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Even if someone does become ill, it takes time for Ebola to progress from “dry” symptoms to highly contagious “wet” symptoms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Kenya has never recorded a case of Ebola and many oppose the idea of bringing potential carriers of the highly contagious disease into the country.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Their dating rumors were scrutinized at the time because Grande and Slater both had highly publicized splits from former spouses around the same time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

So too long-serving and highly respected financial director Andy Mollett, who is retiring in July.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In November 1939, a respected and diplomatic British pilot named Pauline Gower was allowed to choose eight highly qualified women to join the ATA’s initial forty-three men.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein