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Virginia reports a case of monkeypox, the first state of the recent increase

Placeholder while loading article actions Virginia public health officials on Thursday reported the state’s first alleged positive case of smallpox in a woman from northern Virginia who recently traveled to an African country. Virginia’s case is among the nine identified in seven states, officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told reporters Thursday …

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Uvalde residents are frustrated by the response to the shooting

UVALDE, Texas – Residents here expressed anger and frustration at the time it took for law enforcement to end a primary school shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers while circulating videos on social media showing parents confronting police outside the building. “The police did nothing,” said Angeli Rose Gomez, who, after learning of …

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Blinken says US is ready to bolster diplomacy with China at a “busy time for the world”

In a lengthy speech at George Washington University on Thursday, the top US diplomat described the administration’s approach as “investing, aligning, competing” and said that while the United States is not looking for a conflict with China, are willing to defend their interests. “We will invest in the foundations of our strength at home: our …

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Exclusive: McConnell says he has ordered Cornyn to engage with Democrats in a “bipartisan solution” to armed violence

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle face enormous pressure to take action following the horrific shooting, but members of both sides acknowledge the tough battle to find common ground given the highly polarized political climate around arms legislation and the GOP’s widespread opposition to stricter opposition. weapons control. It is significant, however, that McConnell …

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The S&P 500, the Nasdaq and the Dow Jones extend the rally at noon with the rise of retail

Spencer Platt / Getty Images News The stock market maintained gains on Thursday at noon with solid results that remove part of the recent sadness of the retail sector. The Nasdaq (COMP.IND) + 2.3%, up 273 to 11,707, S&P (SP500) + 1.9%, up 74 to 4,053 and the Dow Jones (DJI) + 1.6%. from 516 …

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In the first test after the mass shootings, the Republican Senate blocks the internal terrorism bill

Placeholder while loading article actions Republicans in the Senate on Thursday blocked a bill aimed at focusing the federal government on the fight against internal terrorism, which was the first opportunity for Congress to pass legislation in response to recent mass shootings. Voting was 47 to 47, below the 60-vote threshold to advance the measure. …

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NASA publishes a stunning Hubble photo of two galaxies enclosed in a dance

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link to our website, BGR may receive an affiliate commission. While James Webb is in place and ready to begin observations this summer, Hubble remains strong. The nearly 30-year-old space telescope recently captured two galaxies enclosed in a dance. NASA has shared the image …

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Shanna had a surprising reaction to Travis’ wedding a year after hinting that Kourtney was a “downfall.”

All good roll. Shanna Moakler’s reaction to Kourtney Kardashian’s marriage to her ex-husband Travis Barker is very sweet. The former model told Us Weekly that she liked to see her children having fun at an Italian wedding. “I wish the happy couple a beautiful marriage,” she told the site on May 25, 2022. “I will …

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