Dangote Refinery ships first gasoline cargo to U.S.
Dangote Refinery has exported its first gasoline cargo to the U.S., marking a new global milestone despite ongoing operational challenges.
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US activist Chris Smalls beaten, choked after Israel seizes Gaza-bound aid ship
Smalls, founder of the Amazon Labor Union, was “choked and kicked in the legs” by seven uniformed men upon arrival at an Israeli prison, the coalition said.
Mysterious illness strikes over 140 aboard Royal Caribbean cruise
Over 140 people aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship have fallen ill with an unidentified illness, prompting a CDC investigation.
Houthi rebels release video of attack sinking Greek-operated cargo ship
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have released footage showing them storming and sinking the Greek-operated Magic Seas cargo ship. All 22 crew members were rescued.
Fast-spreading COVID strain from China reaches US, including NYC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified the highly contagious NB.1.81 COVID-19 variant in the US, including New York City. The variant, linked to a surge in hospitalizations in China, was first detected among international travelers at several US airports.
CDC withdraws COVID-19 vaccine advice for healthy children, pregnant women
The CDC will no longer recommend routine COVID-19 vaccines for healthy children and pregnant women, according to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.