What May Be the First US Death From Monkeypox Reported in Texas
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What May Be the First US Death From Monkeypox Reported in Texas
What May Be the First , US Death From Monkeypox , Reported in Texas.
On August 30, Texas health officials said that a patient
diagnosed with monkeypox died in what may be
the United States' first-known death from the virus.
NBC reports that health officials said the patient
was an adult with a severely compromised
immune system who lived in the Houston area.
According to officials, the case is under investigation to determine how monkeypox may have impacted the individual's cause of death.
Monkeypox is a serious disease,
particularly for those with
weakened immune systems, Dr. John Hellerstedt, Texas state health commissioner, via NBC.
We continue to urge people to seek
treatment if they have been exposed
to monkeypox or have symptoms
consistent with the disease, Dr. John Hellerstedt, Texas state health commissioner, via NBC.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention,
eight countries have reported a total of 15 deaths
since the global outbreak began earlier in 2022.
Deaths have been reported in Cuba, Brazil,
Ecuador, Ghana, India, Nigeria, Spain
and the Central African Republic.
According to the CDC, over 18,000 cases have been
reported with infections now confirmed in every
U.S. state, as well as Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.
According to the CDC, over 18,000 cases have been
reported with infections now confirmed in every
U.S. state, as well as Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.
Data shows that almost 49,000 cases have
been reported worldwide in 99 countries
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts , 6 More Weeks of Winter.
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts , 6 More Weeks of Winter.
CBS News reports that thousands of people attended the annual event on Feb. 2.
The occasion marked the 137th Groundhog Day celebration at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, PA.
According to folklore, if Phil sees his shadow on
this day, we'll have six more weeks of winter.
If he doesn't, spring will come early.
CBS News reports that the famous
groundhog saw his shadow on Feb. 2, predicting six more weeks of winter.
CBS News reports that the famous
groundhog saw his shadow on Feb. 2, predicting six more weeks of winter.
Punxsutawney Phil's prediction comes as
winter storms have wreaked havoc on the South.
Punxsutawney Phil's prediction comes as
winter storms have wreaked havoc on the South.
CBS News reports that over 3,300 flights have been grounded in southern states, and thousands have been left without power.
CBS News reports that over 3,300 flights have been grounded in southern states, and thousands have been left without power.
Texas has confirmed
eight weather-related deaths so far.
The Northeast is also
preparing for an Arctic blast.
CBS News reports that another famous groundhog, Staten Island Chuck,
contradicted Phil's prediction on Feb. 2.
He did not see his shadow,
signaling an early spring
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Close to 1,000 US Flights Already Canceled , As Winter Storms Roll In.
CNN reports that as an ice storm continues to strike the central U.S., nearly 1,000 flights were canceled and hundreds were delayed on Jan. 31.
By 8 a.m. ET, 982 cancellations and over
700 delays had been reported from Texas to West Virginia by airplane tracker FlightAware. .
Three airports in Texas are experiencing
disruptions, with Dallas Fort-Worth International (DFW) bearing the brunt of the issues.
CNN reports that as of 8 a.m. ET on Jan. 31, 550 DFW flights had been canceled. .
In Tennessee, Nashville International Airport had about 150 cancellations. .
The most-affected airlines have been Southwest, American and SkyWest.
The most-affected airlines have been Southwest, American and SkyWest.
The most-affected airlines have been Southwest, American and SkyWest.
More winter storms are expected throughout portions of Texas on Jan. 31.
Oklahoma, Little Rock, Memphis and Nashville are forecast to be hit later in the day. .
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders took to Twitter to issue caution.
I encourage Arkansans who are experiencing winter weather to avoid travel if possible and heed the warnings of local officials, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, via Twitter.
CNN reports that a large portion of Texas is under a winter storm warning until 6 a.m. CT on Feb. 2
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Florida Nursing Schools , Part of Alleged , Wire Fraud Scheme .
CBS reports that federal officials have
uncovered an alleged scheme involving
three South Florida nursing schools. .
As a result of the scheme, thousands of
practicing nurses in the United States may
be working with bogus academic credentials. .
As a result of the scheme, thousands of
practicing nurses in the United States may
be working with bogus academic credentials. .
On January 25, the Department of Justice
said that the now-closed school allegedly
issued over 7,600 fake and unearned diplomas.
CBS reports that the alleged scheme involved schools
that include Siena College, Palm Beach School of
Nursing and Sacred Heart International Institute. .
Over two dozen people have been
charged for their alleged involvement. .
According to the Department of Justice, those involved , "engaged in a scheme to sell fraudulent nursing
degree diplomas and transcripts obtained from
accredited Florida-based nursing schools." .
CBS reports that each
of the defendants faces up to
20 years in prison if found guilty.
Nurses who received fake degrees reportedly went on
to work in fields that include homebound children,
assisted living facilities and veteran affairs.
States found to have nurses who were caught up in the scheme include Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Georgia, Maryland and Texas. .
CBS reports that the alleged scheme
took place between 2016 and 2020
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Upcoming Solar Eclipse , Will Be the Last One , Visible From the US for Decades.
NBC reports that people in Mexico, Canada and
the United States will soon have their last chance to see a total solar eclipse before the next one occurs in 20 years.
NBC reports that people in Mexico, Canada and
the United States will soon have their last chance to see a total solar eclipse before the next one occurs in 20 years.
On April 8, 2024,
a total solar eclipse will pass
over North America. .
According to NASA, it's the last time
the contiguous U.S. will see a total
eclipse until August of 2044.
A total solar eclipse occurs when
the Moon passes between the Earth
and the Sun, which darkens the sky. .
While these events are not uncommon,
they only occur over specific
parts of the Earth each time.
The last time the continent
experienced a total solar
eclipse was in 2017. .
At the time, the path of
the eclipse traveled from
Oregon to South Carolina.
The upcoming eclipse will
enter the U.S. in Texas before
sweeping across the nation.
Other states along the path are Oklahoma, Arkansas,
Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
NBC reports that viewers outside of
the eclipse's direct path will still be
able to observe a partial eclipse
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Jen Shah of âReal Housewivesâ , Is Sentenced to 6.5 Years in Prison.
'TMZ' reports that the 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City'
star was arrested in 2021 for allegedly defrauding
the public with a fake telemarketing scheme.
She first pled not guilty, and her lawyer claimed she was "totally innocent.".
But 'TMZ' reports that in July, Shah cut a deal with prosecutors and "pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.".
In exchange, prosecutors dropped a
"conspiracy to commit money laundering" charge. .
On Jan. 6, Shah was sentenced to
six and a half years in prison.
She will serve time somewhere in Texas
and is required to surrender on Feb. 17.
After being sentenced, Shah's lawyer,
Priya Chaudhry, issued a statement to 'TMZ.'.
Jen Shah deeply regrets the mistakes that she has made and is profoundly sorry to the people she has hurt. , Priya Chaudhry, Jen Shah's lawyer, to 'TMZ'.
Jen has faith in our justice system, understands that anyone who breaks the law will be punished, and accepts this sentence as just. , Priya Chaudhry, Jen Shah's lawyer, to 'TMZ'.
Jen will pay her debt to society and when she is a free woman again, she vows to pay her debt to the victims harmed by her mistakes, Priya Chaudhry, Jen Shah's lawyer, to 'TMZ'
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India on Thursday chose not to comment on reports about a possible visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington at the invitation of President Joe Biden. IndiaTimes
In June 2008, amid giddy talk of US-India nuclear cooperation and strategic alignment, a district court in Washington DC sentenced Parthasarathy Sudarshan, CEO.. IndiaTimes
Classified Documents Found , in Biden's Private Office .
CNN reports that President Joe Biden has come
under scrutiny over classified documents discovered
in his office from his time as vice president.
According to Biden and his White House legal team,
they do not know what the classified documents
contain as they did not review them.
CNN reports that the files were found in November
while Biden's personal attorneys were closing out an
office that Biden used at the University of Pennsylvania. .
The documents were discovered when
the Presidentâs personal attorneys were
packing files housed in a locked closet
to prepare to vacate office space at
the Penn Biden Center in Washington, D.C, Richard Sauber, Special counsel to Biden, via CNN.
According to Biden's legal team, the documents were
handed over to the National Archives after they
were found and are continuing to cooperate in the matter. .
The news broke as Biden and his team
prepare for a summit with the leaders of
the United States' neighboring countries. .
CNN reports that the classified materials included
some files marked top-secret with the "sensitive
compartmented information" designation, or SCI.
SCI is used to designate
highly sensitive information
obtained by intelligence sources.
Since that discovery, the Presidentâs
personal attorneys have cooperated with
the Archives and the Department of Justice
in a process to ensure that any Obama-Biden
Administration records are appropriately
in the possession of the Archives, Richard Sauber, Special counsel to Biden, via CNN
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This Day in History:, First Meeting of
the United Nations.
January 10, 1946.
The first U.N. meeting,
comprised of 51 nations,
convened at Westminster
Central Hall in London.
The groundwork for this first meeting
had been laid by the Allies in 1944
at the Dumbarton Oaks
conference in Washington, D.C.
The United Nations Charter
was drafted by the nations
a year later in San Francisco.
The new organization
was to yield much more
power over its members than
the defunct League of Nations.
Two weeks after its first meeting,
the General Assembly adopted
its first resolution:.
the measure called for the peaceful uses
of atomic energy and the elimination of
atomic and other weapons of mass destruction
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House to Vote , on Historic , Puerto Rico Status Act.
On December 15,
the House of Representatives will
vote on the Puerto Rico Status Act. .
'The Independent' reports that the bill proposes
to grant Puerto Rican residents a binding referendum
on whether to become an American state,
an independent nation or a sovereignty of the U.S. .
Since 1898, Puerto Rico has been a U.S. territory. .
However, the 3.3 million residents of Puerto Rico,
who are considered American citizens, are not
allowed to vote in presidential elections.
'The Independent' reports that Puerto Rican
citizens do not pay federal income tax and
are not eligible for some federal programs. .
The bill was co-sponsored by New York Democrat
Nydia Velasquez and Puerto Rico's resident
commissioner, Jennifer Gonzalez-Colon. .
The bill was co-sponsored by New York Democrat
Nydia Velasquez and Puerto Rico's resident
commissioner, Jennifer Gonzalez-Colon. .
The Puerto Rico Status Act was
first approved by the House Natural
Resources Committee in July.
After 124 years of colonialism, Puerto Ricans
deserve a fair, transparent and democratic
process to finally solve the status question, Nydia Velasquez, Democratic Representative
of New York, via 'The Independent' .
Steny Hoyer, the outgoing
House majority leader,
has also pushed for the bill. .
This historic legislation will grant
Puerto Ricans the self-determination
they deserve and allow them to determine
the future of their island themselves, Steny Hoyer, outgoing House
majority leader, via 'The Independent' .
'The Independent' reports that the bill needs a majority
in the House in addition to a minimum of 60 votes in the
Senate before it can be approved by President Joe Biden.
'The Independent' reports that the bill needs a majority
in the House in addition to a minimum of 60 votes in the
Senate before it can be approved by President Joe Biden
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The United States has recently announced that it is going to extend the COVID-19 pandemic-era restrictionsâŠ. known as Title 42. The aim is to expel migrants from Nicaragua, Cuba and Haiti who have been caught crossing the U.S.-Mexico border⊠back to Mexico. Since March 2020, the U.S. has used its authority under the âTitle 42â public health law to rapidly expel migrants⊠and, in some casesâŠto suspend the right to seek asylum under U.S. law and international treaty. Today, we decode what exactly is this Title 42 policyâŠhow it came into existenceâŠand what impact the recent decision is supposed to have. But before that, donât forget to like, share and subscribe to our channel.
#Title42 #USAmigrantcrisis#USAexpandstitle42
9/11âŠ.Thatâs the date when the twin towers in USA were brought down in a terrorist attack. Just almost 2 weeks later, the US authorities arrested a woman who had no connections with this attack. But the US authorities believed they could no longer risk this woman to be left free. And the woman was one of their own... Her name was Ana Montes âŠa defence analyst of the US government, who had turned a double agent. She was referred as the âQueen of Cubaâ âŠwho from 1985 to the September 11, 2001 attacksâŠhanded over U.S. military secrets to Havana while working as a top analyst for the Pentagonâs Defense Intelligence Agency. This is her storyâŠwhich according to the US officialsâŠis a story of betrayal and turning against oneâs own country. Today, we bring to you the story of Ana Montes..the deadly double agent. But before that, donât forget to like, share and subscribe to Oneindia.
#AnaMontes #AnaMontesreleased#AnaMontesdoubleagent
A Helpful Guide to Places, With Lower Cost of Living , Than the US.
If you're thinking of quitting your job and pursuing
your dreams, here are some of the best and cheapest
places to live in the world, according to 'Forbes.'.
When you can slash your cost
of living by halfâor even more
in some placesâit opens up lots
of possibilities for better living, Jennifer Stevens, International Living executive editor, via 'Forbes'.
Portugal, The strength of the U.S. dollar and Portugal's
helpful visa options make places like Lagos,
Vilamoura and Tavira enticing.
Mexico, From beautiful beaches to colonial cities
full of art and culture, Mexico is an affordable
destination that offers exciting options.
Mexico, From beautiful beaches to colonial cities
full of art and culture, Mexico is an affordable
destination that offers exciting options.
Panama, Panama offers great visa opportunities for expats,
has excellent health care and experiences
year-round warm weather below the hurricane zone.
Ecuador, International Living correspondent Donna Stiteler
says that Ecuador has a number of appealing
qualities that make it a standout destination.
Ecuador is still a largely undiscovered
country not yet homogenized but still
offering the conveniences of modern living,
including high-speed fiber-optic internet,
American dollar currency, temperate
weather, good public transportation
and affordable healthcare and housing, Donna Stiteler, International Living correspondent, via 'Forbes'.
Costa Rica, A lower cost of living and affordable health care are just
two things that make this politically stable country high
on the list of international retirement destinations.
Spain, According to International Living correspondent
Sally Pederson, "Sunny weather all year, a welcoming culture,
an incredibly relaxed lifestyle and a relatively low cost of
living. These are just a few of the things that Spain offers.â.
Spain, According to International Living correspondent
Sally Pederson, "Sunny weather all year, a welcoming culture,
an incredibly relaxed lifestyle and a relatively low cost of
living. These are just a few of the things that Spain offers.â
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New Year's Traditions , From Around the World.
Ecuador.
Ecuadorians burn away
past bad luck and scare away
future bad luck by burning a paper-
stuffed scarecrow outside of their homes.
Spain.
For each of the final 12 seconds of the year,
reveling Spaniards will gobble down one grape
for good luck in every month of the new year.
Denmark.
Danes ring in the New Year by breaking old dishes on the doorsteps of friends and family.
Chile.
Chileans include their
lost loved ones in their New Year's
celebrations by visiting cemeteries
and setting up chairs next to their graves.
Greece.
New Year's in Greece looks more like Christmas
in other parts of the world, complete with the
Greek Santa Claus, gifts exchange and caroling.
Central and South America.
The color of a person's New Year's underwear
in this region of the world is thought to increase
fortune or even bring more love and happiness
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