Dengue cases surge by nearly 50% in Americas amid ’emergency situation’, UN agency says

MEXICO CITY, April 18 (Reuters) – Dengue cases have created an “emergency situation” in the Americas, although cases in hotspots Argentina and Brazil appear to have stabilized, the head of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said on Thursday. PAHO, … Read More

Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded on United Arab Emirates

Authorities deployed tankers to pump away the water, but the lack of regular rainfall means many roads lack proper drainage. The United Arab Emirates has been inundated with heavy rain, with major highways flooded and flights disrupted at Dubai International … Read More

9 people, including 2 Air Canada employees, charged in $14.5M ‘sensational’ gold heist from Toronto airport

Nine men — including two Air Canada employees — are facing charges for allegedly stealing $14.5 million in gold in a “sensational” heist worthy of a “Netflix series” at a Canadian airport. Peel Regional Police on Wednesday announced the arrest … Read More

Zuckerberg wins bid to avoid personal liability in addiction lawsuits

A judge has granted Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s request to dismiss lawsuits that allege he was personally responsible for his platforms fueling social media addiction. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled Monday, excusing Zuckerberg from being held liable, but … Read More

Border Patrol intercepts more than 1,000 pounds of meth, cocaine chemicals from China

April 16 (UPI) — Customs and Border Protection officers in Chicago on Thursday seized a shipment from China containing methamphetamine precursor and a cocaine cutting agent, the CBP announced Tuesday. A narcotics detection dog named Aldo helped CBP officers discover … Read More

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