Mpox is a global emergency, WHO says. Is it spreading the US?
(NEXSTAR) – The World Health Organization says MPOX is spreading rapidly in parts of Africa, making it a global health emergency. For many in the U.S., the virus hasn’t been a top concern in recent years, but is it now something to worry about again? There are several important differences between the type of MPOX […]
WHO: mpox a global health emergency
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Subway calls ’emergency’ meeting with franchisees as sales plummet: sources
Subway has called a surprise meeting with franchisees of its 19,000 sandwich shops across North America, amid a backlog of declining sales and profits, The Washington Post has learned. Fast food giant It was sold in April to Roark Capital, owner of Dunkin’ Donuts, Arby’s and Cheesecake Factory, for $9 billion. — told franchisees it […]
Mpox outbreak in Africa is public health emergency resembling early days of HIV, says WHO | Mpox
Scientists say an outbreak of monkeypox (previously called monkeypox) in Africa resembles early HIV epidemics, and the World Health Organization has declared it a public health emergency. Medical experts said the declaration should speed up access to testing, vaccines and treatments in affected areas and launch a campaign to reduce stigma around the virus. More […]
Can I use my 401(k) as an ATM? New rules allow emergency withdrawals. – USA TODAY
Need $1,000 to cover an unexpected expense? Starting this year, you might be able to withdraw money from your 401(k) relatively easily. New rules make it easier to tap into retirement accounts for emergency funds. In 2024, you can withdraw up to $1,000 from a traditional 401(k) or IRA to cover emergency needs. And here’s […]
Ohio Governor declares state of emergency for several counties following Debby's destruction
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (D) declared a state of emergency for several counties on Saturday after Storm Debby passed through and caused damage in the northeastern part of the state last week. “This emergency declaration will allow the state to provide rapid assistance to these communities. At this time, there are no backlogged requests for […]
State of emergency declared in DC amid coronavirus concerns | FOX 5 DC
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a state of emergency and public health emergency amid the coronavirus outbreak in the … source
Russia Declares Emergency in Region Invaded by Ukraine as Zelensky Says Russia Needs to ‘Feel’ War
“Russia should know what it has done to our country,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared on Thursday, an apparent oblique reference to reports that Ukrainian forces are continuing to invade Russian territory that began this week. The Russian government claimed on Tuesday that Ukrainian forces had entered the Kursk region, which was not previously part […]
American Airlines flight makes emergency landing in NYC due to overflowing bathroom
Talk about a terrible flight. An American Airlines flight bound for Spain was forced to make an emergency stop in New York City on Wednesday after an onboard toilet began overflowing, authorities said. The FAA said the bathroom issue first emerged shortly after the plane took off from Dallas. On Wednesday, a flight from Dallas […]
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon predicts Federal reserve won’t make emergency rate cuts
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said the Federal Reserve will not make an emergency interest rate cut before the central bank’s September meeting, despite Monday’s Wall Street sell-off over growing recession risks. “I don’t think we’ll see anything by September.” Solomon said in an interview on Bloomberg’s “The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations.” Goldman Sachs […]