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‎The United States is providing technical assistance to the governments of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda following confirmed Ebola outbreaks in both countries, according to the acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ‎ ‎On Friday, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed an Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province. Officials reported 246 suspected infections and 65 deaths linked to the outbreak. Uganda’s health ministry also confirmed that a Congolese man died in Kampala after contracting Ebola Bundibugyo. ‎ ‎U.S. health officials are supporting Ebola response efforts in DR Congo and Uganda after confirmed outbreaks. ‎The New York Times ‎Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya said the agency is working directly with Congo’s Ministry of Health through its local office. ‎ ‎“CDC has extensive experience and expertise in responding to Ebola outbreaks, and we are working closely with the DRC Ministry of ⁠Health through ou...

‎A new Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where 65 deaths have already been recorded, according to Africa’s leading public health agency. ‎ ‎The outbreak is centered in the remote Ituri province, where the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said officials have identified 246 suspected cases. The agency reported on Friday that the majority of infections and deaths have been concentrated in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones. ‎ ‎Ebola outbreak confirmed in DR Congo’s Ituri province with 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases reported by Africa CDC. ‎Al-hadji Kudra Maliro/The Associated Press ‎ ‎Authorities have confirmed four deaths among laboratory-tested Ebola patients. Suspected infections have also emerged in Bunia, the capital city of Ituri province, which lies near the border with Uganda. ‎ ‎Preliminary laboratory analysis found the Ebola virus in 13 out of 20 samples tested, further confirming the spread of...

‎A suspected hantavirus case in Ontario County has been linked to a student at Geneva High School, according to confirmation from the Geneva City School District to 13WHAM. ‎ ‎The investigation was announced Thursday by Ontario County Public Health, though officials did not release additional identifying details about the case. ‎ ‎Ontario County investigates a suspected hantavirus case involving a Geneva High School student with no public health risk reported. ‎Natalie Calzetoni/WHAM ‎ ‎In communication sent to families, the Geneva City School District emphasized that there is currently no evidence suggesting any danger to students or school staff. ‎ ‎“We understand that hearing about a rare illness naturally raises questions and concerns for families and staff,” Superintendent Bo Wright said in a statement. “We are continuing to work closely with the Ontario County Department of Health and are following their guidance. As shared in our communication to families and staff, ...

‎A newly released two-year investigation has concluded that Hamas used sexual violence extensively during the Oct. 7 attacks and throughout the hostage crisis that followed. ‎ ‎The report, published Tuesday by the Israeli nonprofit Civil Commission on October 7 Crimes by Hamas against Women and Children, documented evidence gathered from more than 10,000 images and nearly 2,000 hours of recorded footage. ‎ ‎The body of a woman taken hostage by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7. Many were raped during the attack and captivity. ‎AFP via Getty Images ‎ ‎Investigators also spoke with over 430 witnesses, many of whom described scenes of rape, sexual humiliation, mutilation, and executions carried out during the attacks. Testimonies included allegations that women were assaulted both before and after death, while bodies were later displayed publicly. ‎ ‎“The men pulled a woman from the vehicle … forcibly removed her clothing, and raped her … They repeatedly stabbed her, killing her … Th...

‎Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, according to federal officials. Authorities also confirmed Monday that Wang has resigned from her city position. ‎ ‎The 58-year-old was charged in April with one count of acting in the United States as an illegal agent of a foreign government. Prosecutors accused Wang of carrying out activities on behalf of Chinese officials, including distributing articles favorable to Beijing, without notifying the U.S. government as required under federal law. ‎ ‎Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang will plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China and has resigned from office. ‎ Getty Images ‎ ‎Wang was elected to Arcadia’s five-member city council in November 2022. The city’s mayoral position is selected on a rotating basis among council members. ‎ ‎City manager Dominic Lazzaretto said the alleged conduct did not involve city resources or personnel. ‎ ‎“We want to be cl...

‎A new poll suggests that a majority of Americans are skeptical about three reported assassination attempts against President Donald Trump, underscoring growing distrust in government institutions and the media. ‎ ‎Poll shows many Americans doubt Trump assassination attempts, with strong partisan and age divides revealed. ‎Jeff Swensen/Getty Images ‎ ‎The survey, released Monday and conducted by NewsGuard and YouGov, found that across the three incidents, an average of 54 percent of respondents either believed the attempts were staged or were unsure. In contrast, 46 percent said they believed the attacks were real. ‎ ‎Thirty percent of respondents said they believed at least one of the three incidents was staged, while 38 percent said they believed all three attempts were genuine. ‎ ‎A NewsGuard editor told The Washington Post: "Increasingly, people on all sides of the political spectrum are distrustful of both this administration and the media.” ‎ ‎White House officia...