MiddleSpin News Archive

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World

Dashcam captures tornado toppling power lines onto car

Video obtained by the BBC provides a firsthand look at the powerful storm system that ripped through parts of eastern Wisconsin on 27 July. Dashcam captures tornado toppling power...

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Aug 1, 2026

World

Jurors in Lindsay Clancy murder trial visit home where children were killed

Defense lawyers say Clancy was ill with postpartum psychosis when she killed three children in January 2023Jurors walked through the Massachusetts home where Lindsay Clancy strangl...

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Aug 1, 2026

Health

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

World

Latest Mideast strikes between U.S. and Iran draw Saudi Arabia into conflict

and Saudi Arabia struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq after they launched attacks. Latest Mideast strikes between U.S. and Iran draw Saudi Arabia into conflict. NPR reports this dev...

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Jul 31, 2026

World

Lebanon's pilot zone plan: Can it work?

The Israeli army is handing so-called "pilot zones" back to the Lebanese. Lebanon's pilot zone plan: Can it work?. DW reports this development as part of ongoing international cove...

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Jul 31, 2026

World

Lindsay Clancy’s husband told police children were dead, court hears

Officers in murder trial testify of arriving at Massachusetts home after anguished 911 call from Patrick ClancyThe two police officers focused first on Lindsay Clancy drifting in a...

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Jul 31, 2026

Science

NGC 4372 and the Dark Doodad (July 31, 2026)

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day for 2026-07-31 is titled "NGC 4372 and the Dark Doodad." The release is published as a image and pairs imagery with an official science explainer...

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Jul 31, 2026

World

Chad's government says it's withdrawing from the ICC

Chad's Foreign Ministry has announced plans to leave the International Criminal Court. Chad's government says it's withdrawing from the ICC. DW reports this development as part of...

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Jul 30, 2026

World

Meta misses earnings forecasts after Zuckerberg media push to promote AI

Stock tumbles nearly 8% after weaker-than-expected results, despite CEO’s blitz to tout positive effects of AIMark Zuckerberg’s media spree touting the positive effects of artifici...

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Jul 30, 2026

World

As Spain battles wildfires, its politicians battle over climate change's role

Crews are still battling wildfires that broke out last week and have burned nearly 200,000 acres across Spain. The country is bracing for another round of extreme heat, with temper...

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Jul 30, 2026

Science

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