An Ebola outbreak in central Africa, with 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases, led to an Air France flight diversion to Montreal due to US flight restrictions. The Department of Homeland Security is implementing new entry restrictions for travelers from affected countries, though the WHO states the global threat is low.
President Trump stated that negotiations to end the Iran war are in their "final stages," though he warned of potential escalation. The conflict has pushed oil prices near $100 a barrel and caused global stockpiles to fall at a record pace, impacting Asian currencies and bond markets.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis was formally censured by the state's Democratic Party with an 89.8% vote for commuting the sentence of election denier Tina Peters. The decision sparked criticism from his own party, highlighting divisions over the case.
A former Department of Justice prosecutor was charged with allegedly emailing confidential records from Jack Smith's Trump investigation to her personal accounts. The prosecutor, Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, reportedly disguised the files as a "bundt cake recipe."
Vanessa Trump, former wife of Donald Trump Jr. and mother of five, announced her breast cancer diagnosis. She revealed she underwent a procedure earlier this week and expressed focus and hope for her treatment.
Spain and other nations condemned Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists after National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video taunting handcuffed detainees. Adalah reported allegations of violence and sexual abuse at Ashdod Port, while the US sanctioned flotilla organizers.
Three individuals died and nearly 20 first responders were hospitalized and decontaminated after exposure to an unknown substance during an overdose call at a New Mexico home. Authorities are investigating the incident in Mountainair.
Nvidia reported record profits of $58.3 billion and revenue, announcing an $80 billion stock buyback and dividend hike, signaling strong AI momentum. SoftBank Group shares soared over 16% to 20% due to its stake in Arm Holdings, whose chip designs are crucial for AI servers powered by Nvidia systems.
The US Justice Department indicted former Cuban leader Raúl Castro on murder charges related to the 1996 downing of two planes, escalating the Trump administration's pressure campaign against Cuba's Communist government. Trump stated he does not expect escalation, but the US sent a Nimitz Carrier Strike Group to the Caribbean.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned that interest rates could climb much higher and criticized New York City Councilman Zohran Mamdani's plans for higher taxes on the wealthy. Dimon also addressed comments on AI replacing jobs and discussed global investment banking.
Elon Musk's SpaceX filed for an IPO, with an expected valuation of up to $1.75 trillion, potentially making it the biggest market debut ever. The company's Starship rocket, central to its AI and connectivity plans, is preparing for a critical test flight with new safety upgrades.
Samsung Electronics' union suspended a planned strike after reaching a tentative wage deal following negotiations led by South Korea's labor minister. This agreement averted a walkout at the top memory chip maker, causing South Korean stocks to rally.
Two US Capitol Police officers, Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges, are suing to block payouts from President Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. They argue the fund would reward rioters who attacked the Capitol on January 6th, while an ally of a DOJ pardon attorney seeks to join the fund's board.
President Trump is set to issue an executive order bolstering AI cybersecurity and has asked tech industry leaders for input. Meanwhile, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated the company has "largely conceded" China's advanced AI chip market to Huawei.