WHO Considers declaring Africa mpox outbreak a global health emergency
The outbreak saw over 27,000 cases and about 1,100 deaths, mostly affecting children under 15 in the DRC and neighboring countrie.
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Akili McDowell, actor known for "Billions" and "David Makes Man," charged with murder in Houston shooting
According to investigators, a dispute occurred during a drug transaction between McDowell and the victim, leading to McDowell allegedly shooting the victim multiple times.
Google introduces a $99.99 Google TV Streamer, to replace Chromecast
TV Streamer, a new premium 4K streaming device, is designed to compete with high-end streaming devices like Apple TV 4K and Roku Ultra
TikTok parent company launches AI video app Jimeng AI to Rival OpenAI's Sora
Several Chinese tech companies, including Kuaishou (Kling AI), Zhipu AI (Ying), and Shengshu (Vidu), have developed similar text-to-video models.
Microsoft, CrowdStrike say Delta's July operational meltdown largely own company's fault
While other major U.S. airlines resumed operations a day after the incident, Delta continued to experience prolonged disruptions, affecting hundreds of thousands of customers and prompting a US Department of Transportation investigation
Rapper Pitbull buys naming rights for university athletics stadium. Calls it "Pitbull Stadium"
Miami rapper Pitbull (Armando Christian Pérez), signed a 5-year, $6 million deal with Florida International University (FIU).
Disney to increase streaming subscription prices mid-October
The price increases are expected to be implemented globally, though specific details for specific regions have not been announced yet.
Seine marathon swim test, training sessions canceled over pollution levels
The triathlon mixed relay event held in the Seine River the day before the latest cancellation had acceptable levels of fecal bacteria according to World Triathlon data.
X owner Elon Musk says civil war in the U.K. is inevitable, following misinformation-triggered anti-immigrant violence
The British government, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, criticized Musk's remarks as unjustifiable and called for calm
X files antitrust lawsuit against Unilever, CVS over advertising ban
"We tried peace for 2 years, now it is war," Musk wrote in a post on X