox outbreak in Africa: 15 nations report over 15,000 cases; WHO holds urgent meeting

On Monday, Serena Williams publicly accused a restaurant in Paris of denying her and her kids access. Serena is currently situated in the French capital for the 2024 Olympics, along with her husband, Alexis Ohanian, and their kids: Alexis Olympia Jr., 6, and Adira River, 11 months. Serena claimed on...

After Serena Williams Claimed That She And Her Kids Were Denied Entry To A Restaurant In Paris, A Staff Member Detailed What Apparently Went Down

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced his decision to step down next month, a move that has sent ripples through Japan's political landscape and sparked widespread speculation about the future of the nation's leadership. Kishida's decision comes as Japan navigates a series of economic and political challenges, including a weakening yen, growing public dissatisfaction, and internal party disputes. His resignation marks the end of a tumultuous tenure, raising questions about the direction of one of Asia's most pivotal democracies.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to Resign Amid Political Turmoil and Economic Challenges

BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has warned the Philippines over the U.S. intermediate-range missile deployment, saying such a move could fuel regional tensions and spark an arms race.

China's foreign minister warns Philippines over US missile deployment

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Mediaite

Former federal prosecutor and NBC legal analyst Glenn Kirschner said that if Donald Trump loses the 2024 election, he will “spend the rest of his miserable life in court” or in prison. During a conversation on SiriusXM’s The Dean Obeidallah Show, host Dean Obeidallah asked about how and...

Former Federal Prosecutor: If Trump Loses Election He Spends ‘Rest of His Miserable Life’ in Court or Prison

LONDON (Reuters) -The global vaccine group Gavi has up to $500 million to spend on getting shots to countries affected by an escalating mpox outbreak in Africa, its chief executive Sania Nishtar told Reuters. Gavi helps countries with fewer resources buy and deploy vaccines, usually against childhood diseases like measles,...

Exclusive-Mpox in Africa Prompts $500 Million Funding From Gavi for Vaccines

Shares of the Adani Group, one of India's largest conglomerates, suffered another significant blow on Monday after a new report from U.S. short-seller Hindenburg Research accused the head of India's capital markets regulator of conflicts of interest that allegedly hindered a thorough investigation into fraud allegations against the company.

Adani Group Faces Fresh Setback as Hindenburg Accusations Resurface, Triggering Market Turmoil

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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DAKAR, Senegal — (AP) — Children in West and Central Africa are increasingly exposed to extreme heat, which further endangers their health, according to a new report by UNICEF published Wednesday. The frequency of heatwaves in the region has more than quadrupled since the 1960s, according to the...

Extreme heat increasingly endangers children in West and Central Africa, UNICEF says

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Germany was a significant – and often brutal – colonial power in Africa. But this colonial history is not told as often as that of other imperialist nations. A new book called The Long Shadow of German Colonialism: Amnesia, Denialism and Revisionism aims to bring the past into the light. It explores not just the history of German colonialism, but also how its legacy has played out in German society, politics and the media. We asked Henning Melber about his book.

German colonialism in Africa has a chilling history – new book explores how it lives on

A significant drop in mortgage rates has triggered a wave of refinancing activity across the United States, with homeowners eager to take advantage of the opportunity to reduce their monthly payments. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage now stands at 6.49%, slightly higher than last week but still well below the peak rates seen earlier this year and the two-decade high reached last fall, according to Freddie Mac.

Mortgage Rate Decline Spurs Refinancing Surge: What It Means for Homeowners

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WHO Declares Global Health Emergency Over Escalating Mpox Outbreak in Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health...

WHO Declares Global Health Emergency Over Escalating Mpox Outbreak in Africa

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