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Michigan officials link cyclospora outbreak to salad greens

July 13, 2026 |

Michigan health officials say lettuce and salad greens are a potential source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands. No specific grower, supplier or produce type has been identified, and other food sources remain under investigation.

Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to his Senate seat

July 13, 2026 |

Obituary, Politics and US

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, to fill his Senate seat. Graham’s death also temporarily narrows Republicans’ Senate margin and affects key committee work.

McMaster names Graham’s sister to fill Senate seat

July 13, 2026 |

Politics and US

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to temporarily fill the Senate seat of her late brother, Lindsey Graham. A special Republican primary on Aug. 11 will determine the party’s nominee for the full term.

Trump pardons former congressman Stephen Buyer

Trump pardons former congressman Stephen Buyer

By News Masher on June 6, 2026

President Donald Trump issued a full pardon to Stephen Buyer, a former Indiana Republican congressman convicted of insider trading. Buyer served nearly two years in prison and has maintained he was innocent.

Authorities investigate George Santos over Kalshi bets

By News Masher on June 3, 2026

Federal authorities are investigating whether former Rep. George Santos profited from Kalshi bets on his own State of the Union attendance after publicly saying he planned to attend. Santos told NPR, “I’m not saying yes, I’m not saying no,” when asked whether he had a Kalshi account.

Google Engineer Charged with Insider Trading on Polymarket, Profits Over $1.2 Million

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Google Engineer Charged with Insider Trading on Polymarket, Profits Over $1.2 Million

By News Masher on May 27, 2026

Google engineer Michele Spagnuolo is charged with insider trading after allegedly using confidential search data to win over $1.2 million betting on Polymarket. This is the second major insider trading case linked to the prediction market platform.

World News

Hungarian parliament votes to remove president

July 13, 2026 |

Politics and World

Hungary’s parliament approved a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok, a figure associated with former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The measure is part of Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s broader effort to reshape institutions after his party’s landslide election win.

US strikes Iran as Hormuz blockade looms

July 13, 2026 |

Politics and World

The United States launched a third straight night of strikes on Iran as a naval blockade of Iranian ports was set to begin. President Donald Trump also called for a 20% charge on cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz, drawing objections from Iran and international shipping officials.

UK arrests 12 over threat to Islamic event

July 13, 2026 |

Crime, Politics and World

British counterterrorism police arrested 12 people over an alleged extreme right-wing threat to the UK Ijtima Islamic gathering in Suffolk. Police said about 15,000 attendees safely left after the event ended early as a precaution.

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Trump pardons former congressman Stephen Buyer

Authorities investigate George Santos over Kalshi bets

Google Engineer Charged with Insider Trading on Polymarket, Profits Over $1.2 Million