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COVID-19: These Are Most Likely Symptoms Of New Pirola Variant Identified In Five States COVID-19: These Are Most Likely Symptoms Of New Pirola Variant Identified In Five States
Covid-19: These Are Most Likely Symptoms Of New Pirola Variant Identified In Five States The most likely symptoms of a new COVID-19 variant with around 30 mutations are expected to be similar to the highly contagious Omicron strain based on reports so far. COVID-related hospitalizations have increased in the US for six straight weeks, with a 19-percent increase reported in the most recent week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The BA.2.86 strain, known as Pirola, has now been identified in five states: New York, Texas, Michigan, Virginia, and Ohio. The strain was first detected in Israel around Sunday, Aug. 20, and cases have also been identif…

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Smithsonian National Zoo's 'Luke The Lion' Dead At 17 After Long Battle With Spinal Disease Smithsonian National Zoo's 'Luke The Lion' Dead At 17 After Long Battle With Spinal Disease
Smithsonian National Zoo's 'Luke The Lion' Dead At 17 After Long Battle With Spinal Disease Conservationists and fans of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute are mourning the loss of Luke, an African lion who was humanely euthanized at 17-years-old after a long battle with spinal disease, announced officials. Luke passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 19 after zookeepers noticed he was not bearing full weight on his right forelimb and had dropped weight. Luke had been treated for issues with his leg since 2016 for occasional discomfort and lameness. After a comprehensive veterinary examination, the veterinary team decided to not perform surgery on the majesti…

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Maryland 'Pastor' Convicted For Targeting Religious Investors In $28 Million Ponzi Scheme Maryland 'Pastor' Convicted For Targeting Religious Investors In $28 Million Ponzi Scheme
Maryland 'Pastor' Convicted For Targeting Religious Investors In $28 Million Ponzi Scheme A Maryland man has been convicted of operating a $28 million Ponzi scheme that promised victims personal wealth and financial freedom, authorities announce. Arley Ray Johnson, 63, convinced victims to invest in the company "1st Million", by holding promotional events at upscale hotels and event spaces, attending church-sponsored events, intending to target investments from churchgoers, and representing themselves as religious men more interested in the financial freedom of others than personal financial gain, according to the Department of Justice. Johnson and co-defendants Dennis Mbongeni …

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by Annie DeVoe