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Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City grows to 58 illnesses, 2 deaths

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City grows to 58 illnesses, 2 deaths

Facebook Tweet Email Link Fifty-eight people in New York City have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, a serious bacterial lung infection, and two people have died, according to the city health department. The bacteria, Legionella, is suspected to be spread by cooling towers on buildings in Central Harlem. A cooling tower is a rooftop device that releases mist into the …

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Baby shark washes up on Pacific City beach

Baby shark washes up on Pacific City beach

Roy Cabal was on the beach Sunday in Pacific City when a co-worker alerted him to an unusual sight nearby: a shark wiggling in the sand. The young fish was there for about 20 minutes near Bob Straub State Park before waves washed it back out to sea, said Cabal, who works for Twin Creeks Beach and Trail Rides in …

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Second earthquake hits New York City region within several days

Second earthquake hits New York City region within several days

HILLSDALE, N.J. (AP) — A second small earthquake rattled the New York metropolitan area on Tuesday within several days of another. The 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck a little after noon near suburban Hillsdale, New Jersey, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) northwest of the Bronx in New York City, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no initial reports of …

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Detroit City Council president Mary Sheffield advances to November election in mayoral race

Detroit City Council president Mary Sheffield advances to November election in mayoral race

Mary Sheffield, Detroit City Council president, will advance to the November general election in the race for mayor, the AP projects. Sheffield was considered the front-runner heading into the August primary on Tuesday. She’ll face the second-highest vote getter in November. Nine candidates put their names on the ballot to be Detroit’s next mayor. On Aug. 5, 2025, the city …

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Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City grows to 58 illnesses, 2 deaths

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City grows to 58 illnesses, 2 deaths

Facebook Tweet Email Link Fifty-eight people in New York City have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, a serious bacterial lung infection, and two people have died, according to the city health department. The bacteria, Legionella, is suspected to be spread by cooling towers on buildings in Central Harlem. A cooling tower is a rooftop device that releases mist into the …

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New Chiefs Defender Is an Early Camp Disappointment for Kansas City

New Chiefs Defender Is an Early Camp Disappointment for Kansas City

Training camp is an exciting time for football fans. While the feel of a cool breeze has everyone excited for the leaves to change colors and give way to an autumn Sunday, the heat of training camp is accompanied by a different kind of excitement as new players hit the field. It’s why March is one of the best times …

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Flames erupt on New York City area train, sending passengers to hospital

Flames erupt on New York City area train, sending passengers to hospital

This image provided by Joseph Nikhil Reddy shows flames rising nearly to the top of a Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) train car at the Newport station in Jersey City, N.J., Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. (Joseph Nikhil Reddy via AP) This image provided by Joseph Nikhil Reddy shows flames rising nearly to the top of a Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) train …

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