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Congo to execute over 170 people convicted of armed robbery, official says

Fox News More than 170 inmates on death row were flown from Congo’s capital to a high-security prison in the north where they will be executed, Congolese authorities said. Seventy of the convicts were transported on Sunday, Congolese Minister of Justice Constant Mutamba said, adding to 102 other prisoners who have already been sent to…

Overblown fears of HMPV cases in China reflect pandemic scars

Washington Post Public health experts caution that the human metapneumovirus cases are part of the typical ebb and flow of respiratory virus seasons. https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/01/06/hmpv-metapneumovirus-china-risk-low/

What’s next for Canada after Trudeau’s resignation

Washington Post The Liberal Party will hold a leadership race to replace Trudeau. His successor will inherit a daunting list of challenges. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/06/canada-justin-trudeau-resign-freeland/

Who is Pierre Poilievre? Canada’s Conservative leader seeking to become next prime minister after Trudeau exit

Fox News OTTAWA, Canada— With Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement on Monday morning that he will step down as Liberal Party leader, whoever succeeds him will face Official Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre, whose Conservative Party has nearly three times the support of committed voters (47% compared to 18% for the Liberals) in this year’s general…

Manhunt underway after three Israelis are killed in West Bank shooting

Washington Post The Israel Defense Forces said it is pursuing the perpetrators of the shooting in Funduq. Hamas praised the attack but did not claim responsibility. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/06/israel-west-bank-shooting-gunmen/

‘Forever Chemicals’ Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds

New York Times Wastewater, even after treatment to make it drinkable, contains high levels of PFAS, according to researchers. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/climate/forever-chemicals-pfas-sewage-drinking-water.html

Lead Poisoning May Have Made Ancient Romans a Bit Less Intelligent

New York Times Exposure to lead from mining probably lowered I.Q. levels in the empire, research has found. It might be the world’s first case of widespread industrial pollution. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/climate/ancient-rome-lead-poisoning.html

Trump reacts to Trudeau resignation: ‘Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State’

Fox News President-elect Trump on Monday reiterated his suggestion that Canada should become the 51st U.S. state, just hours after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plan to resign. “Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State. The United States can no longer suffer the massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies that Canada needs to…

U.K.’s Starmer rebukes Musk and others for ‘lies and misinformation’

Washington Post Keir Starmer defended his record investigating “grooming gangs,” after Elon Musk inserted himself into British politics and called on the prime minister to resign. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/06/keir-starmer-elon-musk-grooming-scandal/

Gaza didn’t get enough winter shelters. Now babies are dying in the cold.

Washington Post At least seven infants have died from the cold in recent weeks, the Gaza health ministry says, as displaced families struggle to find refuge from the elements. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/06/gaza-babies-winter-deaths-isarel-war/