Europe's massive shift to renewable energy faces an unprecedented real-time stress test today as a total solar eclipse forces grid operators to rapidly replace plunging solar supply. Meanwhile, the United States pivots to economic sanctions against Iran, leaving global shipping markets on edge as physical risks in the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved. • US-Iran Sanctions: Washington shifts away from military posturing, but insurers may still hike freight costs as Strait of Hormuz shipping risks persist. • DRC Ebola Crisis: Confirmed deaths pass 2,000, exposing severe vulnerabilities in global biosecurity and a dangerous lack of stockpiled vaccines. • European Solar Eclipse: Millions watch the first mainland totality since 1999, forcing modern energy grids to seamlessly switch to backup power to prevent blackouts. • US-Canada Trade Threat: A loomi ...