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What is the pneumonic plague?
NPRWednesday, October 7, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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The ancient disease of plague is back in the headlines after the death this month of a Russian lab worker.
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- World
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- Russia
- Market relevance
- Moderate
- Why it matters
- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. The ancient disease of plague is back in the headlines after the death this month of a Russian lab worker. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to World.
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What happened
The ancient disease of plague is back in the headlines after the death this month of a Russian lab worker.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to World.
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