In global health

The World Health Organisation has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. Officials say there have been at least 88 deaths and 336 suspected infections, with the rare Bundibugyo strain spreading into Kinshasa and Kampala. The outbreak has been difficult to contain amid conflict in the region, and there is still no licensed vaccine made specifically for this strain.

In U.S. government

FBI director Kash Patel is under new scrutiny after reports that he used government resources to fly his girlfriend on an FBI jet to a luxury concert suite. The claims follow earlier reporting from The New York Times on perks tied to the couple. The ethics file, at this point, seems to be writing itself.

Meanwhile, the FDA’s top drug regulator, Tracey Beth Høeg, has been removed amid continued upheaval in the agency’s senior ranks. She had been serving as acting director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research since December, making her the fifth head or acting head of the division since the start of the year.

In science and climate

Scientists at the British Antarctic Survey say the eastern ice shelf of Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier is close to detaching, and they have already drafted a press release for the eventual collapse. The glacier is about the size of Britain and already contributes roughly 4 percent of global sea level rise. Researchers warn that if its retreat continues, it could destabilize part of the West Antarctic ice sheet, with major sea-level impacts likely over the coming decades.

In sports

The Seattle Mariners have called up top prospect Colt Emerson for his MLB debut, with the 20-year-old learning the news while driving to Seattle on Sunday. The move comes as the team deals with an injury crisis.