NEW EBOLA OUTBREAK CONFIRMED IN CONGO’S ITURI PROVINCE, WITH 246 SUSPECTED CASES AND 65 DEATHS REPORTED, AS UGANDA RECORDS IMPORTED FATAL CASE. (PHOTO).

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 New Ebola outbreak confirmed in Congo’s Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths reported, as Uganda records imported fatal case   A new Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths reported so far, according to Africa’s top public health agency. Health officials said most cases have been concentrated in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones, with additional suspected infections reported in Bunia, near the border with Uganda. Preliminary laboratory testing detected the virus in 13 of 20 samples, though authorities said further sequencing is underway to determine the exact strain, which may differ from the Ebola Zaire variant seen in previous outbreaks. Uganda also reported a separate fatal Ebola case involving a Congolese man who had recently traveled from the outbreak area. Health officials said the patient died after being treated in Kampala and confirmed posthumously that he was infected, adding t...

META BEGINS TESTING INSTAGRAM PLUS, A PAID SUBSCRIPTION WITH EXCLUSIVE STORY FEATURES IN SELECT COUNTRIES. (PHOTO).


 Meta begins testing Instagram Plus, a paid subscription with exclusive Story features in select countries

Meta has started testing a new premium subscription for Instagram called Instagram Plus in select countries, giving users access to a range of exclusive features. The move comes two months after the company announced plans to experiment with paid subscriptions across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp.

Instagram Plus allows subscribers to view Stories without notifying the poster, track how many people have rewatched their Stories, and create unlimited audience lists beyond the standard Close Friends option. Users can also extend a Story by 24 hours, spotlight one Story per week to boost visibility, give animated “Superlikes” on others’ Stories, and search their viewer list to quickly find a specific person. Reports indicate the trial is currently running in Mexico, Japan, and the Philippines, with prices ranging from roughly $1 to $2.20 per month depending on the country.

The subscription is separate from Meta Verified, which is aimed at content creators and businesses, and is intended for everyday users. While Meta aims to generate additional revenue through Instagram Plus, some users have expressed concerns over subscription fatigue. Competitors like Snapchat and X have shown there is demand for social media subscriptions, with Snapchat+ surpassing 25 million subscribers. Meta plans to continue testing Instagram Plus before expanding it further.


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