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An outbreak of cyclosporiasis — a diarrhea-causing parasitic illness — in the U.S. has been linked to iceberg lettuce from a Mexican supplier and to several Taco Bell locations across multiple states. In an announcement Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said shredded lettuce from a single supplier in Mexico was sent to Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia, and warned the public not to consume the green in those parts of the country.The federal warnings to the public did not identify the Mexican supplier by name.Two government officials who spoke to the…

Apple is suing OpenAI. The complaint is readable and intense, as these things often are, though many experts seem to think many of the allegations are just the ways things are done. So what does Apple really want here, and why is it picking such a public fight with OpenAI?On this episode of The Vergecast, Nilay and David go through the lawsuit, and look at Apple’s history of splashy litigation to determine whether Apple is worried about a possible competitor or simply looking to capitalize on a weak moment for OpenAI. All this is happening as Apple ships the public…

Tallmadge, Ohio, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ColestZen Reviews & Complaints: Researching Ingredients, Pricing, Safety, and What to Verify Before You Buy (Consumer Research) A healthy lifestyle is the best way to help prevent and manage high cholesterol. However, for some people, diet and exercise alone may not be enough. Along with lifestyle changes, some individuals also choose to add dietary supplements like ColestZen to their daily routine, while others may need prescription cholesterol medicines as recommended by their healthcare professional to help: Lower your level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the “bad” cholesterol that raises the risk of…

New York, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Optimove Insights, the analytical and research arm of Optimove, today released its Back-to-School Report 2026, a survey of 648 U.S. consumers that finds families entering the season earlier and with bigger budgets, even as cost pressure remains the defining concern. Optimove is the creator of Positionless Marketing giving every marketer the power to execute any marketing task instantly and independently.  The report highlights a season shaped by strong but pressured demand:  Shoppers are starting early. Back-to-school shopping now begins well before the school year, with 42% of families starting before June, followed…

YIBIN, China, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On June 27, Legend Group, Kaiyi’s local distributor, launched KAIYI X7 Hybrid and X7 AWD in Dubai, UAE, bringing its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) offerings to local customers. Through vehicle displays, product experiences and performances, the event showcased KAIYI’s progress in new energy mobility and intelligent AWD technology. The two models expand local choices for family travel, daily commuting and long-distance journeys. Two Models Launch in a Product Experience KAIYI unveiled both models with a technology-led stage presentation and visual effects. Guests explored the vehicles up close, gaining a clearer…

Colton, California, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) today welcomed 130 future physicians into its MD Class of 2030 during the university’s annual White Coat Ceremony, marking the beginning of their medical education and lifelong commitment to patient care. The incoming class reflects CUSM’s continued mission to educate the next generation of physicians while expanding opportunities for students from the communities they will one day serve. Forty-three percent of the incoming class is from California’s Inland Empire, representing the largest number of Inland Empire students in a CUSM MD class to date. Additionally,…

The issue of Chinese EVs being allowed into the North American market are part of the trade discussions with the United States, Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs Roberto Velasco Alvarez told reporters in Ottawa Friday. Alvaraez was in Ottawa Friday for a bilateral meeting with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand.“Of course, this is part of the USMCA talks, and we continue to look for ways as well to lower the tariffs that the United States has implemented (on Mexico),” he said, when asked if the Chinese electric vehicles being sold in Mexico were an impediment to the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Free Trade…

Apple Music is more expensive now. In the US, an individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, a $1 bump up from the previous $10.99 price. A family plan now costs $19.99 per month, up from $16.99, and a student plan costs $6.99 per month, up from $5.99. Apple, in a statement to Music Business Worldwide, says it is increasing prices “as a result of rising licensing costs.”Music Business Worldwide also reports that prices gone up in the UK and Europe, and the publication “understands” that hikes are hitting other countries as well. Apple didn’t immediately reply to a request…

MIAMI, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spreadefi has recorded a clear rise in capital flowing into its liquidity pools in recent months, as a growing number of crypto investors move funds away from high-risk speculative positions and into instruments designed to generate steady returns regardless of market direction. Downturns in the crypto market tend to come with a shift in how investors behave. Some lock in losses or prefer to ride out the correction in stablecoins. Others go looking for instruments that can generate income no matter which way the market moves. Liquidity pools are one of those solutions,…

LOS ANGELES, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FixGo, an online tire retailer known for fast delivery and local installation across the Greater Los Angeles area, has expanded into San Diego County, adding 20 partner installation shops effective July 2, 2026. FixGo now works with more than 200 partner shops across the Los Angeles and San Diego areas. The new San Diego locations include shops in Chula Vista, National City, Escondido, and the Convoy and Miramar areas of San Diego. Customers order tires at FixGo.com, choose a nearby partner shop, and book installation — paying online at checkout, with all-inclusive…