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Typhoon Hits Eastern Zhejiang Province in China

A typhoon has struck eastern Zhejiang province in China, leading to the evacuation of nearly two million people. The city of Wenzhou is in proximity to the storm's trajectory.

PBS NewsHour

U.S. Citizen in Congo Tests Positive for Ebola

A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for Ebola. The CDC is coordinating with various partners to manage the situation and trace close contacts.

Ars Technica

China successfully recovers its first reusable orbital-class rocket

On July 10, 2026, China announced the successful recovery of its first reusable orbital-class rocket booster in the South China Sea. The Long March 10B rocket launched from Hainan Island and successfully landed on an offshore vessel, marking a significant milestone in China's space program.

Ars Technica

Astronomers Measure Earth's Frame Dragging Effect with High Precision

Astronomers have made the most precise measurement of the Lense-Thirring effect, a prediction of Einstein's theory of relativity, with an accuracy of 0.2 percent. The research was led by Ignazio Ciufolini from the Wuhan Institute of Physics and Mathematics, utilizing a uniquely designed satellite.

PBS NewsHour

David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges of damaging Reflecting Pool

David Hearn, a three-time Olympic canoe racer, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the damage of the Reflecting Pool in Washington. Meanwhile, Ukraine has targeted energy facilities in Russia with drone strikes, and flooding in southern China has led to at least 39 deaths due to heavy rainfall.