Cassidy Loses Louisiana Primary, Ebola Outbreak, Musk Sues Altman Over OpenAI
Up First from NPR
May 18, 2026
The Republican party is witnessing a decisive consolidation of power as Trump-backed candidates oust dissenters, signaling a shift in legislative independence. Simultaneously, high-stakes litigation between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over OpenAI’s mission raises fundamental questions about the accountability of non-profits in the age of commercialized artificial intelligence.
Key insight: The Ebola outbreak in the DRC is complicated by a rare strain (Bundibugyo) that standard field tests frequently miss, requiring time-consuming lab analysis and potentially hindering containment.
