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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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Argentina Joins US-Led Initiative to Boost Critical Minerals Investment
Argentina is set to join a US-led initiative designed to attract investment in critical minerals mining, according to a State Department official. This move aims to establish supply chains for essential metals that bypass China. President Javier Milei’s administration will officially announce its participation in the Minerals Security Partnership during a visit by US Under Secretary of State Jose Fernandez.…
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Indian Doctor Arrested in U.S. for Allegedly Filming Children and Women in Compromising Situations
Washington: A 40-year-old Indian doctor has been detained in a U.S. jail with a staggering bond of Rs 16 crore ($2 million) after facing numerous charges related to sex crimes. Oumair Aejaz is accused of recording hundreds of nude images and videos of women and children over several years, as reported by various media outlets. Aejaz was taken into custody…
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Texas Girl Dies After Parents Attempt to Treat Severe Injuries with Smoothies and Vitamins
Austin, Texas, US: A tragic incident unfolded in Texas, where a 12-year-old girl, Miranda Sipps, passed away after mysteriously sustaining “life-threatening” injuries that her parents attempted to treat with smoothies and vitamins, according to officials. Miranda died at a hospital on Monday after her parents, Denise Balbaneda (36) and stepfather Gerald Gonzalez (40), finally called emergency services when she struggled…
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Biden Administration Announces Major Drug Price Cuts for Medicare: Discounts Up to 79%
On Thursday, the Biden administration announced that recent drug price negotiations will significantly reduce the costs of 10 of Medicare’s most expensive medications, with discounts ranging from 38% to 79% off their list prices. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) revealed that if these new prices had been in place last year, Medicare would have saved approximately…
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Thomas Massie Calls for Americans to Pressure Biden Administration to Avoid Iran Conflict
Washington: U.S. Congressman Thomas Massie has urged Americans to pressure President Joe Biden and his administration to avoid escalating tensions with Iran, amidst rising conflicts in the Middle East. Massie voiced his concerns on X, stating, “Biden and the deep state seem eager to drag us into a serious conflict with Iran. We need to stop them.” The U.S. has…
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Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida Brace for Devastating Rainfall from Storm Debby
Tropical Storm Debby, with modest winds, is causing significant damage due to its slow movement and heavy rainfall across Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. Forecasters predict this week’s rainfall in some areas could be measured in feet. By 8 a.m. ET Tuesday, Debby had slowed to 6 mph, situated about 20 miles southwest of Savannah, Georgia. The storm is expected…
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USA: Man and Teen Injured in Chicago Afternoon Shooting
Chicago(USA): A shooting incident on Friday afternoon left a man and a teenage boy wounded in the busy Near North Side area. At around 4:43 p.m., police reported that a 16-year-old boy and a 23-year-old man were approached by an individual who drew a handgun and shot both of them. Both victims sustained gunshot wounds to their arms and were…
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NYPD Sergeants Wounded in Chinatown Shooting; Both Expected to Recover
NEW YORK – Two New York City Police Department (NYPD) sergeants were injured during a shooting incident in Lower Manhattan on Thursday afternoon. Both officers are expected to recover fully, and the suspect has been apprehended. The incident occurred as NYPD officers responded to a report of an armed robbery on the second floor of 91 Canal St. in Chinatown,…
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USA: Maryland to Become First East Coast State with Comprehensive Heat Safety Standards
Admire Stewart, a worker at Ellicott Hall on the University of Maryland’s College Park campus, faces heat-related challenges daily. Battling migraines and heat hives from the sweltering conditions in the unairconditioned dormitory, Stewart manages her symptoms while working in high temperatures nearing ninety degrees. A significant breakthrough is on the horizon for worker safety in extreme heat. President Joe Biden…
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