USA TODAY is reporting that a Blue Origin rocket exploded on the launch pad at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The outlet also noted that negotiators have reached an Iran deal, which now requires sign-off from President Donald Trump and Tehran. In other news, Shrey Parikh was crowned the winner of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
USA TODAY is also reporting on Jill Biden's new memoir, "View from the East Wing." It said the book details her reaction to Joe Biden's "disastrous" presidential debate against Donald Trump in June 2024, where she questioned if he had suffered a stroke or been drugged, describing him as an "AI hologram" that was "glitching."
Regarding public health, USA TODAY said the Atlanta airport has begun screening passengers for Ebola, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC is also seeking employee volunteers for Ebola screening following staff cuts. The outlet added that the U.S. will not treat Ebola patients at home.
In legal news, the Supreme Court has dozens of decisions to release before the end of its term, which USA TODAY said could disrupt the 2026 midterm elections. On the sports front, UCLA softball is making its second consecutive Women's College World Series appearance, with Megan Grant setting a new single-season home run record of 40.