Who is cutting $1 million-plus checks to MAGA Inc. and what do they want?

The evidence is circumstantial, but the list is long. Supporters who have business with the federal government clearly see ...
The Lancet

WHO and Africa CDC declare the 2026 Ebola disease outbreak a public health emergency

The 2026 outbreak of Ebola virus disease in DR Congo and Uganda, caused by Bundibugyo virus (Orthoebolavirus bundibugyoense), represents one of the most consequential epidemic emergencies in Africa.

WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response

The head of the World Health Organization has visited Bunia in eastern Congo, where a rare Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly.
STAT

U.S. makes exit from the WHO complete

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...

WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak ‘can be stopped’

The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an Ebola ...
STAT

WHO declares end to Covid global health emergency

The World Health Organization ended the Covid-19 global health emergency on Friday, saying it was time for countries to transition from treating Covid as an emergency to dealing with it as a disease ...
Ultimate Classic Rock

The Guess Who Tried to Force the Who to Change Their Name

Former Guess Who guitarist Randy Bachman said his old band tried to force the Who to change their name. Although the Guess Who enjoyed their greatest success from 1969 through 1974, the Canadian ...