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1. Uganda Ebola outbreak spreads as WHO upgrades risk to ‘very high’

2. How oldest living survivor of Pearl Harbor attack keeps memory of bombing alive at 106

   For much of his life, Johnson deliberately avoided the spotlight, rarely speaking about his experience

3. Missing People launches WhatsApp service to reach children in crisis after Independent campaign

   With the support of our readers, missing children across the country have more access to the vital support they need during a time of urgency

4. Full list of 2026 US federal holidays

   The U.S. federal holiday calendar includes 11 significant days that Americans observe and celebrate

5. ‘Sesame Street’ is pulling back the curtain on Jim Henson’s Creature Shop for $150 a ticket

   For the first time ever, the Queens-based workshop has opened its doors for public tours

6. Toby Samuel encouraged by French Open experience despite early exit

   Samuel came through qualifying but lost to Alex De Minaur in the opening round of the French Open.

7. Owner of popular Pennsylvania amusement park turning 100 had to ‘pinky swear’ to never charge admission

   Knoebels is celebrating its 100th year in operation this summer — and will continue to have free admission, its owner says

8. Tributes pour in for ‘wonderful’ Douglas McCain after oldest son of Sen. John McCain dies at 66

9. Reverend Richard Coles admits to breaking the law by burying people with pets’ ashes

   The Reverend opened up about his time at Northamptonshire’s St Mary the Virgin church between 2011 until 2022

10. Details of Farage’s £5m gift obtained ‘illegally’ as Reform MP backs leader