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Diphtheria outbreak claims 10 lives in Niger State
By Wole Mosadomi, Minna MINNA — Ten children have died following an outbreak of diphtheria disease in Agaie and Bida Local Government Areas of Niger State. Our correspondent gathered that the affected children were taken to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Bida, where they later passed away. Additional fatalities have also been reported in some
New Ebola outbreak in DR Congo suspected of causing 15 deaths
Infrared thermometers ready to be distributed by the United Nations organization UNICEF after an outbreak of Ebola in Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of Congo, on May 21, 2018. Junior D. Kannah/AFP/Getty Images/File AP — A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is suspected of causing 15 deaths among 28 people with symptoms, the
Mpox outbreak no longer a global health emergency, WHO chief says
The World Health Organization no longer considers the mpox outbreak in Africa to be an international health emergency, the U.N. agency's director said Friday. The new form of mpox emerged in early 2024 in Congo and neighboring African countries, spread through close contact including sex. WHO declared it a global health emergency in August of
Ongoing parasitic outbreak sickens three more; Salmonella outbreak has ended
Federal officials continue to investigate an outbreak of infections from the parasite Cyclospora. The patient count has increased to 61, up from 58 a week ago. The Food and Drug Administration has not reported the patients’ ages or where they live. The agency has begun sample testing but has not...
Amid measles outbreak in Ontario, RFK Jr.’s advice has Canadian experts alarmed
America's new top health official said the measles vaccine 'causes deaths every year' and 'all the illnesses measles itself causes' Published Mar 14, 2025 Last updated Mar 15, 2025 7 minute read U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been giving opinions on measles vaccination that have health experts rattled. Photo
FDA continues to investigate Listeria outbreak; Salmonella outbreak traced to imported pastries ends with import alert
The recalled mini pastries are now subject to a block at U.S. borders The FDA has initiated a site inspection related to a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that has sickened more than two dozen people. Although it has also begun sample testing, the Food and Drug Administration is not reporting what site is being inspected or
Norovirus outbreak linked to oysters; health officials order recall and harvest area closure
The Louisiana Department of Health has closed a molluscan shellfish harvesting area in Area 3 and ordered a recall of all oysters harvested from that area since Jan. 10 because of an outbreak of norovirus-like illnesses. The recall includes frozen, shucked, breaded, post-harvest processed and oysters for the half-shell market...
Listeria outbreak tied to Yu Shang Food leaves California infant dead and 10 people sick
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Bitcoin reclaiming its $69,000 holder cost basis could open XRP’s path to $1.26
Bitcoin’s move toward $69,000 would put XRP near $1.20, with renewed strength against BTC opening a path toward $1.26. Jul. 17, 2026 at 11:35 am GMT 3 min read Glassnode says Bitcoin’s $69,000 short-term holder cost basis is the next recovery test for the market and XRP. If Bitcoin reclaims it, XRP could hold near
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Grant Cardone Stacks Another 10.5 Bitcoin From July Rent Cash Flow, Keeping Holdings Above 2,700 BTC
Real estate mogul Grant Cardone said Cardone Capital added another 10.5 BTC from July property cash flow, bringing his total keep somewhere around 2,700 BTC. Key Takeaways Cardone Capital added 10.5 BTC from July real estate cash flow, bringing total to more than 2,700 BTC. Grant Cardone targets 3,000 BTC in 2026 and 10,000 BTC
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Morgan Stanley Completes E*Trade Crypto Rollout With 50 Basis Point Fees: Here’s What Clients Get
Morgan Stanley’s E*Trade finished rolling out spot bitcoin, ether and solana trading to U.S. clients on July 16, undercutting rivals with a 50-basis-point fee as Wall Street’s crypto race accelerates. Key Takeaways E*Trade now offers spot BTC, ETH and SOL trading 24/7, with Zerohash handling custody and settlement. Morgan Stanley’s 50-basis-point fee undercuts Coinbase and
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Glassnode: Bitcoin Tests Key Resistance as Macro Narrative Evolves
Bitcoin reacted more strongly than major equity markets to softer US inflation, highlighting a growing sensitivity to macro liquidity conditions. On-chain data suggests selling pressure from long-term holders is easing while buyers absorbed much of June’s decline. The short-term holder cost basis near US$69,000 (AU$100,050) is emerging as the next major resistance, with stronger spot
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Crypto.com Secures $400M Investment From Citadel Securities at $20B Valuation
Global market maker Citadel Securities has invested $400 million in crypto exchange Crypto.com, giving the platform a $20 billion valuation, according to a Thursday announcement. Crypto.com, which has a number of digital asset products, said the cash would help the Singapore-based company expand its services to assets such as blockchain-based securities and derivatives. The cash