Uganda Closes Congo Border Amid Ebola Surge, Boston Mayor Backs Harvard Strike

Uganda Closes Congo Border Amid Ebola Surge, Boston Mayor Backs Harvard Strike

From Sunny Mornings Boston by Sunny Mornings Media

May 28, 2026 · 14 min · Season 4

About this episode

This episode covers the closure of Uganda's border with Congo due to an Ebola surge and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's support for the Harvard strike.

Thursday May 28, 2026 In this episode, we delve into significant global and local developments impacting Boston and beyond. Uganda has taken the drastic step of closing its border with Congo amid a surge in Ebola cases, a move that contradicts World Health Organization guidance and raises fears of contagion across East Africa. Meanwhile, in Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu has shown her support for the Harvard Graduate Student Union by canceling her speech at Harvard Law School’s Class Day. The union, on strike since April, is advocating for better wages and protections for non-citizen workers. On the financial front, Snowflake's stock has surged nearly 40% due to its strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services, highlighting the growing demand for artificial intelligence solutions. In sports, the NBA's adoption of AI technology to review out-of-bounds calls marks a significant shift in officiating standards. Locally, Boston enjoys a sunny start with temperatures reaching a high of 68 degrees, though rain showers and thunderstorms are expected later. As the weekend approaches, prepare for cooler temperatures and gusty winds. Stay tuned for more updates on these stories and other…

People in this episode

Host: Sunny Mornings Media

Topics covered

  • Ebola outbreak
  • Boston news
  • Harvard strike
  • AI technology
  • weather updates

Keywords

  • Ebola
  • Boston
  • Harvard
  • AI technology
  • weather

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Harvard Graduate Student Union, Snowflake, Amazon Web Services

Places: Uganda, Congo

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