AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHeat Safety Crisis: New Jersey health officials reported 29 suspected heat-related deaths after the July 4 extreme heat wave, with victims found across central and northern counties and many reportedly in homes without air conditioning; officials urged hydration, cooling breaks, and calling 911 for unresponsiveness. Flooding After the Heat: As the heat dome weakens, a new round of storms is bringing flash-flood risk from Ohio to Massachusetts, with NYC/Long Island and parts of the Philadelphia region under watches and warnings. Foodborne Illness Watch: The CDC is investigating a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to Cyclospora, with cases reported in multiple states including New Jersey; officials say there’s no single confirmed source yet. Pregnancy Food Safety: A listeria outbreak linked to soft cheese is under investigation, with warnings that pregnancy raises the stakes for infection. Youth Tech Lawsuit: New Jersey is among states seeking up to $1.4 trillion in penalties against Meta over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed to be addictive to children and misled the public about safety. TB Drug Research: UMass Amherst researchers unveiled new methods that could speed the search for better tuberculosis drugs by testing what compounds can cross the bacterium’s protective barriers.
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