Smoke, fire, floods: US faces triple extreme summer weather threats

On July 17, millions of Americans faced hazardous weather conditions as wildfire smoke blanketed the East Coast, catastrophic flooding hit Texas, and 68 large blazes burned across 15 states. According to the National Weather Service and the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), these simultaneous extremes forced residents in multiple regions to stay indoors due to … Read more

Cryptosporidiosis Cases Surge Past 2,600 in Michigan

Michigan health officials recently reported 2,640 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by the cyclospora parasite, marking a significant rise from previous figures. The outbreak, which began in May, has led to 44 hospitalizations in the state. While investigators suspect contaminated lettuce or salad greens, no specific supplier or grower has been definitively linked … Read more