Welcome to Wednesday, July 27th, messages in bottles...

The World Health Organization declared the global monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency.

Monkeypox is a viral infection similar to smallpox that can cause flu-like symptoms, including fever, fatigue, headache, and enlarged lymph nodes. There are currently 16,000 cases globally and 3,487 confirmed cases in the U.S. This is roughly five times the number of reported cases when WHO advisers met in June on the disease.

This is the second public health emergency in two years. WHO has used this declaration for only two other diseases – COVID-19 and polio. 

Are you concerned about the rise of monkeypox cases?

4,000 Beagles Being Rescued From Research Facility Are Seeking New Homes

More than 400 beagles bred for pharmaceutical research and testing were removed on July 21 from a Virginia-based Envigo RMS facility that was found to be in violation of several federal animal welfare regulations. 

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is coordinating with animal rescue groups across the country to rehome around 4,000 beagles after a federal judge ordered the facility to release the dogs within 60 days. 

Are you interested in adopting or fostering animals in need?

The Hunger Cycle Explained

Food insecurity and improper nutrition can trap families in a cycle of poverty and hunger. 40% of Americans are one paycheck away from being caught in the cycle, and many struggle for years to escape it. By breaking down the Hunger Cycle, we hope to explore ways of also breaking free from it. 

How could you help someone escape the hunger cycle?

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

It's National Cross Atlantic Communications Day, commemorating the founding of new businesses of ships delivering messages in both the U.S. and Europe. 

Do you think you could wait for a ship to deliver your message nowadays?

—Jamie Epstein

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