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Ebola Outbreak in Congo Spreads

In eastern Congo, the Ebola outbreak has spread to two new health zones: Biena and Manguredjipa, bringing the total number of affected areas to 60. This is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history. The outbreak is concentrated in…

Meta's Global Data Lawsuit

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has settled a lawsuit with 29 US states for $18 billion after being accused of designing addictive products that hook young people. This settlement may have implications for other lawsuits against the…

Trump Official Faces Inquiry

Donald Trump's administration is facing calls for an investigation into allegations that Michael Boren, a senior official who oversees the US Forest Service, diverted resources to fight a fire near his Idaho ranch. Three Democratic…

Open Thread News

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Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Susan Hay, along with executive chef Paul Shewchuk from the Fairmont Royal York, is preparing a unique dish using Ontario-caught cauliflower. The recipe, called Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Yellow Cauliflower Curry Sauce, involves…

Solar Panel Industry Boom

The AI infrastructure boom is creating a surge in demand for skilled laborers, driving a blue-collar jobs boom in the US. $2.22 trillion in construction spending in 2026 is expected to rise to $2.85 trillion by 2031, with a significant…

Dealing with Silent Treatment

Avigail Lev, a clinical psychologist in San Francisco, suggests couples agree on how to signal a break and plan for its duration and resolution. In contrast, the "silent treatment" involves someone withdrawing without explanation or plan…

Trump Designates Palestinian Group

The US Treasury Department designated Palestine Action, a British-based direct action group, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist organization on August 26, blocking the group's property and interests in the US and prohibiting…

Vitamin B6 Safety Guidelines

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has recommended reducing the upper limit of daily human consumption of vitamin B6 from 50mg to 14mg**. This change, which would reduce the amount considered safe by 72%, is aimed at…

Ancient Greek Philosopher Quotes

Plutarch, an ancient Greek philosopher born in Chaeronea around AD 46, believed that education should be about sparking curiosity and independent thinking rather than just filling the mind with facts. According to his quote "The mind is…

Pac-12 Conference Schedule Changes

The Pacific-12 (Pac-12) conference, which was forced to rebuild itself after losing several teams, is trying to increase its chances of getting a team into the College Football Playoff (CFP). The conference has introduced a new "flex"…

Hindu Priest Sex Assault Charge

Rajendranauth Doodnauth Maraj, a 50-year-old Hindu priest from New York, has been charged with sexual assault in Oshawa, Ontario. According to police, Maraj allegedly assaulted a woman while claiming to perform a religious ceremony, saying…