The Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is on the rise globally, sparking concern among people who remember the harrowing days of Covid-19. But what exactly is HMPV, and how does it differ from Covid? A Virus on the Rise HMPV was first identified over two decades ago, but recent times have seen a significant increase in infections. One American woman, Diane Davison, 59, suffered from HMPV, which left her unable to speak due to violent coughing fits. She initially suspected Covid due to the intensity of her chronic cough but underwent six negative Covid-19 tests before her doctor ordered emergency blood tests,…
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The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have left thousands of people displaced and hundreds of structures destroyed. A chilling video shared by Tanner Charles, a storm chaser, has captured the terrifying moment when he and his friend Orly Israel were forced to abandon a house in the Pacific Palisades as the inferno closed in. A Desperate Bid to Save What’s Left The video shows the two friends sprinting down a street lined with burning homes, the orange glow of the fire illuminating the chaos. Charles shared the clip on social media, writing: “Video of the moment my friend and I…
In a shocking move, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the company will be ditching its fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram. Instead, the platforms will rely on user-generated “community notes” to combat misinformation. This change comes just before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office, and it’s likely to have a significant impact on the way content is moderated online. What’s Behind the Change? Zuckerberg claims that fact checkers have been too biased and have destroyed more trust than they’ve created. He believes that the current system has been used to shut down opinions and silence people with different…
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that inflation has increased over the past 12 months, reaching 2.3% in November. This is up from 2.1% in October, exceeding expectations of a 2.2% growth. What’s Behind the Increase? So, what’s driving this surge in inflation? The main culprits are spending on food, drink, tobacco, and alcohol, as well as recreation. On the other hand, falls in power and petrol prices have helped offset these increases. According to Michelle Marquardt, ABS head of prices statistics, “Annual CPI inflation has risen since last month, in part due to the timing…
A shocking revelation has come to light in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, where it was revealed that the accused killer driver, Steven Wilson, was on six counts of bail when he allegedly ploughed into an innocent motorist in Footscray, resulting in a fatal crash. The Fatal Crash The incident occurred on Monday at approximately 4:30 am, when a stolen truck collided with a 2011 Toyota Corolla at the intersection of Ballarat Rd and Moore St. The driver of the Corolla, a 67-year-old man from Taylors Hill, died instantly at the scene. The Alleged Driver’s History Wilson, a 40-year-old man from…