NEW by me -- "Rabbit fever" suspected in New York as rare illness resurfaces
"Rabbit fever" suspected in New York as rare illness resurfaces
Tularemia is commonly spread through bites from infected ticks or flies.
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Herb Scribner
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• Senior audience associate @axios.com • Previous: Washington Post, Deseret News, Soccer Newsday • Self-published author of 'Not Afraid Of You,' The Pen Saga
Here’s my interview with Live NOW Fox on the cyclospora outbreak >> youtu.be/0JCCGyUTARY?...
Cyclospora: First 2 deaths linked to outbreak reported in Michigan
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NEW by me -- Cyclospora outbreak causes first two deaths
Cyclospora outbreak causes first two deaths
Weeks into the national crisis that's sickened thousands of people, federal authorities still don't know for certain where it's coming from or why.
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EA’s CEO got an $8 million raise thanks to how well Battlefield 6 performed — four months after the devs responsible for making the game got laid off. https://t.co/KZKhVBOL6O
Hundreds of firefighters are battling a major wildfire west of Athens, Greece, a day after a midair collision between two firefighting helicopters killed two crew members.
Water-dropping aircraft take off to tackle major Greek wildfire, after 2 killed in crash
The collision laid bare the danger at the most volatile front of Europe’s wildfire emergency.
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NEW by me — Here’s where the Cyclospora crisis sits among the worst U.S. foodborne outbreaks
Where the Cyclospora crisis sits among the worst U.S. foodborne outbreaks
Though cases remain on the rise, it doesn't compare to other major outbreaks.
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NEW by me -- I wrote about the major controversies that Todd Blanche is facing that have stalled his nominations. Here's why his nomination has been such a big story the last few days and why he's facing roadblocks.
The major controversies stalling Blanche's nomination
Blanche has been at the center of multiple controversies since he became acting attorney general.
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NEW by me ... The U.S. is running low on blood. Here's why that's dangerous
The U.S. is running low on blood. Here's why that's dangerous
The supply of blood donations is not keeping up with the hospital demand.
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NEW by me ... There is a one-in-five chance of AI gaining dangerous weapons capabilities or causing mass harm that could kill millions in the next five years, per global experts surveyed for a recent MIT study.
These 5 AI risks have the highest potential for catastrophe
Researchers asked 272 experts to evaluate 24 different risks.
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NEWS — U.S. deploys B-1 bomber as attacks on Iran intensify
U.S. deploys B-1 bomber as attacks on Iran intensify
It marked a significant escalation of the U.S. military campaign.
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NEW by me … World Cup revives America's drinking culture www.axios.com/2026/07/19/f...
World Cup revives America's drinking culture
The tournament is temporarily bucking the nationwide decline in alcohol consumption.
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NEW by me ... I wrote about the hidden consequences of permanent daylight saving time and why this could be a massive issue for Americans long-term. Not to mention -- the US already tried this and hated it immediately.
The hidden consequences of permanent daylight saving time
Daylight saving time is not a simple clock change. Here's what happens.
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Trump to allege Chinese meddling in US elections >> www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-t...
Trump to allege Chinese meddling in U.S. elections in primetime speech, sources say
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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NEW by me -- JD Vance tells Joe Rogan that "we did" mishandle Epstein files release
Vance: "We did" mishandle Epstein files release
Vance said: "We absolutely screwed up the comms of the Epstein files like we just did."
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NEW by me -- Treasury shares fresh photos of Trump's $1 gold coin
Treasury shares fresh photos of Trump's $1 gold coin
The coin with Trump's face faces potential legal challenges before it becomes a reality.
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NEW by me -- Altman warns of "hiccups" with new flagship Sol model www.axios.com/2026/07/14/s...
Altman warns of "hiccups" with new flagship Sol model
Altman wrote on X that the model's "growth is insane."
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NEW by me -- I wrote about the rare and highly dangerous heart condition linked to Lindsey Graham's death
The rare and dangerous heart condition tied to Lindsey Graham's death
Lindsey Graham reportedly died from an aortic dissection, which strikes without warning.
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NEW by me … Skeptics spent months bracing for the World Cup to collide with a polarized, parochial and priced-out American public. —The tournament has answered back with the largest U.S. viewing audiences in soccer history. www.axios.com/2026/07/12/w...
America's World Cup spectacle smashes expectations
Ratings, attendance and buzz are through the roof.
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NEW by me — Why the "explosive" stomach bug outbreak remains a mystery www.axios.com/2026/07/11/e...
Why the "explosive" stomach bug outbreak remains a mystery
Cyclospora cases normally climb in the summer months.
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I ALSO wrote about #CFB27 and its Mascot Mashup mode for #AxiosPM It includes my thoughts on the game so far! www.axios.com/newsletters/...
Axios PM - 🐻 1 for the road: Mascot wars
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NEW by me -- I wrote World Cup's TV success for #AxiosPM and how everyone is obsessed with Telemundo this time around >> www.axios.com/newsletters/...
Axios PM - 1 big thing: World Cup's TV golazo
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JUST IN: Graham Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race
Graham Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race
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BREAK: Graham Platner says he's "suspending" Maine Senate bid www.axios.com/2026/07/09/g...
Graham Platner says he's "suspending" Maine Senate bid
Democrats are in chaos in one of the most critical midterm races in the country.
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Every time something new from "Dune" comes out, I get super excited to read more "Dune" books and invest in the lore. Something about it is just so cool.
NEW by me -- GPT-5.6 buzz builds with launch imminent --Public access to OpenAI's GPT-5.6 model is coming on Thursday, and early reviewers are already praising its speed, creativity, math skills and ability to complete complex tasks. www.axios.com/2026/07/08/g...
GPT-5.6 buzz builds. Here's what to know about OpenAI's new Sol model
The new model will be released Thursday.
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NEW by me -- An outbreak of a gut-wrecking parasite is plaguing the U.S. as health officials investigate what's driving an increase in cases.
This gut-wrecking stomach bug is mysteriously surging across the country
Cyclosporiasis can cause explosive diarrhea, but doesn't spread human-to-human.
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NEW by me -- Trump threatens America's World Cup goodwill with one phone call Soccer officials and fans allege that FIFA is bending its own disciplinary rules under political pressure from President Trump
Trump's FIFA call sours World Cup visitors' goodwill
The call has prompted concerns that FIFA is bending its own disciplinary rules due to political pressure.
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