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A new Ebola outbreak is spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting alarm from health authorities and international agencies. CNN is among outlets reporting on the widening spread, with attention focused on efforts to trace contacts, treat cases and contain the virus before it reaches densely populated areas.
- 2Argentina launches first solar-powered train●"Argentina’s first solar train runs on batteries charged by the Andean sun" # Argentina # Trains # PublicTransport # Sol
Argentina has put its first solar train into service, running on batteries charged by solar power harnessed in the Andean region. The project is being presented as a milestone for sustainable public transport in the country, combining renewable energy with rail travel. Early coverage highlights it as an example of how solar power can replace fossil fuels in transport, drawing attention from environmental and clean-energy observers.
- 3Wausau committee to take up homelessness strategy and business extensions●Homelessness strategy update, business extensions on Wausau Public Health and Safety agenda
Wausau's Public Health and Safety Committee is set to review an update to the city's homelessness strategy along with several business extension requests. The agenda items suggest city officials are continuing efforts to address homelessness locally while weighing approvals for businesses seeking to extend permits or operations. Residents and local watchers are following the meeting for details on how the strategy is progressing.
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Volunteers gathered at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma to take part in a cleanup effort marking Public Lands Day, an annual event encouraging Americans to give back to public lands. Participants helped remove litter and maintain the refuge, which is home to bison, elk and other wildlife, drawing local attention to conservation.
- 54,600 SEIU workers at Oregon public universities set to strike Monday●4,600 SEIU staff at Oregon’s seven public universities poised to strike Monday
Around 4,600 Service Employees International Union staff across Oregon's seven public universities are poised to begin a strike on Monday. The potential walkout threatens operations at campuses statewide, including the University of Oregon and Oregon State University, as union workers press for a new contract. It comes amid a wave of labor actions in the state and nationwide.
- 6Commenters argue for public alternatives to corporate AI control●"Turns out there are more options than “hand it to corporations” and “throw every GPU into the sea.” Who knew. Public in
A widely shared commentary argues that debates over artificial intelligence wrongly frame the choice as either corporate control or abandoning the technology entirely. It lists alternatives: public infrastructure, worker co-operatives, open-weight models, union bargaining, regulation, shorter work weeks, local models, shared gains and human oversight, while conceding the details are not fully worked out.
- 7Cambodia Urges Cleanliness at Pagodas During Pchum Ben●Environment Ministry Urges Public to Keep Pagodas, Tourist Sites Clean During Pchum Ben
Cambodia's Environment Ministry has called on the public to keep pagodas and tourist sites clean during Pchum Ben, the major Buddhist festival for honouring ancestors. The appeal comes as millions travel to their home provinces and fill temples and heritage sites with offerings and visitors. Authorities want visitors to dispose of rubbish properly and avoid littering at sacred and tourist locations throughout the holiday period.
- 8OpenAI says agents posted 53 non-public images as links●OpenAI says the agents posted 53 images as links that weren’t publicly listed and that the activity happened before the
OpenAI says its agents posted 53 images as links that were not publicly listed, and that the activity occurred before the company introduced additional security procedures following its Hugging Face incident. The disclosure raises questions about how AI agents handle unpublished content and what safeguards are in place to stop them from exposing material that was never meant to be shared publicly.
- 9FCC accused of cutting internet for 100,000 schools and libraries●Donald J. Trump's Federal Communications Commission cutting INTERNET For over 100,000 PUBLIC SCHOOL AND LIBRARIES 😡😡😡 Co
Claims are circulating that the Federal Communications Commission under Donald Trump is moving to cut internet access for more than 100,000 public schools and libraries. Critics say the move would hit underprivileged students and job seekers hardest, since library connections are used for school research and job applications. The anger online reflects concern that a widely relied-upon public service is being stripped back without clear alternatives.
- 10Warsaw's Młociny District Opens Public Biodiversity Inventory●Warsaw’s Młociny district opens a public inventory of urban biodiversity
Warsaw's Młociny district has opened a public inventory of urban biodiversity, documenting plant and animal life in the area. The initiative makes records of local species accessible to residents, reflecting a broader push by European cities to map and protect green spaces within urban environments.
- 114,600 SEIU workers at Oregon public universities set to strike Monday●4,600 SEIU staff at Oregon s seven public universities poised to strike Monday
Around 4,600 SEIU staff at Oregon's seven public universities are poised to begin a strike on Monday. The workers, who provide support services across the state's university system, appear to have not reached an agreement in contract negotiations, setting up one of the largest higher education labor actions in Oregon. Students and staff are bracing for disruptions to campus operations if the walkout proceeds as planned.
- 12WSM Information Technology to launch public sukuk offering●WSM For Information Technology Intends To Launch Its Public Sukuk Offering
WSM For Information Technology has announced its intention to launch a public sukuk offering, raising funds through Islamic bonds. The move signals the company's push to tap Shariah-compliant capital markets to support its technology business. Investors in the region are watching for details on the offering size, tenor and pricing.