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David Nabarro, British physician who led UN response to Ebola and COVID-19, dies

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www.news4jax.com – Associated Press – 2025-07-26 10:02:00

SUMMARY: Dr. David Nabarro, a British physician who led U.N. responses to major health crises including bird flu, Ebola, and COVID-19, has died. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised Nabarro as a champion of global health and mentor. Knighted by King Charles in 2023 for his contributions, Nabarro also won the 2018 World Food Prize for work on health and hunger. He survived a 2003 bombing at the U.N. headquarters in Baghdad. Nabarro died suddenly at home, leaving behind his wife Flo, five children, and seven grandchildren. He was strategic director of the 4SD Foundation.

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Chuck E. Cheese employee arrested in iconic mouse mask for stolen credit card

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www.abcactionnews.com – Associated Press – 2025-07-26 14:30:00

SUMMARY: A Chuck E. Cheese employee in Tallahassee, Florida, was arrested for using a stolen credit card while wearing the Chuck E. Cheese mascot costume. The investigation began after a woman reported unauthorized charges on her child support Visa debit card at various locations, including a smoke shop and Whataburger. She identified the suspect from surveillance footage at a grocery store and recognized him as an employee at the restaurant. Police confirmed the suspect was at Chuck E. Cheese, initially unmasked, then later wearing the mouse suit. Officers arrested him after confirming his identity with a coworker.

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Thailand and Cambodia trade accusations as deadly border clashes enter third day

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www.clickorlando.com – Jintamas Saksornchai And Sopheng Cheang, Associated Press – 2025-07-26 04:18:00

SUMMARY: Deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia intensified into a third day, causing at least 33 deaths and displacing over 168,000 people. Fighting erupted after a land mine explosion wounded Thai soldiers, with both nations accusing each other of initiating attacks and using artillery and rockets, including cluster munitions. Cambodia condemned Thai naval deployments as aggression, while Thailand accused Cambodia of using human shields. ASEAN and the UN Security Council urged de-escalation and mediation. Thousands have fled border areas, schools and hospitals have closed, and Human Rights Watch called for protection of civilians and adherence to international law amid ongoing violent conflict.

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Ghislaine Maxwell speaks with DOJ for second day as Epstein fallout widens

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www.abcactionnews.com – Forrest Saunders – 2025-07-25 11:13:00

SUMMARY: Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s convicted associate, was interviewed for a second day by the DOJ in Tallahassee amid public demand for transparency. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, former Trump attorney, leads the talks, sparking conflict-of-interest concerns. Maxwell’s lawyer, David Markus, praised her cooperation and denied any clemency offer. Critics highlight Trump’s potential ties to Epstein, with sealed records allegedly referencing him, intensifying calls for an independent investigation. Activists protested, accusing Trump and former Florida AG Bondi of protecting predators and breaking promises to release files. Maxwell will be formally deposed on August 11, with bipartisan pressure for an impartial special investigator on the Epstein case.

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