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Deadly Ebola outbreak threatens Congo

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Deadly Ebola outbreak in Africa affects travel to the United States, including for World Cup

A scary health risk in Uganda, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo spreads concern and caution beyond those east-central African countries. A growing outbreak of the often-fatal Ebola virus is declared a health emergency of internat...

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Navy jet crews survive midair collision during air show

Four Navy crew members were recovering after ejecting from two modified fighter jets that collided in midair during an aerial maneuver at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show in Idaho. No one was injured on the ground when jets crashed and exploded at the M...

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This week's word in the news: PREDOMINANT

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Two predominant drivers of the economy — inflation (including from the war in Iran) and the potentially revolutionary artificial intelligence wave — highlight post-pandemic dualities and disparities.
The Key West Citizen -- 05/25/2026

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Is AI taking jobs from college grads?

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