As for Africa, some thinkers on the continent argue that distracted big powers will leave it alone; a pox on all their houses, in other words.
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Comfort Ero,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
On Wednesday, San Diego County Public Health Services launched its own wastewater infectious disease surveillance system, publishing weekly data on SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and B and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, with plans to expand to M-pox, hepatitis A and measles in the near future.
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Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
During the 2021 winter storm, when a snow spell swept through North Texas, DART had suspended all light-rail services and some bus services due to bad road conditions.
Directed by Joel Thompson, the centuries-old tale of demons, magic spells and a deal with the devil is brought to life with special effects and theatrical stage haze.
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