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Rwanda is currently battling its first outbreak of the Marburg virus, with 58 confirmed cases and 13 deaths reported since September 27, 2024. The outbreak primarily affects healthcare workers, prompting strict hygiene measures and contact tracing efforts. The WHO assesses the outbreak's risk as very high nationally, while vaccine trials are underway.
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Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), dubbed the 'comet of the century,' is currently visible in the Northern Hemisphere after its closest approach to Earth on October 12, 2024. Discovered in January 2023, it last passed Earth 80,000 years ago. Stargazers can expect optimal viewing conditions until October 30, with sightings possible using binoculars or even the naked eye.
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Tyka Nelson, the only full sibling of music icon Prince, has died at age 64. Her son, President Nelson, confirmed her passing on November 4, 2024, at North Memorial Health in Minnesota. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed.
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In a recent interview, JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, repeatedly avoided confirming Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election. Meanwhile, the murder of a British expatriate in Kenya has raised concerns about safety in the region, highlighting contrasting issues in the current political landscape.
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Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are increasingly investing in nuclear energy to meet the rising electricity demands of AI technologies. Amazon has signed agreements to develop small modular reactors (SMRs) and purchase nuclear power, while Google has partnered with Kairos Power for a groundbreaking energy deal. Microsoft is reviving the Three Mile Island reactor.
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A substitute teacher at Woodbury High School has been barred from the district after making racially harmful comments and reenacting George Floyd's murder during class. The incident has prompted investigations by school officials and local police, with the staffing agency terminating the teacher's employment immediately.
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Darts Kellogg, a prominent TikTok creator, has sparked debate over 'kindness content'—videos where creators help strangers, often for views. Critics argue this practice can be exploitative, raising ethical concerns about consent and the portrayal of vulnerable individuals. Meanwhile, a separate controversy unfolds in Thailand over a multilevel marketing scheme that has left many financially devastated.
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Mike Jeffries, former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, has been charged with running a sex trafficking operation from 2008 to 2015. Along with his partner and a recruiter, he allegedly coerced young men into sexual acts under the guise of modeling opportunities. The indictment cites numerous victims and outlines severe allegations of abuse.
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The US semiconductor industry is under increased scrutiny as lawmakers push for investigations into companies like SMIC and GlobalFoundries for alleged violations of export controls. TSMC continues its investment in US manufacturing, while Intel expresses frustration over delays in funding from the CHIPS Act. The geopolitical implications of these developments are significant.
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The iconic ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are up for auction, with online bidding starting at $812,500. The shoes, stolen in 2005 and recovered by the FBI in 2018, are being auctioned by memorabilia collector Michael Shaw through Heritage Auctions until December 7.