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Lionel Richie Hospitalized in ICU After On-Stage Health Scare in St. Louis
Lionel Richie, 77, was rushed to intensive care after falling ill during a St. Louis concert, raising concerns among fans and prompting questions about his ongoing health as he recovers.
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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 3,000 Deaths and 6,000 Cases
The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling its deadliest Ebola epidemic on record, with cases and deaths rising quickly as violence and weak health systems hamper efforts to contain the virus.
54 sources · over 6 days
Scott McTominay to Miss a Month After Heart Surgery for Benign Arrhythmia
Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay will be sidelined until October following surgery for a mild benign arrhythmia, ruling him out of both club matches and Scotland's international fixtures this month.
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CDC and Pennsylvania Clash Over Measles Deaths Amid Record U.S. Outbreak
Two unvaccinated people died from measles in Pennsylvania, the state's first such deaths in 35 years, but federal health authorities have now excluded them from the national tally, fueling political controversy.
28 sources · over 11 days
Tens of Thousands Attend London Vigil for Late Professor Jason Arday
The death of Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest Black professor, has ignited debate over racism, media scrutiny, and academic pressure in the UK, as an inquest and disciplinary probes continue.
23 sources · over 13 days
Study Finds Over 25% of Deceased NFL Players Had CTE Between 2016-2021
A major new study has revealed that at least one in four former NFL players who died in recent years showed signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, renewing urgent questions about football-related brain injuries.
26 sources · over 4 days
Two Frankfurt Airport Workers Die After Malaria Outbreak Linked to Imported Mosquitoes
A rare malaria outbreak at Frankfurt Airport has killed two workers and infected four others, raising questions about biosecurity and prompting urgent health responses at Germany's busiest air hub.
32 sources · over 3 days
Fifteen Newborns Die in Islamabad Hospital Fire, Parents Demand Accountability
A fire at Islamabad's Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences killed at least 14 to 15 newborns, exposing major safety failures and prompting grief, outrage, and calls for urgent investigation and reform.
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Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Disease and Dementia
New research from large studies in older adults suggests the Shingrix vaccine may reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and dementia, prompting calls for wider vaccination in the UK.
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Moderna and Merck's Personalized mRNA Vaccine Cuts Melanoma Recurrence
Moderna and Merck have reported that their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, tested in a large late-stage trial, significantly reduced melanoma recurrence, marking a major advance in cancer treatment and vaccine technology.
57 sources · over 7 days
New Zealand Proposes Social Media Ban for Children Under 16 Amid Safety Concerns
New Zealand's government has introduced a bill to prohibit children under 16 from using social media, sparking debate over youth safety, tech regulation, and the feasibility of strict age verification requirements.
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Five Dead in Rural Oregon Homicide, Suspect Found Dead in Washington
A shocking quintuple homicide near Portland, Oregon, left five people and several animals dead, with the main suspect later found dead by apparent suicide, prompting a major investigation.
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