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Lettuce Link: Taco Bell’s Fresh Start After Parasite Alert

July 17, 2026

The CDC has warned that shredded iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia may carry a parasite that causes severe diarrhea. The outbreak, which has already touched more than 30 states, is linked to a single lettuce supplier identified by the FDA. While

health

Cyclospora Cases Rise, but Iowa Stays Safe

July 17, 2026

The parasite cyclospora is causing a sudden spike in stomach illnesses across the U. S. , with more than 4, 000 reported cases in 34 states. In Iowa, health officials have counted 57 infections by mid‑July 2026, most of which are linked to travel abroad. None of these cases connect to the nationwide

business

JBS Plant Shut‑Down: How Leaders and Workers Are Fighting Back

July 17, 2026

The JBS meat‑packing plant in Souderton, Pennsylvania, will close on August 14, taking about 1, 700 jobs with it. Workers from Montgomery, Bucks and Berks counties will feel the loss most acutely. State Rep. Donna Scheuren says officials are trying to keep the plant running by finding a new buyer

education

Possibility of a School Merger Sparks Debate in Allegheny County

July 17, 2026

The state is looking at ways to help Duquesne City School District, which has struggled for decades. Officials say a merger could give students better chances and reduce costs. McKeesport Area School District is the top candidate so far. Its schools have enough space, so a new building migh

politics

Senator Moreno Shares Views on Tech, Politics and Iran

July 17, 2026

Bernie Moreno, a new Republican senator from Ohio, spent time talking to reporters in the basement of the Russell Senate Building. He began by criticizing what he calls “dumb, lazy politicians” on Capitol Hill. Moreno said that when lawmakers can’t solve problems, they create new bills instead

politics

A Quiet Shift Toward Power

July 17, 2026

The United States is slowly moving away from a system where people choose their leaders. A new order says that anyone who talks against the government can be treated as a terrorist. This rule was written in September 2025 and ignores the First Amendment. A group of officials, led by a senio

art

Ana Mendieta’s Bold Art: Breaking Museum Rules

July 17, 2026

Ana Mendieta challenged the calm of museums by showing art that moves, melts, and even disappears. Her works do not follow a straight timeline; they flow like water or flame. At Tate Modern, London, visitors saw pieces that seemed to breathe and bleed, defying the usual stillness expected in g

environment

Akron’s Trash Art Sparks Clean‑Up Spirit

July 17, 2026

The City of Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful have set up a new public art piece that turns garbage into letters. The first display appears in Prentiss Park at 2043 East Ave. It spells out the word “THINK” to remind people about their impact on the city. \ The letters are built from chicken wire and f

crime

Money‑Minded Project Turns Into Fraud Scandal

July 17, 2026

A man from West Bloomfield, Michigan, is now facing federal wire‑fraud charges after allegedly running a long‑term scheme that promised investors a new sports and entertainment hub in Romulus. The venture, called Motown Sports Village, was marketed as a multi‑billion‑dollar opportunity near Detroit’

politics

Trump’s Support Shrinks to a Small Fraction

July 17, 2026

A recent poll from the Washington Post and Ipsos shows that only 15 % of Americans strongly approve of former President Donald Trump, a record low for the survey. This figure translates to less than one in six people, and it follows a trend seen in several other reputable polls. For example, the Qui