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Kenya Confirms First Ebola Case and Death
Kenya has recorded its first confirmed Ebola case. The patient, a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, arrived in Nairobi on Saturday and later died. Health officials said 28 contacts, including family members and health workers, have been identified. The BBC reported that more than 4,000 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo this year.
Reuters via The Guardian - BBC
Trump Remarks About Possible Attacks on Los Angeles and San Diego Draw Condemnation
President Donald Trump suggested at a Nebraska rally that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego while discussing the war with Iran and the cost of keeping the country safe. California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the remarks “dangerous and deranged,” while other California leaders described them as reckless.
The New York Times - The Guardian
U.S. Military Withdraws Bombers From British Base After Iranian Drone Threat
Twelve U.S. B-1 bombers were withdrawn from Britain’s RAF Fairford because of the risk of a drone attack ordered by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to U.S. and British officials cited by The New York Times. The Pentagon confirmed that the aircraft had returned to their home stations in the United States.
National News
New York Declares Measles Emergency as Cases Reach 108
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a measles emergency as the state reported 108 cases this year, the highest number since 2019. The declaration comes amid a national resurgence of the highly contagious disease and several outbreaks linked to declining vaccination rates.
The New York Times - Al Jazeera
U.S. Households Pay 62% More for Drinking Water Than a Decade Ago
A Food & Water Watch analysis of 2025 billing data from the 500 largest U.S. community water systems found that households pay 62% more for drinking water than they did in 2015. The systems analyzed serve about 155 million people, or 45% of the country’s population. The study did not include wastewater or stormwater charges.
Trump Approves Firing-Squad Execution for Fort Hood Shooter
President Trump approved the U.S. Army firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, who was sentenced to death by a military jury for killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. Hasan would become the first U.S. soldier executed by the military in more than 60 years, according to The Guardian.
Politics
Trump Says His Super PAC Will Pay for Pro-Trump Ads
After bipartisan criticism over television advertisements paid for with at least $1.5 million in federal funds, Trump said MAGA Inc. would cover the cost instead. The ads promoted Trump and his policies and drew criticism that using taxpayer money for campaign-style advertising could violate federal law.
Trump Administration Pursues More Cases to Strip Naturalized Americans of Citizenship
Top Trump administration officials have sought to expand the use of rarely invoked laws that can strip naturalized Americans of their citizenship, according to Al Jazeera. The report describes the effort as a record number of denaturalization cases.
Business & Finance
Treasury Yields Ease as Investors Reconsider Recent Bond Selloff
U.S. Treasury yields moved lower as investors considered whether the recent bond selloff had gone too far and whether current levels offered attractive opportunities to buy. Long-dated yields had remained near multidecade highs amid concerns about fiscal conditions, inflation and debt sustainability.
Oil Prices Fall as Middle Eastern Exports Recover
Oil prices declined as traders weighed recovering crude exports against shipping incidents near the Strait of Hormuz and increased tensions around the Red Sea. U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate fell below $90 a barrel in early trading, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Informa Agrees to Buy Clarion Events for $2.96 Billion
British events company Informa plans to buy Clarion Events for $2.96 billion. Informa also plans to separate its academic business, Taylor & Francis, as it focuses on its core business-to-business operations. Clarion organizes arms fairs, conventions and comic-book events.
The Wall Street Journal - The Guardian
World News
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Family Gains Ground in National Elections
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, won the first round of Brazil’s presidential election and will face incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a runoff. Jair Bolsonaro’s wife, two other sons and one brother also won seats in congressional elections, strengthening the family’s political presence.
Quebec Separatists Win Election but Fall Short of a Majority
The separatist Parti Québécois won Quebec’s election but did not secure a majority. Party leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has pledged to hold another referendum on independence from Canada, reviving a sovereignty debate that poses a new test for the country’s unity.
France Faces Nationwide Strikes Amid Budget and Debt Crisis
France is preparing for nationwide strikes as student-led protests spread across high schools and demonstrations escalate. The unrest is tied to disputes over the country’s social welfare system, government finances and rising energy costs, with a presidential election approaching.
The New York Times - The New York Times
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Striking Facilities at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
Russia said Ukraine struck two facilities at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, according to Reuters. The feed did not provide further details about the reported strikes or their consequences.
Arts & Culture
George Fenton, Composer for “Blue Planet” and “Gandhi,” Dies at 76
George Fenton, who received five Oscar nominations, has died at 76. He composed music for “Blue Planet,” “Gandhi” and dozens of nature films.
“The Shining” Axe Heads to Auction
The axe used by Jack Nicholson in Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film “The Shining” will be offered for sale as part of an auction of items from Kubrick’s personal archive. The weapon, used in the film’s famous “Here’s Johnny!” scene, has a list price of between £30,000 and £50,000.
New Research Suggests the Voynich Manuscript Has Been Read in the Wrong Order
Researchers studying the Voynich manuscript argue that its pages may have been incorrectly bound. The medieval manuscript contains botanical drawings, astronomical diagrams, images of nude women and undeciphered text, and its meaning has remained unresolved for centuries.
Tech & Society
OpenAI Apologizes Again Over Australian Government Data Breach
OpenAI executive Jason Kwon told an Australian parliamentary hearing that the company’s response to hacks involving a government health care data portal was “not good enough.” He said OpenAI had added more precautions to its training environments. The company also acknowledged that more work was needed to rebuild trust with Australians.
China Struggles to Recruit Foreign A.I. Researchers
China’s artificial intelligence sector has given local researchers strong reasons to remain in the country, but the country has not attracted overseas scientists despite a government effort to do so. The development comes as China competes with the United States in artificial intelligence research.
South Korea Investigates Whether A.I. Was Used in Bank Hacks
South Korean police are investigating recent attacks on several banks after President Lee Jae-myung said there were signs that artificial intelligence models may have been used. The attacks involved customer data, according to The New York Times.
Sports
Coco Gauff Reports Racist Abuse After China Open Match
Coco Gauff said she received an “insane” amount of racist abuse on social media after stopping a rally during her China Open match against China’s Sun Xinran. Gauff said electronic advertising boards flickered during the point; she went on to win the third-round match 7-5, 6-1.
Associated Press via The Guardian - BBC
Jannik Sinner Will Miss the Rest of 2026 With Knee Injury
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will not play again in 2026 because of an ongoing right knee injury, the BBC reported.
Falcons Defeat Saints 45-24 in Superdome Anniversary Game
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints 45-24, spoiling celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of the Superdome’s reopening after Hurricane Katrina. Atlanta took an early lead on Bijan Robinson’s 59-yard touchdown run, and the Saints’ performance drew boos and early exits from the crowd.
Associated Press via The Guardian
| TUE | 💧 | WED | THU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | ☀️ 45/66 | 0% | ☀️ 45/68 | ☁️ 58/74 |
| Los Angeles | ☀️ 74/102 | 1% | ☀️ 73/99 | ☀️ 76/94 |
| San Francisco | 🌤️ 57/81 | 1% | ☀️ 57/79 | 🌤️ 61/76 |
| Chicago | ☀️ 47/70 | 1% | ☁️ 51/69 | ☁️ 57/69 |
| Houston | ☁️ 70/86 | 7% | ☁️ 67/90 | 🌦️ 78/92 |
| Dallas | ⛅ 63/85 | 0% | ☀️ 61/84 | ☁️ 70/89 |
| Phoenix | ⛅ 78/99 | 1% | ☀️ 75/102 | ☀️ 87/102 |
| Philadelphia | ☁️ 47/70 | 0% | ☀️ 44/70 | ☁️ 57/79 |
| San Antonio | ⛅ 69/88 | 2% | ☀️ 66/89 | ☀️ 72/89 |
| San Diego | ⛅ 74/100 | 0% | ☀️ 69/97 | ☀️ 76/87 |
| San Jose | ☀️ 61/92 | 0% | ☀️ 59/89 | ☀️ 69/93 |
| Austin | ☁️ 65/90 | 1% | ☀️ 63/88 | ☁️ 73/91 |
| Jacksonville | 🌧️ 73/78 | 92% | 🌧️ 72/80 | ⛈️ 73/83 |
| Fort Worth | ☀️ 61/87 | 0% | ☀️ 62/84 | ⛅ 70/88 |
| Columbus | ☀️ 41/66 | 0% | ⛅ 43/77 | ☁️ 59/74 |
| Charlotte | 🌤️ 52/74 | 1% | ☀️ 49/80 | ☁️ 60/79 |
| Indianapolis | ☀️ 45/71 | 0% | ☀️ 48/80 | ☁️ 61/78 |
| Seattle | 🌫️ 51/65 | 0% | ☁️ 48/67 | ☁️ 52/73 |
| Denver | ☁️ 53/90 | 2% | ☁️ 52/87 | ☁️ 66/85 |
| Boston | ☀️ 42/62 | 0% | ☀️ 38/67 | 🌦️ 56/74 |
| Nashville | ☀️ 50/83 | 0% | ☀️ 57/85 | ☀️ 65/87 |
| Detroit | ☀️ 40/65 | 1% | ☁️ 52/74 | ☁️ 55/71 |
| Portland | 🌤️ 57/73 | 0% | ☀️ 55/75 | ☀️ 56/79 |
| Las Vegas | ☀️ 69/95 | 1% | ☀️ 70/98 | ☀️ 83/98 |
| Miami | ☁️ 75/84 | 8% | 🌦️ 75/84 | 🌧️ 75/87 |
| Atlanta | 🌫️ 61/77 | 5% | ☀️ 54/80 | ☁️ 66/87 |
| Minneapolis | ☁️ 56/80 | 6% | ☁️ 47/80 | ☁️ 54/74 |
| Kansas City | ☀️ 50/80 | 1% | ☀️ 58/85 | ☁️ 59/84 |
| New Orleans | ☁️ 73/81 | 21% | ☁️ 70/81 | ⛈️ 73/82 |
| Honolulu | 🌦️ 70/83 | 37% | 🌦️ 71/84 | ⛈️ 72/83 |
| Anchorage | 🌦️ 38/48 | 76% | 🌦️ 40/48 | 🌦️ 37/48 |