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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

El Dorado is controlled by a gangster known only by his first name, Fabio, a Pablo Escobar-type character who has ingratiated himself with locals through acts of charity.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 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

The resulting vapor then traveled through a tube in which temperatures could be carefully controlled as the material cooled.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Hitler controlled all aspects of their lives, including their leisure time.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple