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June 25, 2026

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WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS FROM UPSHOT FRIENDS

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How Bad Could the Ebola Outbreak Get? Here Are 5 Key Factors.

Contact tracing is improving. Treatments may be months away. Here’s what could determine whether a fast-expanding outbreak can be slowed down.

By Stephanie Nolen, Samuel Granados, Amy Schoenfeld Walker, Carl Zimmer and Apoorva Mandavilli

A map showing renovation projects across Washington, D.C.

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Funding for Trump’s Construction Spree Is Murky. Here’s What We Found Out.

The cost of the president’s D.C. renovation projects could surpass $1 billion, with taxpayers and secret donors footing the bill.

By Luke Broadwater, Marco Hernandez, Junho Lee and Elena Shao

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The Horror Films Disrupting the Summer Box Office, in 4 Charts

“Backrooms” and “Obsession,” two breakout horror films from first-time directors in their 20s, have arguably redefined what a summer blockbuster can be.

By Keith Collins

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Tracking Heat Across Europe

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By William B. Davis, Bea Malsky and Erin McCann

RESULTS AND POLLING AROUND THE NATION

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Key Race Results in New York, Maryland, South Carolina and Utah

See results in key races from the June 23 elections.

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President Trump’s Approval Rating: Latest Polls

Track the latest approval rating and polls on Americans’ approval of President Trump.

By Annie Daniel, Jon Huang, Ruth Igielnik, Jasmine C. Lee, Alex Lemonides, Jonah Smith, Caroline Soler, Albert Sun and Rumsey Taylor

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Iowa U.S. Senate Election 2026: Latest Polls

Track the latest polls in the Iowa U.S. Senate election.

Midterm Test

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Democratic socialists are already running or will soon have chances to run which of these major cities?

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