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West Nile Virus Detected Across 22 Connecticut Cities
Health
— Aug 18, 2026
West Nile virus detections are spreading in the U.S., with Connecticut reporting virus-positive mosquitoes across 22 towns amid wet conditions that boost mosquito populations, while New York City confirms a local case that has prompted targeted spraying in South Brooklyn. Public health advisories are also noted in Pennsylvania, and researchers in Germany are using mathematical models to forecast spread and evaluate surveillance and prevention measures across Europe.
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Deadly Virus Cruise Ship Finally Docks After Three Deaths
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— May 11, 2026
After weeks of fear, quarantines, and international concern, the virus-stricken MV Hondius finally reached shore Sunday morning as passengers began leaving the ship under strict medical supervision in Spain. According…
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New York City Holds off School Closure as US Braces for Virus-Stricken Winter
Reporting
— Nov 17, 2020
New York City schools were set to remain open for at least another day despite a rising COVID-19 case count, the mayor said on Tuesday, as surging infections and hospitalizations in the United States from coast to coast…
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Trump Holds Support of Political Base in Virus-Prone States
Reporting
— Apr 8, 2020
Earl Kerr, a 57-year-old electrical contractor in Jacksonville, Florida, says he fears for his 80-year-old mother, who entered an assisted living facility just before the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States. And…
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As California Burns Billions To Fail At High-Speed Rail, China Laid Enough Track To Circle America Three Times
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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Outlet Silently Scrubbed ‘China Virus,’ ‘Wuhan Virus’ From Early Pandemic Coverage
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— May 7, 2025
The New York Times quietly edited its early articles on the COVID-19 pandemic to scrub the phrases “China virus” and “Wuhan virus,” only to hit President Donald Trump for using the same terms weeks later, according to a…
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Most underrated cities in America
America's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.
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Stomach Virus Sends Oprah Winfrey to ER
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— Jun 12, 2024
Oprah Winfrey is recovering after a stomach virus prompted a visit to the emergency room. “Ms. Winfrey is recovering following a stomach virus and received an IV due to dehydration at the recommendation of her doctor,”…
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Media Says Phrase 'China Virus' Dangerous, But CNN Host Proposes Naming Delta Variant After DeSantis
Opinion
— Aug 8, 2021
You know the drill when it came to calling COVID-19 the “China virus” or “Wuhan virus.” Remember? It was “ defaming China .” It was bigoted. Xenophobic. A dog-whistle. It bred violence. It othered an entire race. It…
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Cuomo Argues Trump’s ‘Abuse of Power’ Is a ‘Virus’
Reporting
— Nov 15, 2020
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is letting Americans know COVID-19 is not the only virus they are battling. “We are being attacked by other viruses. COVID weakened our immune system, and when your immune system is…
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Bible-Thumping Democrat Says White People Spread ‘Virus Of Racism’ Just By Being Alive
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— Mar 4, 2026
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico claimed white Americans are immune from the “virus of racism” because of the color of their skin, resurfaced tweets show. Talarico posted a series of tweets in 2020…
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Xbox Begins Insider Rollout of Disc-to-Digital Feature, Citing Game Preservation
Xbox’s official account posted that its previously announced Disc-to-Digital feature (physical discs unlocking digital licenses/benefits like Play Anywhere and cloud gaming, while the disc still works and the license transfers if the disc is sold/loaned) is rolling out today to Xbox Insiders. The post frames it as an important step for game preservation so players can keep confidence that bought games stay available long-term.
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Deadly Cruise Ship Virus Sparks Monitoring Across Multiple US States
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— May 7, 2026
Health officials in several states are now tracking passengers who traveled aboard the MV Hondius after a deadly virus outbreak linked to the cruise ship left multiple people dead and several others sick. According to…
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WH Comms Director Says Biden Might Test Positive for COVID ‘At Some Point’ As Virus Rips Through DC
Reporting
— Apr 8, 2022
White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield is noting that President Joe Biden may test positive for COVID-19 as the virus has infected several prominent officials in recent days. During an appearance on CNN’s…
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Physical Books vs E-Readers
Paper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.
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Trump Uses Biden’s Words on COVID Deaths Against Him, Calls for His Resignation
Reporting
— Dec 6, 2021
Former President Donald Trump says that according to President Joe Biden’s standards, he should resign. In a statement on Monday, Trump said, “Biden said that he was going to ‘beat the virus,’ but instead, the virus has…
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Conservative Radio Host Says He Tested Positive for COVID After Trying to Contract the Virus
Reporting
— Oct 19, 2021
Conservative radio host Dennis Prager says he intentionally contracted COVID-19 and received monoclonal antibodies to “achieve natural immunity” instead of getting vaccinated against the virus. On Monday, Prager said, “…
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Antibody Drug Neutralizes Virus Variants in Lab Study, COVID-19 Antibodies Detectable 12 Months After Infection
Reporting
— May 4, 2021
The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. Experimental antibody drug…
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Burglar With Uzi Chose Wrong House To Raid. It Didn’t End Well For Him.
Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 8h
Gottlieb Disagrees With Those Who ‘Don’t Think You Can Really Fully Stop This Virus’
Reporting
— Nov 29, 2020
Dr. Scott Gottlieb , the former head of the Food and Drug Administration, is not convinced Americans cannot stop the spread of COVID-19. “There are some people who don’t think you can really fully stop this virus. I…
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Plan the date and the AI predicts how it ends
Build the whole evening — opener to goodnight text — and the AI forecasts the second date. With confidence.
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Regeneron’s Drug Becomes First FDA-Approved Ebola Virus Treatment
Reporting
— Oct 14, 2020
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Regeneron Pharmaceuticals’ triple antibody cocktail as the first Ebola virus treatment, lending validation to similar drugs being developed for COVID-19…
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US House Resolution Opposes Anti-Asian Coronavirus Rhetoric, Including Trump’s ‘China Virus’
Reporting
— Sep 17, 2020
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution on Thursday denouncing anti-Asian rhetoric related to the coronavirus pandemic, including expressions like “China virus” frequently used by President Donald Trump…
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Trump Continues to Press for Schools to Reopen: COVID-19 ‘Will Go Away Like Things Go Away’
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— Aug 5, 2020
President Donald Trump is insisting the COVID-19 virus will “go away like things go away,” despite health experts’ uncertainty that the virus will be eradicated. The president continued to press for schools to reopen in…
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Virus Surges in US South, West; Pence Cancels Campaign Events
Reporting
— Jun 28, 2020
Five states hit record daily highs for coronavirus cases on Saturday, and Vice President Mike Pence canceled planned campaign events in hard-hit areas as the virus surged in the U.S. South and West, halting economic…
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WWE Shares Clip of Jacob Fatu’s Intense Promo Responding to Attack on The Usos
WWE posted a video of Jacob Fatu delivering a heated promo on Raw directed at Royce Keys and OTM, captioned as a “PASSIONATE response” and “CHAOS!!!”. The segment is part of the Bloodline storyline and drew strong engagement mixed with frustration over heavy censorship on the Netflix broadcast and the interruption of a women’s match.
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Pompeo: There Is ‘Enormous Evidence’ That Coronavirus Originated in a Lab
Reporting
— May 3, 2020
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) says the U.S. Intelligence Community has determined that the virus started in China, and it agrees that the virus was not man-made or genetically modified…
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Bill Maher Pushes Back on Objections to Using the Term ‘Chinese Virus’
Reporting
— Apr 11, 2020
“Real Time” host Bill Maher is tossing his thoughts into the debate surrounding referring to the coronavirus as the “Chinese virus.” President Donald Trump has taken heat — as some have accused him of racism — for…
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Trump Says China Did Not Ask Him to Stop Calling the Coronavirus the ‘Chinese Virus’
Reporting
— Mar 26, 2020
President Donald Trump was fond of calling the coronavirus the “Chinese Virus,” but in recent days, reporters noticed he seemed to have toned down his use the label. During his press conference on Thursday, a reporter…
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Trump Commits to Protecting Asian Americans Following ‘Chinese Virus’ Backlash
Reporting
— Mar 24, 2020
President Donald Trump is calling for the protection of Asian Americans following the backlash he has received for referring to the coronavirus as the “Chinese virus.” Trump took to Twitter on Monday night with a…
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‘This Is a Time for Solidarity’: WHO Warns Against Labeling Coronavirus the ‘Chinese Virus’
Reporting
— Mar 19, 2020
As some Republicans, including President Donald Trump , continue to call the coronavirus the “Chinese Virus,” the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging people to avoid such labels. A reporter for the South China…
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AI Might Have Just Made Hacking A Bank Easier Than Ever, Finance Leader Says
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 8h