John Brokaw Rare monkeypox outbreak in U.K., Europe and U.S.: What is it and should we worry? – NPR There’s a monkeypox outbreak in the United Kingdom, Portugal and Spain, and one case in the U.S. The outbreak is quite small, but health officials are concerned that it may be spreading through the community undetected. The virus causes fever and painful, pus-filled blisters. The lesions are similar to those from a smallpox infection, but the disease doesn’t …
Ancient Tooth From Young Girl Discovered in Cave Unlocks Mystery of Denisovans, a Sister Species of Modern Humans – SciTechDaily Scientists have shown that Denisovans, a sister species of modern humans, lived in Laos from 164,000 to 131,000 years ago. Their findings have important implications for populations out of Africa and Australia. An international team of researchers from Laos, Europe, the US, and Australia discovered a new cave. It’s located near the famous Tam Pà …
A third of US should be considering masks, officials say – The Associated Press Federal health officials warned that a third of Americans now live in areas where Covid-19 is a high threat, and that local leaders and individuals in those regions should consider prevention strategies such as masking in indoor public settings and more frequent testing. The warnings from Dr. Walensky and other federal health officials seemed at odds with President Biden’s own stance. …
Broadway Actors, Stage Managers in Multiple Scott Rudin Shows Released From NDAs – Hollywood Reporter Members of several Broadway productions have been released from nondisclosure agreements with producer Scott Rudin. The release is effective immediately. The national union representing actors and stage managers in live theater had called for those working on Rudin-produced shows to be released from their nondisclosure agreements. The union had also filed two unfair labor practice grievances against Rudin. This request …
Florida family finds 11-foot alligator in their backyard swimming pool – New York Post A gator woke up a sleeping family in Deep Creek by going for a swim in their pool. Police removed the 550-pound alligator from the family’s pool after it tore through a screened enclosure. It made plenty of noise as it entered the backyard, warning the family of its intrusive entrance. The alligator was nearly 11 feet long, which is not a …
Buffalo Shooting: Latest Updates and Biden’s Address – The New York Times Teen gunman Payton Gendron, 18, was arrested at a Buffalo, New York supermarket. He opened fire in the store, killing 10 innocent shoppers and injuring 3 more. Gendron intended to continue killing more bystanders in the area, but his arrest prevented further widespread violence. Investigations into the shooter’s social media usage show that he ascribed to the “replacement theory,” which promotes the idea …
5 cases of mysterious liver disease identified in Colorado – FOX 31 Denver The CDC is investigating mysterious cases of hepatitis in young children, and doctors believe a virus may be the cause. If this virus is the cause, children may present with fevers, fatigues, decreased appetites, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and jaundice. Doctors are trying to understand why some children develop severe hepatitis (liver inflammation) that can result in liver failure. These cases have …
Amber Heard blames Johnny Depp’s bed poo on dog: ‘I don’t think that’s funny’ – New York Post When she took the witness stand again on Monday, Amber Heard stated that her ex-husband’s Yorkshire Terrier named Boo had defecated in their bed. After being accused of committing the action herself, she denied taking part in such hostile behavior. Heard left their dogs on the bed while she packed for Coachella, and Depp allegedly found human …
Shootings near Milwaukee Bucks playoff game injure 21 and prompt curfew – The Guardian Three separate shootings happened near an entertainment district where thousands gathered to watch an NBA playoff game, leaving 21 people injured. All of the victims are expected to survive. Three people were shot near the Deer District outside Fiserv Forum, leaving fans fleeing through the streets. One person was injured in a second shooting before a third shooting left 17 people …
What we know (and don’t know) about North Korea’s Covid outbreak – CNN North Korea reported 15 more deaths and 296,180 new “fever” cases between Friday and Saturday evening, likely due to the country’s extremely limited testing capacity. The death toll and “fever” cases are climbing in North Korea, and the country’s public health system is fragile. Foreign diplomats and aid workers have fled North Korea, making it impossible to obtain information from the country. …