The WHO says DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak began in February, months before it was officially declared in May. Nearly 2,000 people have died as health teams face insecurity, delayed diagnoses and the lack of an approved Bundibugyo vaccine.
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Taylor Farms is recalling about 20 jalapeño-containing prepared foods sold at major retailers in 26 states after a supplier recalled fresh peppers over salmonella concerns. The company says no illnesses have been linked to the recalled products.
Louisiana and Florida have reported seven deaths this year from Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but dangerous bacterium found in warm coastal waters. Health officials are urging people with wounds or high-risk medical conditions to take precautions around brackish and salt water.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she is freezing her eggs and sharing the process online to help normalize conversations about fertility care. She also said she has not ruled out a 2028 presidential run but is focused on the midterms.
Hunter Biden told the BBC that former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has metastasized into his bones and beyond, causing pain and debilitation. He also discussed the pardon his father granted him before leaving office.
The Trump administration proposed loosening federal Head Start standards, saying the changes would cut costs and create more child care slots. Advocates warned the plan could weaken services for vulnerable children and make quality vary by state.
Senate Republicans are set to vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked the Fifth Amendment at a hearing. Fauci says the inquiry is aimed at prosecuting him, while Sen. Rand Paul argues he had no right to refuse questions.
Qdoba and Chipotle have removed jalapeños from their restaurants after federal officials linked peppers grown in Mexico to a Salmonella Javiana outbreak. The CDC says 345 people in 27 states have been sickened, including 36 who were hospitalized.