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The Democratic Republic of Congo is expanding its response to the Bundibugyo-strain Ebola outbreak. WHO and partners are coordinating containment efforts as Bunia opens a new treatment centre; authorities say cases are rising, with more than 1,000 suspected infections and over 200 deaths reported across Ituri, North and South Kivu and Uganda.
A Bundibugyo-strain Ebola outbreak has produced more than 500 confirmed cases across eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and at least 19 confirmed cases in Uganda. WHO has declared a public health emergency of international concern; authorities are scaling up testing, treatment centres and cross-border preparedness while contact tracing and supplies remain insufficient.
Public health teams are expanding disease surveillance for the 2026 World Cup across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The effort includes wastewater testing, social-media monitoring and data-sharing with hospitals, aiming to detect outbreaks early as millions attend the tournament.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that U.S. consumer prices rose 4.2% in the 12 months through May, the fastest annual pace since April 2023, driven largely by a surge in energy and gasoline costs. Core inflation has remained cooler at 2.9%, while producers’ prices and oil-driven wholesale gains have also accelerated ahead of the Federal Reserve’s June meeting.
Health officials warn crowd settings at the World Cup heighten risks of infectious diseases, with measles and flu among the leading threats. Surveillance is tight as officials monitor stadiums, airports and bars for early signs of outbreaks. Experts stress vaccination and rapid response as travel ramps up.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has released its own maternal immunization schedule, diverging from the CDC’s guidance amid policy changes and vaccine misinformation. The plan endorses influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and Tdap vaccines during pregnancy, with additional vaccines for certain risk groups and postpartum/breastfeeding vaccination details. Health professionals say hesitancy remains a challenge as providers seek to align patient care with evidence-based guidance.
The remains of human fetuses have been found during earthworks on a property in Lutoryż, near Rzeszów. A 57-year-old pathologist identified as Magdalena H. has been detained on charges of desecrating corpses and illegal disposal of medical waste. Police say prosecutors have opened an investigation into the case, and authorities are continuing searches across the site.
The Kennedy administration has filed motions to expedite federal vaccine-advisory meetings ahead of the fall flu season. Courts have frozen previous immunization policy changes, while new appointees prepare to form a fresh advisory panel.
A low-cost plastic drape that measures blood loss has dramatically reduced postpartum hemorrhage outcomes in trials across Africa, enabling earlier treatment. The MOTIVE treatment bundle, including uterine massage and IV fluids, has driven a 60% drop in severe outcomes in vaginal births. Uganda and other countries are expanding blood-availability systems to ensure timely transfusions.
Moderna’s mFlusiva has secured an advisory committee vote in favor of approval for adults 50 and older. The decision follows earlier FDA scrutiny and a high-profile dispute over study design, with the committee citing robust efficacy and a solid safety profile.
A Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is driving rapid development of vaccines and antibody therapies. Doses of MBP134 are being used for compassionate use and clinical trials, while several vaccine candidates are advancing toward human testing. Trials face challenges from battlefield-like conditions in eastern Congo and Uganda.
Jacka has transformed her family garden in Noordhoek, Cape Town, into a working vineyard, planting about 1,400 vines. Four years pass before a debut harvest earns critical praise, turning a labor of love into a respected craft. Critics call it a triumph of craft over scale, while her journey is marked by pandemic disruption and a horse named Spirit challenging the vines.
A wave of mobility and time-management changes is redefining how Australians travel to work. New high-speed rail plans are advancing, while flexible schedules have become the norm, altering peak hours and daily routines. Readers are seeing longer travel times on some routes and shorter ones on others as governments press ahead with modernisation.
Nicholas Rossi has died in a Utah hospital while serving a prison sentence for two 2008 rape convictions. He was extradited from Scotland in 2024 after a decades-long case involving alleged faked deaths, multiple aliases, and Interpol notices. Authorities say he died from complications of an existing medical condition after discontinuing treatment.
A panel of judges has found Nadiem Anwar Makarim guilty of abuse of authority in relation to the 2020 procurement of Google Chromebooks for Indonesian schools. He has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, with a fine and restitution totaling over 800 billion rupiah. Prosecution says state losses reached about 125 million, while Google’s investment in Gojek is central to the case. The verdicts from multiple outlets converge, with the defense planning appeals.
A long view on how all-you-can-eat buffets rose with mid-20th-century farming advances and spread nationwide, only to face decline as casual dining and COVID-19 altered consumer habits. The debate over origin stories continues among Vegas legends and historians.
The Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, rejecting President Trump’s bid to end it. The ruling maintains that citizenship is granted at birth to anyone born in the United States, including children of undocumented migrants. Trump has pledged to seek a rehearing and press Congress on immigration.
Martha Lillard, who relied on an iron lung for most of her life after contracting polio as a child, has died at 78. Family attributes her death to long Covid-19; she had lived independently and driven, painted, and traveled in a trailer.
Preliminary medical examiner findings indicate an aortic dissection linked to artery hardening has caused the death of a sitting senator. Reports describe sudden chest or back pain and rapid onset of life-threatening symptoms; speedy treatment is critical.
A synthesis of recent coverage shows investors digesting new data, with analysts noting ongoing shifts in policy expectations and equity benchmarks amid mixed earnings and macro signals.
A Florida woman has been charged in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, accused of helping secure more than $32 million in COVID-19 relief funds before fleeing to Jamaica and later being captured in a US-led operation. Several co-defendants have already been convicted or sentenced in the ongoing case.
The latest SOFI report shows 645 million people faced hunger in 2025, a drop from 2024 but still above prepandemic levels. Africa now hosts the most hungry people in absolute terms, with 309 million, while Africa and other regions face rising food insecurity driven by conflict, climate extremes and higher costs. Nutrition indicators remain poor, with stunting, obesity and low diet diversity continuing to challenge progress.
The latest data from multiple outlets shows a nationwide trend of falling homicide rates in 2026, with significant declines in many cities and pockets of increases in a few, including San Francisco and Norfolk. Experts say factors are widespread and not tied to one policy or leadership style, while some cities dispute the official tallies.
A new lawsuit filed in Rhode Island targets FEMA and DHS policies, arguing that the administration is forcing states to modify elections systems and assist with immigration enforcement in exchange for federal funding. The suit claims DHS could revoke grants at any time and asserts that such conditions violate the Administrative Procedure Act and the Spending Clause.
Rabbi Jeffrey Myers has retired from Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh after guiding the community through the 2018 shooter attack, its aftermath, a trial and the pandemic. He plans to return to New Jersey with his family, continue personal healing and pursue new writing and reading goals.
The CDC reports 2,318 measles cases in 2026, making it the worst year in decades. Outbreaks in South Carolina, Utah and Arizona have prompted renewed concern over vaccination coverage as officials weigh loss of measles-free status.
Experts from MIT and the University of Queensland have evaluated 24 AI risks and assigned probabilities to catastrophic outcomes by 2030. Five risks stand out for higher likelihood, including dangerous AI capabilities, cyber-enabled mass harm, unequal benefit distribution, competitive dynamics, and misinformation. Mitigations could reduce severity, but chances remain above 10%.
Measles cases have surged in the United States, exceeding last year’s total and signaling a renewed public health challenge. Authorities warn that vaccination alone may not curb the outbreak, while biotech firms pursue short-term monoclonal antibody therapies for high-risk groups. The White House faces pressure as vaccine skepticism persists amid political debate.
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood-supply crisis as donations fall to a multi-year summer low. Hospitals face strained inventories, especially for type O blood, during the summer trauma season. Efforts to incentivize donations and explore prehospital transfusion payments are under way in the US and Canada.
The Doctor Who screenwriter has spoken about his husband Andrew Smith’s death from glioblastoma in 2018. He says caregiving was hard but he would have done it for 50 more years. Smith and Davies were together 20 years, married in 2012, and Davies is dating Oliver Cole. Davies will publish a memoir about his career this year.
Dr Anthony Fauci has invoked the Fifth Amendment repeatedly while testifying before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, refusing to answer questions about pandemic-era decisions, the origins of COVID-19 and alleged NIH-funded research in Wuhan. Chairman Sen. Rand Paul has said the committee will vote next week to hold Fauci in contempt and to refer the matter to prosecutors.