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A rare strain of Ebola has reached territory controlled by Islamic State militants in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a place too dangerous for health workers fighting to stop the deadly virus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Pasadena officials are warning that residents may hear helicopters, controlled explosions and simulated weapons fire as the U.S. military conducts a training exercise in the northeast area of the city Wednesday night.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Turkish media however quoted official sources as saying that water authorities carried out "controlled water releases" from the Ataturk Dam after water levels rose due to heavy rainfall in recent months.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

I see evidence of it even in the country's highly controlled media landscape.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

What I do know is that I was simultaneously taken aback and completely enthralled by the clunky, controlled chaos of the place.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama