The World Health Organization renamed monkeypox to ‘mpox’ to address complaints of racism and stigma, with the first U.S. case of the new strain identified in California. The risk to the public is deemed low, with officials monitoring close contacts for potential transmission. The new mpox strain primarily spreads through close contact and has caused over 31,000 confirmed cases globally, mainly in African countries, prompting enhanced travel precautions in affected regions.
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Yankee Candle founder’s estate pitched for housing redevelopment
Real Estate Redevelopment of the late Yankee Candle founder's Western Massachusetts estate is underway with plans for a $200 million active lifestyle community for adults 55 and older, featuring luxurious amenities like an indoor water park and movie theater. Developer Joshua Wallack proposed the project after realizing the estate's grandeur would be better suited for a community rather than a single-family home, with plans to include affordable housing units under state law Chapter 40B. The...
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