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Congo Ebola response faces a trust crisis after hospital attack
A hospital treating Ebola patients was stormed in eastern Congo, exposing how fear, conflict, and weak capacity can undermine outbreak control.
Closest Indy 500 finish gives Rosenqvist an instant classic
Felix Rosenqvist passed David Malukas late to win the Indianapolis 500 by the narrowest margin in race history.
Oil traders price relief before Iran deal is finished
Markets are reacting to the possibility of a Hormuz reopening even as diplomats still debate uranium terms, sanctions, and approval.
Iran deal push turns Hormuz reopening into Washington’s biggest test
A possible U.S.-Iran agreement would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but domestic blowback and nuclear terms keep the breakthrough fragile.
Kyiv attack signals a sharper Russian escalation
Ukraine says Russia used the hypersonic Oreshnik missile in a mass strike on Kyiv, intensifying fears around escalation and civilian risk.
Holiday storms turn city flood readiness into the weekend story
Wet Memorial Day conditions across the Northeast and Midwest are testing travel, events, and flood preparation in major cities.
Google’s AI video push turns creation into a platform fight
Gemini Omni and Flow keep dominating creator-tech discussion because AI video is moving from novelty clips toward workflow and distribution.