In a concerning development, E. coli outbreaks linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders have escalated, with over 75 individuals affected across multiple states, prompting federal inspections and calls for improved food safety measures. Meanwhile, new findings indicate that mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo may be stabilizing, raising hopes for a decline in the epidemic that led to a global emergency declaration by the World Health Organization. In the realm of kidney transplants, groundbreaking studies demonstrate that patients living with HIV can safely receive kidneys from HIV-positive donors, potentially reshaping organ donation practices. Additionally, CVS Health is facing challenges as it announces plans to close approximately 1,200 stores nationwide in response to shifting consumer behavior and mounting operational difficulties.

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