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Colorectal Cancer

The CDC published a public health update on 2026-07-23 titled "Colorectal Cancer". CDC posted an official health update with operational guidance, context for affected communities,...

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Jul 24, 2026

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Trump wants a permanent fence around the D.C. park known for White House…

Trump wants a permanent fence around the D. park known for White House protests. NPR reported this update on 2026-07-16 with additional details in the linked source coverage. The s...

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Jul 18, 2026

Entertainment

Shy on the dance floor? Virtual reality 'partners' aim to help you find your…

VR dance lesson apps like Dance Guru and Trip the Light offer a judgment-free way to learn partner dancing.(Image credit: Chloe Veltman). VR dance lesson apps like Dance Guru and T...

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Jul 14, 2026

Health

Current Year Data (2026)

The CDC published a public health update on 2026-07-28 titled "Current Year Data (2026)". St. Louis encephalitis case data for the U.S. are regularly updated in the summer and fall...

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Jul 30, 2026

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Recommendations for Travelers and People Living Abroad

The CDC published a public health update on 2026-07-28 titled "Recommendations for Travelers and People Living Abroad". Recommendations to prevent Zika in travelers and people livi...

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Jul 30, 2026

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Tommaso di Folco Portinari (1428–1501); Maria Portinari (Maria Maddalena…

The Metropolitan Museum of Art currently features "Tommaso di Folco Portinari (1428–1501); Maria Portinari (Maria Maddalena Baroncelli, born 1456)," a work attributed to Hans Memli...

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Aug 1, 2026

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Average hourly earnings update for June 2026

Average hourly earnings update was 37.6 index points in June 2026. That is a 0.1 change from the prior month and offers a direct read on short-term labor and wage momentum. The BLS...

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Aug 1, 2026

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Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast…

NMFS announces that the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) submitted amendment 38 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (Groundfish FMP) to the Secretar...

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Jul 21, 2026

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Red Sun through Wildfire Smoke (July 30, 2026)

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day for 2026-07-30 is titled "Red Sun through Wildfire Smoke." The release is published as a image and pairs imagery with an official science explaine...

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Jul 30, 2026

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Turtle Rock on Mars (July 21, 2026)

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day for 2026-07-21 is titled "Turtle Rock on Mars." The release is published as a image and pairs imagery with an official science explainer from NASA...

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Jul 21, 2026

Science

Flying Saucer Crash Lands in Utah Desert (July 19, 2026)

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day for 2026-07-19 is titled "Flying Saucer Crash Lands in Utah Desert." The release is published as a image and pairs imagery with an official scienc...

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Jul 19, 2026

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NGC 7635: The Bubble Nebula (July 27, 2026)

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day for 2026-07-27 is titled "NGC 7635: The Bubble Nebula." The release is published as a image and pairs imagery with an official science explainer f...

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Jul 27, 2026

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Michigan's explosive outbreak of diarrheal parasite jumps to over 1,200 cases

Cases of an explosive diarrheal parasite continue to skyrocket in Michigan, which is reporting 1,251 cases as of July 9. Meanwhile, across the border in Ohio, cases are also quickl...

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Aug 1, 2026

Technology

Ithaca's king defies the gods in final The Odyssey trailer

We're counting down the days until the release of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, and Universal Pictures has released one last trailer to keep anticipation high. Most of us read s...

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Aug 1, 2026

Technology

This is who's developing Golden Dome's orbital interceptors—if they're ever…

The US Space Force released a list Friday of a dozen companies working on Space-Based Interceptors for the Pentagon's Golden Dome initiative, a multilayer defense system to shield...

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Aug 1, 2026

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Effect of Diagnostic Test Type on Detection of Salmonella Infections —…

The CDC published a public health update on 2026-07-30 titled "Effect of Diagnostic Test Type on Detection of Salmonella Infections — Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network...

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Jul 31, 2026

Health

West Nile Virus and Other Nationally Notifiable Arboviral Diseases — United…

The CDC published a public health update on 2026-07-30 titled "West Nile Virus and Other Nationally Notifiable Arboviral Diseases — United States, 2024". CDC posted an official hea...

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Jul 31, 2026

Health

Medscape CE

The CDC published a public health update on 2026-07-27 titled "Medscape CE". The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control...

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Jul 28, 2026

Health

About the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS)

The CDC published a public health update on 2026-07-23 titled "About the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS)". CDC posted an official health update with ope...

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Jul 24, 2026

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Cars swept away and trees toppled as Typhoon Noul brings flooding to southern…

Typhoon Noul made landfall early on Sunday in southern China, bringing heavy rain and gale-force winds across Guangdong province. Authorities said heavy to torrential rain would co...

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Aug 1, 2026

Environment

In the Wake of Georgia’s Blue Wave, Alabama Changed Its Utility Regulation…

No Black Alabamian has ever served on the state’s Public Service Commission. Neil has a plan to change that, and she’s taking Alabama to court.By Lee HedgepethMONTGOMERY, Ala— Shei...

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Aug 1, 2026

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How to keep an ancient text interesting to students? Make it a summer…

English teachers are excited to have a new adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey to use to get students excited about the epic poem.(Image credit: Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pic/Meli...

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Jul 26, 2026

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'The Odyssey' is the epic only Christopher Nolan could make — and thank Zeus he…

It's old-school, swords-and-sandals cinema, yet still modern and richly satisfying.(Image credit: Melinda Sue Gordon). It's old-school, swords-and-sandals cinema, yet still modern...

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Jul 19, 2026

Entertainment

'Remake' will wreck you: A filmmaker faces his own family footage

Elwee's documentaries have always been personal. After his son died, he wondered if it was all worth it.(Image credit: Music Box Films). After his son died, he wondered if it was a...

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Jul 27, 2026

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Rage-giving, innovation and cuts: How public media has survived without federal…

Rage-giving, innovation and cuts. How public media has survived without federal funds. NPR reported this update on 2026-07-26 with additional details in the linked source coverage....

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Jul 28, 2026

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John's colleague told him he didn't belong. It was just what he needed to hear

John Moe was languishing at his job when a woman in HR reminded him of his potential.(Image credit: Jill Moe). John Moe was languishing at his job when a woman in HR reminded him o...

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Jul 29, 2026

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