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By Norman Pearlstine

The FCC has lifted the 39% cap on local broadcast network ownership, sparking concerns about media consolidation and government control.

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USPS Reports $2.5 Billion Loss

By Mitchell Landsberg

The U.S. Postal Service reports a $2.5 billion quarterly loss and urges Congress to take action to address its financial crisis.

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US Paid $4B

By Helene Elliott

The US government has paid nearly $4 billion to energy companies to cancel planned power projects, despite declaring an energy emergency.

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Airbnb says AI cuts development time and boosts feature rollout

By Norman Pearlstine

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says AI has trimmed product development cycles by up to 60% and helped the company ship 80% more features while cutting support costs.

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McHenry County Health Dept Probes Fivefold Rise in Cyclosporiasis Cases

By Mitchell Landsberg

The McHenry County Department of Health is investigating 61 cyclosporiasis cases reported since June 25, a rise of more than five times the same period last year.

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Science

FCC Lifts 39% Cap

By Norman Pearlstine

The FCC has lifted the 39% cap on local broadcast network ownership, sparking concerns about media consolidation and government control.

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USPS Reports $2.5 Billion Loss

By Mitchell Landsberg

The U.S. Postal Service reports a $2.5 billion quarterly loss and urges Congress to take action to address its financial crisis.

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US Paid $4B

By Helene Elliott

The US government has paid nearly $4 billion to energy companies to cancel planned power projects, despite declaring an energy emergency.

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Airbnb says AI cuts development time and boosts feature rollout

By Norman Pearlstine

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says AI has trimmed product development cycles by up to 60% and helped the company ship 80% more features while cutting support costs.

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McHenry County Health Dept Probes Fivefold Rise in Cyclosporiasis Cases

By Mitchell Landsberg

The McHenry County Department of Health is investigating 61 cyclosporiasis cases reported since June 25, a rise of more than five times the same period last year.

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The FCC has lifted the 39% cap on local broadcast network ownership, sparking concerns about media consolidation and government control.

Healthcare

AI Creates New Viruses

AI Creates New Viruses

By Mitchell Landsberg on August 9, 2026

An AI model has created 16 new viruses that never existed in nature by learning DNA patterns from 9 trillion nucleotides.

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FDA Approves mRNA Flu Vaccine

FDA Approves mRNA Flu Vaccine

By Helene Elliott on August 9, 2026

The FDA has approved the first mRNA influenza vaccine, mFLUSIVA, which could provide better protection against the flu.

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Flesh-eating bacteria warning

Flesh-eating bacteria warning

By Steve Lopez on August 9, 2026

Louisiana warns against flesh-eating bacteria after five deaths this year

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Arizona Sees 30% Jump in Candida auris Cases, CDC Data Shows

Arizona Sees 30% Jump in Candida auris Cases, CDC Data Shows

By Mitchell Landsberg on August 8, 2026

CDC data shows Arizona recorded 171 Candida auris cases in 2026, a 30% increase from 2025, highlighting a growing threat of the drug‑resistant fungus in healthcare facilities.

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American Heart Association says moderate coffee intake is generally safe

American Heart Association says moderate coffee intake is generally safe

By Helene Elliott on August 8, 2026

The American Heart Association’s new statement finds up to 400 mg of caffeine a day – roughly five cups of coffee – is safe for most adults and may offer heart benefits.

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FCC Lifts 39% Cap