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y77777 games What's New Rwanda's outbreak of the Marburg virus was declared over this week by the World Health Organization ( WHO ) and the Rwandan government. The announcement by WHO comes after weeks without any new reported cases in the African nation of Rwanda. Why It Matters Rwanda first declared the outbreak on September 27, reporting 66 cases and 15 deaths. The majority of those infected were health care workers who had treated the initial patients. Marburg virus, if left untreated, can have a fatality rate of up to 88 percent. Symptoms include fever, muscle pain, diarrhea, vomiting and, in severe cases, death caused by extreme blood loss. What To Know Currently, there is no approved vaccine or treatment for Marburg. However, Rwanda received hundreds of doses of an experimental vaccine in October as part of ongoing trials. An outbreak is officially declared over after 42 days—equivalent to two 21-day incubation cycles of the virus—without any new cases and with all existing cases testing negative. Rwanda discharged its final Marburg patient on November 8 with no new confirmed cases reported since October 30. "Marburg virus (MARV) and Ravn virus (RAVV) of the species Orthomarburgvirus marburgense are the causative agents of Marburg virus disease (MVD)," the WHO said. "The average MVD case fatality rate is around 50%. Case fatality rates have varied from 24% to 88% in past outbreaks." Similar to Ebola, the Marburg virus is thought to originate in fruit bats and spreads through close contact with the bodily fluids of infected individuals or contaminated surfaces, such as soiled bed sheets. Marburg outbreaks and isolated cases have previously been reported in Tanzania, Equatorial Guinea, Angola, Congo, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda and Ghana. The virus was first identified in 1967 following simultaneous outbreaks in research laboratories in Marburg, Germany and Belgrade in the former Yugoslavia. Seven researchers died after being exposed to the virus while studying monkeys. What People Are Saying Despite the outbreak being declared over, WHO officials and Rwanda's Health Minister Dr. Sabin Nzanzimana emphasized on Friday that risks remain and urged the public to remain vigilant. Dr. Nzanzimana said during a press conference : "We believe it's not completely over because we still face risks, especially from bats. We are continuing to build new strategies, form new health teams, and deploy advanced technologies to track their movements, understand their behavior, and monitor who is interacting with them," Dr. Brain Chirombo, WHO;s representative in Rwanda, said : "I thank the government of Rwanda, its leadership and Rwandans in general for the strong response to achieve this success but the battle continues." What's Next In a statement this month, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) said that the agency and its partners in Africa continue to work together "to support Rwanda's response, share information, and help ensure partner countries are ready to respond if Marburg spreads across international borders." This article includes reporting from The Associated Press.

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AAA predicts that nearly 80 million people in the U.S. will venture at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and next Monday — most of them by car. Thanksgiving Day falling so late this year has altered traditional travel patterns. At airports, the Transportation Security Administration says it could screen a record number of U.S. air travelers on Sunday. Meanwhile, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration says a shortage of air traffic controllers could cause flight delays. Transportation analytics company INRIX says roads could be congested on Monday with both commuters and returning holiday travelers. Macy’s says employee hid up to $154 million in expenses, delaying Q3 earnings Macy’s says it’s delaying the release of its fiscal third-quarter earnings results after it discovered an up to $154 million accounting-related issue. The company did provide some preliminary results for its third quarter, including that net sales fell 2.4% to $4.74 billion. It anticipates reporting its full third-quarter financial results by Dec. 11. Newsom says California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates federal tax credit SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Gov. Gavin Newsom says Monday he'll propose creating a new version of the state’s successful Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, which was phased out in 2023 after funding nearly 600,000 new cars and trucks. Officials didn’t say how much the program would cost or how the rebates would work. Newsom’s proposal is part of his plan to protect California’s progressive policies ahead of Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. But a budget shortfall could complicate California’s resistance efforts. Warren Buffett gives away another $1.1B and plans for distributing his $147B fortune after his death OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett renewed his Thanksgiving tradition of giving by handing out more than $1.1 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to four of his family's foundations Monday, and he offered new details about who will be handing out the rest of his fortune after his death. Buffett has said previously that his three kids will distribute his remaining $147.4 billion fortune in the 10 years after his death, but now he has also designated successors for them because it’s possible that Buffett’s children could die before giving it all away. Buffett said he has no regrets about his decision to start giving away his fortune in 2006. Stock market today: Dow hits another record as stocks rise NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose, with those benefiting the most from lower interest rates and a stronger economy leading the way. The S&P 500 climbed 0.3% Monday to pull closer to its record set two weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 440 points to its own record set on Friday, while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.3%. They got a boost from easing Treasury yields after President-elect Donald Trump said he wants hedge-fund manager Scott Bessent to be his Treasury Secretary. Smaller companies can feel a big boost from easier borrowing costs, and the Russell 2000 index of small stocks finished just shy of its record. Workers at Charlotte airport, an American Airlines hub, go on strike during Thanksgiving travel week CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — American Airlines says it doesn’t expect significant disruptions to flights this week as a result of a labor strike at its hub in Charlotte, North Carolina. Service workers there walked out Monday during a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to protest what they say are unlivable wages. Employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services authorized the work stoppage. Union spokesperson Sean Keady says the strike is expected to last 24 hours. 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MADRID (AP) — Spanish King Felipe VI used his traditional Christmas Eve speech to remember the victims of the catastrophic Valencia flash floods , and urged the country to remain calm while addressing hot-button issues such as immigration and housing affordability. In a pre-recorded speech that usually reviews the year's most relevant issues, Felipe said Spain “must never forget the pain and sadness" the floods caused. The Oct. 29 floods killed more than 225 people in eastern Spain, damaging countless homes and leaving graveyards of cars piled on top of each other. In some towns, the heavy downpours that caused the floods dropped as much as a year's worth of rain in just eight hours. In early November, as Spaniards' shock at the wreckage turned into frustration, a political blame game began, directed especially at regional authorities who failed to send timely emergency alerts to cell phones on the day of the floods. The frustration of residents in hard-hit Paiporta near Valencia was on display when people tossed mud and shouted insults at the king and government officials in early November when they made their first visit to the town. “We have seen — and understood — the frustration, the pain, the impatience, the demands for greater and more effective coordination," Felipe said about how the disaster was managed. He also addressed the country's housing crunch and high rents, which have become a leading concern in the southern European country that is the eurozone's fourth-largest economy. Fast-rising rents are especially acute in cities like Barcelona and Madrid, where incomes have failed to keep up, especially for younger people in a country with chronically high unemployment. Felipe urged that “all the actors involved reflect” and "listen to each other” so that they facilitate bringing access to housing under “affordable conditions.” Spain's immigration debate should keep in mind the country's European partners and immigrants' countries of origin, Felipe said, warning that “the way in which we are able to address immigration ... will say a lot in the future about our principles and the quality of our democracy.” Felipe said Spain needed to remain calm in the public sphere, even in the face of a “sometimes thunderous” contest in its politics.Detroit's Renaissance Center would lose two towers, add apartments, riverfront park under new proposalUS stocks rose Monday, with the Dow finishing at a fresh record as markets greeted Donald Trump's pick for treasury secretary, while oil prices retreated on hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The Dow climbed one percent to a second straight all-time closing high on news of the selection of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to lead the critical economic policy position. A widely respected figure on Wall Street, Bessent is seen as being in favor of growth and deficit reduction policies and not known overly fond of trade tariffs. The market "breathed a sigh of relief" at Bessent's selection, said Art Hogan from B. Riley Wealth Management. But after an initial surge Monday, the gains in US equities moderated somewhat. While investors are enthusiastic about the possibility of tax cuts and regulatory relief under Trump, "we do have to face the potential for tariffs being a negative as well as a very tight market around immigration, which is not positive for the economy," Hogan said. Earlier, equity gains were limited in Europe as growth concerns returned to the fore with Germany's Thyssenkrupp announcing plans to cut or outsource 11,000 jobs in its languishing steel division. Currently around 27,000 people are employed in the steel division, which has been battered by high production costs and fierce competition from Asian rivals. Elsewhere, crude oil prices fell decisively as Israel's security cabinet prepared to decide whether to accept a ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah, an official said Monday. The United States, the European Union and the United Nations have all pushed in recent days for a truce in the long-running hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which flared into all-out war in late September. Speaking on condition of anonymity, an Israeli official told AFP the security cabinet "will decide on Tuesday evening on the ceasefire deal." And bitcoin's push toward $100,000 ran out of steam after coming within a whisker of the mark last week, on hopes that Trump would enact policies to bring the cryptocurrency more into the mainstream. 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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been making impressive plays all season despite working through injuries. Allen confirmed Thursday a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport that he has been playing with a broken left hand. Allen injured his left hand Week 1 when he scored a rushing touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals. “Yeah,” Allen said. “It’s the left one, so it don’t really matter that much.” Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) fires a pass downfield during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. Now, Allen is dealing with a right elbow and right shoulder injury that he sustained in the win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. Allen was a full participant in Thursday’s practice, and he was projected as full on Wednesday, when the Bills did not practice but gave estimations for the injury report. Allen said Thursday that his shoulder and elbow are doing well when it comes to throwing the ball. “Good. Just a little sore from this last game,” Allen said. “Again, probably took too many opportunities for them to lay their hands and pads on me. So, just got to be smarter and make sure that we're rolling here.” Bling bling Josh Allen is now on the receiving end of some glittering jewelry. For Christmas, the Bills' offensive line gifted Allen a chain with an iced-out jersey that says “MVP” and has the number 17 in diamonds. The jersey has the names of 13 offensive linemen engraved on the back. “It was very cool,” Allen said. “A gift from the o-line. I don’t really have any jewelry, so that’s a cool little collector item, I guess.” Left tackle Dion Dawkins spearheaded the design process of the chain, recalling a quick conversation with the rest of the offensive line. Mitch Trubisky and Mike White are having as much fun this season as two football players can without getting on the field. “It was, ‘You guys want to get Josh a gift?’ ‘Yes.’ ‘You want me to do what I do? Let's do it,’ ” Dawkins said. Dawkins considers himself to be the expert on jewelry of the group. “Because most of those guys, they don't get bust down chains and like that,” Dawkins said. “They get rifles and bow and arrows and deer that go on the wall. They're hunters. “But it was cool for them to cross over and get him something that we know he'll probably never wear, but he'll put like as a trophy. And that's cool. It's cool. And for me, nice little expensive trophy that sits in his house.” Bills injury report Linebacker Matt Milano (biceps/groin) was up to a full participant in Thursday’s practice after he was projected as limited for Wednesday. The Bills did not practice on Wednesday because of Christmas, so the report is an estimation. The only other change to the injury report was that offensive lineman Tylan Grable did not practice Thursday for personal reasons. Four players were listed as limited for a second day in a row: safety Damar Hamlin (rib), safety Taylor Rapp (neck), wide receiver Curtis Samuel (rib) and defensive back Cam Lewis (shoulder). All four practiced in red non-contact jerseys on Thursday. In addition to Milano, 10 other Bills players were listed as full participants, headlined by Allen (right elbow/right shoulder) and cornerback Rasul Douglas (knee). Also listed as full were tackle Spencer Brown (neck), defensive tackle DeWayne Carter (wrist), tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee), punter Sam Martin (back), tight end Quintin Morris (shoulder/groin), defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (back), defensive end Dawuane Smoot (wrist) and linebacker Dorian Williams (elbow). Get in the game with our Prep Sports Newsletter Sent weekly directly to your inbox! Sports reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.

( MENAFN - Nam News Network) ANKARA, Dec 25 (NNN-TRT) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, yesterday announced a 30-percent increase in the minimum wage for 2025, raising it to 22,104 lira (about 630 U.S. dollars). The announcement was made after the Minimum Wage Determination Commission's fourth meeting in Ankara. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Vedat Isikhan said, he believes the increase will enhance workers' well-being and strengthen the country's economic stability. “By prioritising fairness in working life, we can ensure the development of our country,” Isikhan emphasised. However, the Turkish Confederation of Trade Unions (TURK-IS) chose not to attend the meeting, citing a lack of prior notification regarding the wage proposal. TURK-IS President, Ergun Atalay, previously outlined their demand for a net wage of 29,583 liras (about 845 dollars) with a 45-percent increase plus a 20-percent social share, and had reiterated that the union would not approve any decision below this figure. For 2024, the minimum wage had been set at 17,002 lira, reflecting a 49-percent increase. Meanwhile, Türkiye's annual inflation rate fell to 47.09 percent in Nov, its lowest level since June 2023.– NNN-TRT MENAFN24122024000200011047ID1109028632 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.Getting whipped by a downtrodden Oklahoma squad came back to haunt Alabama. So did a historic loss to Vanderbilt. That's because the Crimson Tide (9-3) were passed over for the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff when the selections were announced on Sunday. Alabama appeared in good shape to make the playoffs until visiting the Sooners and losing 24-3 on Nov. 23. Oklahoma finished the regular season with a 6-6 mark. SMU (11-2) earned the final at-large spot despite losing to Clemson 34-31 in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game on Saturday night. "I think it's the right decision," Mustangs coach Rhett Lashlee told CBS Sports said. "... We didn't ever have a bad loss." Selection committee chairman Warde Manuel said it was a tough choice to take the Mustangs over the Crimson Tide. "We looked at the number of wins Alabama had against ranked opponents," Manuel, the Michigan athletic director, told ESPN. "We looked at SMU's schedule and they were undefeated in conference. Their losses were to ranked teams. "We also looked at Alabama's losses to unranked teams. It was quite a debate. We value strength of schedule and that's why Alabama as a three-loss team is ranked ahead of teams that have two losses." SMU's loss to then-No. 17 Clemson came on a last-second field goal in Saturday night's Atlantic Coast Conference title game. The Mustangs also lost 18-15 at BYU on Sept. 6. SMU beat then-No. 22 Louisville on the road and then-No. 18 Pitt in Dallas. "Losing on a last-second field goal ... we felt SMU still had the nod over Alabama," Manuel said of the Mustangs' loss to Clemson. "... It's just looking at the entire body of work over both teams." Alabama's other two losses included the shocking 40-35 stumble at Vanderbilt on Oct. 5 that marked the Commodores' first-ever win over a No. 1-ranked team. The Crimson Tide also lost 24-17 to then-No. 11 Tennessee on Oct. 19. More from this section The Crimson Tide posted three ranked victories, beating then-No. 2 Georgia, then-No. 21 Missouri and then-No. 15 LSU. Alabama will face Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa on Dec. 31. It is a rematch from last season when the Wolverines defeated the Crimson Tide 27-20 in the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Rose Bowl. The second team out was No. 13 Miami (10-2), which saw its chances plummet by losing two of its last three regular-season games. The Hurricanes, who started 9-0, lost 28-23 to host Georgia Tech on Nov. 9 and completed the regular season with a 42-38 road loss against Syracuse. Miami didn't play a Top 25 team this season. Instead of navigating the playoff field, Miami will face No. 18 Iowa State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando on Dec. 28. "Everyone that doesn't get in feels disappointment," Miami coach Mario Cristobal said of being passed over. "We will have the onus of just doing better. Go forward and have the opportunity to get better. ... "We have a ton to play for and we'll thankful for the opportunity." SMU plays No. 6 Penn State in its first-round playoff game on Nov. 21. "We're excited about the challenge and the opportunity to prove that the committee made the right decision," Lashlee said. --Field Level Media