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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that emergency room visits for tick bites are at their highest for this time of year since 2017 in almost all U.S. regions. The CDC advises people to use repellents, check for ticks often, and remove ticks quickly to avoid illnesses such as Lyme disease.
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Emergency visits for tick bites are highest in the Northeast and Midwest regions in 2026, with rates of 58 and 40 per 100,000 visits, respectively.
The South Central region has the lowest rate of tick bite emergency visits at 7 per 100,000.
Around 31 million people in the U.S. are bitten by ticks each year.
Approximately 476,000 people receive treatment for Lyme disease annually.
Mild winters and wetter weather have allowed ticks to survive longer and increase their population.
White-footed mice populations have grown, contributing to more blacklegged ticks, which carry Lyme disease.
The CDC recommends using permethrin-treated clothing, EPA-approved repellents, and checking for ticks after being outdoors.
The CDC provides maps showing where different types of ticks live, primarily in eastern and southern parts of the U.S.
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Representatives Brad Schneider and Brian Fitzpatrick have proposed a new law called the Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger-Barklage Act. This law would expand the Family and Medical Leave Act to give parents paid leave when they lose a child.
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The act is named after Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger-Barklage.
It is meant to add bereavement leave specifically for parents who lose a child.
Bereavement leave means paid time off work to grieve after a death.
The proposal honors Erica Kluger, who died in a car crash 25 years ago.
Representatives Brad Schneider and Brian Fitzpatrick introduced the act.
The current Family and Medical Leave Act does not fully cover leave for child loss.
The goal is to support grieving parents by giving them job-protected leave.
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CNN anchor Jake Tapper denied President Donald Trump's statement that CNN reported he had a 100 percent approval rating among Republicans. President Trump made this claim while speaking to reporters in the Oval Office.
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President Trump said CNN reported he had 100 percent approval from Republicans.
CNN journalist Jake Tapper directly refuted this claim by saying "nope."
The claim was made during a press interaction in the Oval Office.
CNN did not publish any poll showing Trump’s approval rating at 100 percent among Republicans.
Jake Tapper is a well-known anchor at CNN who addressed the misinformation publicly.
The interaction highlights a disagreement about how polling data has been reported.
No official CNN statement confirms the approval rating mentioned by President Trump.
This event occurred in early June 2024.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stopped the release of studies that showed the safety and benefits of COVID-19 and shingles vaccines. The Department of Health and Human Services said some studies were withdrawn because their conclusions did not match the data.
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The FDA blocked publication of studies confirming COVID-19 and shingles vaccines' safety and effectiveness.
Two COVID-19 vaccine studies accepted by medical journals were withdrawn under FDA direction.
A CDC study showing COVID-19 vaccines reduce emergency visits and hospitalizations was canceled.
The studies supported that vaccine benefits outweigh risks.
FDA did not allow submission of shingles vaccine study abstracts to a drug safety conference.
HHS said studies were withdrawn to protect scientific standards because of broad conclusions.
The FDA said one shingles study was outside its authority.
The HHS spokesperson did not explain why one shingles safety study was withheld.
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A bipartisan group of U.S. representatives introduced a bill to encourage states to create paid family leave programs for parents after birth or adoption. The bill would give grants to states that set up paid leave programs with public-private partnerships, aiming to provide parents with paid time off without a one-size-fits-all federal mandate.
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The bill is called the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act and was introduced by Representative Stephanie Bice (R-OK) and Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA).
It offers states money through grants to create or maintain paid family leave programs.
States would need to provide at least six weeks of paid leave and pay parents between 50 to 67 percent of their wages while on leave.
Lower-income workers could get higher wage replacement rates, with weekly benefits capped at 150 percent of the state's average weekly wage.
The program relies on partnerships between states and private insurers or administrators rather than a federal program.
States that receive grants must join the Interstate Paid Leave Action Network (I-PLAN) to coordinate benefits across states.
The U.S. Family and Medical Leave Act currently allows up to 12 weeks off but does not require pay.
Only 13 states currently have their own paid family leave programs, and the bill aims to expand this number.
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Democrat Chedrick Greene won a special election for Michigan’s 35th senate district, helping Democrats keep control of the state senate for the rest of the year. Greene defeated Republican Jason Tunney by a large margin in a district that is politically competitive.
Key Facts
Chedrick Greene is a Democratic firefighter and marine veteran.
He won over 58% of the vote, while Republican Jason Tunney received about 39%.
The 35th senate district covers parts of Bay and Saginaw counties in Michigan.
This district was narrowly won by Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
President Donald Trump won Michigan overall in the 2024 election.
Democrats want to keep their narrow majority in the state senate as Governor Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited and leaving office in January.
Republicans control the Michigan state House of Representatives (the lower chamber).
The seat was vacant since January 2025 after Kristen McDonald Rivet, a Democrat, was elected to the US House of Representatives.
Jason Tunney plans to run again in November for a full four-year term for this senate seat.
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump held an event at the White House to honor mothers who serve in the U.S. military and mothers of military service members. This event took place in the East Room shortly before Mother’s Day.
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The event took place at the White House in the East Room.
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted the event.
The event honored mothers currently serving in the U.S. military.
It also honored mothers of those who serve in the military.
The event was held just before the upcoming Mother’s Day holiday.
At the time, the U.S. and Iran were reportedly close to reaching a deal (though details were not provided).
The focus was on recognizing the role of military moms.
The event was held on a Wednesday afternoon.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stopped the release of some studies about the safety of COVID-19 and shingles vaccines. This happened because the studies' authors made broad claims that did not match the data used in their research, according to a spokesperson from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Key Facts
The FDA stopped publishing certain vaccine safety studies recently.
The studies focused on COVID-19 and shingles vaccines.
A Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson confirmed this action.
The reason was that the study authors made broad conclusions unsupported by their data.
The FDA acted based on concerns over the accuracy of the studies' claims.
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The 2026 midterm election matchups are becoming clearer after important primary elections in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. These races help decide which candidates will compete in the general elections later.
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Primary elections were held in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan.
These primaries determine which candidates will represent each party in the 2026 midterm elections.
Results from these states provide a better idea of the upcoming election contests.
Midterm elections happen halfway through a president’s term and decide control of Congress.
The information comes from CBS News reporting by Fin Gomez.
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The U.S. government will ask its international partners to increase their efforts against terrorism under a new strategy signed by President Trump. The plan targets Islamist terror groups, drug cartels, and violent political groups and aims to stop threats before they reach the United States.
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U.S. officials will meet with allied countries to discuss boosting counterterrorism efforts.
President Trump signed a new 16-page counterterrorism strategy on Tuesday.
The strategy focuses on Islamist terror groups, drug cartels, and violent political groups in the U.S.
The U.S. expects allies to take more responsibility instead of relying only on America.
The plan includes targeting groups like the Muslim Brotherhood, which is labeled a foreign terrorist organization.
ISIS members have moved to African countries to find ungoverned areas.
The strategy aims to stop drug trafficking and human trafficking into the U.S. by weakening cartels.
The administration plans to respond to politically motivated violence from any group regardless of political beliefs.
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President Donald Trump praised Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, after Turner’s death on Wednesday. Trump said Turner was very important and that Turner was upset when CNN was sold and changed by new owners.
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Ted Turner founded CNN, the first 24-hour news channel.
Turner recently passed away on a Wednesday.
President Trump called Turner “one of the Greats of All Time.”
Turner sold CNN later in his life.
Turner was personally upset because the new owners changed CNN a lot.
President Trump described CNN as Turner’s “baby,” meaning something he cared about deeply.
Trump criticized the current ownership for “destroying” CNN.
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The article reviews several important political and social topics from April, focusing on U.S. issues. It discusses President Donald Trump's views on Iran’s situation, debates about political power comparing the U.S. presidency and the British monarchy, efforts by Republican women in Congress to address sexual misconduct, and interactions between Trump and social media figures.
Key Facts
President Trump stated that Iran has "no cards" left as U.S. sanctions limit Iran’s oil exports.
Iran faces a storage problem for its crude oil, with only about 20-24 days of storage left.
King Charles III visited the U.S., highlighting differences between the British monarchy’s limited power and the strong powers of the U.S. presidency.
Some Republican women in Congress are leading efforts to hold members accountable for sexual misconduct.
Two Congress members, Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, resigned amid misconduct allegations.
The article compares Donald Trump and Jack Dorsey as examples of different American power styles.
Anti-Trump protests emphasize concerns over concentrated political power in the U.S. presidency.
The piece touches on political struggles in Iran, Cuba, and U.S. domestic politics during April.
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Labour faces strong competition from the Green Party in London local elections, including in Camden, where Labour leader Keir Starmer’s constituency is located. The Greens have gained support by focusing on local issues like housing and recycling, challenging Labour’s long-standing control in parts of the city.
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The Green Party is gaining support in London, especially in boroughs like Camden, Hackney, Lambeth, and Lewisham.
Camden is symbolic because it includes Keir Starmer’s own constituency, Holborn and St Pancras.
Labour holds 45 of 55 seats in Camden but may lose its majority if there is a significant shift in votes.
Local issues such as housing problems, leaking boilers, and lack of food recycling bins are driving voter dissatisfaction.
The Greens emphasize local concerns as well as wider issues, like peace and human rights, including their stance on Gaza.
Labour activists encounter strong negative feelings toward Starmer among some voters.
The fragmented progressive vote includes Labour, Greens, Liberal Democrats, and independent candidates.
The Conservative Party expects losses but aims to regain some councils like Wandsworth and Westminster.
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The current administration increased funding for ICE, the agency responsible for immigration enforcement. This money helped ICE become more organized and active in catching people who enter the country without permission. However, there are questions about the impact and consequences of this approach.
Key Facts
The government provided a large amount of money to ICE, which is responsible for immigration enforcement.
This funding helped create a more military-style unit within ICE.
ICE operations became more efficient under President Donald Trump's direction.
The agency is now catching unauthorized immigrants faster than before.
There are concerns about the effects and costs of this stronger enforcement.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine said that Iran does not have “kamikaze dolphins,” which means dolphins trained to attack like suicide fighters. However, Hegseth did not say the U.S. military does not have such trained dolphins.
Key Facts
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied that Iran uses kamikaze dolphins.
General Dan Caine, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, also said he has not heard of Iran having them.
The term "kamikaze dolphins" refers to dolphins trained to carry out dangerous attacks.
Hegseth did not clearly rule out that the U.S. military might have trained dolphins for similar purposes.
The topic was discussed during a Tuesday press briefing with reporters.
The story clarifies misinformation about Iran's military capabilities involving animals.
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FBI Director Kash Patel criticized local officials for how they handled the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. However, the Pima County Sheriff's Office said that some of Patel’s statements are incorrect.
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FBI Director Kash Patel spoke about the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case.
Patel criticized local officials’ handling of the case.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Office responded to Patel’s comments.
The sheriff’s office said some of Patel’s claims were not accurate.
Nancy Guthrie is a missing person involved in this case.
The dispute shows tension between federal and local authorities about the investigation.
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A Medicare database linked to a national provider directory was found to have exposed Social Security numbers of health care providers. The database was publicly accessible for weeks before CMS removed it after being notified. The exposure did not affect Medicare patients, but providers’ information may be at risk.
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The exposed data came from a Medicare portal used to create a national directory of health care providers.
The Social Security numbers belonged to providers, not Medicare beneficiaries.
The issue was caused by providers entering SSNs in the wrong fields, not by a cyberattack.
CMS removed the database after being alerted and said it was a data entry and validation problem.
Lawmakers have criticized the national provider directory over accuracy and oversight concerns.
CMS has not said how many providers were affected or if they have been notified.
Experts advise providers to monitor credit reports, set fraud alerts, and watch Social Security records for suspicious activity.
The incident raises broader questions about how federal health data is handled and protected.
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced that anglers fishing in Mille Lacs Lake can keep up to three walleyes starting May 9. The walleye must be at least 17 inches long, and only one fish over 20 inches can be kept.
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The daily limit for walleyes at Mille Lacs Lake is three fish starting May 9.
Each walleye must be at least 17 inches long.
Only one walleye over 20 inches can be kept per day.
The regulation will be in effect until November 30.
The Minnesota DNR manages harvest levels together with Ojibwe Tribes, who have treaty fishing rights.
This year’s state harvest limit is 105,300 pounds, a decrease from 113,600 pounds in 2025.
Tribal fishing is allowed 79,700 pounds of walleye.
The DNR may change rules during the season to protect the walleye population, including switching to catch-and-release if needed.
Anglers are asked to clean their boats and equipment and properly dispose of bait to protect the lake environment.
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Democrat Chedrick Greene won a special election for Michigan’s 35th state Senate District, keeping Democrats in control of the state Senate during Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s term. Greene defeated Republican Jason Tunney, and the seat will be up for election again in November.
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Chedrick Greene, a firefighter and Marine veteran, won the Michigan 35th Senate District special election.
Greene’s victory helps Democrats keep control of the Michigan state Senate.
The 35th District includes Saginaw and Bay City and is near more conservative rural areas.
Republican Jason Tunney, a former prosecutor, lost the election but plans to run again in November.
Libertarian Ali Sledz finished third and far behind in the race.
The special election fills a seat vacant since January 2025 and only covers the rest of the year.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is the current governor of Michigan.
Democrats held a narrow one-seat majority in the state Senate before this election.
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Most Americans, including President Trump's own voters, disapproved of his social media post showing himself as Jesus. A recent poll shows broad rejection of this post, indicating limits to the support for his religious messaging within his political base.
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80% of voters who support President Trump in 2024 reacted negatively to his post depicting himself as Jesus.
79% of Republicans also had a negative reaction to this post.
Overall, 87% of Americans disapproved of the Jesus image post.
The post, which showed Trump in robes with one hand on a sick man and light coming from the other, was deleted the next morning after being called blasphemous.
President Trump said he thought the image showed him as a doctor linked to the Red Cross, but the image had no clear Red Cross symbols.
About 9 in 10 white evangelical Protestants viewed the post negatively, yet around 70% still approved of Trump's overall job performance.
The Washington Post–ABC News–Ipsos poll surveyed 2,560 U.S. adults from April 24-28, 2026, with a margin of error of ±2 percentage points.
The poll also found that 69% disapproved of a prayer by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon that mentioned "violence of action."
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