Nepal protests over repealed social media ban rage, sparking prime minister’s sudden resignation

[ad_1] Kathmandu — Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announced Tuesday that he would step down as the country was rocked by a second day of unrest amid protests over a since-repealed ban on many major social media platforms. Clashes between young demonstrators and police on Monday turned violent, with police reportedly killing 19 people. Protesters…

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Chagas disease, or deadly “kissing bug” disease, has spread in the U.S. Here’s what to know.

[ad_1] Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition caused by an infected triatomine insect or “kissing bug,” may be becoming endemic in the United States, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.  In the report, which was originally published last month for the September issue of the CDC’s Emerging Infectious Diseases journal, the authors…

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