EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 7 MIN
Sun May 17: Ebola Returns, A Senator's Vote, Drones Over Moscow
from The Gospel Briefing · host The Gospel Briefing
Charles King walks through the weekend's biggest headlines — from an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa to a Louisiana primary upset to escalating drone warfare between Russia and Ukraine. Plus quick briefs on Eurovision, a stranded whale, and the aurora borealis.Stories Covered• WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a public health emergency after 80 suspected deaths• Sen. Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana primary to Trump-backed Julia Letlow after voting to convict in 2021• Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region; Russian strikes injure eight in Ukraine• Trump threatens to pull endorsement of Rep. Lauren Boebert over her support for Rep. Thomas Massie• Bulgaria wins its first Eurovision title with the song "Bangaranga"• Timmy the humpback whale found dead off the Danish coast after a controversial rescue• Aurora borealis expected to be visible across much of North America tonightScripture References• James 1:27• Proverbs 29:25• Isaiah 59:8• Proverbs 27:6• Genesis (creation groaning)• Psalm 19:1• Psalm 46:1-2Sponsor: Bible Copilot — Free Bible study app with five inductive study modes. No ads, no data collection. Download on the App Store.Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSConnect: Website: thegospelbriefing.com | Subscribe to the daily newsletter | Share this episode
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The WHO declares an Ebola emergency in Central Africa. A Louisiana senator pays the price for an impeachment vote. Drones strike Moscow as war grinds on. Plus Eurovision, a humpback whale, and the northern lights — all viewed through a biblical lens.
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