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Millions of Cancer Cases Linked to Infections Worldwide, Study Finds
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— Oct 1, 2026
An estimated 2.3 million cancer cases worldwide in 2024 were linked to infections, accounting for roughly one in eight new cancer diagnoses, according to a new analysis from the In… — by Andrew Powell
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Marcus Bell
It's a reminder that treating chronic infections early might prevent a huge share of future cancer diagnoses.
Texas Neglect Cases Lead to Seizure of Over 120 Dogs
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Authorities rescued 45 Chihuahua-mix dogs, along with four chickens and a pig, from a north Houston mobile home where many of the dogs had severe infections and one was critically ill. The Houston SPCA is providing care, and the animal-cruelty investigation is ongoing; no charges have been filed.
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New Mexico Renews Statewide Syphilis Testing Order
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New Mexico’s weekend offerings include SocorroFest, a fermentation and fungi festival, live music and performances by the New Mexico Philharmonic. Separately, state health officials renewed an order requiring expanded syphilis testing to curb congenital infections, while a new cookbook documents Santa Fe’s Plaza Café and its recipes and history.
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Five Infections Linked to 2.3 Million Cancer Cases
Health
— Sep 28, 2026
An estimated 2.3 million cancer cases worldwide in 2024—about one in eight—were linked to infections, chiefly H. pylori and HPV, according to a new study. Researchers say many of these cancers could be prevented through measures such as vaccination, testing and treatment, with the burden greatest in low- and middle-income countries.
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Houthis Launch Missile Attack On Riyadh International Airport As Blasts Shock Saudi Capital
Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 2h
Ebola Spreads Across Congo, Kenya Reports First Death
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Ebola continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with new hotspots, gaps in contact tracing and strained health workers and response resources; the outbreak has also reached Kenya, where an imported case proved fatal. Authorities are tracing contacts and screening people crossing borders, while health guidance emphasizes that Bundibugyo Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated materials, not through the air.
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Best Colleges Preparing Students for the AI Era
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AI is reshaping every industry, so students and parents compare universities on dedicated programs, research scale, and real-world tech pipelines.
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Five Endangered Cheetah Cubs Thrive at Prague Zoo
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— Sep 25, 2026
Five cheetah cubs born June 18 at Prague Zoo looked lively and healthy on Sept. 25 after birth-time storms and mother Daenerys’s August intestinal infection.
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Priya Raman
The zoo staff clearly knew what they were doing once the infection hit. Hope the cubs stay healthy now that the worst is over.
Wisconsin Confirms First Cattle EHD Case Since 2013
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— Sep 29, 2026
Wisconsin confirmed epizootic hemorrhagic disease in cattle in Waukesha County, the state’s first cattle detection since 2013, amid an outbreak affecting deer in several counties. Cattle infections are usually mild or symptomless; the virus spreads through biting midges, cases typically decline after a hard frost, and officials say it poses no risk to people.
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Italy Reports 657 West Nile Cases, Wider Spread
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— Sep 19, 2026
Belgium records its first locally acquired West Nile human cases as Italy's ISS counts 657 infections and 51 deaths through mid-September.
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Jared Kim
We should copy Italy's monitoring system soon to track animals and humans together before cases climb elsewhere.
Measles cases mount across three states
Health
— Sep 25, 2026
Measles cases are rising across several states: Kentucky reported 67 cases this year, including 63 in its current outbreak, Illinois reported 23 cases, and Wisconsin confirmed infections in six counties. Officials urge residents to check vaccination status, watch for symptoms and contact health providers after possible exposure; most reported cases in Illinois and Kentucky involved people unvaccinated or with unknown vaccination status.
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Trump in Tennessee: ‘I Could Say the Stupidest Things and You’d Clap’
President Donald Trump knows his audience. While speaking Saturday in Tennessee, the president boldly claimed, “I could say the stupidest things and you’d clap.” Trump was in Tennessee to stump for Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), who Trump said are doing well in their U.S. Senate and governor races, respectively. “What am I doing in Tennessee?” Trump asked. “So, th
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Possible Measles Exposures Reported Across US, Canada
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— Sep 23, 2026
Health officials issued measles exposure alerts after infected people visited public venues in Quebec, Washington state, Illinois and the St. Louis area, including a school, restaurant, bars and Busch Stadium. People who may have been exposed are urged to monitor for symptoms for up to 21 days and call a health care provider before seeking in-person care; officials also stress vaccination as protection against the highly contagious disease.
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Akron deal could scrap $300M sewage plant
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Akron has reached a tentative agreement with state and federal environmental regulators to drop a proposed sewage-treatment facility expected to cost more than $300 million, citing limited additional water-quality benefits and potential savings for ratepayers. The alternative would impose overflow limits and additional disinfection, but requires a 30-day public comment period and approval by a federal court.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Healing of Lydia Gouardo’s Relative at Lourdes
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— FROM 1954
Chronic infection resolved
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The Healing of Anne-Marie Ménage at Lourdes
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— FROM 1946
Chronic infection healed.
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Congo’s Ebola burial teams battle community anger, fatigue and fear of infection
Health
— Sep 7, 2026
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There’s A New Development Blowing Up America’s AI Debate
Sean Moran · 7 min · 2h
The Story of the Child Who Led to Penicillin
Good News
— FROM 1928
Fleming's mold discovery follows a boy's infection
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
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The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Latest on the Worldwide Spread of the Coronavirus
Reporting
— May 9, 2020
More than 3.95 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 273,805 have died, according to a Reuters tally, as of 0214 GMT on Saturday. DEATHS AND INFECTIONS * For an…
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Trump Hails US Coronavirus Testing as Infections Cross a Million
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— Apr 29, 2020
The United States has reported more than a million coronavirus infections only because of its testing, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, hailing the effort as being “much better than any other country in the…
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Factbox: Latest on the Worldwide Spread of the New Coronavirus
Reporting
— May 3, 2020
More than 3.44 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 243,015 have died, according to a Reuters tally, as of 0200 GMT on Sunday. DEATHS AND INFECTIONS * For an interactive…
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Scientists Warn Bananas Could Go Extinct Due to Fungus Infection
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— Oct 24, 2023
Enjoy your bananas while you can — scientists have warned they could be going extinct due to a fungus infection. Cavendish bananas, which consist of the majority of the bananas consumed by Americans each year, have been…
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Ten instincts keep your world picture decades out of date
Ordinary people and Nobel laureates alike score worse than random chance on basic facts about global poverty and progress.
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US Supreme Court’s Ginsburg in Hospital After Possible Infection
Reporting
— Jul 14, 2020
– U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was admitted to a hospital on Tuesday morning for treatment of a possible infection, a court spokeswoman said. “The Justice is resting comfortably and will stay in the…
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Factbox: Latest on the Spread of the Coronavirus Around the World
Reporting
— Apr 8, 2020
The number of confirmed infections of the novel coronavirus exceeded 1.38 million globally and the death toll crossed 81,400, according to a Reuters tally as of 0200 GMT. DEATHS AND INFECTIONS – For an interactive…
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George Floyd Was Infected With COVID-19, Autopsy Reveals
Reporting
— Jun 4, 2020
George Floyd, whose fatal encounter with Minneapolis police stirred a global outcry over racial bias by U.S. law enforcement, tested positive for the coronavirus, his autopsy showed, but the infection was not listed as…
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UN in New York Cancels in-Person Meetings Over Coronavirus Infections
Reporting
— Oct 27, 2020
The United Nations on Tuesday canceled all in-person meetings at its New York headquarters for the rest of the week after five people in Niger’s U.N. mission were infected with the novel coronavirus. After largely…
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New York Has Lowest US Coronavirus Infection Rate, Cuomo Says
Reporting
— Jun 17, 2020
New York, once the U.S. epicenter of coronavirus infections, now has the country’s lowest rate of virus spread as the state’s death toll and number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 continue to decline, Governor…
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America First Is Good Policy For Our National Parks
Curtis Schube · 4 min · 3h
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