Mpox emergency, Ukraine advances, community bonds, and much more

The World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time, following an outbreak in central Africa. The viral infection is usually mild but can be fatal. It causes flu-like symptoms and is spread through close contact.

And: Ukraine is still expanding the amount of Russian territory grabbed in a surprise cross-border raid. It’s attacking Russian military bases in the Belgorod region, taking captives and putting pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin, who claims to have the situation under control.

Also: In one Ontario community, a not-for-profit housing provider is using something called "community bonds" to finance new affordable housing developments. It is financing a development by bypassing banks and getting loans from your neighbours.

And there’s more: Canada’s new dental plan, climate politics in the U.S, and Apple adds a 30% fee to Patreon memberships affecting content creators.