COVID

Africa

Mayor Cancels DR Congo Friendly with Chile Over Ebola Concerns

The Democratic Republic of Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain has been canceled due to health concerns over an Ebola outbreak in the African nation, according to BBC.

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Public Health

Kenyans Fear US Ebola Quarantine Plan Amid Outrage

Residents near a proposed US Ebola quarantine site in Kenya have expressed concerns over potential health risks, according to The Guardian.

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Public Health

Three Ebola Vaccines in Development as Outbreak Fears Rise

Three new vaccines are being developed to tackle the rare Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which has already killed nearly 250 people, according to the BBC.

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Travel

Diller’s People Bids $18B for MGM Resorts Stake

Media mogul Barry Diller’s People Inc said Monday it had proposed to buy MGM Resorts, valuing the casino operator at over $18bn, according to The Guardian.

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Public Health

Nicaragua confirms death in custody of Indigenous leader at 73

Nicaragua confirmed the death of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera at 73 after years in state custody, citing a bacterial infection following a bout of COVID-19.

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Heritage

Nicaraguan Indigenous Leader Dies at 73

Brooklyn Rivera, a leading Nicaraguan indigenous leader, died after nearly three years in custody. The Nicaraguan Ministry of Health attributed the cause of death to physical and neurological deterioration linked to a Covid-19 infection.

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Markets

Ebola Spread in DR Congo ‘Alarming’ as Cases Surge

The rapid spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has created a 'deeply alarming' situation, according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

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アメリカ政治

ジル・バイデン氏、夫が脳卒中かと心配した2024年討論会

米国前第一夫人のジル・バイデン氏は、2024年の大統領討論会中に夫のジョー・バイデン大統領が脳卒中を起こしたのではないかと恐れたと、CBSニュースのインタビューで語った。

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Leaders

Spain’s Sánchez Fights for Survival Amid Scandals

Pedro Sánchez marks eight years as Spain's prime minister amid a wave of corruption investigations threatening his government, according to BBC.

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Public Health

WHO Puts Ebola Outbreak Death Rate at ‘Huge’ 30-50%

The World Health Organization has reported a 30-50% death rate for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to a statement from Anaïs Legand of the WHO’s high threat pathogens team.

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Policy & Law

Canadian ‘Poison Seller’ Admits Aiding 79 UK Suicides

Kenneth Law, a Canadian man known as the 'poison seller,' has admitted to selling toxic chemicals online that led to the deaths of at least 79 people in the UK and others in Canada.

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Conflictos y Seguridad

Iglesia mormona construirá segundo templo en Carolina del Sur

La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días anunció el lugar para un nuevo templo en Greenville, Carolina del Sur.

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Public Health

WHO Chief Arrives in DRC Promising Ebola Outbreak Can Be Stopped

The World Health Organization (WHO) head, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and pledged that the deadly Ebola outbreak can be stopped. He made the comments as he prepared to travel to Ituri province, where the epidemic is centered, on Friday.

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Medicine

Blood Test and Admissions Policy Changes Highlight ‘Test’ Trends

The American Cancer Society has added a blood test to colorectal cancer screening options, offering a new approach for people who avoid traditional methods. Meanwhile, Yale University is updating its testing requirements for applicants.

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Economy

Ohio Supreme Court Reconsiders Pandemic Benefit Case, Denies Bribery Appeal

Ohio's Supreme Court on May 20 revisited the issue of pandemic-era unemployment benefits, with justices questioning why a case dismissed as moot in 2022 was brought back. The court also denied an appeal by former state officials involved in a $60 million bribery scheme.

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