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July 9, 2026, 4:42 p.m. Eastern time

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Clusters of Severe Stomach Illness Reported Across the U.S.

Public health experts said there were more cases than usual of the disease caused by cyclospora, which is spread through contaminated food and drink.

I Left My Girlfriend for Someone Else. What if I Made a Mistake?

Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader whose avoidant communication style is making a breakup more complicated.

The Best Healthy Eating Advice of 2026 (So Far)

We mined the year’s top nutrition stories for 10 helpful lessons.

Are Omega-3 Supplements Actually Good for Your Brain?

Researchers have been surprised by the study findings.

Should I Be Taking Psyllium Husk?

The supplement is said to help with weight loss, blood sugar, cholesterol and more. Is that too good to be true?

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A Conservative Role Model for Ending the Fertility Crisis

Emma Waters, pregnant with her third child, is crafting policy to encourage early parenthood. Some think she is pushing an ideology that does not meet reality.

Can Trump’s Arch Be So Tall? A Panel May Redefine a Law to Get to Yes.

The proposed 250-foot arch would violate a height limit on Washington structures under the traditional reading of the law. But the panel, now led by the president’s allies, has other ideas.

Ukrainians Cautiously Welcome Trump’s Announcement About Air-Defense Systems

President Trump said the United States would license Ukraine to produce Patriots, which can intercept ballistic missiles. But it could be months or years before those are ready.

Trump Says He’ll Ask Supreme Court to Rehear Citizenship Case, an Unlikely Event

The last time the justices granted a rehearing request after a case decision was in 1965. The court has only once reversed itself after rehearing a case.

Platner’s Exit Sets Off Scramble for New Senate Candidate in Maine

The state Democratic Party has said it will pick a replacement through a nominating convention before a July 27 deadline. Candidates are already lining up.

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