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Health authorities are tracking a dengue outbreak in the United States, with locally transmitted cases reported in Puerto Rico, which declared an epidemic, as well as parts of Florida. Tropical Storm Debby's flooding raised fears of further mosquito-borne spread. Public health experts are urging people to avoid mosquito bites and are explaining the symptoms of dengue, which can include high fever, severe headache and body aches.

A descriptive passage about Mulaghesh is circulating, depicting her running across frozen hills, muddy roads and dank forests despite burning lungs and aching legs. The text frames running as 'the purest combat sport possible', the only contest where the sole opponent is oneself. Readers appear drawn to the character's grit and the writing's evocation of endurance against one's own limits.

Discussion in Germany centres on whether the state election in Saxony-Anhalt might have to be held again over allegations of illegal campaign financing. The question of a repeat vote has been raised in reporting by German media, drawing public attention to the legality of campaign funding ahead of the poll.