braces itself for a likely "second wave" of COVID-19 this fall, many experts are anticipating a spike in cases -- but some say that may not translate into an equally dramatic spike in deaths." data-reactid="12" type="text">As the United States braces itself for a likely "second wave" of COVID-19 this fall, many experts are anticipating a…
Eskom will implement Stage 2 load shedding throughout the weekend, in order to replenish emergency reserves and to better prepare for the coming week.The power utility on Friday afternoon issued an update on the power system. Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented on both Saturday and Sunday, between 08:00 and 22:00, the statement read.Earlier in…
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga More pupils return to schools, including those in Grades 6, 11 and some Grade Rs.Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga said the department would attempt to stagger the return of schooling.Since the return of Grade 7 and 12 pupils, 2 740 teachers and 1 260 pupils were infected.South Africa is…
The City of Cape Town's Disaster Management Centre has been warned to prepare itself for gale force winds. An intense cold front and strong to gale force winds, heavy rain, very cold conditions and rough seas are expected.All City services will be on standby, and residents have been warned to clear blockages.The City of Cape Town's…
Published: August 14, 2026, 11:30 pm The Hampton Grocers Inc. of Montauk, NY, is recalling Lacnola Lactation Granola because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Lacnola Lactation Granola was distributed nationwide through mail orders on thehamptongrocers.com, and other online retailers, including Amazon, between Oct. 21, 2025, and Aug. 12, 2026. The recalled
The CDC is reporting 3,123 more cases of Cyclospora infections compared with a week ago in an outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from a Taylor Farms growing operation in Central Mexico. The total number of patients for the outbreak now stands at 9,481with 398 hospitalizations. Two people in Michigan have died. The Centers for Disease
Published: August 12, 2026, 7:23 pm Whole Foods Market is recalling dozens of products that contain jalapeños because they are part of a larger recall connected to a Salmonella outbreak. The jalapeños were sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors and were recalled because of Salmonella contamination. There are 345 confirmed patients across 27 states in the