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U.S. Faces Major Listeria Outbreak: 50 Illnesses and Eight Deaths Reported
Los Angeles: The United States is currently grappling with a serious Listeria outbreak, which has resulted in over 50 reported illnesses and eight fatalities, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released on Wednesday. Listeria is a resilient bacterium that can persist on various surfaces, including meat slicers and food items, even…
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USA: Kamala Harris Surges Ahead of Trump in Key Battleground States
Washington: United States Vice President Kamala Harris has gained a notable lead over former President Donald Trump as she heads into her major appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Recent opinion polls show Harris leading Trump by three to six percentage points in the race for the White House. According to an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll, Harris leads…
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California Battles Massive Wildfire as Western U.S. Faces Fire Threats
Firefighters in California are making progress against the state’s fourth-largest wildfire on record, the Park Fire, which has burned over 626 square miles east of Chico. As of Saturday, containment reached 27%, with officials cautiously optimistic about their efforts. However, impending thunderstorms threaten to complicate firefighting operations with potential lightning strikes and erratic winds. The blaze, believed to be caused…
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Flu Season Still Serious: Over 100 Pediatric Deaths Reported in the US
LOS ANGELES: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging Americans to get vaccinated as flu season continues to pose a threat. Over 100 flu-associated pediatric deaths have been reported so far this season, according to the CDC. Nationally, flu activity remains elevated, with some areas even experiencing increases. The CDC estimates that at least 28 million people…
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Philadelphia in Shock: Fourth SEPTA Shooting in Four Days Wounds Eight Students
Philadelphia, USA: In a disturbing escalation of violence on Philadelphia’s transit system, eight high school students were shot while waiting for a city bus after classes on a Wednesday afternoon. This marked the fourth shooting incident on the transit system in as many days, with the three preceding incidents resulting in fatalities. The victims, students from Northeast High School aged…
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San Mateo: Indian Family Murder-Suicide Case, Techie Killed the Family Police Says
Sacramento, USA: Anand Henry, an Indian-American former Meta engineer, has been implicated as a suspect in a harrowing murder-suicide case involving himself, his wife, and their four-year-old twins in California. The unsettling discovery unfolded in their $2.1 million Alameda de las Pulgas residence, where both Henry and his wife, Alice Priyanka Benziger, were found lifeless with gunshot wounds inside a…
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USA: Tragic Loss: Five Marines Confirmed Dead in Helicopter Crash
Washington: Tragically, five missing Marines have been confirmed dead over 24 hours after their CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crashed during a training flight. The helicopter, en route from Creech Air Force Base to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, was reported overdue on Tuesday night. Despite search efforts hindered by severe weather conditions, the wreckage was discovered on Wednesday morning. Recovery…
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President Biden Defends Mental Acuity Amid Special Counsel Scrutiny
Washington: President Joe Biden vehemently defended himself against Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report questioning his mental acuity and memory. Addressing the issue from the White House, Biden dismissed accusations of hazy memory, especially regarding his son Beau’s death, stating it wasn’t anyone’s business. Responding to concerns about age and mental acuity, Biden asserted he’s the most qualified person for the…
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13-Year-Old Apprehended in Denver Bus Shooting Case
In a tragic incident in Denver, a 13-year-old boy has been apprehended for the fatal shooting of a man on a bus, as confirmed by the Denver Police Department. The arrest was announced on Friday, and the minor’s identity is being withheld due to legal regulations. According to the police’s preliminary findings on the January 27 incident, a verbal altercation…
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3-Day Homeless Count Begins in Los Angeles with 6,000 Volunteers
Los Angeles County is mobilizing 6,000 volunteers for a three-day effort to count the homeless population. Led by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, the “point-in-time” count aims to estimate the unhoused and assess their needs, addressing the city’s escalating homelessness crisis., reported US Media. Frustration has grown among California residents due to lawmakers’ inability to curb the surge. Homelessness…
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