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Cyclosporiasis outbreak has expanded to six more states
The CDC’s planned update marks a significant expansion in the outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms.
Rep. Chuck Edwards drops reelection bid after censure recommendation for sexual harassment claims
The House Ethics Committee said there is "substantial reason to believe" Rep. Chuck Edwards violated House rules related to sexual harassment and hostile workplaces. Edwards denied any wrongdoing.
Health advice is a click away on social media, but doctors caution against trusting "SickTok"
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
Scientists use gene editing to create hypoallergenic dogs
Scientists at a biotech company have used gene editing to create two hypoallergenic beagles that don't trigger allergies.
House Democrats targeting 12 new GOP-held districts, including Lauren Boebert and NRCC Chair Richard Hudson's seats
Progressives and moderate Democrats both see wins in primary races while Trump flexes power over GOP
Everyone got a little bit of what they wanted in Tuesday's primary elections. It was a good night for the Democratic establishment, the progressives and Republican candidates endorsed by President Trump.
Fauci woes could deter scientists from public service
It's part of a broader erosion of the federal health workforce.
Nicotine pouches can be marketed as 'lower risk' than cigarettes. Is that dangerous?
The FDA allowed some Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed as "lower risk" than cigarettes. Public health experts agree they can help current smokers, but worry young people may become addicted.
Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens in tight contest as Michigan counts Democratic Senate primary votes
Appalachia's black lung rates highest in nearly 50 years as miners' protections stall
Rates are now as bad as the 1970s, with thousands of miners sick and dying. Mining experts blame toxic silica dust, now more common in mines.
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, notching a Midwest victory for the left
The former public health official has defeated Rep. Haley Stevens, NBC News projects, despite facing a huge advertising disadvantage.
Capital One dismissal bid puts Trump's JPMorgan Chase "political debanking" lawsuit in sharper focus
New filing in Trump's Capital One case spotlights the challenge of proving political bias when banks can broadly close accounts at their discretion.
Workers in Alameda County pushing for $30 minimum wage
Rep. Wesley Bell defeats former Rep. Cori Bush in a Missouri Democratic primary rematch
Bell won, NBC News projects, with ad support from a pro-Israel super PAC, while Bush had backing from prominent progressives.
Trump administration admits cancellation of Maryland energy grants was political
Two siblings in Lehigh County contract measles, health officials say
Why AI giants’ political spending could balloon this fall
The fight over AI regulation, data centers and more will play a key role in the general elections.
Health Watch: Duncan Creek Elementary's sensory wall, A.I. sleep studies and more
Two more House Democrats face primary danger: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the House Ethics Committee is investigating Ohio GOP Rep. Max Miller.
Michigan health officials urge residents to keep eating fresh produce as cyclosporiasis outbreak continues
Behind closed doors, Trump and White House officials hope Rep. Max Miller drops reelection bid, sources say
Exclusive: Business Insider names digital media vet Christian Baesler its permanent CEO
The German media giant is betting on Baesler to reinvent the nearly 20-year-old publication for a post-search and social media traffic era.
Fake health inspector reported at DeKalb restaurants, officials say
They're a world leader in using drones for healthcare. But drones can't do it all
Drones carrying medical supplies constantly crisscross the skies of Rwanda. The Trump administration is giving a major grant to the effort — and at the same time cutting aid to the country.
Haley Stevens stands firm on backing U.S. military aid to Israel, claims El-Sayed won't recognize Israel's right to exist
Live updates: Michigan, Virginia, Kansas elections underway; Blanche Senate vote expected
Follow live updates on the elections as voters hit the polls in five states. Get the latest on Todd Blanche’s Senate vote for attorney general.
Michigan Democrats choose between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, and more races to watch today
Five states hold polls on Tuesday. Here's what to know.
Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia and Washington hold primaries Tuesday, with races that could ultimately decide control of Congress next year. Redistricting efforts will also influence the races.
Medicaid work rule leaves homeless people in the cold
Conservatives who have long pushed for Medicaid work requirements often said vulnerable people would get a pass. But the federal government's list of exemptions left off homeless people.
Boris Nadezhdin: Putin critic leaves Russia after he is barred from running for parliament
Boris Nadezhdin, who criticized the Ukraine war and tried to challenge President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 election, was one of the few high-profile Putin critics still living in Russia.
Foster City business helping people displaced after condo fire
Trump raises concerns over campaign in call with Rep. Max Miller amid abuse allegations
24/7 behavioral health walk-in center opens in Colorado mountain county
A new resource is available around the clock in Summit County for anyone who needs immediate help.
Summit County adds 24/7 walk-in crisis center to fill health care gaps in mountains
Talking politics with Pat Brady: Chicago mayor's race, Illinois House Speaker Welch on the hotseat
Michigan’s primary reflects a Democratic base transforming in Trump 2.0: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Todd Blanche’s AG nomination is back on track ahead of a key committee vote.
DeKalb County officials warning restaurants of YouTuber impersonating a health inspector
DeKalb County officials say the YouTube prankster is breaking state law when he pretends to be a health inspector in local restaurants.
Political group will spend $6M to organize Latino voters in Texas
A left-leaning group is spending $6 million to organize Latino voters in Texas. Somos Votantes has launched a $2 million voter education campaign, focusing on door-to-door conversations and registration.
Michigan reports two deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak
More than 11,000 cases of the foodborne illness have been confirmed in the state and 193 people have been hospitalized since early May.
World Cup 2026: Ferran Torres talks winning goal for Spain, mental health and FIFA investigation into Argentina
Torres told NBC News about what he enjoyed the most about the moments after scoring the winning goal to give Spain its second World Cup title.
TotalEnergies agrees to buy Shell's European onshore renewables business
TotalEnergies will add 4 gigawatt of solar, wind and battery storage projects and assets.
Live updates: Trump says Iran talks will restart after he calls off strikes
Get live updates and the latest news as Trump says the U.S. and Iran will resume talks and Todd Blanche announces an agreement with senators to rescind a $1.8 bilion “anti-weaponization” fund.
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo accelerates as experts say Trump and Musk’s aid cuts hamper response
Some health officials have attributed the severity of the outbreak to aid cuts, with key supplies, equipment and operational support no longer reaching responders at the scale needed.
Political strategist weighs in on the tension between Trump and Senate Republicans
NPR's A Martinez speaks with political strategist Alex Conant about the tensions between the Senate and President Trump ahead of the long congressional recess that starts later this week.
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi has rare meeting with Red Cross amid health concerns
The photos were released as international calls are growing for access to or engagement with the former leader, who has been detained since the army seized power in 2021.
Todd Blanche rescinds Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' ahead of nomination hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a formal order late Sunday terminating President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" to compensate his political allies.
College computer science majors are down. AI for everyone else is up
Hiring for entry-level software developers has slowed, and college enrollment in computer science is declining.
Acting AG Todd Blanche reaches deal with holdout senators to end $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to hold a vote to advance Blanche’s nomination on Tuesday.
Ariana Grande to step back from public life following scrutiny of her health
The singer and actor, who is on tour, will no longer star in the London revival of “Sunday in the Park With George,” which is set to open in summer 2027.
Plank closes after 12 years in Oakland, raising new concerns about Jack London Square's future
Govs. Kevin Stitt and Wes Moore say civility can win general elections but primaries promote partisanship
Stitt and Moore both said social media contributes to negativity and polarization in politics and urged more in-person connections.
Eye on Politics: the birth tourism bill and Talarico's social issues record
Stella's Diner, mainstay in Chicago's East Lakeview community, goes out of business
Stella's Diner in Chicago's East Lakeview community has gone out of business.
They made a living on Russia’s Amazon. Ukrainian attacks have sent it up in flames.
Attacks have hit warehouses belonging to the company almost daily — a new chapter in Kyiv’s campaign of long-range drone strikes designed to inflict maximum pain on the Kremlin.
Darline Graham makes her political debut in South Carolina
Sen. Darline Graham has made her political debut in South Carolina, stepping into the spotlight after her brother Lindsey Graham's death to advocate for President Donald Trump's policy priorities.
She Did That hosting annual Black Business Month Experience in SoHo
Troy Jackson launches his first general election ad in Maine Senate race, criticizing Susan Collins
The seven-figure ad campaign highlights the Democrat’s background as a labor organizer and attacks incumbent Maine GOP Sen. Susan Collins. It’s slated to begin running next week.
Healthcare staffing shortages are driving a patient care quality crisis
From hospitals and clinics to doctors' offices and urgent care centers, healthcare executives and clinicians agree: staffing shortages directly compromise their ability to provide high-quality care to patients.
‘Family business’: Two battleground secretaries of state discover an unexpected connection
Democrats Cisco Aguilar and Adrian Fontes are distant cousins, helping to forge an alliance ahead of critical re-election races this fall in Nevada and Arizona.
FDA weighs a new kind of flu shot based on technology RFK Jr. has questioned
The FDA is poised to render a decision on Moderna's mRNA-based flu shot, which could be the first of its kind to market. The decision is expected to reverberate throughout the biotech industry.
‘Family business’: Two battleground secretaries of state discover an unexpected connection
Democrats Cisco Aguilar and Adrian Fontes are distant cousins, helping to forge an alliance ahead of critical re-election races this fall in Nevada and Arizona.
A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on U.S. companies, political figures, water systems and more
New York law will soon let terminally ill patients choose medical aid in dying
A New York law allowing some sick patients to end their lives by taking lethal medication goes into effect Wednesday after a yearslong push from advocates.
Democrats’ factional battle hits a swing district in Michigan
Michigan’s 7th District swung to the GOP in the 2024 election after Democrats flipped it in 2018. Now, a fractious Democratic primary has drawn national attention and money.
Nurses chase Cyclospora using grocery receipts, food apps and detailed interviews
Public health nurses have been pulled from other duties in Washtenaw County, MI, to call hundreds of people sick with cyclosporiasis, and try to help them remember everything they ate in recent days.
In the race for Senate in Michigan, multiple party fights are colliding for Democrats
As Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed vie for the Democratic nomination, voters are debating which way the party should go: establishment or insurgent; progressive or more moderate; new media or old.
Organizers of Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest defend event amid criticism from some businesses
Rising costs push Northern California food entrepreneurs to rethink traditional business model
Rising costs drive more California food entrepreneurs to launch businesses from home
Abortion is on the ballot again in these two states: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump throws another wrench in Todd Blanche’s confirmation process to be attorney general.
U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say
Google adds AI to satellite images, raising fears of deepfakes in the sky
Journalists, human rights advocates and open source analysts recoiled in horror at the move: "The opportunities for abuse and disinfo are literally boundless," said one.
Govs. Wes Moore & Kevin Stitt on dignity in politics: Full panel
Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.), Gov. Kevin Stitt (R-Okla.) and UNITE CEO Tim Shriver join Kristen Welker for a Common Ground conversation on restoring civility and dignity in politics.
UES Legionnaires' disease exposure risk has ended, NYC health officials say
Tony Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest in Wisconsin on charge of driving while intoxicated
Former detainee inside GEO ICE facility in Colorado speaks out about health concerns
Tony Romo ‘on leave’ from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of impaired driving in Wisconsin
“Tony Romo is on leave from his role at CBS Sports until further notice,” the network said in a statement about its star NFL analyst.
Former detainee inside GEO ICE facility in Aurora speaks out about health concerns
Delta partners with DraftKings on new free in-flight sports prediction game
Passengers flying with Delta Air Lines can now test their sports knowledge while traveling and compete for Delta rewards.
Poll: Americans find common ground on moms and babies
Nearly eight in 10 voters say they're more likely to support a candidate who champions maternal health reform.
ATM stolen from business in downtown Chicago
An ATM was taken during a smash-and-grab burglary in Chicago's Loop early Friday morning.
Live updates: Trump announces Gaza deal
Get live updates and the latest news as Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw forces from Gaza and holds a Cabinet meeting at Camp David.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt thinks political drama can be toned down
Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt is hosting the National Governors Association meeting in Oklahoma City.
Atlanta teen uses Black Girl Joy grant to teach kids about dental health
The shaky health leadership reboot
Controversial vaccine policymaking appears to be back on the table.
Democrats’ big Virginia plans were foiled, but it’s still at the center of the battle for the House
The Democratic redistricting plan creating four more blue-leaning seats got shot down in court. Instead, two existing GOP-held swing districts are home to hard-fought campaigns.
Trump's noncitizen voter data remains a mystery. But the claims raise midterm fears
Trump officials say they found 250,000 noncitizens on voter rolls in just four states. Those states don't know where the numbers came from, and some worry what the claims may portend for the midterms.
One Big Beautiful Bill cut healthcare funds. Now, Republicans have to sell the costs
Blanketing the airwaves with ads about healthcare, Republican candidates who voted to cut federal funding in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are positioning themselves as advocates for lower costs.
Steve Hilton's AI campaign ads fuel calls for new political advertising safeguards
South Florida Medicaid families say kids with autism are losing therapy as state cuts and insurer pause add up
Johns Hopkins public health researcher detained by ICE amid increased airport enforcement
A public health researcher at Johns Hopkins University was detained by immigration officers while boarding a domestic flight this week.
Indoor go-kart track opening at Kamin Science Center, with special hours for adults
Kate's Club gives metro Atlanta's young adults who have lost parent a healthy way to grieve
What starts as grief can turn into something bigger, so metro Atlanta's Kate's Club helps young adults get into the community and grieve in a healthy way.