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The mosquito-borne virus ‘triple E’ continues its spread, worrying state health officials
Eight states — Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin — have reported human cases of the virus this year, for a total of 16 cases.
Newer mpox strain poses bigger risk to young women, study shows
Girls and young women may be more susceptible to an infectious subvariant of the virus that causes mpox that has spread from Democratic Republic of Congo to neighboring countries, a study showed.
Overdose deaths are down nationally, but up in many Western states
The spread of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that can cause overdose and death even in tiny amounts, explains much of the east-to-west movement in the number of deaths
E. coli outbreak at McDonald’s: A look at food-related illnesses at restaurants over the years
Wendy’s, Chipotle, Taco Bell and Jack in the Box all have incidents that sickened customers in recent years.
Intel eyes another 500 Bay Area job cuts as tech titan’s layoffs widen
Intel is planning to chop another 500 jobs in the Bay Area in a fresh round of staffing reductions.
Harold Perrineau’s ‘secret plan’ to bring back ‘The Best Man’ one last time
Many members of the film’s cast moved on to major stardom.
Indigenous Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe intensifies criticism of King Charles III
Despite facing political and public backlash, Thorpe was resolute in a television interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and said she would continue to press for justice.
‘Love Is Blind’ finally gets political. Is supporting Trump a relationship deal-breaker?
The latest installment of the dating experiment, as the show markets itself, follows singles from the Capitol region and arrives in the final stretch of yet another contentious presidential race.
Hasan Minhaj addresses ‘dorky controversy’ in new Netflix special, ‘Off With His Head’
Minhaj survived the comedy equivalent of a public execution last year and now, the dark experience is grist for his smart, funny and topical one-hour Netflix special that’s now streaming.
In swing states and beyond, ‘War Game’ sounds a warning
The makers of “War Game” have taken their documentary on the road over the past few months, with screenings in Michigan, Pennsylvania and elsewhere.