COVID

Africa

Mpox Surges in New Countries – 479 Dead in DRC This Year

Mpox cases have surged in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with more than 479 deaths reported since January 2024, according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The virus, which can be fatal if left untreated, has also resurfaced in the Philippines and is being falsely linked to lockdown fears in the United States.

WH News Aug 26, 2026

Leaders

Ridley Scott’s ‘The Dog Stars’ Debuts 42% Rotten Tomatoes Score

Ridley Scott's latest film, The Dog Stars, has received a 42% score on Rotten Tomatoes, according to the critic aggregator, making it one of the director’s lowest-rated projects.

WH News Aug 26, 2026

Medicine

Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Disease

A new study has found that the shingles vaccine Shingrix is associated with a 12% lower risk of cardiovascular diagnoses, potentially offering heart disease benefits comparable to daily blood pressure medication.

WH News Aug 26, 2026

Music

Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After Brief Cancer Battle

Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer, her publicist confirmed. She passed away in Nashville, surrounded by loved ones.

WH News Aug 26, 2026

Music

Dolly Parton, Country Star, Dies at 80

Dolly Parton, one of the greatest singer-songwriters in country music and a celebrated philanthropist, has died at the age of 80. Her death was announced by her nephew Brian Seaver on Instagram.

WH News Aug 25, 2026

Leaders

2 measles-related deaths reported in Pennsylvania after 35 years

Two people in Pennsylvania have died from measles, marking the first U.S. fatalities this year and the first in the state in 35 years. Both were unvaccinated and lived in Lancaster County.

WH News Aug 25, 2026

Public Health

2 Unvaccinated Pennsylvanians Die from Measles in 35-Year First

Two unvaccinated people in Pennsylvania have died from measles, the first US deaths from the disease in 2026 and the first in the state in 35 years, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

WH News Aug 25, 2026

Salud pública

Niños, el 50% de casos de mpox en Guinea-Bissau

Los niños representan la mitad de los casos de mpox en Guinea-Bissau, anunciaron las autoridades locales. El país declaró una emergencia nacional el 4 de julio.

WH News Aug 24, 2026

Public Health

Children Make Half of Mpox Cases in Guinea-Bissau

Children make up half of the mpox cases in Guinea-Bissau as the epidemic spreads, local authorities said. The country declared a national outbreak on 4 July.

WH News Aug 24, 2026

American Football

Anthony Wint Debuts in UFC: 7-0 Record, 4.82 40-Yard Dash, 4.82 NFL Combine

Undefeated heavyweight prospect Anthony Wint makes his UFC debut on August 22, 2026, after earning his contract just 11 days earlier on Dana White's Contender Series, where he stopped Matt Adams in 34 seconds. According to UFC.com and MMA Mania, Wint is a -1000 favorite against fellow newcomer Terrance Chatman.

WH News Aug 23, 2026

Public Health

16,250 Ervebo Doses Arrive in DR Congo Amid Deadliest Ebola Outbreak

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) received more than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine as the country faces its deadliest-ever Ebola outbreak, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Aug 22, 2026

Medicina

Acciones de Moderna suben 57% tras éxito en vacuna contra el cáncer

Las acciones de Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) subieron un 57.27% antes de la apertura del mercado el miércoles, tras resultados positivos en una prueba fase 3 de su vacuna personalizada contra el melanoma.

WH News Aug 22, 2026

Medizin

Moderna-Aktie steigt 57 % nach Erfolg mit Krebsimpfstoff

Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) stieg um 57,27 % vor Börsenstart am Mittwoch, nachdem sein personalisierter Krebsimpfstoff in einer Phase-3-Studie zwei Schlüsseleffekte bei Melanom erzielte, wie TechStock² meldete.

WH News Aug 22, 2026

Europe

Two Teenagers Seriously Injured in Sword Attack at Swedish School

Two teenagers have been seriously injured after a sword attack at a high school in Fagersta, Sweden, according to authorities.

WH News Aug 21, 2026

Public Health

Ebola Vaccine Trial Starts in DR Congo Amid Rising Infections

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is launching an Ebola vaccine trial as the World Health Organization warns of rapidly growing infections, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 21, 2026