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Good morning, and welcome to Hark News. Here's what the world got up to while you slept — in about five minutes. First, the weather. A heavy-air day with a high near 89 earns its slow afternoon. Push the gym to morning, keep the meals lighter than the heat would suggest, and the energy left at sundown is the reward for not fighting the air.
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Cyclospora outbreak
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Across the country, people are avoiding their salads as the largest recorded cyclospora outbreak hits Michigan, where over six thousand people have already fallen ill. The parasite travels in human waste and can easily end up in our food supply.
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Produce safety
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Health experts say boiling water kills the bug, but they warn that bagged lettuce is especially vulnerable to contamination, recommending whole heads that can be scrubbed. You should also scrub firm fruits and vegetables under running water before eating them.
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Taylor Farms recall
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The affected iceberg lettuce has officially been pulled from grocery shelves and food service distributors, though investigators note that other unrelated outbreaks might still be unfolding. Traceback investigations remain difficult, so officials caution that not all contaminated products have been identified yet.
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Miami vs NYC
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Miami's overall cost of living has officially surpassed New York's for the first time ever, squeezed by skyrocketing insurance, property taxes, and a massive influx of earners. Restaurant checks and housing costs have climbed sharply, even as wages lag behind the national median.
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Big Boy locomotive
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The massive one-point-two-million-pound steam engine is currently touring the country, drawing crowds and tears as it burns through gallons of fuel and water at every stop. Built in nineteen forty-one, it is the only working model and a huge hit at every railshow.
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Chip stocks rally
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A sharp rebound in semiconductor shares pushed all three major indexes back into positive territory, lifting investor sentiment as they await another round of big tech earnings. Investors are relieved after recent tech jitters settled down, paving the way for a stronger finish.
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GM earnings
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General Motors beat Wall Street's profit expectations on the back of strong vehicle demand, adding fuel to the broader market rally and pushing shares higher. The automaker's results stand out as a bright spot in an otherwise cautious earnings season.
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The Pan Am wreck found off Puerto Rico
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Researchers just located the Pan Am Clipper Endeavor wreck two thousand feet beneath the Atlantic off Puerto Rico. The 1952 crash killed fifty-two of sixty-nine aboard when passengers ignored evacuation orders, a tragedy that ultimately reshaped how we now receive flight safety briefings.
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The Iran war's price tag
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Defense Secretary Hegseth testified the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, seeking $67 billion more to replenish depleted munitions. Without it, the Navy and Air Force face running out of money by August, though the House plans to vote later this week on a separate defense package.
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Pentagon funding request
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The administration is asking Congress for an additional sixty-seven point one billion dollars to replenish depleted munitions and keep the war effort funded through the summer. Without this money, service members' pay could face shortfalls, officials warned during a lengthy hearing.
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Fallen soldiers
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Trump is heading to Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer of eighteen service members, highlighting mounting public questions about the war's endgame and objectives. The rising casualty count is putting political pressure on the White House as the public questions the conflict.
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Arizona primaries
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Prominent election deniers Andy Biggs and Alexander Kolodin won key statewide Republican nominations, underscoring the continued influence of Trump and his allies on primary voters. However, their chances in the general election remain uncertain as they must now appeal to independent voters.
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China AI debate
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Nvidia's CEO argued that open-source Chinese models should be welcomed rather than banned, claiming they expand the market and make the industry more secure overall. He also suggested American labs should release their restricted models to the public instead of locking them down.
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Magic: The Gathering
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Hasbro reported a record five hundred forty-five million dollars in revenue from the trading card game alone, driving operating profits well above the company's total. The massive success shows that traditional tabletop gaming remains incredibly lucrative, even as the rest of the toy market struggles.
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World Cup viewership
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Spain's final against Argentina drew nearly thirty-nine million viewers on Fox, setting a new record for the most-watched soccer match in United States television history. The broadcast easily crushed previous records and became the most-watched non-NFL event since the Cubs won.
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Climate lawsuits
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A newly organized lobbying group is pushing federal legislation to block state-level lawsuits against fossil fuel companies, declaring greenhouse gases exclusively under federal jurisdiction. The effort joins a wider legal battle where the Trump administration is also fighting to override state laws.
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Saudi nuclear deal
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Trump approved a major agreement to help Riyadh develop nuclear power, prompting fresh concerns from critics about the potential for weapons development in the region. The landmark deal has already sparked debate over how civilian energy programs might intersect with military capabilities.
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Measles rebound
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Reported US cases have already surpassed last year's final total, hitting a thirty-five year record as outbreaks persist in areas with low vaccine coverage. Public health officials stress that maintaining vaccination rates above ninety-five percent is essential to preventing the virus.
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Used EV prices
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Strong demand for affordable electric vehicles is pushing prices up more than five percent this year, with the biggest gains concentrated at the sub-twenty thousand dollar end. The trend suggests consumers are finally finding the price points they were waiting for.
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Tesla results
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Revenue jumped twenty-three percent on record deliveries, but heavy spending on AI and robotics compressed operating margins, sending shares down in extended trading. The company is simultaneously ramping up production of its driverless Cybercab and preparing to build humanoid robots.
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Google earnings
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Cloud growth accelerated significantly, but massive AI infrastructure spending drove free cash flow negative and pushed shares lower as investors digested the heavy capital budget. Search revenue came in slightly below expectations, adding to worries about the massive upfront costs of the AI buildout.
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Government funding
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Senators from both parties are quietly optimistic about passing a bipartisan continuing resolution before the midterms, avoiding a third government shutdown this year. The Senate leadership is deliberately ignoring the House version of the bill, preferring to wait for broader progress.
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China stock props
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State-backed funds poured nine billion dollars into shares to halt a tech-driven market slump, part of a broader effort to stabilize a slowing consumer economy. Beijing is trying hard to boost confidence as GDP growth decelerates and youth unemployment continues to climb.
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Fed communications
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Chairman Warsh is staying deliberately quiet, leaving other officials to signal that next week's interest rate decision will likely hold steady with some internal disagreement. Vice chair Philip Jefferson hinted that hotter inflation numbers could force a policy shift later in the year.
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Safe travel advice
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Health experts warn that vulnerable groups should be especially cautious about raw produce this summer, noting that severe dehydration poses serious risks for young children. Risk tolerance remains highly personal, especially for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.
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House spending bill
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Lawmakers narrowly passed a short-term funding measure, though Senate leadership says it won't be taken up yet, preferring to wait for broader bipartisan Senate progress. If Democrats continue to block the measure, the government risks running out of money right before the elections.
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Youth unemployment
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China's jobless rate for young people is climbing toward twenty percent, complicating the government's efforts to stabilize markets and shore up domestic demand. Economists note that sluggish domestic consumption remains a major headwind for Beijing's broader economic strategy this year.
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That's all for today
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