Primaries Underway in Five States with Key Contests to Watch
Voters in five states head to the polls on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, with significant races that could shape party directions ahead of the November midterms.
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Voters in five states head to the polls on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, with significant races that could shape party directions ahead of the November midterms.
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A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce has led to significant crop losses and decreased consumer demand across the U.S., impacting farmers in California’s Salinas Valley and beyond.
Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 11:41 PMgeneral
Taylor Fresh Foods voluntarily removes iceberg lettuce from central Mexico as CDC and FDA investigate a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taco Bell.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 17, 2026, 1:54 AMgeneral
An investigation by the Food and Drug Administration has connected recent cyclosporiasis cases to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 16, 2026, 11:30 PMgeneral
Over 3,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in Michigan, prompting Taco Bell to take precautionary measures while investigations continue.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 5:35 AM
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Federal health authorities report a surge in cases of an intestinal illness causing diarrhea and nausea across more than half of the United States.
NPR News | Jul 12, 2026, 10:02 PM
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Michigan reports first deaths amid largest US cyclosporiasis outbreak, with over 11,000 cases linked to contaminated lettuce.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 6:52 PM
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A nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak has led to a sharp decline in consumer demand, prompting lettuce growers across the United States to plow under healthy fields, including those not linked to contaminated produce.
Washington Times News | Aug 2, 2026, 2:38 AM
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Experts criticize the federal response to a cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce from Mexico, highlighting a lack of clear leadership and confusing messaging.
The Hill | Jul 26, 2026, 10:51 AM
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US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. states the source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak has been identified, despite expert warnings of rising infections, after the FDA reversed a multi-state lettuce recall.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 7:57 PM
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The parasitic infection causing severe diarrhoea has spread across 45 states, with Michigan at the epicentre of the outbreak.
BBC World | Aug 3, 2026, 5:04 PM
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Blood donations in the US have dropped to a four-year summer low, leaving less than a day’s supply of type O positive blood, the most commonly transfused type.
Guardian US | Jul 30, 2026, 6:30 PM
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U.S. Central Command intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran targeting American forces, marking a renewed escalation after a brief pause in direct strikes.
NBC Politics | Jul 29, 2026, 5:35 PM
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President Donald Trump delivered a speech at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on July 25, 2026, following a rescheduling due to a shooting at the previous event.
NBC Politics | Jul 26, 2026, 10:20 AMpolitics
Taylor Farms de Mexico is voluntarily pulling iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico following an FDA investigation tying the product to a cyclospora outbreak affecting Taco Bell customers in five U.S. states.
The Hill | Jul 17, 2026, 2:30 AMgeneral
Federal health officials are investigating a cyclospora outbreak across four states, working to identify the source amid rising cases.
Fox News Latest | Jul 17, 2026, 12:56 AM
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These are the first reported deaths linked to a widespread intestinal illness outbreak that started in May 2026.
NPR News | Aug 4, 2026, 1:22 AM
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In response to a cyclospora outbreak traced to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, fast-food chains offer several lettuce-free menu items for cautious consumers.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 10:47 AM
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Scott Gottlieb highlights ongoing challenges in managing the cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 12:07 AM
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Sen. John Kennedy supports ongoing strikes and blockade against Iran, while Maine Democrats nominate Troy Jackson for Senate; Trump administration grapples with cyclospora outbreaks amid midterm election forecasts.
The Hill | Jul 26, 2026, 10:14 PMus
Widespread agency cuts, delayed research funding, and election security concerns mark a challenging period for the United States under Donald Trump’s leadership.
Guardian US | Jul 19, 2026, 12:12 PMus
As cases of cyclosporiasis rise across the US, Taylor Farms issues a recall of potentially contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce distributed recently, with further product recalls possible.
Guardian US | Jul 18, 2026, 11:13 PMpolitics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is probing a significant outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic foodborne illness causing prolonged intestinal symptoms.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 9:45 PMgeneral
Amid a Cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to fresh produce, Taco Bell is voluntarily removing select fresh ingredients while health officials continue their probe.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 4:35 PMShowing 1-24 of 25 articles.