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Today: July 18, 2026
Today: July 18, 2026

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Environment|Food|Health

Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk

Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the U.S. The California-based company said products with the potential to be contaminated with the diarrhea-causing parasite were shipped to 27 states including Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania and Illinois

July 19, 2026
Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
Health|Political|World

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say

Israeli strikes in Gaza City have killed at least nine Palestinians, including three children, according to hospital officials

July 18, 2026
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say
Environment|Health|Sports|World

Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say

Meteorologists say smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the World Cup final on Sunday, thanks to thunderstorms passing through the area

July 18, 2026
Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say
Business|Food|Health|Science|US

Iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states due to potential cyclospora contamination

Iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states due to potential cyclospora contamination

July 19, 2026
Iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states due to potential cyclospora contamination
Health|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Buenos Aires is the therapy capital of the world. No wonder Argentina fans are so open about their suffering

Buenos Aires is the therapy capital of the world. No wonder Argentina fans are so open about their suffering

July 18, 2026
Buenos Aires is the therapy capital of the world. No wonder Argentina fans are so open about their suffering
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Ontario premier says Trump's criticism of Canada's efforts to stop wildfires is 'absolutely unacceptable'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said U.S. criticism of Canadian efforts to stop the "terrible scenario" of spreading forest fires in his province and

July 18, 2026
Ontario premier says Trump's criticism of Canada's efforts to stop wildfires is 'absolutely unacceptable'
Business|Food|Health|Science|World

Mexico ministries investigate cyclospora linked to Mexican farm

Mexico’s health and agricultural ministries announced they are investigating a large outbreak of a foodborne illness in the U.S. linked to iceberg

July 18, 2026
Mexico ministries investigate cyclospora linked to Mexican farm
Africa|Crime|Health|World

Safety fears limit Ebola response in Congo, with more than 12 attacks recorded

Authorities report at least a dozen attacks on health facilities and workers during Congo's Ebola outbreak

July 18, 2026
Safety fears limit Ebola response in Congo, with more than 12 attacks recorded
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

The new American dream: Having parents who can help pay for it

The new American dream: Having parents who can help pay for it

July 18, 2026
The new American dream: Having parents who can help pay for it
Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Wildfire smoke disrupts lives, events across the US on final weekend of World Cup

Wildfire smoke disrupts lives, events across the US on final weekend of World Cup

July 18, 2026
Wildfire smoke disrupts lives, events across the US on final weekend of World Cup
Europe|Health|Political|World

Senior Merz ally resigns after coming under pressure in Germany over surrogate baby

Jens Spahn, a senior member of Germany's ruling conservatives, resigned on Saturday after having a baby born to a surrogate mother in the United States, a move at odds with

July 18, 2026
Senior Merz ally resigns after coming under pressure in Germany over surrogate baby
Education|Health|Political|World

Police shift fasting Indian activist to hospital against his will

Authorities in India's capital Delhi moved social activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital against his wish on Saturday, after his condition

July 18, 2026
Police shift fasting Indian activist to hospital against his will
Education|Health|Science

It’s not clear why more young children are drowning — but here’s what you can do about it

It’s not clear why more young children are drowning — but here’s what you can do about it

July 18, 2026
It’s not clear why more young children are drowning — but here’s what you can do about it
Health|Political|Science

Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening

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July 18, 2026
Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military's response to quakes, sources say

Delayed orders from senior military commanders, a lack of basic equipment and overall confusion were among the issues that hindered the deployment of Venezuelan troops in the

July 18, 2026
Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military's response to quakes, sources say
Health|Science

So you think you caught cyclospora, the diarrhea-causing parasite. Here’s what to do next

So you think you caught cyclospora, the diarrhea-causing parasite. Here’s what to do next

July 18, 2026
So you think you caught cyclospora, the diarrhea-causing parasite. Here’s what to do next
Crime|Education|Health|Political|World

Indian police forcibly hospitalize a prominent Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike

Authorities have forcibly transferred activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital in New Delhi after his health deteriorated during a 20-day hunger strike

July 18, 2026
Indian police forcibly hospitalize a prominent Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Cut the number of choices you make each day. Your brain will thank you

The more choices you have, the better, right

July 18, 2026
Cut the number of choices you make each day. Your brain will thank you
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|US

License revoked for boarding school in Utah where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen

Utah revoked another campus license on Friday for the boarding school where Paris Hilton said she was abused as a teenager

July 18, 2026
License revoked for boarding school in Utah where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen
Environment|Health|Science

What you need to breathe easier when the air is full of smoke

What you need to breathe easier when the air is full of smoke

July 18, 2026
What you need to breathe easier when the air is full of smoke
Environment|Health|Science|World

One death reported in New York City Legionnaires’ disease cluster

One death reported in New York City Legionnaires’ disease cluster

July 18, 2026
One death reported in New York City Legionnaires’ disease cluster
Business|Food|Health

Taylor Farms, Sysco pull iceberg lettuce from central Mexico linked to US parasite outbreak

Taylor Farms, a California-based lettuce supplier, and food distributor Sysco are removing iceberg lettuce sourced from

July 17, 2026
Taylor Farms, Sysco pull iceberg lettuce from central Mexico linked to US parasite outbreak
Business|Crime|Health|Technology

Abbott investigates two separate cyber incidents, says no operations affected

Abbott Laboratories is investigating two cyber incidents involving unauthorized access to some internal systems at its cancer diagnostics business and its

July 18, 2026
Abbott investigates two separate cyber incidents, says no operations affected
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Men sue hospital after DNA tests showed they were switched at birth 38 years ago

The families of two men who discovered through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago are accusing a North Dakota hospital of robbing them of the lives they were supposed to lead

July 18, 2026
Men sue hospital after DNA tests showed they were switched at birth 38 years ago