Severe outbreak of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus infects 8,000 in China

Thousands of people have been infected with a painful mosquito-borne virus in China, prompting a response not seen since COVID — including a plan to release even larger mosquitos and…

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Deadly bacterial outbreak infects dozens in city neighborhood as officials sound alarm

An outbreak of bacterial pneumonia has infected dozens of people in New York City, according to health officials. A total of 58 people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, a…

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What to know about Legionnaires’ disease amid a cluster of NYC cases

Two people have died among 58 cases of Legionnaires’ disease in a cluster that broke out in the central Harlem area of New York City, officials said Monday. The big…

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Aug. 5 – CNET

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections:…

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Here’s the basic science behind New Jersey earthquakes and the Ramapo Fault

That was not your imagination. Two earthquakes in less than a week have rattled more than the ground across North Jersey. Whenever an earthquake strikes, many may wonder what caused the…

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Eagles trade for Jakorian Bennett: What acquisition means for CB battle; why Raiders moved on

Getty Images PHILADELPHIA — There have been some intriguing position battles in the first two weeks of Eagles camp. Some have gone better than expected, others worse. The cornerback battle…

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CDC warns travelers about chikungunya cases in China as global infections hit 240,000

U.S. health officials are cautioning travelers about a mosquito-borne illness being transmitted in parts of Asia, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean.  Across the globe, the chikungunya virus has…

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Second person dies from Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem: officials

HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — The community cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem continues to grow, as 58 people have now been diagnosed since July 25. Two people have died,…

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2.7 earthquake rattles New York City metro area, 2nd in 4 days

Tuesday’s earthquake was centered in northern New Jersey. A small earthquake centered in northern New Jersey on Tuesday rattled the New York City metropolitan area, officials said. The U.S. Geological…

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Earthquake felt in NYC: Region rattled by second quake in days. What we know now

Some more seismic activity is shaking up the New York metro area to start the month of August. A magnitude 2.7 earthquake sent minor shockwaves to parts of New York…

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