A short-lived reprieve from adverse weather gave fire crews in Washington state a chance to contain destructive blazes in the Spokane area. However, upcoming conditions threaten to spark new fires.

Global Health Concerns

Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are threatening to walk off the job after months of unpaid labor, as the country faces its largest Ebola outbreak ever reported.

In other news, Friday’s jobs report is expected to show that the labor market remains stable, despite concerns about the lull in teen hiring this summer.

International News

The Rotterdam Central Library in the Netherlands is undergoing renovations to change the visitor experience, reflecting a broader shift in architecture. Meanwhile, Indonesian cuisine is being reimagined by modern chefs, who are elevating traditional dishes into fine-dining experiences.

A skydiver in Chile delivered a new club jersey to a soccer player, Vozinha, who played a key role in helping Cape Verde reach the knockout stage of the World Cup.

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.