Primaries Underway in Five States with Key Contests to Watch
Voters in five states head to the polls on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, with significant races that could shape party directions ahead of the November midterms.
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Voters in five states head to the polls on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, with significant races that could shape party directions ahead of the November midterms.
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Violent settler groups driven by nationalist ideology are intensifying attacks on Palestinians amid a surge in new settlement approvals by the Israeli government.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 12:54 PM
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These are the first reported deaths linked to a widespread intestinal illness outbreak that started in May 2026.
NPR News | Aug 4, 2026, 1:22 AM
politics
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that former President Trump supports an investigation into perceived links between vaccines and autism, sparking a contentious exchange with CNN’s Dana Bash.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 8:09 PM
general
The Smithsonian faces its smallest federal funding request since 2020 as the White House pushes reforms targeting ideological narratives in museum exhibits and programming.
Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 8:08 PM
politics
The drug-resistant fungus Candida auris continues to spread across the United States, with Texas and Michigan reporting the highest number of cases so far this year.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 4:42 PM
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US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. calls on parents to vaccinate children against measles as infections hit a 35-year high, while accusing CNN's Dana Bash of media malpractice during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guardian US | Aug 2, 2026, 4:40 PM
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A nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak has led to a sharp decline in consumer demand, prompting lettuce growers across the United States to plow under healthy fields, including those not linked to contaminated produce.
Washington Times News | Aug 2, 2026, 2:38 AM
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Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Lisa Murkowski call on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to unlock $608 million in aid for women and infants affected by the Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 5:02 AM
world
The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces its fastest spreading Ebola epidemic, surpassing previous records and prompting urgent calls for increased global attention and funding.
Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 6:42 PM
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An unidentified drone caused a fire at Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta, marking the first attack on Egyptian soil since the Iran war began, while U.S. forces continued targeting Iranian military infrastructure.
Washington Times News | Jul 31, 2026, 12:32 AM
world
The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces a growing Ebola crisis with over 1,500 deaths and no vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain, while international efforts are hampered by conflict and infrastructure challenges.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 8:18 PM
us
Blood donations in the US have dropped to a four-year summer low, leaving less than a day’s supply of type O positive blood, the most commonly transfused type.
Guardian US | Jul 30, 2026, 6:30 PM
politics
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced funding for a new sterile fly dispersal center in Arizona amid ongoing efforts to contain the New World Screwworm outbreak.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 4:52 AM
world
Following a prolonged dispute, the United States has ceased funding the World Health Organization through Gavi, while releasing $600 million directly to the vaccine alliance.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 12:51 AM
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The new program expands commercial driver’s license eligibility for veterans and removes improperly licensed drivers, targeting safety concerns on U.S. roadways.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 11:38 PM
politics
U.S. Central Command intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran targeting American forces, marking a renewed escalation after a brief pause in direct strikes.
NBC Politics | Jul 29, 2026, 5:35 PM
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Former NIAID director Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions on Covid-19 origins during a contentious Senate hearing, citing constitutional rights amid accusations from Republican Senator Rand Paul.
Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 3:53 PM
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Health officials confirm no new cases since mid-July and believe the source of infection has been eliminated.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 29, 2026, 2:01 AM
politics
The FBI's Threat Screening Center aims to use predictive AI tools to identify potential threats as its focus expands from Islamist terrorism to domestic political dissent.
Reason | Jul 28, 2026, 6:50 PM
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Over 155 scientists and health advocates denounce the Trump administration’s treatment of Anthony Fauci and other researchers as baseless allegations resurface before a Senate hearing.
Guardian US | Jul 28, 2026, 4:40 PM
politics
More than a thousand pages of Dr. Anthony Fauci's journal entries have been made public by Senator Rand Paul, setting the stage for a Senate investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CBS Politics | Jul 28, 2026, 4:20 PM
world
Despite being often associated with the Middle Ages, the plague continues to cause significant illness and death in parts of the world, including Madagascar.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 27, 2026, 10:00 AM
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Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb says it is unusual for Taylor Farms to seek White House intervention to delay a recall announcement amid a cyclospora outbreak investigation.
Guardian US | Jul 26, 2026, 10:45 PMShowing 25-48 of 72 articles.