deadly

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More than a year after the deadly Eaton fire swept through Altadena, killing 19 people, a new, outside review of firefighters’ decision-making concluded “there was no failure” by L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

A deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo, declared a global emergency by the WHO, has passed 500 confirmed cases and at least 131 deaths.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Hong Kong and Macau were once the only places in China where people could publicly mourn Beijing's deadly crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The most severe form of Legionella bacteria infection leads to Legionnaires’ disease, a serious and potentially deadly type of pneumonia, the CDC says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

“Let me explain, then you tell me if I’ve got it right,” said Aunt Hila, her voice deadly even.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny