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NprWHO Director Visits Congo as Ebola Outbreak Spreads
The head of the World Health Organization arrived in Kinshasa to support efforts against a rare Ebola strain. Health workers face equipment shortages, community distrust, and armed conflict in affected provinces.
Benzinga Publishes Article on Biotech Stocks During Pandemic Recovery
Benzinga published an article titled 'Best Biotech Stocks Right Now' that addresses the sector's position during global recovery from the pandemic. The piece notes government institutions and professional traders are focusing on biotech companies for vaccine and booster developme…
medpagetoday.comFDA Panel Recommends XFG Variant for Fall Covid Shots
Replimune will submit an application to the FDA for the third time. Pfizer and Innovent Biologics reached a collaboration agreement valued at up to $10.5 billion.
thehindu.comNature Launches Global Survey on Researchers' Job Satisfaction
Nature opened a 15-minute survey on 29 May 2026 that will run until 26 June. The questionnaire asks scientists about salaries, workplace culture, discrimination, artificial intelligence, and public trust in science.
marketwatch.comEPA Extends Timeline for Phasing Out High-GWP Refrigerants
President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced two regulatory changes affecting hydrofluorocarbon rules under the 2020 AIM Act. Industry groups said the changes will raise equipment and refrigerant costs. An EPA assessment projected an additional 68 million metric ton…
thehindu.comUganda Closes Border with Congo Over Ebola Outbreak
Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo after an Ebola task force decided to follow steps taken by the U.S. and Rwanda. The move runs counter to guidance from the World Health Organization.
upi.comCDC to Add Ebola Screening at JFK Airport Starting May 28
The agency will begin enhanced public health entry screening for Ebola at John F. Kennedy International Airport after 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time on May 28, 2026. Screening already occurs at three other U.S. airports.
michaelwest.com.auEbola Outbreak Declared in DRC and Uganda, WHO Issues Global Alert
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda have confirmed an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern on 16 May 2026.
The IndependentEbola Outbreak in Congo Spreads to Uganda and Suspected Cases Reported Elsewhere
The World Health Organization warned that the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is expanding faster than health workers can respond. Over 900 suspected cases and 223 deaths have been recorded, with suspected cases now appearing in Uganda and other countries.
BenzingaSpaceX Files for IPO Targeting Up to $75 Billion Raise
SpaceX submitted its S-1 filing on Wednesday to list shares on Nasdaq under ticker SPCX. The company reported $18.7 billion in 2025 revenue and a $2.6 billion operating loss.
kff.orgWHO Honors Irish Doctor for Global Health Emergency Work
An Irish physician received a 2026 Director-General's Award for contributions to international health emergency systems. His efforts include establishing a global disease response network and leading responses to multiple outbreaks.
thestreet.comU.S. Space Force Awards SpaceX $2.29 Billion Contract
The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract to develop a space-based military data network. Multiple outlets reported the same contract value and purpose.
StatEli Lilly to Acquire Three Vaccine Developers for Up to $4 Billion
Eli Lilly announced Tuesday it will purchase Curevo, LimmaTech Biologics, and Vaccine Company. The combined deals could reach nearly $4 billion and target pathogens linked to long-term health issues.
washingtonpost.comRafe Pomerance, Early Climate Change Activist, Dies at 79
Rafe Pomerance, who helped bring climate change to congressional attention and aided Kyoto Protocol talks, died Thursday at age 79. His son Benjamin Cooley confirmed the death from lung cancer.
thehindu.comTrump Administration Task Force Recommends Changes to FEMA Disaster Response
A review council appointed by President Trump released recommendations this month for restructuring the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The report calls for shifting more responsibility to state and local governments while retaining core federal functions for major events.
nationalpost.comU.N. General Assembly Passes Resolution on Climate Advisory Opinion
The United Nations General Assembly voted this week to welcome a 2024 advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on climate change. One hundred forty-one countries supported the measure; eight opposed it and 39 abstained.
news.google.comSpaceX Files for IPO
SpaceX filed paperwork for a U.S. stock-market debut under ticker SPCX. The planned offering could value the company above $1 trillion and push Elon Musk's net worth past that mark.
EuronewsBruce Springsteen Criticizes President Trump and Paramount at Colbert's Penultimate Late Show
Bruce Springsteen appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on May 20, 2026, and criticized President Trump and Paramount executives. He performed his January song about immigration enforcement in Minneapolis. The final episode of the show airs May 21.
benzinga.comEli Lilly Reports Retatrutide Weight Loss Results in Phase 3 Trial
Eli Lilly reported results from a late-stage trial of its obesity drug retatrutide. Patients who stayed on the highest dose lost an average of 28.3 percent of their body weight after 80 weeks.
France 24UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution on Climate Obligations
The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution on Wednesday that endorses an earlier advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on state climate responsibilities. The text was modified during negotiations and passed with 141 votes in favor and eight again…
Financial TimesSpaceX Files for IPO Expected to Be Largest in History
SpaceX filed paperwork to go public in what analysts expect could be the biggest IPO ever. The company did not disclose a target raise amount but prior reports estimated up to $80 billion.
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who.intWorld Health Assembly Opens Annual Session in Geneva
The Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly convened in Geneva, Switzerland, from 18 to 23 May 2026. Delegates from all WHO Member States are scheduled to address health policy and budget matters during the six-day meeting.
indiatoday.intoday.inTrial of Experimental Treatments for Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Planned in Africa
The World Health Organization declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a public health emergency of international concern on 17 May. Scientists are preparing a clinical trial of two experimental therapies against the rare Ebola Bundibugyo virus.
kff.orgWorld Health Assembly Opens Annual Meeting in Geneva
The Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly opened in Geneva on 18 May 2026. Delegates from WHO member states will meet through 23 May to set policy and review the budget.
theprint.inWHO Director-General Presents Four Awards for Global Health Contributions
The World Health Organization recognized four individuals for lifetime achievements in immunization, disease elimination, emergency response and humanitarian care. The awards were presented during the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly in Geneva.
Fox NewsCruise Demand Holds Steady Despite Recent Illness Outbreaks
Cruise lines project more than 38 million ocean cruise passengers worldwide this year. Bookings through one major booking platform rose more than 30 percent in the first half of May compared with the same period last year.
khaama.comWorld Health Organization Releases Updated Sodium Reduction Guide
The World Health Organization issued the second edition of its SHAKE technical package on sodium reduction. The guide outlines mandatory policies and practical steps for governments to lower population salt intake.
The IndependentArgentina Seizes Over 700 Marine Animals Shipped from Kenya
Argentine authorities intercepted a shipment of more than 700 marine animals at Ezeiza International Airport on April 26. The animals had been transported from Kenya for 120 hours and were intended for the ornamental pet trade.
France 24Gaza Livestock Losses Limit Eid Sacrifices
Palestinians in Gaza face restrictions on traditional Eid animal sacrifices after the livestock sector was destroyed by war. Israel has not permitted imports of live animals, and border limits also block the pilgrimage to Mecca.
citizen.co.zaJames Webb Space Telescope Reports New Data on Exoplanet Clouds and Neptune Moon
The telescope recorded atmospheric conditions on a distant planet and gathered information about one of Neptune's moons. The findings were presented in a radio segment aired May 25, 2026.
New ScientistFifth Planet of the Apes Reboot Film Confirmed
New Scientist reported that a fifth installment in the rebooted Planet of the Apes film series is in development. The announcement follows four earlier films released between 2011 and 2024.
WiredPsyche Probe Captures Mars Images During Gravity-Assist Flyby
NASA used the Psyche spacecraft's close approach to Mars to test its instruments. The probe passed within 4,609 kilometers of the planet and gathered data on the surface and atmosphere.
citizen.co.zaJames Webb Space Telescope Detects Weather Pattern on Exoplanet 690 Light Years Away
The telescope observed clouds forming on the night side of WASP-94 A b and dissipating on the day side. Data came from starlight passing through the planet's atmosphere during different phases of its rotation.
kff.orgWorld Health Assembly Adopts 13 Resolutions on Stroke, TB, Radiation and Health Workforce
Member States passed more than 20 decisions and 13 resolutions at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The measures address stroke, tuberculosis, antimicrobial resistance, radiation protection, and ethical recruitment of health workers.
NprSpaceX Launches Upgraded Starship V3 on Test Flight
SpaceX launched its third-generation Starship rocket Friday from Texas. The uncrewed vehicle deployed mock satellites before splashing down in the Indian Ocean.
foxnews.comCDC Expands Ebola Entry Screening to Atlanta Airport
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began enhanced public health screening for travelers arriving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda at Washington-Dulles International Airport on May 20, 2026. Screening operations expanded to Hartsfield-…
gizmodo.comAstronomers Identify Metal-Poor Stars Near Milky Way Disk as Possible Remnants of Ancient Galaxy
A new study published in May reports that 20 metal-poor stars located roughly 7,000 light-years from the Sun may be remnants of a dwarf galaxy the Milky Way absorbed more than 10 billion years ago. Researchers named the proposed galaxy Loki and used data from the European Space A…
riotimesonline.comBrazilian Supreme Court Allows Resize of National Park for Proposed Railway
The court ruled that Jamanxim National Park boundaries can be altered to permit the Ferrogrão railway. The 600-mile project would run parallel to the existing soy highway through the Amazon basin.
ecns.cnLawsuit Challenges U.S. Seafood Imports from Eight Countries Over Marine Mammal Protection
Environmental groups filed suit Thursday in the U.S. Court of International Trade against the National Marine Fisheries Service. The complaint alleges the agency has not enforced import rules under the 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act for seafood from Argentina, Ecuador, India,…
citizen.co.zaJWST Observations Show Cloudy Mornings and Clear Evenings on Exoplanet
Researchers used JWST data to map temperature-driven cloud patterns on a distant gas giant. The study found aerosols that condense, move, and evaporate across the planet's day-night boundary.