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FDA Declares Cyclospora Lettuce Cleared as Outbreak Toll Surpasses 13,000
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Screwworm cases climb to 45 in US, spreading beyond Texas border
The USDA reports 45 confirmed screwworm cases in the U.S., including a new sheep infection in Texas. The parasite, which can infest humans, is spreading.
Politics
O'Donnell Credits Trump's Attacks for Her 'Refamous' Comeback
Rosie O'Donnell says President Trump's relentless attacks have revived her public profile, dubbing him 'Mango Mussolini' and a 'horrible creature' in a podcast interview.
Policy
Colleges Must Embed Work Experience Into Degrees to Fix Broken Internship Market
With entry-level hiring at its worst since the pandemic and unpaid internships surging, higher education must embed structured work experience into academic programs to level the playing field.
Politics
Wisconsin Governor Race Shifts Toward Democrats After Crowley's Primary Win
Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted the Wisconsin governor's race toward Democrats after David Crowley's primary win, signaling a potential pickup in November.
Healthcare
FDA Panel on Peptides Tainted by Politics and Conflicts, Critics Say
An FDA advisory panel's vote to ease peptide access has sparked concerns over conflicts of interest and political influence, undermining science-based policy.
Politics
Piker's 9/11 remark resurfaces in Michigan Senate race, targeting El-Sayed
Hasan Piker's 2019 9/11 remark resurfaces, impacting Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate campaign as Republicans use it in attack ads.
Politics
Hochul Maintains Double-Digit Edge Over Blakeman in NY Governor Race
Siena College's latest survey gives Gov. Kathy Hochul a 10-point lead over Bruce Blakeman, though the Nassau County executive has cut her margin in half since June.
Politics
Lawmaker Demands Postmaster General's Ouster Over Mail Ballot Standoff
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi urges Postmaster General David Steiner's removal for refusing to ensure USPS complies with court orders blocking Trump's mail-ballot rules.
Politics
Trump's Approval Sinks to 33% in Latest Economist/YouGov Poll
A new Economist/YouGov poll shows President Trump's approval at 33% as Iran war and affordability worries weigh ahead of the midterms.
Centrist Democrats' Anti-Left Crusade Is Backfiring Badly
Centrist groups are spending millions to attack progressives, but voters keep backing economic populists like El-Sayed,
Schumer demands Senate briefing on Trump's secret Turkey exit
Schumer calls for an immediate Senate briefing on the Secret Service's use of a decoy plane to fly Trump back from Turke
Progressives Split Wins and Losses in Tuesday Primaries; Inflation Cools
Progressives lost a key Wisconsin primary but won in Minnesota and Connecticut. July inflation cooled to 3.4%, and Trump
Trump Acknowledges Third-Term Hurdle, Fueling 2028 Speculation
Trump told reporters he'd love to run for a third term but acknowledged the constitutional limit, as GOP figures like Va
Brazil's October Vote Puts Trump's Hemisphere Strategy to the Test
With Brazil's election weeks away, Trump's new Monroe Doctrine faces its toughest test as Lula's leftist policies and al
Lindell disputes Minnesota primary loss, vows to fight until all votes counted
Mike Lindell, backed by Trump, lost the Minnesota GOP primary to Lisa DeMuth by 11 points but refuses to concede, citing
Democratic AGs Sue to Block Trump-Era Escrow Interest Rollback
Ten Democratic attorneys general filed suit Tuesday against the Trump administration, challenging OCC rules that void st
Treasury unveils employer match rules for Trump Accounts
The Treasury and IRS issued new rules for employer contributions to Trump Accounts, allowing up to $2,500 tax-free per c
USDA accelerates Texas sterile fly facility opening amid screwworm crisis
The USDA announced Monday that a sterile fly facility in Edinburg, Texas, will open this spring, seven months ahead of s
FAA's gamer recruitment drive hits record hiring numbers
The FAA's unconventional push to hire gamers as air traffic controllers has paid off, with over 2,000 new hires and a re
Robocall surge hits record high, with Texas, Georgia, and Indiana leading
Robocalls hit a one-year high in July, with 4.4 billion calls. Texas, Georgia, and Indiana area codes saw the largest in
Bank Charter Battles Risk Turning Regulators into Political Pawns
A new analysis warns that political campaigns against bank charter applications, such as Enova's, threaten financial inc
Powerball's $1B jackpot shrinks to under $600M in 31 states after taxes
Powerball's $1 billion jackpot, the eighth largest ever, would shrink to under $600 million after taxes in 31 states. Wi
Powerball Hits $1B: Annuity vs. Cash Lump Sum Explained
Powerball's jackpot has hit $1 billion. Winners must choose between an annuity paid over 30 years or a cash lump sum. He
Gallup: 73% of Americans Distrust AI for Financial Guidance
Only 27% of Americans trust AI for financial guidance, according to a new Edward Jones-Gallup poll, placing it just abov
Hyperscalers' Debt Surge Raises Credit Risk as AI Spending Soars
Hyperscalers like Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon are taking on massive debt for AI infrastructure, with bond issuan
Warsh Faces Crucial Test: Can He Deliver on Fed's Inflation Vow?
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has declared zero tolerance for persistently high inflation. The real question is whether he w
Wall Street Plunges as Fed Holds Rates, Inflation Stays Stubborn
Stocks tumbled Wednesday after the Fed held rates steady, with the Dow suffering its worst day since April 2025. Chair W
Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza disarmament plan as election looms
Netanyahu's rejection of Trump's Gaza disarmament plan threatens the peace process and raises questions about the future
Hormuz traffic halves as US-Iran talks stall over reparations
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to about six ships a day over the weekend as US-Iran reopening talks stalled.
Trump Faces Defining Test as Global Authoritarian Axis Tightens
The early stages of a new global conflict are here, with authoritarian powers coordinating against the West. Trump's mix
Trump's Middle East Strategy Fractures as Iran Demands Reparations and Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Plan
President Trump confronts dual Middle East challenges: Iran's escalating demands over the Strait of Hormuz and Netanyahu
Iran's Demands and Trump's Counterclaims Threaten Hormuz Deal
Negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are at risk as Iran presses for U.S. concessions and Trump demands compensat
Trump Adopts Hands-Off Approach as Iran Conflict Enters Sixth Month
President Trump says he is taking a low-key approach to the Iran conflict, betting on Tehran's economic collapse. The wa