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French health ministry confirms Ebola virus in doctor who worked in Congo
A positive case of Ebola virus has been identified in France. The patient is a doctor who had returned from a humanitarian mission in Congo.
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New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats
Democratic congressional primary results in New York City are accelerating the party's debate over the Israeli-Hamas conflict.
America 250: How slavery complicates discussions about the Founding Fathers
As the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding, the subject of slavery and its connection to the Founding Fathers can be a complicated topic to…
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US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle ‘forever chemicals’ case
The Trump administration reached a multi-state settlement with Chemours Co. over illegal discharges of synthetic “forever chemicals.”
Trivia nights, valentine’s cards: Overlooked social connections can prevent suicide
Among the various complex issues that contribute to suicide, loneliness is a big one.
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TikTok is reinventing healthcare. Should you trust it?
Social media has moved healthcare education into the palms of millions.
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IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says
The national taxpayer advocate says the IRS did better than expected in issuing refunds during the 2026 tax season despite workforce cuts.
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Anthropic’s Mythos model found vulnerabilities in classified US government systems, official says
A US official says one of Anthropic’s AI models identified vulnerabilities in highly sensitive US government computer systems during a test.
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Independent UN-commissioned experts accuse Israel of targeting Gaza children, repeat genocide claim
A team of independent experts commissioned by the UN has accused Israel of deliberately shooting children in Gaza and committing genocide.
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Michigan Senate candidate accuses Trump of keeping Canada-US bridge closed to help donor
Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow accuses President Trump of blocking the Gordie Howe International Bridge to benefit a donor.