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US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa

US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa

The Trump administration is telling European nations that they need to step up their travel restrictions for people from Ebola-hit countries in Africa

Record exports help narrow US trade deficit in April

Record exports help narrow US trade deficit in April

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, June 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in April as exports jumped to a record high, a trend that if sustained, puts trade on course to contribute to economic growth this quarter.

Kenyan police fire tear gas during protest against US Ebola quarantine facility

Kenyan police fire tear gas during protest against US Ebola quarantine facility

By Edwin Okoth NANYUKI, Kenya, June 9 (Reuters) - Kenyan police fired tear gas on Tuesday to scatter protesters in the central town of Nanyuki opposing a quarantine centre for Americans exposed to Ebola that the U.S. government has raced to build despite Kenyan court orders barring further work.

New US-Canada bridge nears opening despite earlier Trump threat

New US-Canada bridge nears opening despite earlier Trump threat

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, June 8 (Reuters) - A new $4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is on track to open in the coming weeks, a bridge authority said on Monday, despite a threat by U.S. President Donald Trump in February to block its opening.

The Latest: Trump is attending NBA Finals Game 3 between Knicks and Spurs with increased security

The Latest: Trump is attending NBA Finals Game 3 between Knicks and Spurs with increased security

President Donald Trump, a longtime New York Knicks fan, has confirmed that he would attend the first NBA Finals game in New York since 1999

Republican senators warn surveillance program may lapse after Trump intel pick backlash

Republican senators warn surveillance program may lapse after Trump intel pick backlash

Senators are warning that a key U.S. surveillance authority could expire this week after bipartisan opposition to President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s intelligence community derailed an extension effort

Cuba's top envoy to US calls Trump's sanctions on Cuban leaders a 'pretext' for military action

Cuba's top envoy to US calls Trump's sanctions on Cuban leaders a 'pretext' for military action

Cuba’s top diplomat to the United States says recent sanctions targeting the island's leadership and the indictment of former President Raúl Castro are a “pretext” for the Trump administration to persuade the American people to support a U.S. military intervention in Cuba

The Latest: Trump to attend NBA Finals Game 3 between Knicks and Spurs with increased security

The Latest: Trump to attend NBA Finals Game 3 between Knicks and Spurs with increased security

President Donald Trump, a longtime New York Knicks fan, had confirmed that he would attend the first NBA Finals game in New York since 1999

Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup

Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup

By Steve Gorman June 8 (Reuters) - Epidemiologists will be busy this summer sifting through sewage and social media with the goal of keeping soccer fans and the public safe from severe illness during the World Cup, one of the largest and most globally diverse mass gatherings ever anticipated.

Factbox-From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

Factbox-From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

GDANSK, June 8 (Reuters) - Australia in December became the world's first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube and Meta's Instagram and Facebook.

CDC Warns of Potentially Severe Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa, Urges Global Action

CDC Warns of Potentially Severe Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa, Urges Global Action

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning regarding the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, which has been declared an international health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO) in May 2026. The CDC's analysis suggests that the outbreak could result in up to 20,000 cases and 4,000 deaths within the next three months if not adequately contained. The Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda are currently at the forefront of efforts to control the spread of the virus. The CDC emphasizes the need for large-scale public health interventions similar to those used during the 2014 West Africa outbreak to prevent a worst-case scenario. The outbreak is occurring in regions with armed conflict and limited healthcare access, complicating containment efforts.

CDC Warns Current Ebola Outbreak Could Rival Worst on Record Without Immediate Action

CDC Warns Current Ebola Outbreak Could Rival Worst on Record Without Immediate Action

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning that the current Ebola outbreak in Africa could become one of the largest on record if immediate measures are not taken. The outbreak, primarily affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, has been declared an international health emergency by the World Health Organization. CDC projections suggest that without significant intervention, the outbreak could result in over 20,000 cases within the next three months. The CDC emphasizes the need for large-scale public health interventions, similar to those used during the 2014 West Africa outbreak, to prevent a worst-case scenario.