The Ebola death toll has surpassed 1,000, with health workers reporting a sharp drop in clinic attendance driven by misinformation and public mistrust. People are avoiding treatment facilities due to false information circulating about the disease, worsening the outbreak's trajectory.
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The European Commission on Wednesday gave conditional approval for Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The green light depends on Paramount fulfilling commitments related to film distribution, aimed at protecting competition in the media market.
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Balance Coin (BLC), a stablecoin designed to maintain a $1 peg, crashed to $0.0012 on Wednesday โ a loss of 99.92% of its value. An attacker exploited a flaw in the price oracle, the mechanism that reports collateral values to the protocol. Approximately $912,000 was drained from the system in the exploit.
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Sophie Thatcher, best known as tortured teen Natalie in "Yellowjackets," acknowledges her reputation for dark roles โ including an abducted missionary in "Heretic" and an enslaved robot girlfriend in "Companion." The actress says her Mormon upbringing shaped her relationship with dark themes. Thatcher says she is now actively looking to diversify her roles and move beyond that image.
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Nigerian authorities are investigating a mysterious foam that has been covering a national highway for several days. Preliminary findings suggest the substance may be linked to an accident that occurred a few days earlier. The environmental protection agency has warned residents not to touch the foam, whose composition has not yet been confirmed.
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Oklahoma is seeing a surprising surge in EV adoption despite having limited charging infrastructure and modest incentives for electric vehicle buyers. California remains the most EV-friendly state in the country. The Oklahoma trend suggests that infrastructure gaps do not always deter drivers from going electric.
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iOS 27 will add a new feature exclusive to Apple Card within Apple Wallet: a centralised hub for all recurring transactions and subscriptions. Users will be able to view, track and manage their repeat payments directly within the Wallet app. The feature aims to make it easier to keep tabs on subscription spending.
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Physicist and Wolfram Alpha creator Stephen Wolfram argues that the universe's complexity emerges from simple computational rules, much like biological complexity arises from evolution. He proposes that nature is neither random nor engineered, but governed by a principle he calls "computational irreducibility." The same rule that shapes living tissue and organisms is, he claims, a fundamental property of computation itself.
President Donald Trump attended a dignified transfer ceremony on Wednesday for the remains of four U.S. soldiers killed in the Middle East over the previous weekend during operations against Iran. Trump called it one of the hardest moments of his presidency. The losses mark a growing American death toll in the conflict with Iran.
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A Baldur's Gate 3 player lost a 60-hour Honour Mode run โ the game's hardest difficulty with only one save file โ due to a dialogue choice made during a sex scene. Honour Mode, introduced shortly after the game's official launch, is designed to prevent save-scumming by restricting players to a single save. The incident went viral in the gaming community as a cautionary tale about careless in-game choices.
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Science Corporation has received European Union approval for its vision-restoring implantable chip, which works by directly stimulating the brain to restore sight in blind patients. The company was co-founded by Max Hodak, a former Neuralink co-founder. Hodak said the neurotech sector needs a company generating $100 million in annual revenue to prove the commercial viability of the space.
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Casemiro has signed an 18-month contract with Inter Miami, joining MLS the same summer as Antoine Griezmann (Orlando City) and Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire). The Florida side face Chicago Fire tonight, marking Lewandowski's debut for the Polish captain's new club.
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The "momager crop" is the hottest haircut of summer 2026 โ a short, layered style with volume on top and soft face-framing strands inspired by 1980s looks. Unlike the pixie cut, it requires little to no daily styling, offering a natural, effortless finish. The style is gaining traction among women looking for a bold yet low-maintenance look.
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Mateusz Sieradzan, a nurse and paramedic known online as Pan Pielฤgniarka, has spoken out about systemic problems in Polish hospitals. He describes staff being blacklisted for reporting wrongdoing, patients treated as objects, and workers left without proper tools. Sieradzan says medical staff stay silent out of fear of professional retaliation.
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so 2027 huh, guess they're not rushing
on: LGBTQ Indie Dramedy 'Actual Nobodies' Set for Early 2027 Release
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Sin-eating was a real historical practice in which a poor person consumed bread placed on a corpse, symbolically absorbing the dead person's sins to ensure their peaceful passage into the afterlife. The custom was documented mainly in Wales and the western counties of England, with roots in the 17th and 18th centuries. Despite their ritual role, sin-eaters were widely shunned by the communities they served.
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Central Slovakia offers offbeat attractions: wild ground squirrels that eat from your hand, a 17th-century gold mine with pitch-black, ice-cold tunnels, and scenic cycling routes. Instead of glossing over its industrial past, the region has turned raw history into a tourism draw. It's a strong alternative for travellers who prefer authenticity over crowded hotspots.
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In the latest Taste Atlas ranking of the world's best cuisines, Polish food secured 14th place, beating out Vietnam and South Korea. Dishes highlighted include pierogi, ลผurek (sour rye soup) and cheesecake. The result marks a notable achievement for Polish gastronomy on the international stage.
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Hulu's 2025 revival of "King of the Hill" has earned a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics hailing it as a masterpiece. The original Fox series ran from 1997 to 2010, following Hank Hill (voiced by Mike Judge) and life in a small Texas town centred on propane sales and suburban life. The revival used a time jump rather than nostalgia-baiting, a creative choice that paid off with audiences and critics alike.
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The Austrian government has converted the 17th-century building in Braunau am Inn where Adolf Hitler was born into a police station. The move is intended to prevent the site from becoming a pilgrimage destination for neo-Nazis and Nazi sympathisers. Austria has owned the building since 2017.
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Smart has released its best look yet at the new #2 city car ahead of its official debut at the Paris Auto Show in September. The electric city car is the latest model from the revived Smart brand. Full specifications and pricing have not yet been announced.
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Bose's Lifestyle Ultra speakers offer a sleek, minimalist design aimed at multiroom audio setups and home theater use. They combine style with solid sound performance, positioning themselves as an all-in-one solution for home listening. The system targets buyers who want an aesthetically pleasing yet capable audio upgrade.
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Investor Joseph A. Gabelli outlined a small-cap stock strategy that combines discounted valuations โ companies trading below their intrinsic value โ with specific catalysts that can drive sharp price increases. The approach relies on thorough fundamental research rather than market momentum. Gabelli says the method has continued to generate returns for patient, research-driven investors.
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