- As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause
Listen to this articleMIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with state-level data suggesting that 2026 is already the nation’s worst year for reported cases. More than 30 states have reported infections this year, and current data from them shows the number of infections surpassing… Read more: As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause - US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise
Listen to this articleBy ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, but a key measure of home prices climbed to an all-time high, adding to affordability challenges for prospective homebuyers. Existing home sales fell 2.4% last month from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million… Read more: US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise - Ohio property tax fight continues as abolition effort shifts to 2027
Listen to this articleBy Brooke Adams Ohio’s debate over property taxes remains one of the state’s most closely watched political issues, with competing proposals advancing as an effort to eliminate property taxes shifts to 2027. The Committee to Abolish Ohio Property Taxes announced on June 5 that it will no longer seek a spot on… Read more: Ohio property tax fight continues as abolition effort shifts to 2027 - Ghost listings add confusion for job seekers
Listen to this articleGhost job postings — listings for roles that may not be actively hiring — are making it harder for job seekers to find legitimate opportunities online. Online job boards like LinkedIn and Indeed have expanded access to opportunities, but the rise of these listings has added new uncertainty for applicants. What are… Read more: Ghost listings add confusion for job seekers - DOJ reshapes enforcement priorities as Bondi ousted
Listen to this articleBrooke Adams The Justice Department is shifting enforcement priorities after former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi was fired on April 2, according to Reuters, with early moves affecting cryptocurrency cases, gun policy and immigration enforcement. According to numerous news outlets including Politico, convergence of these developments offers a concentrated snapshot of how… Read more: DOJ reshapes enforcement priorities as Bondi ousted
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