Congo Teachers, Parents Seek School Delay as Ebola Spreads
Teachers and parents in Congo's Ituri province are urging authorities to postpone the September 1 school reopening, citing the uncontrolled Ebola outbreak.
Science & Technology
EU Reports Supply Disruption of Schizophrenia Injection
The European Medicines Agency has flagged a shortage of the schizophrenia drug paliperidone palmitate due to manufacturing problems at Pharmathen.
OpenAI and Nvidia CEOs to Address G20 Tech Ministers in North Carolina
OpenAI's Sam Altman and Nvidia's Jensen Huang will speak at a G20 tech ministerial meeting in Raleigh, with virtual appearances from Elon Musk and others.
Danish lawmakers convene to vote on compensation in Greenland 'spiral case'
Danish and Greenlandic politicians gathered in Copenhagen for a vote on compensation in the so-called 'spiral case' involving Inuit women.
Norway's King Harald in 'Very Serious Condition' as Health Declines
Norwegian King Harald's health has taken a serious turn, prompting the royal family to cancel official duties.
Meta's $18B US Settlement Spurs Global Push for Stricter Child Safety Rules
Meta's record US settlement over teen addiction is fueling global regulatory action, even as Australia struggles to enforce its own social media ban.
Vietnam PM pushes Chinese investors toward AI, 5G, semiconductors
Vietnam's PM asks Chinese firms to focus on quality tech investments like AI, 5G, and semiconductors, as Chinese pledges grow 31.5%.
In Congo's Ebola fight, a push to open treatment centers to communities
As DR Congo's Ebola outbreak grows, experts urge transparency and community involvement to counter resistance and attacks.
Meta Agrees to $18 Billion Settlement in Landmark Teen Social Media Case
Meta will pay $18 billion and overhaul safety features for minors, settling a landmark case with 48 US states.
FDA approves first targeted pill for pancreatic cancer, nearly doubling survival
The FDA has approved daraxonrasib (Rasonque), a first-of-its-kind pill that nearly doubles survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer patients.
Uganda's Ebola Outbreak Declared Over, WHO Warns of Congo Surge
The WHO has declared Uganda's Ebola outbreak over, while warning that cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo are still increasing.
Texas Secures Over $1 Billion in Meta Settlement, Paxton Announces
Texas AG Ken Paxton has secured over $1 billion in a settlement with Meta. He is also scheduled for a trial against TikTok in fall 2026.
Meta Agrees to $16.68 Billion Settlement in State Lawsuits Over Youth Harm
Meta will pay $16.68 billion to settle state lawsuits over social media's impact on children, as broader litigation against other platforms continues.
Meta to pay $17 billion in landmark teen safety settlement
Meta agrees to $17 billion settlement and new child-safety measures to resolve lawsuits from 47 states over teen social media addiction.
German firms report surge in cyberattacks linked to foreign spies
A Bitkom survey shows German companies face rising cyberattacks from foreign intelligence services, with China and Russia as main sources.
US Health Agency Plans Two New FDA Deputy Commissioner Roles
HHS plans two new FDA deputy commissioner roles for technology and drugs, with Jared Seehafer a leading candidate for the tech post.
Brazil fines TikTok owner ByteDance $30 million over minors' data handling
Brazil's data protection authority fines TikTok parent ByteDance nearly $30 million for violating minors' data privacy laws.
WHO revises temporary Ebola recommendations for DR Congo
The WHO has released revised temporary recommendations for the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, updating its guidance for affected regions.
Louisiana girl, 8, dies after rare brain-eating amoeba infection
An 8-year-old Louisiana girl died from a rare brain-eating amoeba infection, likely contracted while swimming in a lake.
DR Congo receives first Ebola vaccine batch as outbreak toll crosses 2,500
DR Congo receives first batch of Ebola vaccine doses as its deadliest outbreak on record continues to spread.