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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

lifestyle

Newly Found Planet Hits the Big Picture in Space

July 17, 2026

A team of astronomers spotted a distant world that could change how we think about planets. The planet sits far from its star, orbiting a tiny red dwarf in the constellation of Serpens. Its size is about 1. 5 times that of Earth, and it orbits very close to its host star—only 0. 05 astronomica

politics

States Fight to Keep Their Truck License Power

July 17, 2026

A group called SBTC wants the federal government to remove New York and California’s authority to issue commercial driver licenses (CDLs). They argue that both states are not following federal safety rules. The main question is whether a law says the government must cancel a state’s license pr

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

weather

Heavy Rain Floods Texas Again, Raining Lessons

July 17, 2026

The Hill Country of Texas has faced another brutal rainstorm that turned rivers into fast‑moving floods. In just five hours, a shallow spot of the Guadalupe River rose higher than a two‑story house. The water rushed through areas still hurting from last summer’s deadly floods. Local officials repor

weather

Storms Strike Texas Hill Country Again: Floods Claim Lives and Test Community Resilience

July 17, 2026

The Texas Hill Country is facing a new wave of flash floods that have already taken two lives and forced hundreds of rescue missions. Local authorities say the worst is still ahead as rain continues to pour into Friday, threatening rivers that could reach historic levels. After a month of heavy d

environment

Micron’s Wastewater Plan: A Hidden Threat to Lake Ontario

July 17, 2026

Onondaga County is planning a huge new plant that will treat millions of gallons of wastewater from Micron’s chip factories. The project could cost between $1. 4 billion and $2. 6 billion, and the county’s design‑build‑operate process keeps most of the decision‑making away from public scrutiny. Resi