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Utz Potato Chip Recall Escalates to Highest FDA Risk Level

By Norman Pearlstine

Utz Quality Foods' ongoing recall of Zapp's and Dirty potato chips has been elevated to a Class 1 recall by the FDA due to potential Salmonella contamination.

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AI Growth Increases Carbon Emissions for Google, Amazon

By Mitchell Landsberg

Google and Amazon's latest sustainability reports reveal a significant rise in carbon emissions, with the increasing demands of artificial intelligence cited as a primary contributing factor.

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US Job Market Shows Mixed Signals: Rate Falls Amidst Lower Participation

By Helene Elliott

The US job market presented a complex picture in June, with the unemployment rate falling to 4.2% while the labor force participation rate dropped to its lowest point since March 2021.

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Asia Markets Rebound, Led by South Korea, Shrugging Off Chip Slump

By Norman Pearlstine

Asia-Pacific markets broadly rose in afternoon trade Friday, reversing earlier losses as investors shifted focus away from technology stocks. South Korea's Kospi saw a significant advance.

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California Farmer Gives Away Nectarines Amid Legal Dispute

By Mitchell Landsberg

A Central Valley farmer is distributing his white nectarine harvest for free as he engages in a legal battle with Giumarra Brothers Fruit Co. over exclusive rights to the variety.

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Science

Utz Potato Chip Recall Escalates to Highest FDA Risk Level

By Norman Pearlstine

Utz Quality Foods' ongoing recall of Zapp's and Dirty potato chips has been elevated to a Class 1 recall by the FDA due to potential Salmonella contamination.

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AI Growth Increases Carbon Emissions for Google, Amazon

By Mitchell Landsberg

Google and Amazon's latest sustainability reports reveal a significant rise in carbon emissions, with the increasing demands of artificial intelligence cited as a primary contributing factor.

Comments closed

US Job Market Shows Mixed Signals: Rate Falls Amidst Lower Participation

By Helene Elliott

The US job market presented a complex picture in June, with the unemployment rate falling to 4.2% while the labor force participation rate dropped to its lowest point since March 2021.

Comments closed

Asia Markets Rebound, Led by South Korea, Shrugging Off Chip Slump

By Norman Pearlstine

Asia-Pacific markets broadly rose in afternoon trade Friday, reversing earlier losses as investors shifted focus away from technology stocks. South Korea's Kospi saw a significant advance.

Comments closed

California Farmer Gives Away Nectarines Amid Legal Dispute

By Mitchell Landsberg

A Central Valley farmer is distributing his white nectarine harvest for free as he engages in a legal battle with Giumarra Brothers Fruit Co. over exclusive rights to the variety.

Comments closed

Google and Amazon's latest sustainability reports reveal a significant rise in carbon emissions, with the increasing demands of artificial intelligence cited as a primary contributing factor.

Healthcare

Genetic Link May Connect Onion Preference to Lower Diabetes Risk

Genetic Link May Connect Onion Preference to Lower Diabetes Risk

By Steve Lopez on July 4, 2026

New research suggests a genetic predisposition to liking onions may be associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

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Ontario Boy Dies of Rabies After Bat Encounter

Ontario Boy Dies of Rabies After Bat Encounter

By Mitchell Landsberg on July 3, 2026

An 11-year-old boy in Ontario died of rabies after a nighttime encounter with a bat, highlighting the risks of potential exposure even without visible injuries.

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NYC Health Probes Legionnaires’ Cluster on Upper East Side

NYC Health Probes Legionnaires’ Cluster on Upper East Side

By Helene Elliott on July 3, 2026

New York City health officials are investigating a cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases in Carnegie Hill and Yorkville, urging residents with flu-like symptoms to seek medical attention.

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Ebola Treatment Trial Underway in DR Congo

Ebola Treatment Trial Underway in DR Congo

By Steve Lopez on July 3, 2026

A clinical trial for potential Ebola treatments has commenced in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the World Health Organization announcing the enrollment of the first patient.

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West Nile Virus Detected in Nashville Mosquitoes

West Nile Virus Detected in Nashville Mosquitoes

By Mitchell Landsberg on July 2, 2026

Health officials in Nashville have confirmed the first detection of West Nile virus in mosquitoes this year, prompting increased public health efforts and warnings to residents.

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