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Congos Ebola outbreak reaches 5000 cases as it outpaces response efforts NPR

The Associ...August 19, 2026

Government data showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths. The outbreak has infected and killed more people at a greater speed than any other outbreak…

Target doubles profit boosted by 1 billion tariff refund Star Tribune

Carson Har...August 19, 2026

The Minneapolis-based retailer reported growth for the second consecutive quarter on Wednesday.

Trump says Iran blockade remains in effect as Pentagon addresses stockpile concerns Fox News

August 19, 2026

President Donald Trump insists the Strait of Hormuz is "open and operating" Wednesday despite threats of attack from the Iranian regime.

ExWimbledon finalist Kyrgios says he tested positive for cocaine ESPN

August 19, 2026

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios revealed on Wednesday he tested positive for cocaine and was provisionally suspended from tennis.

Ohio death row inmate Tyrone Noling gets rare chance to ask parole board for pardon…

The Associ...August 19, 2026

Tyrone Noling has spent 30 years on death row for the double murder of an elderly Ohio couple that he insists he didn’t commit.

US delays 50 tariff on Canadian imports And takeaways from Floridas primaries NPR

Brittney M...August 19, 2026

President Trump has announced that the U.S. is delaying a 50% tariff on Canadian imports after reaching a deal. And, how progressive Democrats fared in Florida's primary elections yesterday.

US military drills with South Korea are cut short after surprise Trump order NBC News

Jennifer J...August 19, 2026

The annual U.S.-South Korea drills, known as Ulchi Freedom Shield, will end Aug. 21 rather than Aug. 27 as originally scheduled, both countries said.

Taylor Sheridans Yellowstone SpinOff 6666 Not Happening At Paramount TVLine

Nick Carus...August 19, 2026

Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan will not be wrangling a spin-off for the real-life Four Sixes Ranch.

Carlos Sainz agrees new multiyear contract with Williams as team complete 2027 driver lineup Formula…

F1August 19, 2026

One day on from the news that Alex Albon had extended his stay with Williams, Carlos Sainz has also agreed a new contract with the team.