A Taco Bell fast food restaurant is shown Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Taylor, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Diarrhea-Causing Parasite Tied to Lettuce from Mexico, Other Sources Being Investigated
In a statement, federal health officials stressed that other “brands, restaurants, retailers, or distribution channels” could be identified as the investigation continues.
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Vermont Vandalism Exposes National Divide Over Israel and Antisemitism
In rural Vermont, a conflict unfolding thousands of miles away has left its mark on a local storefront, exposing tensions over Israel, Gaza and the increasingly difficult question of where political criticism ends and antisemitism begins.
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30,000 'Trojan Horses': Europe and Britain Face Muslim Domination and Escalating Threat of Civil War
Although Muslims remain a small percentage of the population in the European Union and United Kingdom, their numbers have grown to over 50 million, making Islam the fastest-growing religion there. There are now more than 30,000 mosques across the EU.
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American Taxpayers Now 'Paying Abortion Vendors' as Funding for Planned Parenthood Returns
Pro-life advocates are outraged that Planned Parenthood has regained millions in taxpayer dollars. It happened this month after lawmakers allowed a federal funding ban to expire.
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'Explosive' Illness Surges Past 4,700 to New Record, US Officials Eye Lettuce as Possible Cause
Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with state-level data suggesting that 2026 is already the nation's worst year for reported cases.
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'Abundant Life': Study Finds Bible-Reading Is Better Self-Care Than Exercise
A study by the American Bible Society (ABS) finds that reading the Bible has better self-care outcomes than exercising, meditating, or even spending time with friends.
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Parasitic Outbreak Grows to More Than 1,000 Cases, Similar Illnesses Investigated in 28 States
Nearly 1,000 people in Michigan have been diagnosed with a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea, making it the largest such outbreak in state history and one of the nation’s largest in years.
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'The Resurrection and the Life': Navy Vet Comes Back to Life After Family Prays
A 28-year-old Pensacola Navy vet has been miraculously raised from his deathbed after 10 days of prayer. Doctors had given up all hope after Ethan Preseau's brain scan showed some terrible news, and plans had already been made for his funeral.
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NYC Hit by Potentially Deadly Outbreak - Here’s What to Know About the Disease
New York City health officials are investigating a Legionnaires’ disease cluster in two Upper East Side neighborhoods. As of July 6, there have been 23 cases, and 17 hospitalizations.
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'Historic': Hospital Reportedly Forced to Open Detransition Clinic, Reverse Course
Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH) is creating the nation’s first detransition clinic, a stunning development that resulted from a settlement following a lawsuit. The moves come as TCH has entered into agreements with the U.S. Department of Justice and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to stop puberty blockers and surgeries on children.
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Federal Trade Commission Sues Trans Group Charging They 'Deceived Many' Families
The Federal Trade Commission is suing the world's leading transgender medical association for alleged deceptive practices when it comes to minors.