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British healthcare worker with Ebola evacuated from DR Congo to UK
A British healthcare worker who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is being evacuated to the UK for treatment, marking the first British national to catch the virus in the current outbreak.
Rwanda’s army team removed from BAL after US sanctions, NBA says
The NBA removed Rwanda’s military-backed basketball team from its African league following US sanctions imposed on the country in March over its alleged involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo conflict.
Neanderthal remains may be earliest human ancestor find killed by a spear
Archaeologists discovered a Neanderthal shoulder blade bearing a spear wound from over 70,000 years ago, potentially representing the earliest known evidence of a human ancestor killed by a wooden spear.
Scientists find 10 different diets linked to slower aging
A study of 7,500 people found that 10 different healthy diets, including Mediterranean and DASH, are each associated with slower biological aging as measured by DNA changes.
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E.J. Peaker, Actress and Singer in ‘Hello, Dolly!’ and ‘That’s Life,’ Dies at 82
E.J. Peaker, actress and singer known for roles in Barbra Streisand’s Hello, Dolly! and the ABC musical comedy series That’s Life, died at 82.
Panta Mosleh’s Queer Interfaith Comedy ‘Pass the Salt’ Adds to Cast (Exclusive)
Director Panta Mosleh’s queer comedy ‘Pass the Salt’ about a Muslim-Iranian grad student and Jewish woman has added Amanda Wear, Adam Fox and Nathaniel Vass to its cast ahead of production in Vancouver.
Canal+ Seals Landmark Pact to Invest Nearly $1.1 Billion in French and European Films
Canal+ has agreed to invest nearly €1 billion in French and European films over a five-year period from 2028 to 2032, marking a significant increase from its previous three-year commitment.
Lawyers to investigate claims of GB power grid cover-up over blackout risk
Great Britain’s grid operator has commissioned independent investigators to examine allegations of a cover-up regarding blackout risks during a heatwave in late June, following whistleblower complaints.
EPA Will Allow SRP to Continue to Recklessly Dump Toxic Waste
The EPA approved an application allowing Salt River Project to continue operating an unlined coal ash pond at its Coronado Generating Station in Arizona despite previous violations of disposal standards.
Army Corps Sued Again for Failing to Protect Waterways, Endangered Wildlife from Pipeline Construction
Environmental groups filed suit against the Army Corps of Engineers over a permit enabling oil and gas pipelines through wetlands and waterways, citing violations of environmental protection laws.
Renewables Provide More Than 30% of US Electricity
U.S. renewable energy sources generated more than 30% of national electricity in the first five months of 2026, growing over 10% year-over-year, with solar, wind, and battery storage projected to add approximately 83 gigawatts of capacity by mid-2027.
ESS & Juniper Energy Sign Agreement for 500 MWh+ of Sodium-Ion Energy Storage Deployments
ESS Tech and Juniper Energy signed an agreement for deploying 500 MWh or more of sodium-ion battery storage systems, starting with an 80 MWh California project targeted for 2027.
Hawaiian Electric Seeks to Expand Renewables, Energy Storage on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, and Maui
Hawaiian Electric submitted a major renewable energy and storage request for proposals covering Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, and Maui to modernize generation infrastructure and reduce oil dependence.
Sadiq Khan backs calls for maximum workplace temperature in UK
London Mayor Sadiq Khan backs calls for maximum workplace temperature limits as the UK experiences repeated heatwaves causing school closures and health system strain.
‘We are waiting with bated breath’: experts alarmed as BoM says gathering El Niño could be strongest on record
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology warns that the developing El Niño could become the strongest on record, with climate models forecasting unprecedented ocean warming in the Pacific region.
Q&A: Europe’s May and June heatwave deaths – and how they were counted
European public health authorities and scientists have reported varying estimates of deaths from recent summer heatwaves, using different methodologies to calculate excess mortality and attribute deaths to extreme heat.