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The Most Promising Ebola Vaccine Has Been Sitting on the Shelf for 15 Years

Years after initial tests, researchers are now racing to see if a vaccine developed in 2011 can help fight the current Bundibugyo outbreak in Congo.

Wired·June 19, 2026

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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after boy injured in crocodile enclosure

A three-year-old boy was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital with critical injuries and is in a stable condition, Cambridgeshire Police said.

BBC News·June 19, 2026

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Pulisic still training solo a day before U.S. game...

U.S. manager Maurico Pochettino said star attacker Christian Pulisic is "much better'" in terms of the injury to his left calf but will be assessed by the medical staff Thursday night to determine his availability to play against Australia on Friday.

ESPN·June 19, 2026

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Amber heat health alerts in place as temperatures set to soar above 30C

Very warm weather is set to return to parts of the UK, with a potential heatwave set to develop this weekend.

BBC News·June 19, 2026

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Scores Fall Ill at Air Force Base After Hegseth Makes Flu Vaccine Optional

The defense secretary described the vaccine requirement, which he lifted in April, as an “absurd, overreaching” mandate.

NY Times·June 19, 2026

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Key FDA committee unanimously recommends its first vaccine since 2023

All nine members of the committee unanimously voted to recommend Moderna's new mRNA influenza vaccine for adults 50 and over.

NPR·June 19, 2026

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During Trump’s Immigration Crackdown, Minnesota Protester Remained Shackled in Hospital for Days

The story of one progressive activist arrested in Minnesota in January shows what critics say is the aggressive nature of the Trump administration’s response to those who have protested its immigration crackdown.

NY Times·June 18, 2026

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CDC to tap $107m in emergency funding for Ebola response in DRC and Uganda

Number of people infected now tops 1,000 though health officials say the global risk remains low<ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STANDFIRST&utm_camp

The Guardian·June 18, 2026

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CDC to tap $107m in emergency funding for Ebola response in DRC and Uganda

Number of people infected now tops 1,000 though health officials say the global risk remains low<ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STANDFIRST&utm_camp

The Guardian·June 18, 2026

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CDC to tap $107m in emergency funding for Ebola response in DRC and Uganda

Number of people infected now tops 1,000 though health officials say the global risk remains low<ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STANDFIRST&utm_camp

The Guardian·June 18, 2026

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Over 1,000 people killed during Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian authorities say

Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October, according to Gaza Health Ministry.

NPR·June 18, 2026

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Team Medic Recounts Iran’s ‘Stressful’ Debut in L.A.

A member of Iran’s medical team says the team endured delays, multiple security searches and a rushed exit, frustrating players and officials.

NY Times·June 18, 2026