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Marburg virus outbreak reported in Rwanda and Tanzania. Rwanda’s outbreak, declared over in December 2024, resulted in 66 cases and 15 deaths. A new suspected outbreak in Tanzania has led to eight fatalities. The virus, highly contagious and deadly, is similar to Ebola. WHO is providing support for both countries to prevent further spread. In late 2024, Marburg virus outbreaks struck both Rwanda and Tanzania, causing widespread concern. This disease, highly contagious and deadly, has claimed multiple lives in the region. The outbreak in Rwanda was declared over on December 20, 2024, but another suspected outbreak in Tanzania has raised…

Negotiations in Doha are in the final stages for a ceasefire in Gaza. Hamas agrees to release 33 hostages, including children and women, in the first phase. Israel to free up to 1,000 Palestinian prisoners during the initial phase of the agreement. U.S., Egypt, and Qatar mediate the deal, emphasizing humanitarian aid. Ceasefire aims to end 15 months of conflict, easing tensions in the Middle East. Negotiators in Doha, Qatar, are close to finalizing a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. After over eight hours of discussions, optimism is high that a deal may soon be reached. U.S., Egyptian, and Qatari…

Boston Celtics beat Denver Nuggets 118-106 at Ball Arena in a thrilling contest. Jayson Tatum scores 29 points, while Kristaps Porziņģis adds 25 points and 10 rebounds. Denver, without Nikola Jokić, kept pace through offensive rebounding and balanced scoring. Boston’s 15-0 fourth-quarter run proved decisive, securing their third win in four games. Jaylen Brown contributes 14 points and eight assists after a quiet first half. Denver, CO — The Boston Celtics wrapped up their Western Conference road trip with a gritty 118-106 victory over the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on Tuesday night. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 29…

Eaton Fire burns over 400 acres near Eaton Canyon in California. Mandatory evacuations issued for parts of Altadena and Pasadena. Strong winds ground firefighting aircraft, intensifying containment challenges. Pasadena Unified School District cancels classes amid fire threat. Evacuation center set up at Westwood Recreation Center for displaced residents. Altadena, California — A fast-moving wildfire known as the Eaton Fire erupted on Tuesday evening in the hills above Eaton Canyon. The blaze, fueled by high winds and dry vegetation, rapidly burned more than 400 acres, prompting mandatory evacuations for neighborhoods in both Altadena and Pasadena. The fire was first reported around…

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Shigatse, Tibet, on January 7, 2025. At least 126 people are confirmed dead, and 188 have sustained injuries. Over 3,600 homes have collapsed, leaving thousands homeless in freezing conditions. Rescue operations continue with 3,400 personnel and significant government resources deployed. Tremors were felt in Nepal, India, Bhutan, and Bangladesh, causing fear but limited damage. A massive 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook China’s Tibet Autonomous Region on January 7, 2025, leading to severe casualties and destruction. The quake’s epicenter was located in Tingri County, approximately 80 kilometers from Mount Everest and close to Shigatse, a culturally significant city…

NVIDIA introduces GeForce RTX 50 Series with Blackwell architecture at CES 2025. Four models announced: RTX 5070, 5070 Ti, 5080, and 5090, priced from $549 to $1,999. GDDR7 memory and DLSS 4.0 enhance performance and efficiency. RTX 5090 offers 32GB GDDR7 memory and 21,760 CUDA cores, doubling RTX 4090’s performance. Availability starts January 30, 2025, with pre-orders underway. NVIDIA, a leader in graphics processing technology, has unveiled its GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. The new lineup, built on the advanced Blackwell architecture, includes four models: RTX 5070, 5070 Ti, 5080, and 5090. These GPUs…