# Podcast#497: Congo ebola outbreak, China-USA summit, California guy arrested for sexual assault of child; cat

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Podcast: [World News with BK](https://stenobird.com/podcast/world-news-with-bk-323695)
Published: 2026-05-15T23:28:32+00:00
Episode link: https://soundcloud.com/user-646376134/podcast-497-congo-ebola
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## Resource

Started the week off with yet another ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo, then talked about Cuba running out of oil. Plus Trump goes to China, Alberta (Canada) secession snag, Sudan drones, and a California guy busted with videos showing him molesting a toddler and a cat. Music: NONE

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