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Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests the response of a 'weakened' health system

From state and local food-safety response to the federal health agencies that fund that work, a record-breaking year for cyclosporiasis cases runs up ...

Aug 20, 2026
The Iran war and tariffs are costing farmers. Will Republicans pay in November?

In some tight midterm races, how farmers frustrated with the war and rising costs vote could make a difference....

Aug 20, 2026
Three things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt

The U.S. federal debt hit a record $40 trillion this week. The debt has doubled since 2017, and just paying interest on the accumulated debt now costs...

Aug 20, 2026
What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA

Dr. Heidi Overton is currently working as a White House policy aide. If confirmed, she would lead an agency of 18,000 staffers who study and regulate ...

Aug 20, 2026
D.C.'s IndyCar race will zoom past museums. Some worry it could harm the art inside

Sunday's course takes high-speed cars right past the National Gallery of Art and three Smithsonian museums. Art experts worry about the works inside, ...

Aug 20, 2026
U.S. debt tops $40 trillion. And, new census report Trump is touting raises concerns

The U.S. debt has surpassed $40 trillion. And, a new census report on noncitizen voting that President Trump is touting has ties to a think tank align...

Aug 20, 2026
North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan says

The suspected launch on Thursday comes a day after North Korea shrugged off a U.S. decision to scale back military drills with South Korea in an appar...

Aug 20, 2026
Which country makes the best jollof rice? D.C. foodies put it to a blind test

One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is jollof rice — fragrant rice cooked down with spices, tomatoes and meat. But which version is bes...

Aug 20, 2026
The bond market is signaling trouble ahead. This is why you should pay attention

Many people don't pay attention to bond markets, but they should — especially now. This is why they matter and why the drop in bond prices is signal...

Aug 20, 2026

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