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South Reno Restaurant Gets Health Inspection Warning

July 17, 2026

A new restaurant in south Reno was cited during a health inspection that took place at the end of June. The inspectors found problems with handwashing and misdated food items. This place was the only one that did not get a full passing grade for the week of June 27 to July 3, 2026. Washoe C

health

Lettuce Link: Taco Bell’s Fresh Start After Parasite Alert

July 17, 2026

The CDC has warned that shredded iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia may carry a parasite that causes severe diarrhea. The outbreak, which has already touched more than 30 states, is linked to a single lettuce supplier identified by the FDA. While

health

Cyclospora Cases Rise, but Iowa Stays Safe

July 17, 2026

The parasite cyclospora is causing a sudden spike in stomach illnesses across the U. S. , with more than 4, 000 reported cases in 34 states. In Iowa, health officials have counted 57 infections by mid‑July 2026, most of which are linked to travel abroad. None of these cases connect to the nationwide

religion

Women Find New Purpose at Two Spiritual Gatherings

July 17, 2026

A quiet weekend in Louisiana offers two chances for women to pause and reflect. In Denham Springs, a local retreat house will host an overnight event that invites participants to explore their identity in a faith‑based setting. From the late afternoon on Friday until noon the next day, attendees

crime

Stabbing at Utah Mall Sparks Fear of Hate‑Based Violence

July 17, 2026

A man in Utah was taken into custody after a violent incident at Valley Fair Mall. The suspect, 48‑year‑old Peter Michael Larsen, allegedly targeted a Muslim employee during the afternoon of July 13. Police were called just before 3 p. m. and arrived to find the victim severely wounded. Witnesses s

crypto

Trump’s Crypto Cash: How a Memecoin Made a Billion

July 17, 2026

A Dutch trader used the official Trump memecoin to win invites to events hosted by President Donald Trump. He said the president’s $1 billion crypto earnings were “absurd” and “mind‑blowing. ” The trader, named Mortensen, explained that in Europe such a situation would never happen. Trump’s

weather

Storms Strike Texas Hill Country Again: Floods Claim Lives and Test Community Resilience

July 17, 2026

The Texas Hill Country is facing a new wave of flash floods that have already taken two lives and forced hundreds of rescue missions. Local authorities say the worst is still ahead as rain continues to pour into Friday, threatening rivers that could reach historic levels. After a month of heavy d

crime

Racism‑Driven Attack Leads to Nine Years in Federal Jail

July 17, 2026

A white man named Jonathan Felkel was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for a hate‑motivated shooting that took place last summer. The incident happened on July 17, 2025, when Felkel drove into a gated neighborhood in Columbia and fired a semiautomatic rifle at a Black resident, Jarvis McKen

crime

A Teen Gets 20 Years After Killing a Gay Black Dancer in Brooklyn

July 17, 2026

The court in Brooklyn sentenced Dmitriy Popov, 20, to two decades in prison for the hate‑motivated murder of dancer O’Shae Sibley, a Black gay man. The judge gave no explanation beyond a sense of justice being served. Sibley’s friends and family were visibly shaken, with many feeling the apology off

business

Why Work Attitudes Are Shifting in Today’s Economy

July 17, 2026

The idea that young workers simply don’t care about jobs is a shortcut many employers take when they face absenteeism and staffing gaps. It misses the real reason: the promise that hard work leads to better life chances is fading for many hourly workers. When a teacher arrives late to supervis