The Ebola outbreak in the DRC crossed an international border: a Kenyan national who had been living in the DRC arrived in Nairobi and died from the disease, now confirmed by Kenya's health minister.
Ebola Bundibugyo Outbreak: DRC & Global Response
- Cross-border death now reported by 3 outlets, up from 1. A Kenyan citizen who had been living in the DRC arrived in Nairobi on Saturday and died from Ebola, according to the health minister. This is the first confirmed export of the outbreak to Kenya.
U.S. Wealth Inequality & the OBBBA
- One outlet reports California leaders denounced Trump as "reckless" and "deranged" after he suggested Iran could attack Los Angeles and San Diego. The characterization is contested.
- Newly disputed: Trump's approval rating. A 37% polling average figure is now contested; the underlying polling data remain unsettled.
US-Saudi Nuclear Deal & Middle East Arms Race
- One outlet reports at least 12 of the vessel On Peace's 19 crew members were injured when a projectile struck it, with 17 of the 19 being Indian nationals. Contested; no corroboration yet.