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India Sets New Exam Reform After Student Protests

July 26, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a new task force to change India’s exam system, led by tech entrepreneur Nandan Nilekani. The move follows weeks of student protests that highlighted leaks in exam papers. The government plans to introduce fresh laws next week, aiming to make the system m

politics

Celebrity Campaign Sparks Debate in Minnesota

July 21, 2026

Luke Gulbranson, once a cast member on the reality show “Summer House, ” has thrown his hat into the ring for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District. He is running as a Democrat to take on incumbent Republican Pete Stauber, a battle that many see as uphill. While Gulbranson’s fundraising totals lag

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

entertainment

Celebrity Fitness Show Brings NFL Star and Ex‑Politician to the Field

July 17, 2026

LeSean McCoy, once a running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, is stepping into a new arena. He will appear on FOX’s reality series “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, ” which starts airing on September 24. The show, now in its fifth season, is a spin‑off of a British program that turns well‑kno

sports

Older Stars Keep the Game Alive

July 16, 2026

The first thought after Argentina’s 2018 loss was that Messi had finished his World Cup run. Yet he returned in 2022 to lift the trophy and again at 39, proving that top players can stay longer than expected. Now many legends are ending their international careers later: Ronaldo (41), Neymar (34)

health

Florida’s Leprosy Rising: A Quiet Health Alert

July 16, 2026

In recent months, Florida has seen a small but noticeable uptick in cases of Hansen’s disease, also called leprosy. 17 people have been confirmed as of mid‑July, a slight increase from the previous year when the state recorded 16 cases. The disease is still uncommon in the U. S. , but Florida now ac

science

No Leak at South Africa’s Only Nuclear Plant

July 16, 2026

The nuclear watchdog in South Africa says that three incidents at its sole power station did not release any radioactive material into the outside world. The events happened on June 30, July 2 and July 7 when a loss of power cut the ventilation systems during routine maintenance. Inside the Ko

environment

Eggs Reveal Hidden Poison in New Hampshire Lakes

July 16, 2026

Scientists study abandoned loon eggs to learn about pollution. The eggs that never hatch are collected carefully after the mother has left them. Each egg carries a record of what the loon ate in the weeks before it was laid. Eggs are better than blood samples for this work. Blood shows onl

health

Cyclops Parasite Surge Hits Maryland Hard

July 16, 2026

The state health department reports a sharp rise in infections caused by the cyclops parasite, with cases more than doubling last week. Doctors warn that this bug can trigger severe stomach problems lasting days or even weeks, producing watery diarrhea, bloating, cramps, extreme tiredness and a los

health

Fast‑Food Shares Drop as Cyclospora Concerns Rise

July 16, 2026

Sweetgreen shares fell sharply, losing 5. 6% of their value after news spread that a cyclospora outbreak might be tied to lettuce, even though no confirmed cases involve the salad chain. Investors are uneasy because the parasite that causes cyclosporiasis can spread through contaminated food, esp