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‎New health data have revealed a dramatic surge in sexually transmitted infections across Europe, with gonorrhea and syphilis cases climbing to unprecedented levels. ‎ ‎The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said the continent is experiencing an STI outbreak unlike anything seen in more than ten years. ‎ ‎ECDC data reveal unprecedented rises in gonorrhea and syphilis cases across Europe, with Spain recording the highest totals. ‎Corona Borealis/stock.adobe.com ‎ ‎Among the most alarming findings was the sharp rise in gonorrhea infections. Since 2015, reported cases have increased by 303%, reaching 106,331 infections across Europe. Syphilis infections also recorded a steep climb, with more than 45,550 cases reported after numbers more than doubled over the same period. ‎ ‎Spain recorded the highest number of infections in Europe in 2024, according to the BBC. The country registered 37,169 gonorrhea cases alongside 11,556 syphilis infections. ‎ ‎Health ...

‎A major chemical explosion at a paper mill in Washington state has left at least one person dead, while nine others remain missing, according to authorities. ‎ ‎The incident occurred at 07:15 PDT (15:15 GMT) at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, located approximately 130 miles (210km) south of Seattle. ‎ One person died, nine remain missing, and nine were injured after a chemical tank explosion at a Washington paper mill. ‎Reuters ‎Officials said nine people were injured in the explosion and resulting chemical spill. The Longview Fire Department reported Tuesday evening that the injured include eight employees and one firefighter. Authorities also warned that the damaged tank remains unstable. ‎ ‎According to a company statement, the explosion was caused by a "rupture of a tank containing white liquor", a highly corrosive chemical used in paper manufacturing. ‎ ‎Emergency crews continue to face significant challenges at the scene. ‎ ‎"Recove...

‎A 911 call obtained by NBC News has revealed new details about the medical emergency involving racing legend Kyle Busch before his death was announced by NASCAR. ‎ ‎According to the emergency call, a man requested medical assistance from a General Motors training facility in North Carolina after Busch became seriously ill. ‎ ‎“I’ve got an individual that’s, uh, shortness of breath, very hot, thinks he’s going to pass out and is producing a little bit of blood — coughing up some blood,” the caller said at approximately 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. ‎ ‎911 call reveals Kyle Busch was coughing up blood and struggling to breathe before his death was announced. ‎Sean Gardner/Getty Images ‎The caller also confirmed Busch’s condition at the time, stating: “He’s awake. He’s on the bathroom floor right now.” ‎ ‎Audio from the call captured the man asking for an ambulance to respond to the General Motors Charlotte Technical Center in Concord. He informed the dispatcher that he would wait out...

‎The Trump administration announced Thursday that H-1B visa applications have fallen sharply this year after major changes were introduced to the work-based visa program. ‎ ‎President Donald Trump has often expressed support for legal immigration, but the H-1B visa program has remained a key focus for those seeking stricter immigration reforms. In response, the administration implemented tighter wage requirements and increased application fees, measures the White House says are intended to eliminate systemic abuse of the program. ‎ ‎USCIS reports a 38.5% decline in H-1B applications as new rules reshape visa approvals toward higher-skilled workers. ‎Getty Images ‎According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the changes are producing results. In a post on X, the agency stated: ‎ ‎"This data is a clear sign that the days of abusing the program with mass, low-wage registrations are over, and that the program is better serving its intended purpose of att...

‎A vaccine will not be available anytime soon to help contain the Ebola outbreak currently affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo. ‎ ‎Health officials say there are no approved vaccines designed specifically for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, the strain believed to have caused 139 deaths so far. According to global health authorities, the leading vaccine candidate remains months away from being available, with estimates ranging from six to nine months before doses can be produced. ‎ ‎No vaccine is currently available for the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC, with promising candidates still months away. ‎Getty Images ‎Speaking at a recent briefing, Vasee Moorthy, senior adviser on research and development at the World Health Organization, said efforts are “fully activated to accelerate research and development for medical countermeasures in this context.” ‎ ‎Focus Shifts to Treatment and Case Detection ‎ ‎While vaccine development continues, health officials say immedi...

‎An American doctor serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has tested positive for Ebola during the ongoing outbreak, according to the international Christian missions organization Serge. ‎ ‎The organization confirmed Monday that Dr. Peter Stafford, a medical missionary working at Nyankunde Hospital, was exposed to the virus while treating patients. Serge said Stafford sought testing after developing symptoms associated with Ebola. ‎ ‎American doctor in DR Congo tests positive for Ebola as CDC intensifies response and travel restrictions. ‎Serge ‎Stafford has been serving at Nyankunde Hospital since 2023. According to Serge, two other medical missionaries, including Stafford’s wife, were caring for patients in the region when the outbreak began. Both remain asymptomatic. ‎ ‎Addressing the situation, Joel Hylton, Serge’s senior director of mission, said: ‎ ‎"Our medical teams labor in some of the most demanding settings in the world, serving vulnerable co...