Majority of new Ebola cases are ‘from unknown chains of transmission,’ WHO official says
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo “continues to outpace the response efforts,” the World Health Organization’s emergencies chief has said
8 misleading rumors about Lindsey Graham we’ve fact-checked
Snopes investigated many claims about the late politician over the years, including several that failed to pass the smell test.
8 times we’ve investigated claims about Mitch McConnell’s health
The longest-serving senator in Kentucky’s history is no stranger to rumors about his well-being.
Supreme Court justices ask Congress for additional security funding
Supreme Court justices are testifying before Congress for the first time in seven years, seeking additional funds to combat a rise in security threats.
From The Sports Desk: Spain, France meet in star-studded World Cup semifinal
For the first time, FIFA’s top four teams have all made the World Cup semifinals, and not since 1990 has the final four been made
Medical AI was meant to help. This week it replaced nurses and dodged its own checks
The pitch for medical AI is that it frees clinicians to care for patients. Two stories this week suggest the reality can run the other
Microsoft promised to be carbon negative. Its emissions just jumped 25%
Microsoft promised to be carbon negative by 2030. Its own report shows emissions up 25% in a year instead. The number is worse than it
‘Piracy’: Will Trump’s 20 percent Hormuz toll find takers?
Trump says the US will start charging a cargo fee for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia-Ukraine war: What is Europe’s new ballistic missile shield plan?
Nine European countries and Ukraine have launched a coalition to build Europe’s own defence against ballistic missiles.
Indian activist Wangchuk urged to end hunger strike over exam paper leaks
Sonam Wangchuk has been fasting in New Delhi since June 28 in solidarity with Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party.
The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
The federal government is warning users of home and small office routers to secure their devices as Russia state hackers continue to mass-compromise them for
Apple sues OpenAI after ex-engineer allegedly used bug to steal trade secrets
Apple is gunning for OpenAI, demanding steep penalties after stumbling on a “rare” bug that temporarily allowed a poached employee that joined OpenAI to maintain
Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally
The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.
Sudan’s paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was convicted in absentia along with 15 RSF commanders and allies.