December, 2024 - Key Global Update

In Congo, a Medical Mystery Offers Clues to the Mpox Epidemic

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In a remote Congolese town, a medical mystery led to the discovery of alarming changes in the mpox virus and, eventually, to a global health emergency.

Travel

13 of the best and most beautiful shops in Paris

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Chocolatier, fromagerie, parfumerie … Parisian shops sound as gorgeous as they look. We choose stores with a history of exquisite craftsmanship There are multiple locations of much-loved chocolatier À la Mère de Famille around the city, but head to the 9th arrondissement for the original shop with its historic facade, tile floor and wooden cashier…

Killing of insurance CEO reveals simmering anger at US health system

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Long-standing frustrations at the US health system were revealed online after an insurance executive was shot and killed in New York City.

Iran Accelerates Production of Near-Bomb-Grade Uranium, IAEA Says

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The United Nations chief inspector says production has quadrupled. But it is not clear whether Iran is trying to touch off a crisis or gather bargaining chips for negotiations with the United States.

Biden participates in last White House Christmas tree lighting

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This year’s US Capitol, Rockefeller, and White House trees came from Alaska, Massachusetts, and Virginia.

Judge in Daniel Penny case dismisses manslaughter charge

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Jurors must now deliberate over a lesser negligent homicide charge after they deadlocked on the manslaughter count.

In Mexico, Heat Waves Are Even Killing Younger Adults

9 months ago01 mins

It’s not the just the elderly. More than three-quarters of heat-related deaths in Mexico occurred among people younger than 35, researchers reported.

Agriculture Department to Require Testing of U.S. Milk Supply for Bird Flu Virus

9 months ago01 mins

The new rules call for testing unpasteurized milk from dairies across the country and for farm owners to provide details that would help officials identify and track cases more easily.