China's Hospitals Fill as Another Virus Emerges (Daily Rundown by Newser)

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January 6, 2025     The Big Rundown China's Hospitals Fill as Another Virus Emerges It's been five years since we first started hearing about a contagion out of China called the coronavirus, and now there's word of a new virus causing concern. Keep reading   From our sponsors Don't Let a Broken Heater Break the Bank Home repair costs have surged in recent years due to inflation and supply chain issues, making unexpected breakdowns a financial burden for homeowners. Fortunately, a home warranty could help cover the repair and replacement of your home appliances and systems for a reasonable monthly fee. Check out Money's list of the Best Home Warranties and start protecting your essential appliances. VIEW LIST   More Big News It's a Tough Job Market for White-Collar Workers Official figures show that the job market is in robust health, but the reality is very different for millions of American workers. Keep reading   Also Making Headlines >  2.5M Americans to Get a Catch-Up Social Security Check  (Read It) >  A Meaningless Game Earned Seahawks' QB $6M  (Read It) >  Ukraine: Russia 'Getting What It Deserves' in Kursk  (Read It) >  Biden Makes 'Epic' 11th-Hour Move on Offshore Drilling  (Read It)   Today's Jaw-Dropper Tourist Killed While Bathing Elephant at Thai Center What was meant to be a bonding experience between human and beast turned into tragedy last week at a wildlife sanctuary in Thailand. Keep reading   From our sponsors Step Aside, Restrictive Diets. Join Millions Losing Weight With This Method Swap the restrictive diets for personalized weight loss coaching that actually works. Millions have found success with this science-backed app and its 50% off for the new year. Take the test today!   Don't Overlook The Taliban Are Knee-Deep in Emeralds The Taliban is seeing green lately, and not from jealousy. Keep reading   On the Lighter Side TMZ: That's an Engagement Ring on Zendaya's Finger The celebrity gossip mill went into overdrive Sunday night over Zendaya's appearance at the Golden Globes—while wearing a diamond ring on that finger. Keep reading   Science Buzz Pluto May Have Captured Moon With a Kiss The process that left Pluto and its largest moon orbiting each other at a close distance may have been a lot gentler than earlier believed, researchers say. Keep reading   Wild Card Fish as Big as a Grizzly Sells for $1.3M It's as long as a motorcycle and weighs just as much, but it sold for far more. Keep reading   Comment of the Day "They would have to pay me $90 to drive into Manhattan." TrollRoad Read the story Quote of the Day "The peaceful transfer of power is the hallmark of our democracy." Read the story Read This Elsewhere Insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs, questioning their medical necessity Read the story   Today's 6 Most-Read Stories   From Our Sponsors Manage your subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe from Newser emails  |  Privacy Policy We'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at feedback@newser.com. Read our stories on MSN. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2025 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved