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The huge sums that Wall Street is about to be asked for look like being only a down payment

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Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers rode through eastern DR Congo carrying Ebola prevention messages as health officials seek to combat misinformation and scepticism amid a growing outbreak.

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As drought kills livestock, Maasai women are turning drought-resistant grass into animal feed and income.

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Midfielder delivered complete performance against Costa Rica that should make up Thomas Tuchel’s mind for him It only took eight seconds for Jude Bellingham to steal the lightning’s thunder. Given the nod over Morgan Rogers, Bellingham set the tone for England when their friendly against Costa Rica finally got under way. The No 10 pressed from the front, racing to charge down a clearance from Darril Araya, and was key to the way that Thomas Tuchel’s side made light of the unpredictable Florida weather by imposing themselves on inferior opposition from the first whistle. The skies had cleared by the time the game kicked off an hour later than advertised. The torrential downpour earlier in the day arrived after a three-week drought in Orlando, giving England a taste of what they can expect at the World Cup. Will they cope with the ups and downs of an American summer? Here at the agreeably compact Inter&Co Stadium, Tuchel had an encouraging response. The lineup looked close to the one that will face Croatia in Group L on 17 June and, after last Saturday’s glorified training exercise against New Zealand , there was a sense of England’s level rising as they eased to a 3-0 win against Costa Rica . Continue reading...

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Prosecutors say man deliberately started blaze that became one of the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history.

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US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins pushed back on suggestions that staff cuts at her agency could slow the agency’s response to the outbreak of a deadly cattle parasite in the US.

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The Google Nest Cam with Floodlight is marked down to $179.99 ($100 off) at multiple retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot, and directly from Google. This weather-resistant outdoor camera captures 1080p video across a 130-degree diagonal field of view, with snappy notifications and great customization options. Even without a subscription, the camera can store […]

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The man accused of “maliciously” starting the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history last year is set to face a jury over arson charges.

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"Like a washing machine": Locals recall violent Philippine earthquake

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The Philippines continued rescue operations on 10 June after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao, killing at least 37 people, injuring nearly 500 and forcing more than 32,000 residents from their homes.

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DP World Ltd., one of the world’s biggest container port operators, has been meeting with fixed-income investors to discuss its performance since the outbreak of the US-Iran war as the Dubai logistics giant mulls its options for repaying a bond due in a few months.

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Philippine earthquake: "Fast food eatery collapses into debris"

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The Civil Defense Department previously said that 630 people were injured and over ten people are missing

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Hong Kong has recorded an uptick in Mpox cases after an outbreak linked to a gay-friendly sauna and fitness club in Mong Kok, prompting health authorities to launch a targeted vaccination outreach programme for high-risk groups. The Centre for Health Protection has contacted more than 300 people who visited the venue since May for medical surveillance and urged anyone who visited during that period to call its dedicated hotline for advice. The centre is conducting an epidemiological...

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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is raising an uncomfortable question for Asian governments: could the virus travel through the region’s airports before health systems detect it? While experts say the risk of a major outbreak in Asia remains low, the latest flare-up has renewed scrutiny of whether hospitals, contact tracers and border surveillance systems remain ready after years of post-Covid fatigue and strained global health funding. Khoo Yoong Khean, deputy...

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630 people were injured, while 17 people remain missing

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Japan could be heading into one of the worst typhoon seasons in its recorded history, raising fears that stronger, more frequent storms will test not only the country’s disaster defences but also a summer travel industry already stretched by packed trains, hotels and itineraries. Tokyo-based Weathernews, a private meteorological firm providing long-range forecasts across Asia, has predicted that as many as 28 typhoons could affect Japan this year, with up to 14 potentially making landfall – well...

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According to the Office of Civil Defense, more than 470 people have been injured, and another 4 are listed as missing

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The Philippines is assessing the impact of a powerful earthquake that struck Mindanao on 8 June. Residents are clearing debris while hospitals continue operating outdoors amid concerns over aftershocks.

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The state’s outbreak means adapting to America’s new reality, in which vaccine-preventable diseases become common again.

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A powerful earthquake struck western Cuba on 8 June, sending people rushing out of buildings in Havana. Witnesses described scenes of confusion as offices were evacuated and workers waited outside for safety checks.

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Dozens of people are dead and hundreds more injured following an earthquake in the country's south.

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with its 17th Ebola outbreak since virus was first identified in 1976.

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At least 37 people were killed and about 500 others injured after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday morning, authorities said Tuesday.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has stated that "the national government is moving and we will not leave Mindanao behind."

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As Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo climb above 450 and fears grow of a wider regional outbreak, the European Union has announced an additional €5 million to strengthen testing and disease surveillance.

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A flood of new shares from companies looking to fund their artificial intelligence ambitions is raising questions on Wall Street about whether there will be enough buyers to soak them all up and what this pile of fresh equity will mean for stock prices more broadly.

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Berlin's Charite hospital hailed treatment as a 'significant therapeutic success' as outbreak spreads in DR Congo.

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Catching a Broadway musical is a quintessential experience for many in New York City. But it’s not cheap, not for showgoers nor for show producers, who saw costs go up in the aftermath of the pandemic. Producers have been considering taking their next big hits somewhere else — to Atlanta, Chicago and even overseas to London, where it can be significantly cheaper to put on a good show. Bloomberg Tax, State Tax Policy Journalist Danielle Muoio Dunn joined David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)