Phoenix adopts 2030 food plan as SNAP cuts and summer hunger pressures grow
Phoenix city leaders adopted a food plan on June 9 as SUN Bucks launched and Valley food banks reported heavy demand heading into summer.
Public health
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Las Vegas-area officials confirm first West Nile case of 2026
Southern Nevada Health District confirmed Clark County’s first West Nile case of 2026, said the patient has recovered, and urged mosquito precautions.
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Buffalo measles exposure alert centers on hospital emergency department
Buffalo, NY — Erie County confirmed a measles case and named the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Emergency Department in its exposure alert.
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Wake Forest warns residents to avoid Tom’s Creek after wastewater discharge
Wake Forest officials say untreated effluent entered Tom’s Creek near Kemble Ridge Drive, and residents should avoid contact with the water.
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U.S. soft-cheese recall after Listeria outbreak warns pregnant, older adults
Recalled soft cheese tied to a multistate Listeria outbreak has sickened 8 people, hospitalized 7 and killed 1 in Maryland as officials investigate.
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Kingman-area hantavirus death prompts Mohave County rodent-safety warning
Kingman, AZ – Mohave County says a Kingman-area resident died of Sin Nombre hantavirus, with the exposure source unknown and cleanup precautions urged.
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United States: Target recalls Up & Up baby wipes after FDA finds bacteria
Target recalled two Up & Up baby wipe lines nationwide after FDA testing found bacteria in samples, with infants and immunocompromised users most at risk.
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Springfield adopts $1.04B FY27 budget, adds permitting, health staff
Springfield’s FY27 budget is now adopted at $1.04 billion, with school funding, online permitting upgrades and environmental health staffing.
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United States: FDA warns on 7 million Omnipod pods in voluntary correction
FDA says specific Omnipod lots may underdeliver insulin. Users should check lot numbers, stop using affected pods, and request free replacements.
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Tabor City’s Lake Tabor gets fresh scrutiny as summer use picks up
State officials say discolored water can signal a harmful algal bloom, and Lake Tabor’s history shows why summer caution matters in Tabor City.
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Satsuma flood cleanup lingers after May storms as sandbags stay available
Satsuma, AL — The city still has sandbags at Public Works after late-May flooding, while sewer-overflow reports show cleanup is not finished.
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CDC expands Ebola screening to four U.S. airports as travel rules tighten
CDC has tightened Ebola screening for some travelers from outbreak countries, routing them through four U.S. airports for extra checks.
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Wakefield residents should avoid Worden Pond after new algae advisory
Wakefield-area readers should avoid Worden Pond in South Kingstown: RIDOH and DEM say the harmful algae advisory remains in effect until further notice.
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University of the Pacific plans Stockton medical school aimed at easing doctor shortages by 2030
Stockton CA – University of the Pacific plans a Stockton campus medical school for 2030, with St. Joseph’s Medical Center as its clinical partner.
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Orange County measles cases rise again as Florida total hits 154
Orange County’s measles count climbed again, and Florida now reports 154 cases. Here’s what Orlando-area readers should know about symptoms and MMR shots.
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Austell sewer overflow sent 2,180 gallons into Concord Creek, county says
Austell, GA – Cobb County says a May 17 sewer overflow near Peel Castle Lane sent an estimated 2,180 gallons into Concord Creek before cleanup.
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Stockton’s tap water odor issue continues as Cal Water flushes system
Stockton residents are still reporting bad smell and taste in tap water, but Cal Water says it remains safe while crews flush the system.
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Atlanta lifts downtown boil water advisory after Hemphill plant failure
Atlanta lifted its downtown boil water advisory Saturday morning after a Hemphill plant power failure affected about 50,000 customers.
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Columbus expands lead-pipe replacement to 50,000 homes and businesses
Columbus OH – The city says its Lead-Safe Columbus program will expand citywide over 12 years, with early work expected in the Hilltop and no direct cost to owners.
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Nationwide infant formula recall raises evening safety concerns for parents
Parents should check a2 Platinum Premium infant formula tonight after an FDA-posted recall over possible cereulide contamination in three U.S.-sold batches.
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Mesa measles exposure sites expand as county confirms new cases
Maricopa County confirmed three new measles cases May 6 and posted more Mesa exposure sites. Residents should check the county tracker and watch for symptoms.
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Phoenix approves park rules on medical care and food distribution
Phoenix City Council approved new park rules limiting non-emergency medical care and food distribution, with the changes taking effect June 5.