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The FDA said a positive test for cyclospora on Taylor Farms lettuce was a mistake. Taylor Farms is still removing lettuce linked to a large outbreak of the illness, which has sickened thousands across multiple states.
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The FDA reviewed and found the positive test for cyclospora in Taylor Farms lettuce was a false positive.
No confirmed cyclospora-positive lettuce samples have been found by the FDA so far.
Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled iceberg lettuce from central Mexico after it was linked to a large outbreak.
The outbreak has affected more than 1,600 people in 34 states, but some states report higher numbers, like Michigan with over 5,000 cases.
The CDC linked the outbreak to iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in five states.
Taco Bell and Walmart have removed the suspected lettuce products from their stores and restaurants.
Cyclosporiasis causes diarrhea and is spread by a parasite found in contaminated food and water.
No deaths have been reported in this outbreak.
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President Donald Trump said the recent US strikes on Iran, which have continued for nine nights, were done to honor American military members killed in Jordan and Iraq. Since the start of the conflict, 17 US service members have died and over 420 have been wounded.
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The US has conducted strikes on Iran for nine nights in a row.
President Donald Trump stated these strikes honor US military personnel who were killed.
The soldiers were killed in Jordan and Iraq.
Since the war began, 17 US service members have died.
More than 420 US service members have been wounded so far.
The strikes are part of ongoing US military actions related to the conflict.
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The Australian government is spending over $9 million each year for every asylum seeker held on Nauru, a small Pacific island where refugees face high costs for food and water. Despite receiving a government allowance of $260 every two weeks, most asylum seekers say it is not enough to cover basic needs, and many report skipping meals or struggling to buy food.
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Around 100 asylum seekers are held indefinitely on Nauru while their claims are processed.
The Australian government spent about $971.6 million on offshore management for unauthorized arrivals in 2025-26.
This spending equals roughly $9.6 million per person each year.
Asylum seekers receive $260 every two weeks to cover food, water, phone, and internet.
Food prices on Nauru are very high; some vegetables cost up to three times more than in Australia.
Many asylum seekers report not having enough money for basic food and say they have to skip meals.
The cost for mobile data alone can use up about 20% of the allowance.
Refugees on Nauru are not allowed to work and must wait for other countries to agree to resettle them.
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The US military conducted air strikes in Iran for the ninth night in a row. These strikes targeted Iran’s military command centers, air defense systems, missile and drone launch sites, coastal surveillance, and communication networks.
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The US military carried out air strikes in Iran for nine consecutive nights.
Targets included military command centers and air defense systems.
The strikes also hit missile and drone launch sites.
Coastal surveillance facilities were attacked as well.
Communication networks used by Iran’s military were targeted.
The information about the strikes was provided by CENTCOM (US Central Command).
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Birdwatchers and scientists are concerned that artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to create or change photos of rare birds. These edited images can mislead citizen science platforms that track where animals live and could harm important wildlife research.
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Birdwatchers often celebrate spotting birds in unusual places, which helps scientists track species.
AI tools can quickly create fake bird images or change real photos by removing or adding details.
Researchers found hundreds of AI-altered bird photos on popular platforms like iNaturalist and Macaulay Library.
Some edited images mix features from different bird species, causing mistaken sightings.
One example showed a red-winged blackbird wrongly reported in Brazil due to AI-enhanced editing.
Citizen science relies on accurate photos from the public to study animal habitats and changes caused by climate.
Platforms have flagged only a small number of images as AI-edited, but the true problem size is unknown.
Scientists ask birdwatchers to limit using AI when editing photos to protect the quality of wildlife data.
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Wang Jibing, a food delivery rider in China, has won the Lu Xun Literary Prize for his poetry collection inspired by the challenges delivery workers face. Despite the award, Wang plans to keep working as a delivery rider until he turns 60.
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Wang Jibing began working as a food delivery rider around 2019.
His poetry collection "Low Flight" won the Lu Xun Literary Prize, a top Chinese literary award.
The prize is named after Lu Xun, a famous 20th-century Chinese writer.
Wang's poems focus on the daily struggles of delivery riders in China's gig economy.
He became popular on social media after his 2022 poem "Man in a Hurry" went viral.
Wang continued to work various jobs before delivery riding and left school early due to financial difficulties.
He does not plan to quit his delivery job despite winning the award, citing love for the work and its benefits.
The award highlights a growing recognition of blue-collar workers as writers in China.
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Andy Burnham will become the new British Prime Minister on Monday, replacing Keir Starmer who resigned last month. Burnham faces many challenges including a weak economy, high government debt, rising welfare costs, and increasing migrant arrivals, while aiming to restore public trust and give more power to regional areas.
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Andy Burnham will be Britain’s seventh prime minister in ten years.
He takes over from Keir Starmer, who resigned after two years in office.
Burnham was asked by King Charles III to form the new government.
His priorities include improving government trust, managing the cost-of-living crisis, and promoting economic growth.
Burnham is known as the former mayor of Greater Manchester and has a reputation as the "King of the North."
Challenges include a slow economy, high borrowing costs, growing welfare expenses, and migration issues.
The unstable situation in the US-Iran conflict and President Donald Trump’s unpredictable actions may affect his leadership.
Burnham aims to decentralize power and change the political system to better serve ordinary people.
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Andy Burnham has been asked by King Charles III to become the new prime minister of the United Kingdom. He takes over from Keir Starmer, who resigned, and will face challenges like a weak economy, high government debt, and growing pressure from a rival anti-immigration party.
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Andy Burnham is set to become the UK prime minister on Monday, 20 July 2026.
He was invited by King Charles III to form a new government.
Burnham replaces Keir Starmer, who resigned after two years as prime minister.
Burnham is a former mayor of Greater Manchester and recently returned to Parliament.
Major issues Burnham faces include a slow economy, high borrowing costs, a rising welfare bill, and irregular migrants arriving by small boats.
There is political pressure from Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, which opposes immigration.
Burnham plans to address government confidence, regional powers, and cost-of-living problems.
The US-Iran war and the unpredictable behavior of US President Donald Trump may affect the UK economy during Burnham’s time in office.
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Andy Burnham will become the United Kingdom’s next prime minister on Monday after winning the Labour Party leadership following Keir Starmer’s resignation. Burnham, known as the “King of the North,” has a background as mayor of Greater Manchester and will face challenges such as the sluggish economy and high living costs.
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Andy Burnham won the Labour leadership and will become the UK’s 59th prime minister.
He will officially take office after King Charles III invites him to form a government.
Burnham served as mayor of Greater Manchester and earned the nickname “King of the North.”
He returned to Parliament recently, after nearly ten years away.
Burnham will deliver his first speech as prime minister at 10 Downing Street on Monday.
He will quickly begin appointing his Cabinet, including key ministers like the chancellor and foreign secretary.
The transition in the UK is fast, with no inauguration or parliamentary vote required.
Burnham’s government may soon put Thames Water under temporary public control to improve the company.
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President Donald Trump announced that the grocery store chain Giant Eagle will reduce prices on over 300 products this summer. This move aims to address concerns about the cost of groceries and help make food more affordable.
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Giant Eagle is a regional grocery store company in the United States.
President Trump said Giant Eagle will lower prices on more than 300 products.
The price reductions will take place this summer.
The announcement was made by President Trump on a Sunday.
The goal is to help Americans with affordability, especially for groceries.
This effort is part of a broader focus on easing cost-of-living concerns.
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Barnaby Joyce said One Nation does not want to bring back the White Australia policy but supports deporting people who stay in Australia illegally. Pauline Hanson, leader of One Nation, has faced questions about her views on immigration, denying she wants to return to the old policy, while backing mass deportations.
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Barnaby Joyce said people who overstay visas in Australia should be deported.
Pauline Hanson met European far-right leaders and expressed support for "mass deportations."
One Nation’s website aims to deport 75,000 illegal migrants.
Hanson denied wanting the White Australia policy back and said her comments were taken out of context.
Hanson’s daughter also defended her mother’s statements on immigration policies.
Joyce agreed One Nation does not support the White Australia policy but linked its end to current immigration challenges.
Labor minister Tanya Plibersek criticized Hanson for inconsistent statements and controversial associations.
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Extreme heat in India is causing poor outdoor workers to lose income and suffer health problems. Research shows that heat reduces their ability to work, leading to wage losses of up to 9% and worsening poverty for millions in the informal job sector.
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Outdoor workers in India lost nearly 9% of their salary in 2024 due to extreme heat.
Workers in physically demanding jobs like agriculture and construction lost an average of 6.6% of their income.
In Rajasthan, workers lost 8.3% of their income due to prolonged heatwaves and extreme temperatures.
India’s informal sector has about 550 million workers, who lost around 21 working days per year because of heat.
The heat causes illness, reduced work capacity, and temporary workplace closures, all reducing work hours.
Many informal workers cannot take breaks or stop working even when sick, as they risk losing wages.
Poor access to water, shade, sanitation, and medical support worsens workers’ conditions.
The economic cost of extreme heat in India could reach £58 billion (2% of GDP) because of lower productivity and health impacts.
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Nirav Shah, Maine’s former CDC Director, has left the Democratic race for the U.S. Senate. He dropped out a day after speaking to party delegates in Augusta, Maine, and had entered the race to challenge Senator Susan Collins.
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Nirav Shah was the Director of Maine’s CDC.
He was running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
Shah withdrew from the race on Sunday.
He spoke to delegates in Augusta one day before dropping out.
He entered the race to oppose Susan Collins, who is seeking a sixth term.
Susan Collins is the current U.S. Senator from Maine.
This is the second Democratic candidate to leave the primary race.
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African governments are working to protect dangerous materials used in healthcare, industry, and research as their economies grow. The Africa Shield 2026 workshop in Tunisia brought officials together to improve security measures for these materials and prevent their misuse.
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Africa’s economies are expanding and using more chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) materials.
CBRN materials include those used in cancer treatment, manufacturing, mining, and laboratories.
Poor regulation or theft of CBRN materials can lead to criminal or harmful uses.
Africa Shield is a program that helps African countries improve safety and security around CBRN materials.
The Africa Shield 2026 workshop gathered over 100 officials from law enforcement, military, and government.
The program supports the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540, aiming to stop non-state actors from getting weapons of mass destruction.
Africa Shield focuses on preventing risks through better border control, export monitoring, and emergency preparedness.
The workshop encourages countries to share knowledge and strengthen partnerships for better security.
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People in Gaza and the West Bank celebrated Spain’s win in the World Cup. They watched games on screens, cheered in stadiums, and took to the streets to mark Spain’s victory and to show their appreciation for Spain’s support of Palestine.
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Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank celebrated Spain’s World Cup win.
They gathered around screens and cheered during the games.
Many went out to the streets to join in the celebration.
Some also showed support in stadiums.
The celebrations reflected gratitude for the Spanish government’s support of Palestine.
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A US service member died in northern Iraq while safely destroying an explosive device from an Iranian drone that had been shot down. This happened one day after two US soldiers were killed and one went missing following an Iranian attack in Jordan.
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A US service member was killed in northern Iraq.
The death occurred during a controlled explosion of a device from a downed Iranian drone.
The drone was Iranian-made.
The incident happened after an Iranian attack in Jordan.
In Jordan, two US soldiers died and one is missing.
The events highlight ongoing tensions involving Iran and US forces in the region.
The US continues to face threats linked to Iranian military activities.
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The US military has started a new round of strikes against Iran after a US service member died in Iraq. These strikes are part of ongoing actions by the US Central Command and have been happening for several nights.
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US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced new strikes on Iran.
The strikes began at 7 p.m. Eastern Time on the reported day.
This marks the ninth night in a row that US strikes have targeted Iran.
The actions followed the death of a US service member in Iraq.
CENTCOM says the strikes aim to reduce Iran’s military capabilities.
The situation involves US military operations in the Middle East.
The US is responding to attacks linked to Iran in the region.
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The US military launched its ninth night of strikes against Iran-related targets following the death of another American service member in Iraq. Tensions have increased in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments, pushing oil prices above $90 a barrel amid fears of wider conflict.
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A US service member died in northern Iraq during the disposal of unexploded ordnance from an Iranian drone.
This marks the third US military death in recent days related to ongoing conflict with Iran.
The US has conducted nine nights of strikes targeting Iranian interests.
An oil tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, though the cause is unclear.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed attacks on oil tankers and an enemy command center in Syria.
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Israel expressed concerns about the conflict spreading regionally.
The US has reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports to stop oil exports.
Brent crude oil prices rose to over $90 per barrel due to the instability in the region.
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The United States has carried out air strikes on Iran for nine nights in a row, targeting multiple cities along Iran’s southern coast. These attacks come amid rising conflict over control of the Strait of Hormuz and follow the death of three U.S. soldiers in recent days.
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The US military says the strikes aim to weaken Iranian forces attacking ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Explosions were reported in several Iranian cities including Sirik, Jask, Tabriz, Chabahar, Mahshahr, and Imam Khomeini.
Iranian state media report that Iran has launched retaliatory missile strikes against US military targets in the region.
Kuwait and Bahrain have detected threats from drones and missiles linked to the conflict.
Kuwait’s desalination plant was hit by an attack for the second day, causing a fire.
Both the US and Iran have targeted shipping traffic near the Strait of Hormuz, with the US enforcing a naval blockade.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said some ships tried to cross the strait via unsafe routes, with two forced to turn back and two involved in accidents.
Since fighting escalated in late February after US and Israeli attacks on Iran, 17 US soldiers have died and over 420 have been wounded. The conflict has caused thousands of deaths mostly in Iran and Lebanon.
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During World War I, hundreds of American women known as the "Hello Girls" served as telephone operators in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, helping connect calls in France. It took many years before these women were officially recognized as U.S. military veterans.
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The "Hello Girls" were women telephone operators in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War I.
They helped connect telephone calls for the Army while stationed in France.
These women were among the first female soldiers in the United States military.
Despite their service, they were not immediately recognized as military veterans after the war.
Recognition for the Hello Girls as veterans came only after many years of delay.
Their role was vital for military communication during the war.
CBS News reported on this story, including a report by Noel Brennan.
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