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Quick takes: Michigan cyclosporiasis spike, NYC Legionnaire’s cluster, drop in US PhD admissions The number of cases in the cyclosporiasis outbreak in southeastern Michigan has grown to 700. Chris Dall

Here are a few options for rewriting the content, focusing on presenting the information directly without mentioning it’s a rewrite: Option 1 (Concise and Direct): Southeastern Michigan has reported 700 cases in a cyclosporiasis outbreak. Option 2 (Slightly More Detail): A significant cyclosporiasis outbreak in southeastern Michigan has now reached 700 confirmed cases. Option 3 … Read more

Fact Check: Was Japan behind a missile attack on a US carrier, as Trump suggested?

During a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, President Donald Trump made a statement that quickly gained traction online. While discussing missile defense cooperation alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump recounted an incident where he claimed the “Islamic Republic of Japan” launched 111 missiles at a US aircraft carrier. He credited US defense systems, like Patriot … Read more

Democratic Lawmakers Question If Trump Is Mystery Recipient of Drug

A news report and subsequent inquiries by Democratic lawmakers have raised questions about whether President Trump is the unnamed 79-year-old individual receiving a still-unapproved obesity drug through a Food and Drug Administration program. While the White House has stated that the individual is not the president, speculation persists. This speculation arose following an article by … Read more

CDC confirms 12 sick in ongoing E coli outbreak linked to frozen blueberries

A novel human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, manufactured using Escherichia coli, demonstrates strong protection against cancer-causing HPV strains in women. This finding, detailed in a recent study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, holds significant promise for expanding global access to HPV immunization, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, due to its lower production cost compared … Read more

Did Stephen King respond to Platner allegations by writing, ‘Let him without sin cast the first stone’?

Following a Politico report in early July 2026 detailing an allegation of rape against Maine’s Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner, author Stephen King shared his perspective on X. King posted, “Tell you what — if you knew the whole truth about everyone in the Senate and House of Reps, those chambers would be dead … Read more

Fact Check: Did Sen Susan Collins say insider trading should be legal?

A Democratic campaign ad targeting Senator Susan Collins for her Senate seat has sparked controversy. The ad, funded by the advocacy group Majority Forward, alleges that Collins believes insider trading should be legal, allowing lawmakers to profit from stock market activities. The ad claims that Collins’ long tenure in Washington has led her to support … Read more

Fact Check: Is Trump’s claim his administration persuaded Walmart to lower prices true?

President Donald Trump has suggested that Walmart’s recent price reductions on various items occurred following a request from his administration. This claim surfaced amid ongoing discussions about inflation and rising consumer prices, with Trump attributing increased costs to policies of his opponents. Trump stated on social media that Walmart would be lowering prices significantly, including … Read more

Fact Check: Is the viral Mitch McConnell Subway sighting video real?

Mitch McConnell’s health has been the subject of much discussion online since he was hospitalized following a medical emergency on June 14, 2026. As speculation about the longtime Kentucky senator’s well-being continued to spread, a new video emerged that fueled further online debate. The clip appeared to show McConnell eating a sandwich and drinking from … Read more

Ad hoc organization relies on creativity, ‘scrappy’ funding to monitor public health during World Cup

During social media monitoring, Katelyn Jetelina, PhD, MPH, observed a surge in discussions about gastrointestinal issues originating from Seattle, one of the North American cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “We noted a concerning increase in people discussing these symptoms,” Jetelina, CEO of Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE), shared with CIDRAP News. “We shared this … Read more

Fact Check: Is Mitch McConnell brain-dead after reports said he was found unconscious at his home?

Social media buzzed with speculation about Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell’s health in July 2026. Amidst his prolonged hospitalization, far-right influencer Laura Loomer asserted on X that White House sources claimed McConnell was “brain dead” and in “organ failure.” These allegations, posted on July 6, 2026, quickly circulated across various platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, … Read more