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- 1Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases●Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 8,000 confirmed cases, and health authorities say the disease remains out of control. The milestone underscores the difficulty of containing the epidemic amid insecurity and strained response efforts in the affected region. News outlets are highlighting the growing caseload and warning that, without stronger containment measures, the outbreak could continue to spread.
- 2Strikes kill eight in Ukraine after Moscow rejects German de-escalation call▼Strikes kill 8 people in Ukraine, 1 individual in Russia after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalate
Overnight strikes have killed eight people in Ukraine and one person in Russia, following Moscow's rejection of German calls to de-escalate the war. The attacks underline the continuing exchange of fire between the two countries despite diplomatic efforts by Berlin to push for a slowdown in hostilities. Attention is focused on whether Western mediation can gain any traction.
- 3ICE changes policy on tracking immigrants with final deportation orders▼ICE changes policy on finding immigrants with final deportation orders
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has changed its policy on locating immigrants who have final deportation orders, according to a report by KLAS 8 News Now in Las Vegas. The shift affects how agents find and arrest people already ordered removed from the country. Immigration advocates and enforcement officials are watching closely, as such policy changes can significantly affect arrests, deportations, and immigrant communities.
- 4Hut 8 wins $140M bid for former Poolin mining sites in Texas▼Hut 8 wins $140M bid for former Poolin Bitcoin mining sites in Texas, pending court approval
Bitcoin miner Hut 8 has won a $140 million bid to acquire mining sites in Texas previously operated by Poolin, with the deal still pending court approval. The acquisition would expand Hut 8's mining capacity and footprint in Texas, a major hub for bitcoin mining, as the company moves to absorb assets from Poolin's troubled operations.
- 5Eight suicide attempts reported during USS Lincoln deployment▼Mental health concerns grow after 8 suicide attempts during Lincoln deployment
Eight suicide attempts have been reported among sailors deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, raising concerns about mental health support for US Navy personnel on extended deployments. The Scripps News report highlights growing questions about staffing, workload and access to psychological care aboard ships, an issue the Navy has faced repeatedly in recent years.
- 6Hantavirus risk overblown, doctors say, as telemedicine fraud sentences land●Physicians say hantavirus headlines outpace actual risk; three sentenced in Moscow-based $2B telemedicine fraud; 1 in 10 surgeons leave the profession within 8 years – Morning Medical Update
Physicians are pushing back on hantavirus coverage, arguing news headlines have exaggerated the actual risk to the public. In other medical news, three people have been sentenced in a Moscow-based telemedicine fraud scheme worth roughly $2 billion, and new figures show one in ten surgeons leave the profession within eight years. The stories are circulating in a medical news roundup.
- 7MLB Sets Game Times for Red Sox-Yankees Wild Card Series▼Postseason Schedule: # MLB announces 8:00 ET/5:00 PT game time, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (if necessary) for Amer
Major League Baseball has announced the schedule for the American League Wild Card series between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees. Games are set for 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday if necessary. Coverage will air on NBC and Peacock. Baseball fans are discussing the marquee matchup between the longtime rivals.
- 8Man killed in stabbing outside Las Vegas Arts District business▼Man killed in stabbing outside Arts District business
A man was killed in a stabbing outside a business in the Arts District, according to 8 News Now in Las Vegas. Details about the victim's identity, the circumstances of the attack, and whether a suspect has been identified have not yet been released. Local residents are following the story as police respond to the area.
- 9Rams eye Week 8 return for Myles Garrett from knee injury▼Rapoport: Rams eyeing Week 8 as potential return for Myles Garrett (knee) | 'NFL GameDay Morning'
NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that the Rams are targeting Week 8 as a potential return date for Myles Garrett, who is dealing with a knee injury. The update came on NFL GameDay Morning and is drawing attention from fans tracking the star pass rusher's recovery timeline and what his availability would mean for the upcoming matchup.