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Florida Records Local Dengue Transmission, First in 15 Years
health6 days ago

Florida Records Local Dengue Transmission, First in 15 Years

Florida has reported 10 locally acquired dengue cases this year—eight in Hillsborough County and two in Pinellas County—marking the first local transmission in Pinellas in 15 years. Dengue fever is mosquito‑borne and can cause fever, rash and severe body pains; most U.S. cases come from travelers, but local transmission can occur when an infected traveler introduces the virus to local Aedes mosquitoes. The CDC advises protective clothing and insect repellent and authorities continue mosquito-control efforts to prevent further spread.

via Yahoo|
#dengue#florida#health
Harry & Meghan Urged to Lay Low After Latest Venture Flop
entertainment9 days ago

Harry & Meghan Urged to Lay Low After Latest Venture Flop

After the documentary Cookie Queens opened poorly (No. 15, about $513K domestic), royal commentator Kinsey Schofield told Page Six that Harry and Meghan should disappear professionally for a while, cut back on announcements, and back one truly compelling project with experienced collaborators to rebuild credibility. She notes their pattern of multi‑venture attempts—podcasts, Netflix shows, Spotify deal that ended, Netflix partnership ending—that hasn’t translated their celebrity into lasting revenue, and argues longevity will depend on delivering undeniable content beyond the royal hook, with potential credibility gains from a thaw in tensions with King Charles.

via Page Six|
#box-office#cookie-queens#entertainment
politics14 days ago

Court halts NYC pied-à-terre tax rollout amid homeowner lawsuit

A Staten Island judge issued a temporary restraining order pausing NYC's pied-à-terre tax rollout on second homes valued over $5 million, forcing the city to remove a public list of about 900,000 properties and delaying notices and exemption deadlines while a lawsuit by homeowners led by Randy Mastro proceeds; a hearing is set for Aug. 31. Mayor Mamdani says the city will vigorously defend the measure, which aims to fund city services.

via Politico|
#judiciary#lawsuit#new-york-city
DC gears up for Freedom 250 Grand Prix with extensive street closures and parking restrictions
local26 days ago

DC gears up for Freedom 250 Grand Prix with extensive street closures and parking restrictions

Extensive street closures and parking restrictions are in effect in DC for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on Aug. 22-23, with phased emergency no-parking and lane closures across central DC (major avenues and corridors) from now through Sept. 15, including nightly closures and local-traffic-only windows during the event period; drivers should plan ahead and check event details.

via WTOP|
#freedom-250-grand-prix#local#local-events
Witnesses dispute ICE account in Houston shooting, say no officer stood in front of van
national1 month ago

Witnesses dispute ICE account in Houston shooting, say no officer stood in front of van

Three witnesses dispute ICE’s version of the July 7 fatal shooting in Houston, saying no agent was in front of the white van when it was fired upon and that the officer shot from the side. ICE maintains self-defense after Salgado Araujo allegedly weaponized his vehicle; witnesses say there was no dash or body camera video. The inspector general and FBI are investigating, and Houston officials call for an independent probe. The attorney for the witnesses warns they could face deportation pressure to testify, highlighting concerns about the investigation’s integrity.

via USA Today|
#houston#ice#investigation
Hammer’s Comeback Film Sparks Debate Over Its Right-Wing Lean
culture1 month ago

Hammer’s Comeback Film Sparks Debate Over Its Right-Wing Lean

Slate’s Rebecca Onion argues Armie Hammer’s tears over Citizen Vigilante don’t absolve him of awareness of the film’s violent, anti-migrant angle; the piece suggests Hammer likely knew the project leaned right, notes the Elon Musk-promoted virality and payoffs for a sequel, and underscores the broader backlash surrounding his return to spotlight.

via Slate Magazine|
#celebrities#culture#immigration
politics2 months ago

Judge voids SNAP junk-food pilots, upsetting MAHA’s health agenda

A federal judge struck down state SNAP pilot programs intended to limit purchases of junk foods like soda and candy, ruling the Agriculture Department misapplied federal law. The decision affects Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee, and West Virginia and threatens MAHA’s Make America Healthy Again health-push by undermining caps on what SNAP funds can buy.

via Politico|
#food-assistance#health#law
VOO Becomes First ETF to Surpass $1 Trillion in Assets
markets2 months ago

VOO Becomes First ETF to Surpass $1 Trillion in Assets

Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF (VOO) has become the first ETF to reach $1 trillion in assets, quadrupling since 2022 and surpassing SPY as the dominant U.S. equity tracker thanks to ultra-low fees (0.03%) and strong inflows. The milestone highlights the current dominance of passive investing, with globally about $21.9 trillion in ETFs, and comes amid an AI-stock rally and high-profile IPO ambitions (SpaceX, Anthropic) that could be supported by passive buyers once listed.

via Financial Times|
#asset-management#etfs#markets
Knicks’ playoff surge rewrites the odds, leaving sportsbooks scrambling
sports2 months ago

Knicks’ playoff surge rewrites the odds, leaving sportsbooks scrambling

The Knicks’ 11-game playoff win streak has transformed them from a solid regular-season squad into a Finals threat, outpacing model expectations and forcing sportsbooks to rethink pricing that had pegged them as long shots. After a 53-29 regular season and No. 3 seed, New York’s explosive offense and stifling defense have pundits and bettors racing to adjust futures, with prices moving from about +1700–+1800 to shorter odds as the market tries to separate genuine signal from noise. The piece also notes slower adjustment to player props (like Towns’ assists and Bridges’ PRA) and suggests public money could keep pushing lines while bookmakers strive for quicker recalibration ahead of a possible Knicks- finals matchup against the Thunder or Spurs.

via The New York Times|
#knicks#nba#note-extra-tag-included
Trump plans 250-foot arch without new congressional approval
politics3 months ago

Trump plans 250-foot arch without new congressional approval

The Trump administration intends to build a 250-foot arch near Memorial Circle by Arlington National Cemetery without seeking fresh congressional authorization, arguing a century-old authorization for a similar project covers this plan; critics say it could skirt federal law, with lawsuits filed and a federal arts commission review pending for a revised proposal.

via The Washington Post|
#architecture#donald-trump#legislation
DC shooting suspect allegedly harbored hostility toward White House, officials say
crime3 months ago

DC shooting suspect allegedly harbored hostility toward White House, officials say

Authorities say the DC suspect, Michael Marx, walked along the path of a motorcade near the Washington Monument, then opened fire toward a Secret Service agent and a bystander, injuring the latter. He allegedly expressed hostility toward the White House, and DOJ-annotated photos and an arrest-warrant affidavit accompany the case, which is being updated in early May 2026.

via AP News|
#crime#motorcade#note-extra-tag-included