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August 28, 2026
The day's top events, read by how settled the reporting is.
Two Lancaster County measles deaths spark dispute
Pennsylvania officials report two measles-associated deaths in Lancaster County, the first in the state in 35 years, as Gov. Josh Shapiro and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clash.
Congo starts Ervebo vaccinations for health workers
Congo has begun giving Ervebo shots to front-line health workers in Kisangani as an Ebola outbreak across six eastern provinces reaches 5,713 cases and 2,744 deaths.
Iran ties Hormuz reopening to an end to regional wars
Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary corridor to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, and Iran ties any understanding to an end to regional wars.
Nepal border flood toll climbs
A glacial collapse on the Nepal-China border has killed hundreds and left many more unaccounted for, and a barrier lake formed by the flood is now overflowing.