Outbreak of Monkeypox in Western Hemisphere Spurs Prairie Dog hunt
Health officials confirmed five human monkeypox cases in Wisconsin and Illinois with 34 possible cases as investigators hunt for prairie dogs and other exotic pets sold by Phil's Pocket Pets in Villa Park. Officials trace infections to a Gambian giant rat from Africa and monitor dealer transfers across seven states.
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Monkeypox cases rise as prairie dogs linked to pets
A new possible human monkeypox case in New Jersey involves an 11 year old who handled a prairie dog in the Midwest. The outbreak now features 34 cases in Wisconsin 13 in Indiana and four in Illinois with investigators tracing prairie dogs sold to dealers. Kansas none.
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Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes Tie the Knot in West Indies
Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes wed in a private late May ceremony in the West Indies. Only three friends and Winslet's daughter Mia attended. This marks Winslet's second marriage after her 2001 divorce from Jim Threapleton. Mendes, famed for American Beauty, joined Winslet in a quiet holiday celebration.
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Notable cast lineup hints at upcoming music film
A collection of performers including Gene Wilder Chad Everett Adrienne Barbeau Frank Beard Donnie Van Zant Bruce Robison Joshua Jackson appears to headline an upcoming project hinting at a cross genre production. The fragment mentions actors, musicians, and singers in a concert style lineup.
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Tom Green shifts to traditional late-night talk show
Tom Green moves from confrontational sketches to an hourlong late-night format on MTV. The New Tom Green Show will air weeknights at 11, marking his return to U S television after the 1990s Canadian series. Green expresses immense excitement for the new format.
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Nicole Kidman Laughing Loudly At Caligula Play Sparks Attention
Nicole Kidman attended London’s Donmar Warehouse for a production of Caligula and reportedly laughed loudly throughout the existential tragedy. The onstage guffaw drew comment from lead actor Michael Sheen and puzzled theatergoers as speculation swirls around her public life. Knight Ridder notes broader industry chatter about her rumored breakup with Tom Cruise.
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Dennis Rodman Dresses in Bridal Drag for Trivial Pursuit Ad
Dennis Rodman appears in bridal drag for a Trivial Pursuit ad campaign. He notes his wedding in 1997 involved male attire and jokes about how his celebrity status might affect turnout for the promotion.
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