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CDC raises Ebola response level amid ongoing outbreak

The CDC has raised its Ebola response to the highest level due to the ongoing outbreak in Congo and Uganda. This change aims to address the urgency and complexity of the situation by allowing for additional resource allocation.

Fox News — Latest

Charlamagne tha God critiques Obama's comments about Trump

Charlamagne tha God has called out former President Barack Obama for his comments on President Donald Trump, suggesting that Trump behaves differently in person. Charlamagne noted the friendly interactions between Obama and Trump at Carter's funeral and questioned the authenticity of their public criticisms of each other.

New York Times — Business

Uber Expands Criminal Offenses for Driver Disqualification

Uber is updating its policies to include a broader range of criminal offenses that will permanently disqualify individuals from driving for the company in the United States. This initiative is part of Uber's efforts to improve safety for its users.

Washington Examiner

Trump Criticizes Democrats for Not Countering Socialist Candidates

President Donald Trump criticized Democratic leaders for their perceived reluctance to confront socialist candidates within the party. He expressed concerns that this hesitance could lead to a shift towards socialism in the Democratic Party, especially following recent primary victories of candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Guardian — US

Trump attributes drone strike on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz to Iran

US President Donald Trump has blamed Iran for a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a violation of a ceasefire agreement. The strike damaged the ship's upper deck, but it was able to proceed, and the US military shot down three other drones aimed at the vessel.

PBS NewsHour

Louisiana Republicans Hold U.S. Senate Primary Runoff

Louisiana Republicans are set to nominate a candidate for the U.S. Senate during a primary runoff on Saturday. This follows a recent decision that prevented incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy from pursuing a third term.

The Hill

Trump comments on democratic socialist victories in New York primaries

President Trump expressed concerns about the implications of democratic socialist candidates winning in the New York primaries, suggesting that this trend could extend beyond the state. His comments were made during a speech at the Faith and Freedom Coalition's annual policy conference.

Ars Technica

FCC Faces Allegations of Withholding Records Related to Chairman Carr's Messaging

The FCC is accused by an advocacy group of failing to comply with a public records request regarding Chairman Brendan Carr's use of the Signal messaging service. The group claims the FCC has withheld documents and redefined search criteria without proper notification. A federal judge previously ordered the FCC to produce documents related to this matter.

theatlantic.com

National Parks Funding Shifted to White House Projects

Recent budget documents reveal that significant taxpayer funds have been redirected from national parks to projects in the Washington area, including a $689,232 pathway replacement at the White House. This shift has led to over 900 Park Service projects being unfunded, highlighting a $24 billion maintenance backlog in national parks as spending in the National Capital Region increased by 92 percent over the past year.

The Daily Beast

Nicholas Rossi, Convicted Rapist, Dies in Utah Jail

Nicholas Rossi, a convicted rapist who faked his own death to escape justice, has died in a Utah jail at the age of 38. The Utah Department of Corrections confirmed that he died from complications of a medical condition after discontinuing treatment. Rossi was serving a sentence for multiple counts of rape after being extradited to the U.S. in 2024.

TechCrunch

OpenAI hires former Uber India chief to lead operations in India

OpenAI has announced the hiring of the former Uber India chief to oversee its operations in India. This decision is part of a broader initiative to enhance OpenAI's footprint in the Indian market through office expansions, partnerships, and recruitment.

Axios

Senate Republicans Look to Colombia's Election Model for U.S. Voting Rules

Senate Republicans are promoting Colombia's election model as a framework for stricter voting regulations in the U.S., focusing on voter ID requirements and the use of paper ballots. Some GOP senators are considering a hearing with California officials to compare election processes, while the push for the SAVE America Act faces challenges in the Senate.