Worry That MPOX Could Trigger Pandemic

Published: Sat, 08/17/24

Updated: Thu, 08/22/24

The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing outbreaks of mpox in Congo and elsewhere in Africa to be a global emergency, requiring urgent action to curb the virus’ transmission.Insert Preheader


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Could MPOX Trigger Another Pandemic?

Associated Press

The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing outbreaks of mpox in Congo and elsewhere in Africa to be a global emergency, requiring urgent action to curb the virus’ transmission.

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Washington Post

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ABC6

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New York Times

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Associated Press

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Yahoo! Finance

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Mediaite

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CNN

For more than a century, Americans have been turning to a trusted and reliable source for local news: the radio. Now, the terrestrial broadcasts are facing an existential threat.

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The Popular Vote Actually Does Matter

Salon

If Kamala Harris wins the Electoral College vote via battleground states, the national margin of victory could be a powerful deterrent to Donald Trump’s coming effort to overturn the result.

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Romanian Gymnast Gets Olympic Medal

USA Today

Romanian gymnast Ana Bărbosu addressed Jordan Chiles as she received her Olympic bronze medal for the floor exercise on Friday amid an ongoing scoring controversy.

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Politico

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As Tesla rushes to fill orders for its long-delayed Cybertruck, some customers are taking delivery of their expensive new trucks only to find surfaces covered in dust, dirt or other grime.

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Daily Mail

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TMZ

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WFAA

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Bangladesh student protesters plan to create their own political party to solidify reforms after ousting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, rejecting calls for quick elections from major parties. 

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For the Right

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