Month: August 2026

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Pesticide exposure linked to higher risk of ALS, research finds

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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,…

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Cooler temps aid in battle against Spokane fires that have forced hundreds from their homes

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Cooler temps aid in battle against Spokane fires that have forced hundreds from their homes Three fires have burned more than 8,000 acres and destroyed 700 structures. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00West Coast Wildfires Rage on as Arson Suspect Arrested03:51Get more newsLiveonAug. 4, 2026, 7:24 PM EDTBy Morgan Chesky, Rebecca Cohen and…

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North Carolina lawmakers vote to make postelection challenges easier

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North Carolina lawmakers vote to make postelection challenges easierRepublicans also approved efforts to cut the early voting window and give the state auditor new election authorities, drawing criticism from Democratic Gov. Josh Stein. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Voters cast their ballots during the North Carolina primary election in March. Cornell Watson /…

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Perez Hilton hospitalized after reports he livestreamed self-harm, sheriff’s officials say

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Perez Hilton hospitalized after reports he livestreamed self-harm, sheriff’s officials sayThe blogger recently returned to his native Miami after living in Las Vegas.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Perez Hilton in Las Vegas in November. Denise Truscello / Getty Images for Inspiring Child fileAug. 5, 2026, 1:07 AM EDT / Updated Aug. 5, 2026,…

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So you think you ate bad lettuce? Here’s what experts say to do as the cyclospora outbreak persists.

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I think I ate bad lettuce. What should I do? How to avoid getting seriously ill, according to experts.Listen to this article00:0000:00Cyclospora infection spreads when someone eats food, usually fresh produce, or drinks water that has been contaminated with the parasite. It then travels through the gut, where it attaches to the small intestine.Anisha Chopra…

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Iran vows to ‘punish the aggressor today’ after U.S. unleashes ‘heavy wave’ of strikes

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Iran vows to ‘punish the aggressor today’ after U.S. unleashes ‘heavy wave’ of strikesThe conflict appeared to draw in new countries, raising the stakes for the region and the global economy, as Egypt confirmed that a drone hit two natural gas vessels at one of its ports.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Trump vows…

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Newly graduated? Now comes the hard part.

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Newly graduated? Now comes the hard part.For recent college grads seeking entry-level jobs, there’s fewer opportunities to go around, data reveals.Listen to this article00:0000:00Recruiters interview jobseekers during a career fair in Seattle on Feb. 10.David Ryder / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileJuly 30, 2026, 6:00 PM EDTBy Yasmin Vossoughian and Emily NgoWelcome to the Inside…