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What You Need to Know • The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in 5,515 confirmed cases and 2,642 deaths. • The case fatality rate...

What You Need to Know • Microsoft and G42's proposed data centre in Olkaria, Kenya, stalled in May 2026 due to power capacity concerns. • The data centre was part...

What You Need to Know • Leah Stewart, a 35-year-old Australian woman, was bitten by a shark at Coogee Beach in June. • Stewart underwent multiple surgeries, including an amputation,...

What You Need to Know • Pierre Michel Formosa, a 68-year-old French tourist, died in Death Valley after seeking help. • Formosa's vehicle became stuck in mud, prompting him and...

What You Need to Know • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner met recently in New York City. • The meeting occurred less than three months before the...

What You Need to Know • Luis Manuel Aviles, the immigrant father of a sailor, was detained by immigration officials in Key West, Florida. • Aviles has lived in the...

What You Need to Know • Stewart Copeland, drummer for the Police, collaborated with naturalist Martyn Stewart on the album "Wild Concerto." • "Wild Concerto" features animal sounds from Martyn...

What You Need to Know • Rachel Goldberg-Polin is an American Israeli mother whose son, Hersh, was taken hostage by Hamas. • Hersh Goldberg-Polin was executed by Hamas on the...

What You Need to Know • U.S. Navy sailor Joshua Aviles learned his father, Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, was arrested by ICE in Florida. • Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, a...

What You Need to Know • President Donald Trump announced plans for a "crushing economic operation" against Iran amid ongoing conflict. • The United States is seeking international cooperation for...

What You Need to Know • Barcelona defeated Elche 5-0 in their La Liga opener on August 23, 2026. • Raphinha and Fermin Lopez each scored two goals, while Anthony...

What You Need to Know • The Hawk Fire has forced the evacuation of 42,000 residents in Washoe County, Nevada. • The wildfire has burned over 4,450 hectares (10,500 acres)...

What You Need to Know • The America 250 Grand Prix took place in Washington, D.C., attracting 140,000 attendees each day. • Corporate sponsors included Boeing, Starlink, Delta, Amazon, and...

What You Need to Know • Christopher Boone Crimmins, 34, is charged with second-degree manslaughter for a fatal incident in Apple Valley. • Tyler Anthony Lynch, 26, died after Crimmins...

What You Need to Know • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met privately with Jared Kushner in Manhattan to discuss cooperation. • The meeting, reported by The New York Times,...

What You Need to Know • At least 30 people have died after a rubbish mound collapsed onto homes in Conakry, Guinea. • The incident occurred around 02:00 local time...

What You Need to Know • House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence that Republicans will retain control despite the unpopularity of the war on Iran. • Johnson stated it would...

What You Need to Know • A landslide at the largest landfill in Conakry, Guinea, has resulted in at least 30 fatalities. • Six individuals sustained serious injuries after heavy...