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national fraud enforcement division

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

sports

Jon Jones Says He’s Ready to Move Past UFC Disputes

July 17, 2026

Jon Jones has announced he is willing to put past disagreements with UFC president Dana White behind him and keep working together. The two‑division champion stepped away from the heavyweight title earlier this year after refusing to fight interim champ Tom Aspinall, a decision that upset White w

sports

Sunny Day, Strong Winds: A New Look at the Open’s Second Round

July 17, 2026

The Royal Birkdale course greeted players with a bright, warm morning that made for ideal golfing conditions. Temperatures climbed to 76 degrees during the day and dipped only to 56 at night, keeping everyone comfortable on the links. The sky stayed clear all day, and weather experts reported a zero

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

environment

Micron’s Wastewater Plan: A Hidden Threat to Lake Ontario

July 17, 2026

Onondaga County is planning a huge new plant that will treat millions of gallons of wastewater from Micron’s chip factories. The project could cost between $1. 4 billion and $2. 6 billion, and the county’s design‑build‑operate process keeps most of the decision‑making away from public scrutiny. Resi

politics

Trophy‑Troop Protest Takes Over the Mall

July 17, 2026

A group of anonymous artists has turned the National Mall into a carnival of mock awards, piling over forty fake trophies beside a giant gold “Iran War Participation Trophy” for former President Trump. The plastic parade of medals was set up by the Secret Handshake collective, a satirical activist c

environment

Akron’s Trash Art Sparks Clean‑Up Spirit

July 17, 2026

The City of Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful have set up a new public art piece that turns garbage into letters. The first display appears in Prentiss Park at 2043 East Ave. It spells out the word “THINK” to remind people about their impact on the city. \ The letters are built from chicken wire and f

politics

ShotSpotter’s Return: Why Cambridge Residents Want It Back

July 17, 2026

Cambridge had dropped its gun‑shot detection system after a July shooting that killed city worker Xavier Bautista. The incident sparked debate about whether the technology should be restored. The city council ended the program in May, citing cost and concerns about false alarms. The decision was

finance

Russia Opens Feedback Window on New Global Tax Rule

July 17, 2026

The Russian Ministry of Finance has started a public review of a draft regulation that will list countries where foreign tax laws allow worldwide companies to be taxed from outside their borders. The rule is part of the Pillar Two framework, a global effort to set a minimum tax rate for multinationa

crime

NYC Faces Lawsuit Over Midtown Shooting

July 17, 2026

A man who works for the National Football League was badly hurt when a gunman attacked an office tower in Midtown last year. He has now filed a lawsuit against the city, asking for 24 million dollars in damages. The employee was shot by Shane Tamura, a 27‑year‑old who walked into the building wi