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Repeat COVID Infections Increase Risk of Health Problems, US Study Finds

People who have had COVID-19 more than once are two or three times more likely to have a range of serious health problems than those who have only had it …

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China Says It Won’t Pay Into Climate Fund for Developing Countries

China Wednesday said it would not pay into a climate loss and damage fund for developing nations, after small island nations cited its responsibility as a high carbon emitter at …

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US Climate Envoy Kerry Launches Carbon Offset Plan

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry on Wednesday announced the creation of a carbon offset plan meant to help developing countries speed their transition away from fossil fuels. Kerry launched the …

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Facebook Parent Meta Cuts 11,000 Jobs, 13% of Workforce

Facebook parent Meta is laying off 11,000 people, about 13% of its workforce, as it contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a …

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NASA Moon Rocket Launch Delayed Again, This Time by Storm

NASA again rescheduled its long-delayed uncrewed mission to the Moon on Tuesday as Tropical Storm Nicole churned toward the east coast of Florida, officials said. A launch attempt, which had …

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Dutch Group Helps Kenya’s Maasai Restore Drought-hit Lands

The Horn of Africa’s record drought has dried up wide areas of land and vegetation, left millions of livestock dead and threatened the survival of both wildlife and people. In …

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Uganda to End School Year Early Amid Ebola Outbreak

The Ugandan government says it will end the school year earlier than planned because of an Ebola outbreak that has affected 23 students, including eight children who died. Millions of …

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Jimmy Kimmel to Host Oscars Again: ‘Great Honor or a Trap’

Jimmy Kimmel is ready to host the Oscars again, completing a trilogy that started with him presiding over the chaotic “envelope-gate” ceremony.  The late-night talk show host will preside over …

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Last Total Lunar Eclipse for Three Years Arrives Tuesday

Better catch the moon’s disappearing act Tuesday — there won’t be another like it for three years. The total lunar eclipse will be visible throughout North America in the predawn …

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Chebet and Lokedi of Kenya Win NYC Marathon Races in Debuts

Kenyans Evans Chebet and Sharon Lokedi made huge splashes in their New York City Marathon debuts Sunday. Chebet won the men’s race and Lokedi the women’s race in her first-ever …

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War Fallout, Aid Demands Overshadow Climate Talks in Egypt

When world leaders, diplomats, campaigners and scientists descend on Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt for talks on tackling climate change, don’t expect them to part the Red Sea or other miracles …

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South Korea’s DRX Crowned League of Legends World Champions

South Korean team DRX were crowned League of Legends world champions on Saturday after scoring a surprise 3-2 victory over compatriots T1 in a thrilling final of the eSports tournament …

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Iranian American Guest Performs on Germany’s ‘The Voice’

The German version of the television show The Voice had a special guest Saturday on its final episode of the season. Rana Mansour, an Iranian American singer, performed the protest …

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Astros Defeat Phillies 4-1 to Win Second World Series Crown

Yordan Alvarez smashed a three-run homer, and the Houston Astros captured their second World Series in six seasons on Saturday with a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia. The Cuban slugger’s sixth-inning …

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Singer-Rapper Aaron Carter Dies in California at Age 34

Aaron Carter, the singer-rapper who began performing as a child and had hit albums starting in his teen years, was found dead Saturday at his home in Southern California. He …

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WHO: Rise in Ebola Outbreaks in Africa Linked to Climate Change

World health officials are linking a significant rise in African Ebola outbreaks in this century to climate change.     Uganda’s September 20 Ebola outbreak is just the latest in a growing …

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Over 120 Leaders to Attend Climate Talks; Egypt Says Positive on Protest

More than 120 world leaders will attend this year’s U.N. climate talks, and requests by environmental activists to stage a rally during the event would be responded to “positively,” host …

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Astronomers Spot Closest Known Black Hole to Earth

Astronomers have discovered the closest known black hole to Earth, just 1,600 light-years away. Scientists reported Friday that this black hole is 10 times more massive than our sun. And …

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Death in CRISPR Gene Therapy Study Sparks Search for Answers

The lone volunteer in a study involving a gene-editing technique has died, and those behind the trial are now trying to figure out what killed him. Terry Horgan, a 27-year-old …

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US Flu Season Off to Fast Start as Other Viruses Spread

The U.S. flu season is off to an unusually fast start, adding to an autumn mix of viruses that have been filling hospitals and doctors’ waiting rooms. Reports of flu …

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Pfizer Study: COVID Booster Significantly Ups Protection Against Variants

U.S. pharmaceutical company Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech said Friday a new study indicates their COVID-19 booster vaccination provides significant antibody protection against the omicron variant and its subvariants …

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Australia Warns of New COVID Surge

Australia can expect another wave of COVID-19 infections in coming weeks, according to experts, as new variants circulate. Coronavirus cases are rising quickly in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia’s …

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