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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Tanzania Confirms Marburg Virus Outbreak with WHO Support

In a surprising turn of events, Tanzanian President Samia Sululu Hassan announced an outbreak of the Marburg virus during a joint press conference with the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. This announcement came after the country's health ministry ini

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Jan 20 2025WEATHER

Southern California Braces for an Unprecedented 5th Fire Warning

Southern California is gearing up to face its fifth "particularly dangerous" fire warning. The National Weather Service has issued the alert for Monday noon through Tuesday morning, covering areas like Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Strong winds, potentially reaching 100 mph in mountainous region

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Jan 20 2025CRYPTO

Meme Coins: A Trump and Melania Crypto Tale

Imagine this: former US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania jump into the crypto world with their own meme coins—$TRUMP and $MELANIA. Trump's coin shot up in value but crashed just as quickly. What happened? Melania's coin launch caused a storm, with traders ditching Trump's coin to scoop up

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Jan 20 2025WEATHER

Brace Yourself, LA: Powerful Santa Ana Winds Are Coming!

Get ready, Los Angeles! The National Weather Service has issued a serious warning about strong Santa Ana winds heading your way. Starting Monday at noon, these winds could cause trouble until Tuesday morning. They'll start in the mountains and spread to the valleys and coast by evening. Expect gusts

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Sleep Therapy & Cancer Fatigue: A Closer Look

Cancer survivors often deal with something called cancer-related fatigue. It's one of the most common problems they face. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) might help with this fatigue, but we're not sure exactly how it works. A group of researchers looked back at a study where peop

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Keeping MRI Safe in Asia-Oceania: A 10-Step Plan

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, is an essential tool in healthcare around the world. But in the diverse landscapes of Asia and Oceania, ensuring its safe use is a big challenge. Why? Because there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Every country and clinic has its unique needs and issues. That's w

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Jan 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

What the Moss Landing Fire Means for Renewable Energy

A recent fire at a huge battery storage facility in Moss Landing, California, is raising questions about the safety and future of renewable energy. The fire, which forced the evacuation of 1, 200 people and closed Highway 1, has local officials concerned. Some compare it to the Three Mile Island acc

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Jan 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Power Plant Blaze Sparks Evacuation in Central California

Thursday evening took an unexpected turn for residents near Moss Landing Power Plant in Central California. A fierce fire broke out at the facility, prompting a mass evacuation. This power plant isn't just any power station; it's a crucial battery storage site. Firefighters were quick to respond but

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Jan 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fires in LA: Fighting Back as Winds Die Down

The wildfires in Los Angeles are seeing better containment as the strong winds that made fighting blazes challenging slowly ease off. Cooler air is bringing welcomed humidity over the weekend, but dry winds might return early next week. The Palisades and Eaton fires, burning since January 7, are now

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Jan 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Why California Keeps Rebuilding in Fire Zones

California has a tough balancing act between addressing its housing crisis and managing wildfire risks. For decades, people have built homes in fire-prone areas, only to rebuild in the same spots after fires. This cycle repeats because of California's severe housing shortage. Despite the risks, more

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