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Did a Russian lab worker die from pneumonic plague? What we know — and don't know -- Nick Logan -- -

An unnerving story has emerged from southeastern Russia involving the death of 28-year-old woman from pneumonia and fears that she may have been exposed to a form of plague at the lab where she worked. But the

CBC News - Health - 16 minutes ago

Russia Says No Plague Cases After Death of Deceased Lab Worker

The woman was diagnosed with pneumonia of unknown origin, authorities said.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 33 minutes ago

Russia Plague: 5 Unanswered Questions

Russian officials have downplayed reports of a suspected plague case in Irkutsk, Siberia.

Newsweek - World - 50 minutes ago

Emmy Awards will be available to stream in the UK under new Prime Video deal

The star-studded award ceremony, which celebrates the best in television, will soon have a new ‘dedicated home’ on Prime Video.

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 51 minutes ago

US Demands More Transparency From Russia Over Plague Reports

‘I think it’s incumbent upon Russia to obviously share more information,’ Rubio said Tuesday.

Epoch Times - World - 54 minutes ago

What is pneumonic plague and how does it spread? -- The death of a worker from a Russian lab that researches plague has prompted questions about the disease.

The death of a worker from a Russian lab that researches plague has prompted questions about the disease.

BBC News - Health - 1 hour ago

Russia denies imposing anti-plague measures after death of worker

Moscow: Russian authorities denied Tuesday that they were imposing anti plague measures after a laboratory technician reportedly died of the disease,...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Russian Anti-Plague Lab Is Next to Kindergarten, Hotel, Supermarket

The Siberian bio-lab at the center of a suspected plague death is surrounded by several high-traffic businesses, hospitals, municipal buildings, and schools.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Could a Russia plague case trigger wider concern?

DW's Anthony Howard speaks to Dr. Amesh Adalja, a scientist at the Johns Hopkins University's Center for Health Security. He calls on Russian authorities to release more details of the case.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 1 hour ago

US monitoring reports of Russia plague death

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses reports of a pneumonic plague death in Russia. President Trump addresses the situation as health officials monitor the disease for potential spread.

Fox News - World - 1 hour ago

W.H.O. Says It Asked Russia for Plague Incident Info, But No Response Yet

The W.H.O. reportedly stated that it reached out to Russia on the suspected case of deadly pneumatic plague but is still awaiting a response.

Breitbart - World - 1 hour ago

Watch: How Russia responded to US after plague researcher death

The US and Russia have each offered to help each other tackling infectious diseases.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Rubio Asks Russia for More Information About Suspected Plague Death; Paramount Takes Over Warner Bros. to Form Skydance

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that Russia should share more information about the death of a plague laboratory worker who died last week, ...

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Russia denies lab worker died of plague as quarantine stays in place - Rospotrebnadzor said tests found no pathogen linked to the deceased lab worker's work at the Irkutsk anti-plague institute, but more than 60 colleagues remained isolated inside the building and several hospitals stayed closed without explanation. 05/10/2026

Rospotrebnadzor said tests found no pathogen linked to the deceased lab worker's work at the Irkutsk anti-plague institute, but more than 60 colleagues remained isolated inside the building and several hospitals stayed closed without explanation.

Euronews - World - 2 hours ago

CDC Cites 2025 US Plague Case in Reminder to Southwest Doctors

The agency released a report in response to an Arizona man’s death from the pneumonic infection last year.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 hours ago

Russia tells WHO there are no plague cases in Siberian city

Laboratory worker at plague research institute died last week

Irish Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Russian lab worker's suspected plague death leaves experts puzzled

Russian authorities say the situation is stable and there are no reports of secondary cases.

CNBC - Health - 3 hours ago

Vance Makes Midterm Campaign Stop in Alaska; US Monitoring Possible Plague Case in Russia | NTD Good Morning (Oct. 6)

Vance Makes Midterm Campaign Stop in Alaska; U.S. Monitoring Possible Plague Case in Russia | NTD Good Morning (Oct. 6)

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

A plague alert in Russia? What it means for Canada

Canada’s health minister says Ottawa is closely watching after a young lab worker at a Russian institute died of a pneumonia that officials say has not yet been traced to a specific cause.

CTV News - Health - 4 hours ago

Rubio calls on Russia to be more open about plague lab worker's death -- The World Health Organization says public risks are low after a plague center worker's death, but Marco Rubio says Moscow should "share more information with the world."

The World Health Organization says public risks are low after a plague center worker's death, but Marco Rubio says Moscow should "share more information with the world."

CBS News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Rubio calls on Russia to be more open about plague lab worker's death

The World Health Organization says public risks are low after a plague center worker's death, but Marco Rubio says Moscow should "share more information with the world."

CBS News - US News - 4 hours ago

No plague cases detected among contacts of deceased lab worker, Russia says

Authorities say the 28-year-old woman died on Friday from pneumonia of an as-yet unestablished origin

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Russia plague quarantine following lab death: Should we be worried?

Plague is still endemic to Siberia, the location of the first known prehistoric human outbreak.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Jeffrey Archer, U.K. novelist and scandal-plagued politician, dies on eve of final book

Jeffrey Archer, the bestselling British novelist and former politician who was jailed for lying in a high-profile libel case, died aged 86 on Monday, just one day before his final novel “Adam and Eve” was due to be published.

CTV News - Entertainment - 5 hours ago

Did a Russian lab worker die from pneumonic plague? What we know — and don't know -- Nick Logan -- News

An unnerving story has emerged from southeastern Russia involving the death of 28-year-old woman from pneumonia and fears that she may have been exposed to a form of plague at the lab where she worked. But the

CBC News - World - 5 hours ago

Russia issues fresh pneumonic plague update after lab worker's death

Russia’s health watchdog on Tuesday has announced a fresh update regarding growing pneumonic plague fear that swept across the country and beyond borders. As per the latest update, the...

International The News - World - 5 hours ago

Bernie Sanders boosts wealth tax while labor argues it would devastate California's economy

Labor leaders argue that the billionaires tax includes a loophole that would allow state lawmakers to tax the savings and retirement accounts and home equity of all Californians.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 6 hours ago

WHO says 'low' risk in Russia following plague reports

GENEVA — The World Health Organization said Tuesday that it deemed the public health risk in Russia to be low, following reports that a laboratory technician had died of plague.

Manila Times - World - 6 hours ago

What we know about the mysterious death at a Russian plague institute

Dozens were quarantined after a lab worker died at a plague research institute. Should we be worried?

SBS - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

'It's a rough disease': Why Trump is concerned about Russia's suspected plague death

The Kremlin is urging people to ignore speculation, yet concrete information is difficult to find. State-aligned Russian media and regional authorities are editing or deleting conflicting reports. What is going on?

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Has plague returned to Siberia? Panic after lab worker's death - A female staff member at an anti-plague institute in the Irkutsk region who died amid rumours of a "black death" outbreak was diagnosed with "pneumonia of unknown origin". Rospotrebnadzor insists that the situation in the region is "stable". 04/10/2026

A female staff member at an anti-plague institute in the Irkutsk region who died amid rumours of a "black death" outbreak was diagnosed with "pneumonia of unknown origin". Rospotrebnadzor insists that the situation in the region is "stable".

Euronews - World - 12 hours ago

A Russian is dead from suspected plague after a lab accident. Should we be worried?

The Kremlin is urging people to ignore speculation, yet concrete information is difficult to find. State-aligned Russian media and regional authorities are editing or deleting conflicting reports. What is going on?

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 12 hours ago

What's Behind the Possible Russia Plague Outbreak?

Close to 200 people are being monitored in Russia amid concerns of a possible plague outbreak. So far, one lab worker died at an anti-plague institute in I...

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Trump offers U.S. help to Russia after plague death; WHO assesses the situation as low risk

WHO said it was in contact with Russian authorities, and has offered support if needed, while assessing the risk to the general public as low based on available information.

CNBC - Politics - 15 hours ago

US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia -- Donald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.

Donald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.

BBC News - US News - 17 hours ago

Trump calls reported pneumatic plague outbreak 'big problem for Russia': 'The microbes and the germs have gotten stronger'

“It's a rough disease. You know, that's a disease we used to be able to control, but somehow those microbes have got stronger and smarter, they’re like an army,” Trump said.

New York Post - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Cold comfort -- Plague outbreak at Russian lab raises questions about bioweapons and what was actually happening in remote Siberia

Russian has long claimed that Ukraine was running bioweapons laboratories, often with tacit or direct US support.

New York Post - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Dozens quarantined in Siberia after plague institute lab worker dies

The World Health Organization said that based on available information, "the public health risk to the general population appears to be low".

Channel NewsAsia - World - 17 hours ago

Plague outbreak at Russian lab raises questions about bioweapons and what was actually happening in remote Siberia

Russian has long claimed that Ukraine was running bioweapons laboratories, often with tacit or direct US support.

New York Post - World - 18 hours ago

Trump says US ready to aid Russia with plague outbreak in Siberia

Russian authorities quarantine hospital, monitor 200 contacts after suspected pneumonic plague death in Siberia.

Aljazeera - US News - 19 hours ago

Russian Lab Worker Dead, 200 Under Observation After Suspected Leak

A female employee of the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia and the Far East has died from “pneumonia of undetermined origin."

Breitbart - Politics - 19 hours ago

US 'looking very strongly' at reported plague in Russia: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Washington was closely following a reported case of pneumonic plague in Russia as he also pledged to...

Daily Sabah - World - 20 hours ago

Russian lab worker dies amid plague reports. Here's what we know

According to local media reports, as many as 189 people have also been placed under medical observation in Irkutsk in eastern Russia.

CNBC - Health - 20 hours ago

Russian Lab Worker Dead, 200 Under Observation After Suspected Lab Leak in Siberia

A female employee of the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia and the Far East has died from “pneumonia of undetermined origin."

Breitbart - World - 23 hours ago

Russia plays down reported plague lab death and says, trust us -- A Russian plague lab worker died of "pneumonia of unknown origin," officials say, in response to initial reports that she was exposed to the deadly bacteria during a lab accident.

A Russian plague lab worker died of "pneumonia of unknown origin," officials say, in response to initial reports that she was exposed to the deadly bacteria during a lab accident.

CBS News - World - 23 hours ago

Dozens quarantined after researcher at Russian plague laboratory dies of 'unknown' infection

Dozens of people were reported to be in isolation after a Russian laboratory worker at an institute dedicated to studying the plague and other infectious diseases died of an undisclosed illness.

CTV News - Health - 1 day ago

Mass quarantine issued in Russia after unexplained death of plague researcher

Unconfirmed reports have suggested there was a laboratory accident.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia reports a worker at a Siberian plague institute got pneumonia from an unknown cause and died

Russian authorities say a staffer at a plague research institute in Siberia contracted pneumonia of an unknown cause, and local state TV reported the woman died last week. Authorities said they found …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 1 day ago

Lab worker at plague institute in Siberia dies, prompting quarantine measures

Death has sparked public health fears on social media, but authorities said on Monday the situation was under control

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

A Russian Scientist Reportedly Died After Being Exposed To Plague. Hundreds Are Under Observation.

Russia's public health watchdog said on Sunday that the employee died after being diagnosed with "pneumonia of unknown etiology."

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Russia hospitalizes almost 200 people after death from plague: Reports

Nearly 200 people are under medical observation in Russia’s Irkutsk region over suspected exposure to plague, according to local media reports.

CNBC - Health - 1 day ago

UDST, Qatar Cool sign MoU to strengthen industry-academia collaboration

Doha: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and Qatar Cool signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 1 day ago

Former Labour MP backs Polanski in Holborn and St Pancras by-election

Emma Dent Coad said that residents should be looking for somebody to stand up for them on housing policy

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Men are losing ground in the labor market

Women outnumbered men in the workforce for eight straight months as of September, according to one analysis.

CNBC - Business - 1 day ago

NSW Labor should not be standing in the way of extra powers for police watchdog

The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission is a necessary overseer to provide confidence but the NSW Police Force is not beyond scrutiny

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 1 day ago

CFB Week 5: Miami looks elite, Alabama's offense rolls

Week 5 absolutely delivered, from fireworks at the new stadium in Evanston to the statement made by Mizzou in CoMo.

NBC News - Sports - 2 days ago

Shadow minister: I don't need a lecture on women's safety from Labour

Exclusive: Shadow women and equalities secretary Joy Morrissey tells The Independent why she refuses to break the link between women’s safety and immigration

Independent UK - Politics - 2 days ago

The six words coach Les Kiss uses to fire up the Wallabies to win

The head coach wants his charges to play the Wallabies way with an Australian “backyard spirit” of brutal competitiveness, a method that is proving successful.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 2 days ago

Suspected Plague Death at Russian Lab Sparks 'Anti-Epidemic' Lockdown

Plague can flare up periodically in certain parts of the world where the bacterium causing the disease naturally occurs.

Newsweek - Technology - 3 days ago

Trump Returns to Alabama City Where He Held First Mega-Rally to Stump for Republicans

The president thanked the thousands of supporters and touted investments in the region during his rally address.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Eminem Fans Threaten Boycott After Kid Rock Reveals Christian Album Collaboration

Eminem fans are threatening to boycott after Kid Rock revealed a Christian album collaboration with the "Real Slim Shady" rapper.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Would Labour win an early election? Here's what the polls say

Rising support for the government could make this the right time for Burnham to cement his position – but experts have urged caution

Independent UK - Politics - 4 days ago

NLRB Sues 'South Park' Creators' Restaurant Casa Bonita for Unfair Labor Practices

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone's famous Colorado restaurant Casa Bonita is being sued for unfair labor practices by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

Breitbart - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Rocket Report: SpaceX completes launch triple-header; Rocket Lab nets big contract

Blue Origin seeks FAA approval for up to 50 New Glenn launches and 50 booster landings per year.

Ars Technica - Science - 4 days ago

All Black legend's World Cup advice to the Wallabies? Embrace your 2023 disaster

Dan Carter, Richie McCaw and George Gregan have played in a combined 12 World Cups, and won five. They’ve shared some insights into fast-approaching 2027 tournament in Australia.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 4 days ago

Kid Rock Announces Christian Music Album Featuring Eminem Collaboration

Kid Rock has announced a new Christian music album titled Halfway to Jesus, and has unleashed the single "James 1:17 (Jesus Is King)" ahead of the LP's October 17th release.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 4 days ago

How quickly displaced workers find another job, and what happens to their earnings afterwards, may offer a fuller picture of Singapore's labour market adjustment, says NTU's Chua Yeow Hwee.

How quickly displaced workers find another job, and what happens to their earnings afterwards, may offer a fuller picture of Singapore’s labour market adjustment, says NTU’s Chua Yeow Hwee.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 4 days ago

Labour accuses Coalition of 'fictional, fraudulent budgeting' amid department overspends

Tánaiste Simon Harris counters that public spending reached ‘almost unimaginable’ levels when Labour was in power

Irish Times - Politics - 4 days ago

California's financial watchdog botched staff payments, let managers work from Idaho, Alabama

Controller Malia Cohen’s office was called out in a new state audit for overpaying staff and then cooking up an odd reimbursement scheme, potentially violating state law. Two managers also worked...

New York Post - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Would Labour win under a new voting system?

Labour could lose hundreds of seats under a new voting system, projections show

Independent UK - Politics - 5 days ago

Shoebridge vows to 'replace' Labor as Faruqi vents after Greens leadership defeat

NSW senator David Shoebridge was elected in a rare contested ballot on Wednesday, seeing off challenges from leadership aspirants Mehreen Faruqi and Sarah Hanson-Young.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 6 days ago

Bhabisara's blood is so rare, most people have never heard of it. Soon it could be grown in this Brisbane lab

It takes three weeks and costs more than $70,000 to grow a few teaspoons of blood in a lab. A project between the University of Queensland and the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood hopes to see that change.

Sydney Morning Herald - Health - 7 days ago

'Healthy' Food Labels May Not Mean What Shoppers Think, Study Finds

Opting for low-fat foods and drinks may seem like the best option, but have you ever looked at the rest of the ingredients list?

Newsweek - Technology - 8 days ago

Palestine Action protesters cheer as they are arrested outside Labour party conference

Since the group was proscribed last year, a civil disobedience campaign has seen more than 3,600 people arrested for showing their support for the group

WalesOnline - Politics - 8 days ago

US and China agree on 'super intelligence' label for AI, cut tariffs by $42 billion

The two rivals also agreed to establish a new trade council and a communication channel for AI-related incidents.

SBS - Politics - 9 days ago

The drones Russia could strike Europe with from Mediterranean fleet - Russia keeps up air strikes on Ukraine with an expanding fleet of drones, from the Shahed-136 to the jet-powered Geran-4 and Geran-5, while boosting production in Alabuga. 25/09/2026

Russia keeps up air strikes on Ukraine with an expanding fleet of drones, from the Shahed-136 to the jet-powered Geran-4 and Geran-5, while boosting production in Alabuga.

Euronews - World - 9 days ago

Pentagon can label Anthropic a supply-chain risk, U.S. court rules

Decision enables U.S. government to remove Claude models from its systems and bar the use of its products for Defense Department work

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 10 days ago

Nepal's leader labels devastating flood a 'warning to the world'

Prime Minister Balendra Shah says world leaders must act on climate change.

Aljazeera - Environment - 11 days ago

Businesses Warn of Labor Shortages as Trump Faces Lawsuit Over H-1B Visa Costs

US businesses sue Trump administration over $100,000 H-1B visa fee, warning of labor shortages.

International Business Times - US News - 15 days ago

Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran War and refinery issues

The average price of regular gas was $4.14 a gallon heading into the holiday, nearly a dollar higher than last year and well above the Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 from 2012.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 29 days ago

VodafoneThree launches upgraded 5G service available at extra charge

The upgraded service, which offers speeds up to four times faster than the standard plans, follows the £15 billion VodafoneThree merger last year.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

Lab worker built a fake PC to nuke his lunch

The office sink is always a horror. Managers worried this one glowed

Register UK - Technology - 4 months ago

Apple launches AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip: Price, availability and features

Apple has unveiled AirPods Max 2 with the H2 chip, stronger active noise cancellation, Adaptive Audio, and creator-focused features like studio-quality recording and camera remote.

First Post - Technology - 6 months ago

President Trump's Elaborate Secret Plan To Attack Iran

030226_trump_ww_plan_webPresident Donald Trump was at the center of an elaborate ploy to trick Iran's leaders into thinking that no attack was imminent. The day of deception began Friday as Trump left the White House for a rally in Texas.

Inside Edition - Politics - 7 months ago

'Flying foxes' plague Australian city

Screeching all day and night and piles of excrement are just two of the anti-social side effects of having a huge colony of fruit bats in the city.

Sky News - Weird - 8 months ago

How AI powered robots are helping small farms -- From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting. -- Mar 28, 2024

From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.

CBS News - Technology - 1 year ago

The Dose -- This lab asks research volunteers to breathe in toxic fumes — and they do it willingly -- Sameer Chhabra -- Radio -- - -- White Coat -- - -- Black Art

As air quality worsens in Canada due to wildfire smoke, UBC's Air Pollution Exposure Lab is one of the only facilities of its kind in Canada gathering pinpoint data to provide insight into the ways poor air quality is harmful to human health and wellness.

CBC News - Technology - 1 year ago

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Articles about jobs, unions, salaries, workplace, remote work, offices, employment, hiring, career and working life.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 year ago