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- 1Ebola cases top 8,000 as DRC outbreak worsens●Ebola cases surpass 8,000 as DRC struggles to control outbreak
Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have surpassed 8,000, with health authorities struggling to bring the outbreak under control. Reports highlight the scale of the epidemic and the ongoing challenges faced by responders on the ground, making containment one of the most pressing global health concerns.
- 2Stephen Richer Testifies to Congress on Alleged Noncitizen Voting in New Jersey▼In Appearance Before Congress, Stephen Richer Testifies at House Hearing on Alleged Noncitizen Voting in New Jersey
Stephen Richer appeared before a US House committee hearing examining allegations of noncitizen voting in New Jersey. The hearing, highlighted by the Ash Center, brings election administration figures to Capitol Hill as Republicans press claims about voting integrity and Democrats challenge the evidence. Richer, a former Arizona county election official known for defending election administration, testified amid ongoing national debate over voter eligibility rules.
- 3Top House Democrat questions whether Chinese AI firms will slow down●Will Chinese AI companies slow down? A top House Democrat wants answers https://www.theverge.com/policy/1001767/khanna-a
Representative Ro Khanna, a leading House Democrat, is pressing for answers on whether Chinese AI companies are slowing their development, amid US policy debates over AI safety and possible cooperation with China on a treaty. The story, reported by The Verge, highlights growing congressional attention to AI safety and competition with China.