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Patricia@rnpatricia· 28d

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is notifying clinicians, public health practitioners, and laboratorians of cases of domestically acquired cyclosporiasis in multiple U.S. states. Since May 1, 2026, CDC has received reports of 1,645 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis and is aware of more than 5,100 cases that require further analysis to confirm the illness as domestically acquired cyclosporiasis. This is substantially higher than the 249 cases reported nationally by this same time last year. Of the 1,645 case-patients with available information, 141 (9%) were hospitalized, and none have died. CDC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and state and local health departments are working together to investigate multistate outbreaks of Cyclospora infections and to identify the sources of illness. Because cyclosporiasis is often underdiagnosed and underreported, the true number of illnesses is likely higher than what has been reported to CDC. This Health Advisory provides background information about cyclosporiasis, current U.S. surveillance data, and recommendations for clinicians, laboratorians, and public health departments to support recognition, diagnosis, and reporting

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jul 13

Donald Trump approval ratings today
July 13, 2026

Here's latest data:

Ballotpedia has Trump with a 40% approval rating.
RealClearPolitics has Trump with a 40% approval rating.
Quinnipiac University has Trump with a 38% approval rating.
The Economist/YouGov has Trump with a 40% approval rating.
AP-NORC has Trump with a 37% approval rating.
CNN has Trump with a 37% approval rating.

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jul 9

The US economy is neither Socialist nor Capitalist, it is a Corporatocracy.Corporatocracy is a political, economic, and judicial system controlled or heavily influenced by large business corporations. It serves the needs and agendas of corporate entities rather than the needs of its citizens.

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jul 6

President Clinton’s statement on America at 250 and the State of the Country

“Their New Deal is socialism for the super-rich (and their own enrichment) even if it means increasing poverty, inequality, and illness at home and around the world. They also want to rewrite history to ignore and outright deny our past flaws while banning books that say otherwise from our libraries. And they select even our military leaders based on their version of political correctness over ability.”

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jul 4

Where NASA Posts Its Best Space Photos, and How to Find Them images.nasa.gov

The Sword of Orion
NASA ID: PIA08653
This image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows the Orion nebula, our closest massive star-making factory, 1,450 light-years from Earth. The nebula is close enough to appear to the naked eye as a fuzzy star in the sword of the constellation

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Patricia@rnpatricia· Jul 3

A new polling analysis suggests Democrats' uphill battle to flip the four seats needed for Senate control may be more winnable than previously thought — thanks largely to a dramatic drop in President Donald Trump's popularity in the states that matter most. www.rawstory.com/amp/donald-t...

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jul 2

Since June 22, 2026, more than 170 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in southeast Michigan. That’s out of the norm for the state, officials say. “Michigan typically identifies 50 cases a year,”.This is a seasonal illness and cases usually peak between May and August, per the CDC.

Cyclosporiasis, a nasty parasitic infection that causes “explosive” watery diarrhea, has sickened dozens of people in Michigan and other parts of the United States.

Cases of the gastrointestinal illness, caused by a parasite that spreads through contaminated food, have been on the rise in multiple states since May, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At least 20 people have been hospitalized nationwide so far.

Since June 22, 2026, more than 170 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in southeast Michigan — up from 150 several days prior. That’s out of the norm for the state, officials say. “Michigan typically identifies 50 cases a year,” a spokesperson for the MDHHS said.

Cyclosporiasis is a seasonal illness in the U.S., and cases usually peak between May and August, per the CDC.

https://www.today.com/health/disease/explosive-diarrhea-parasite-cyclospora-cayetanensis-outbreak-rcna352540

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jul 2

Private payrolls rose by 98,000 in June, less than expected.When payroll growth slows, it suggests companies are cautious about future demand. This caution can lead to reduced consumer spending, which makes up a large part of the US economy. uticaphoenix.net/june-2026-jo...

Economists view this report as a temperature check for the broader market. A strong labor market fuels consumer confidence and spending. When job growth slows, consumers may tighten their budgets, leading to slower economic expansion. The June 2026 data points to an economy that is still growing, but losing some of its momentum.

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jul 1

Together, these six states produce nearly half of the entire U.S. economy: California ($4.3 trillion) Texas ($2.9 trillion) New York ($2.5 trillion) Florida ($1.8 trillion) Illinois ($1.2 trillion) Pennsylvania ($1.1 trillion

America’s $31 Trillion Economy by State

Only six states now generate more than $1 trillion in annual economic activity.
California ($4.3 trillion)
Texas ($2.9 trillion)
New York ($2.5 trillion)
Florida ($1.8 trillion)
Illinois ($1.2 trillion)
Pennsylvania ($1.1 trillion

Together, those six states produce nearly half of the entire U.S. economy.
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/americas-31-trillion-economy-by-state/

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jun 30

Rejected President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court is letting states ban transgender athletes from playing on girls sports teams.

Supreme Court strikes down limit on party campaign spending

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jun 30

Birthright citizenship upheld by The US Supreme Court.

Birthright citizenship is a legal principle stating that anyone born within the territory of a country is automatically a citizen. In the United States, this right is guaranteed by the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, which ensures that all individuals born on U.S. soil are full citizens, regardless of their parents' immigration status

Approximately 35 countries offer unconditional birthright citizenship (also known as jus soli), granting automatic citizenship to almost anyone born within their borders, regardless of the parents' nationality or legal status

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jun 29

In the coming days the high court is also expected to rule on whether states can prohibit transgender athletes from playing on female sports teams, and whether Trump's order redefining who is a U.S. citizen from birth is constitutional. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

On Monday, the court decided Trump v. Slaughter, Trump v. Cook, Watson v. Republican National Committee, and Chatrie v. United States.
https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/06/announcement-of-opinions-for-monday-june-29/

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jun 28

Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C (107.06F). United States Heatwave:A massive heat dome has settled over the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, with heat advisories stretching across more than a dozen states.

Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C (107.06F)

Temperature records were broken across the continent again on Sunday – including in Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic – as the extreme heat continued to move east.

In a post on X, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more than 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded since 21 June "linked to high temperatures in Europe".

"Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth, heating at twice the global average," Tedros warned.

Millions of people across the continent are currently "living under extreme heat, hundreds have died, schools are shut, grids are buckling", he added.

United States Heatwave
A massive heat dome has settled over the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, with heat advisories stretching across more than a dozen states. Hundreds of places are breaking or tying daily record highs.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4d2vv935lo

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jun 26

A "heat dome" is forecast to bring dangerously high temperatures to much of the eastern half of the U.S. next week. The extreme heat could last through July 4 celebrations. www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/...

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jun 25

Trump canceled the signing of a housing bill into law in a bid to pressure his party to back his restrictive voting bill. The Housing legislation aims to: •Limits Corporate Landlords •Eliminates Manufactured Housing Obstacles •Financing and Assistance •Cutting Red Tape •Zoning Incentives.

Donald Trump abruptly canceled the signing of a housing bill into law, in a bid to pressure his party to back his restrictive voting bill. He reportedly told the House speaker, Mike Johnson, “no one gives a shit about housing.

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jun 22

Americans Have Broad Agreements on Economic Policy Mar 26, 2026 Across 25 policies tested in a poll of 1,100 Americans on March 17-18, 2026, most policies clear 70% total support — and several approach 85% or higher morningconsult.com/articles/ame...

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jun 20

Republican politicians redrew the States congressional map. Tennessee's 9th congressional district, which covers most of Memphis and much of Shelby County was eliminated. It is the state's only majority-minority district and its lone Democratic seat. Signed into law May 7 2026.

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jun 19

“Data centers have rightly earned a dismal reputation of creating the lowest number of jobs per square foot in their facilities” said John Johnson, chief executive of data-center operator Patmos Hosting

Data centers are frequently criticized for their low job-to-space ratios. Highly automated, they often employ fewer than 100 to 150 permanent staff even in massive, multi-megawatt hyperscale facilities. Instead of broad job creation, they act more like capital-intensive infrastructure that consumes massive amounts of power and water.
WALLSTREET JOURNAL

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jun 19

Italian deputy PM and foreign minister Antonio Tajani has cancelled a trip to the United States after Donald Trump allegedly made “serious and offensive” remarks about PM Giorgia Meloni.He is reported to have said that the Italian PM may be “happy that I talked to her, I didn’t have to talk to her.”

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jun 18

Keisha Bottoms is polling ahead of her Republican counterparts and doing better than Stacey Abrams at this point in 2020 against Kemp. But with the runoff over, Republicans are going to be consolidating support around one candidate, making for an uphill battle for Bottoms. www.keishaforgovernor.com

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jun 17

About 77% of billionaires have donated less than 5% of their personal fortunes to charity. www.forbes.com/sites/ellama...

About 77% of billionaires have donated less than 5% of their personal fortunes to charity.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ellamalmgren/2025/09/09/americas-richest-billionaires-keep-getting-richer-theyre-not-donating-much-more/

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jun 17

President Trump has said the text of his agreement to end the Iran war won’t be released until it’s signed in person by Washington and Tehran on Friday. But outlets including Bloomberg and CNN say they have obtained the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MOU).

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jun 16

The Obama library’s grand opening ceremony is being held on Thursday, June 18. The opening ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. CT and will be streamed on the Obama Foundation's YouTube and social media accounts www.obama.org/visit/grand-...

The Obama Foundation has unveiled a star-studded list of musical performers for the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center, with names including Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen and Christina Aguilera.

The Obama library’s grand opening ceremony is being held on Thursday, June 18, the day before the presidential center opens to the public on Juneteenth for thousands of guests.

The full roster of performers includes Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, The Roots, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Stevie Wonder, Marc Anthony, American rapper Common and Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder.

U2's Bono and The Edge, Nigerian singer Tems, and actress and producer Marsai Martin are also slated to perform.

The ceremony itself is invite-only, but the Obama Foundation is hosting a free watch party at Midway Plaisance starting at 9 a.m CT. The opening ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. CT and will be streamed on the Obama Foundation's YouTube and social media accounts.

https://www.obama.org/visit/grand-opening/

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jun 15

▪︎Trump is underwater in most states ▪︎Kentucky has seen the sharpest decline followed by Montana and Idaho ▪︎Florida, Ohio and Texas once positive are now net negative ▪︎Younger voters, independents and women remain among the groups most negative on Trump www.newsweek.com/map-donald-t...

President Trump's approval rating by state as of mid-June 2026

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jun 14

Personally, I have zero interest in sports. I suspect I lack that competitive edge-except to compete with myself. But I found this fact interesting: Soccer officially overtook baseball as America's third-favorite sport in late 2024 to early 2025.

American Football: 36%
Basketball: 17%
Soccer: 10%
Baseball: 9%
Ice Hockey: 4%

Soccer officially overtook baseball as America's third-favorite sport in late 2024 to early 2025.

Basketball permanently overtook baseball in national popularity during the late 1990s.

According to a poll conducted by The Economist using Ampere Analysis,

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jun 14

Trump added $1.4 billion over the past year, leveraging the presidency for profit. www.forbes.com/sites/danale...

Forbes estimates Trump's net worth at $6.5 billion as of March 2026, an increase of $1.4 billion from the previous year. His cryptocurrency market exposure added $1.8 billion, while a $4 billion rise in licensing and management fees boosted his wealth. Truth Social's parent company lost $1.3 billion in value. Real estate remains a key asset, valued at $15 billion. Legal liabilities reduced his net worth by $97 million. The cryptocurrency market's Fear & Greed Index remains volatile amid mixed asset performance.

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jun 13

In March 2016, several West Virginia lawmakers and legislative staffers became ill with fever, vomiting, and diarrhea after toasting the passage of a new raw milk bill with cups of unpasteurized milk at the state Capitol

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jun 10

Speaker of The House, Mike Johnson said: "The largest spending items, the reason we're in trouble is because over 74 percent of federal spending is on autopilot—mandatory spending, that is your entitlement programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and things like Social Security—they have to be adjusted and fixed."

"We have a plan to do that next year, and it's critical, because we're at $40 trillion plus in debt. At some point you get into a hole so deep you can't climb out of it, so desperate times call for desperate measures."

Patricia@rnpatricia· Jun 10

The annual inflation rate in the US rose to 4.2% in May 2026, marking its highest level since April 2023, from 3.8% in April. This represents the third consecutive monthly acceleration in headline inflation, with energy costs jumping 23.5% (vs 17.9% in April). tradingeconomics.com/united-state...