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What is rabbit fever? Cases of rare tick-borne illness reported in NYCThree people in Suffolk County, the eastern part of Long Island, were confirmed to have come down with tularemia, also known as rabbit fever.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00According to the CDC, ticks in the U.S. that transmit tularemia to humans include…
Pesticide exposure linked to higher risk of ALS, research findsCases of the neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, have risen in the U.S. over the last decade.Listen to this article00:0000:00The analysis is part of a growing body of evidence connecting pesticide exposure to a higher risk of various health issues, like rheumatoid arthritis,…
Chipotle removes jalapeños after possible link to salmonella outbreakThe restaurant chain said it had replaced the jalapeños with product from another supplier. More than 100 cases of salmonella have been confirmed in Minnesota.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Chipotle removes jalapeños over salmonella concerns02:00Get more newsLiveonAug. 4, 2026, 3:27 PM EDT / Updated Aug.…
NBC Selected independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more.Owala’s back-to-school sale is here, with bestselling water bottles 20% offMany of the brand’s bestselling bottles are under $30, including the FreeSip Twist, an NBC Selected 2026 Wellness Award Winner. Aug. 3,…
ANALYSISFORSUBSCRIBERSJustice DepartmentTodd Blanche’s DOJ comes into focus as his confirmation vote nearsTrump critics and some Justice Department veterans say the acting attorney general has shown a willingness to comport with Trump’s demands for loyalty.Listen to this article00:0000:00Senate Judiciary Committee advances Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination04:12Get more newsLiveonAug. 4, 2026, 6:38 PM EDTBy Ryan J. ReillyTodd…
Olympic canoeist charged by Pirro seeks to permanently sink Reflecting Pool caseAmid Trump’s criticism of the decision to drop the case, attorneys for David “Davey” Hearn said prosecutors shouldn’t be allowed to try to bring new charges.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00The Lincoln Memorial and the drained reflecting pool; U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro…
In Gaza, a mass funeral three years after deadly Israeli strikeAhead of a planned mass funeral, hundreds gathered to pay their respects in Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood, photos and video showed. Some scattered flower petals around the wrapped bodies.Listen to this article00:0000:00The funeral of 112 members of the Hassayna and Abu Sharia clan in Gaza…
Democrat drops out of South Dakota’s Senate race, clearing path for independent candidate Julian Beaudion ended his campaign after winning the Democratic nomination in June, leaving GOP Sen. Mike Rounds with an independent challenger in November.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., faces re-election this fall. Al Drago / Bloomberg via…
Jeanine Pirro’s job status uncertain after heated Oval Office meeting with TrumpPirro, the top federal prosecutor in Washington, faces additional pressure to secure indictments and convictions against Trump’s targets.Listen to this article00:0000:00U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is the top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C.Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images fileAug. 4, 2026, 7:44 PM EDTBy Garrett Haake,…
Missouri voters block GOP-led effort to raise bar to pass constitutional amendmentsThe push came after progressives in the solidly Republican state found success with ballot measures related to abortion, health care and the minimum wage. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Opponents of the ballot measure vastly outspent supporters on Missouri’s airwaves.Christian Gooden /…
