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Trump administration raises U. S. refugee cap, but only for white South Africans
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (593+ words) The Trump administration said Tuesday that it will admit an additional 10, 000 white South Africans into the U. S. as refugees this year, increasing its historically low annual cap but still blocking people from other countries from entering through the program. Trump suspended…...
Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak sparks international effort to track passengers
2+ week, 4+ day ago (968+ words) Health officials in at least a dozen countries, including the United States, are tracking dozens of passengers who traveled aboard the'cruise ship'at the center of a'deadly hantavirus outbreak. Those passengers have already since dispersed across the world and are located…...
New "Cicada' COVID variant raises concerns as summer approaches
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (20+ words) NBC Bay Area New "Cicada' COVID variant raises concerns as summer approaches...
Safari West in Santa Rosa welcomes Ozzy, a Southern white rhino calf
10+ mon, 1+ day ago (406+ words) Santa Rosa's Safari West wildlife preserve early Tuesday morning delivered a healthy Southern white rhinoceros calf into the world. His namesake: Ozzy Osbourne, having been born on the same day as the rock legend's passing. Born to 20-year-old mother Eesha…...
Miller calls Wembanyama "a must-see experience"
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (9+ words) Miller calls Wembanyama "a must-see experience'NBC Bay Area...
Cape Verde qualifies for first ever World Cup in 2026. Here's what to know
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (259+ words) Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Monday. The archipelago of volcanic islands off the western coast of Africa secured…...
Everything you need to know about genetic testing for breast cancer: A guide
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (1261+ words) In 2023, Jill Martin took a test that changed her life. She underwent'genetic testing'for breast cancer and learned she had a BRCA2 mutation, which increases one's risk of developing breast and other cancers, including'ovarian cancer. Prior to learning that she had the…...
Prince Harry among those criticized in spat over charity he cofounded
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (395+ words) British regulators criticized on Wednesday both sides in a dispute over the future of a charity founded by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, for allowing the issue to be played out in public and damaging the organization's reputation....
Royal Caribbean crew member dies after stabbing fellow worker, jumping off ship: Police
10+ mon, 21+ hour ago (247+ words) A Royal Caribbean crew member jumped to his death from a cruise ship after stabbing another crew member near the Bahamas, authorities said. The incident happened Thursday night as the ship was in the waters off San Salvador Island, Royal…...
South African woman convicted of selling her 6-year-old daughter
1+ year, 3+ week ago (304+ words) A South African woman was convicted Friday of kidnapping and selling her 6-year-old daughter in a case that horrified the country. The girl went missing more than a year ago and hasn't been found. Kelly Smith and two men " her…...