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American doctor in Congo tests positive for Ebola
Peter Stafford, a medical missionary exposed during surgery in Bunia, was evacuated to Germany as officials monitor other Americans and warn the outbreak may be larger than reported
Castro circle remains central as Trump signals Cuba push
CBS News reports U.S. officials are pressing Cuban figures for reform while uncertainty hangs over who could lead any political opening
Trump delays Iran strike as Gulf allies press for talks
The president said he was close to ordering new strikes but would give Pakistan-brokered negotiations a few days, while warning that military action remains possible
Canada’s inflation rate rises to 2.8% as gas prices surge
Statistics Canada said energy costs drove the April increase, while rent, food and core inflation measures showed slower price growth
Giant,’ Starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, Turns a Profit in 10 Weeks
The play’s fast move into profitability is unusual on Broadway, where most productions do not make money
Tesla Semi draws interest from California truckers
A New York Times source summary says truckers are attracted by the Semi’s lower cost and longer range compared with rival electric trucks, though key details remain limited
Alberta separatism faces a legal test after referendum petition ruling
A judge struck down a petition aimed at triggering a separation vote, citing a failure to consult First Nations whose treaty rights could be affected
High winds and dust leave damage, outages across southern Manitoba
Environment Canada reported gusts up to 119 km/h Thursday, while Manitoba Hydro said thousands of customers were still affected by outages Friday morning
Forecasters see inflation surge worsening in coming months
The Philadelphia Fed’s Survey of Professional Forecasters sharply raised inflation estimates after April price data showed consumer and wholesale prices at multiyear highs
Exercise, low-dose ibuprofen may ease ‘chemo brain,’ study suggests
A small University of Rochester phase 2 trial found the clearest cognitive gains with home exercise, while ibuprofen showed more limited signs of benefit