Oropouche virus is spreading — and U.S. travelers have been affected. Here’s what to know about the insect-borne disease that has caused 2 deaths.

Oropouche virus disease is on the rise and spreading outside its typical bounds. Now, two young women are dead from the virus, with a third death being investigated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an advisory on Aug. 16 warning people traveling to areas known to have the Oropouche virus to avoid getting…

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The 6 Best Hotels in New Orleans (Updated 2024)

New Orleans is one of my favorite places in the world (and that’s saying something). There’s just something about this city. It’s magic. The people and energy make it impossible not to have a good time here. It’s really bounced back from Hurricane Katrina (I visited right after, and it was a completely different city)….

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Trump transition chair pick signals think tank influence

Donald Trump’s presidential campaign announced on Friday his transition team will be co-chaired by two major donors and allies, Linda McMahon, the former head of his Small Business Administration, and Howard Lutnick, the chairman and CEO of financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald. Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance and Trump’s two adult sons, Donald Trump…

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