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The CDC Is Ending Federal Measles Testing: Here Is What Actually Changes and Why Critics Are Still Alarmed

The CDC is ending federal measles diagnostic testing. State labs already handle most testing. Here's what actually changes, who is concerned, and what the policy shift really means.

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18 Years Later, This Sci-Fi Team-Up Feels Like The Original 'Avengers: Endgame'

Doctor Who companions, assemble! Here's why 'Doctor Who' Season 4 changed the game, 18 years ago.

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'Architecture, city design a frontline of defense' against heatwaves, expert says

FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney discusses cooling solutions in urban environments with Ronita Bardhan, Professor of Sustainable Built Environment and Health at the University of Cambridge. She says that "ultimately architecture and city design is becoming more of a public health infrastructure frontline of defense in this warming world". The record-breaking…

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to fourth province, 360 dead

The DRC declared its 17th Ebola outbreak on May 15. The current epidemic is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, for which there is currently no approved vaccine or specific treatment. The WHO has issued an international alert over the outbreak, while clinical trials for potential treatments are…

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Europe's record-breaking heatwave: What you need to know

Death toll tops 1,300 as record temperatures shift east, with Ukraine's war-damaged power grid now bracing for the heat's next phase.

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The Who's Pete Townshend believes that Keith Moon once bought dinner in Seattle for a nine-year-old Kurt Cobain

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Ebola Cases Have Surpassed 1,100 as the CDC Activates Its Highest-Level Emergency Response

The DRC Ebola outbreak has exceeded 1,100 cases. The CDC activated Level One response on June 26, 2026. Here's what the U.S. is doing and who needs to take action.

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Europe Heatwave Death Toll Surpasses 1,300 as WHO Warns Extreme Heat Is the New Normal

Over 1,300 deaths in Europe are linked to a recent heatwave, prompting WHO warnings about the increasing frequency and danger of extreme heat events across the continent.

International Business Times UK

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More than 1,300 deaths linked to Europe heatwave, WHO says

France is the worst-affected country in Europe with at least 1,000 deaths in just three days

The Independent UK

Record heatwave disrupts Europe as France warns death toll to rise

Europe is reeling from a devastating heatwave, with France reporting over 1,000 excess deaths, primarily among the elderly. Record temperatures have crippled infrastructure, strained power grids, and impacted vital river systems, affecting everything from nuclear cooling to agriculture. While some areas see relief, the WHO warns that such extreme events,…

The Economic Times

1 in 3 Adults Aged 65–74 Has Hearing Loss—WHO Warns ‘Leisure Noise’ from Earbuds and Concerts Puts a Billion Young People at Risk

Hearing loss is often thought of as an unavoidable part of aging, but experts say many cases can be prevented. According to the World Health...

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Europe temperatures shatter records: 191 mn face 35C on Sunday; over 1,300 dead in extreme heat

Europe is grappling with a devastating heatwave, claiming over 1,300 lives and shattering temperature records. Nations like Denmark, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic have seen unprecedented highs, leading to widespread infrastructure disruptions, including buckling roads and reduced train services. Rivers are drying up, impacting power generation and agriculture, while tragically,…

The Times of India

More than 1,300 excess deaths linked to record-breaking Europe heatwave, WHO says

More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in connection with Europe's record-breaking heatwave since June 21, according to the World Health Organization on Sunday. Earlier that day, health officials in France reported that there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected in the country since Wednesday.

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More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave: WHO

The World Health Organization said Sunday that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of the continent. And across Europe, "more than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded since 21 June linked to high temperatures in Europe",…

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‘A sad inevitability’: after decades of climate warnings, why is Europe so unprepared for rising heat?

Scorching summer of 2003 triggered first efforts to deal with the problem but heatwaves still have devastating impact

The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage’s anti-WHO campaign moves to US with allies added to board

Relocation of Action on World Health raises questions over why Reform UK leader is involved in a US pressure group

France 24

More than a month into DR Congo Ebola outbreak, doctors warn 'this epidemic will last'

While France confirmed its first case of Ebola, reports of people successfully treated for the condition are also emerging from Mongbwalu, the epicentre of the epidemic in the eastern part of the DRC. Although successful treatments are sparking hope among teams on the ground, health professionals remain fearful about the…

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The Guardian - UK

Whereabouts of nearly 300 people with Ebola unknown in DR Congo

Fears over ‘huge community transmission’ as modelling predicts thousands of deaths in DRC by September

The Independent UK

Fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak could reach South Sudan within weeks, experts warn

World Health Organisation modelling finds that there is an almost 70 per cent chance of a case in South Sudan within 12 weeks

Euronews

There is a significant risk of Ebola spillover into South Sudan, WHO study warns

There is a 70% chance that Ebola could reach South Sudan, according to a World Health Organization modelling study published on Thursday. Researchers said that preparing the country for a proper response is the “most urgent priority.”

Medical Daily

CDC Warns the South and West May Experience Increased COVID-19 Spread During the Summer Months

The CDC's June 22, 2026 data warns the South and West may face a summer COVID increase. Activity is currently low, but here's what the warning means and who faces the highest risk.

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What an Elder Abuse Attorney Does to Protect Aging Loved Ones

As parents and relatives age, families may notice changes that cause them concern, such as unexplained injuries, sudden financial losses, or a caregiver who restricts contact with the outside world. These can be tricky cases to interpret and they often have personal and legal issues. When an older adult’s safety,…

International Business Times UK

DRC Ebola Outbreak Reaches France — How Did the Virus Get to Europe?

France confirms its first Ebola case from the Congolese outbreak, involving a doctor now in isolation. The rare Bundibugyo strain is spreading rapidly, with over 1000 cases reported in the DRC.

Euronews

Deadly Hantavirus outbreak should end on 2 July, WHO says

The WHO says it will continue working with local authorities to investigate the causes and spread of the outbreak.

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