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Backyard Poultry Drives Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak, with Texas Among Hardest Hit
A multi-state Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry continues to affect Texas and surrounding states as of May 2026, with children accounting for a significant proportion of confirmed cases.
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Chicago Hit a 60-Year Low in Homicides in 2025 — Summer 2026 Could Put That Historic Progress at Risk
Through the first four months of 2026, Chicago has recorded 130 homicides — up from 120 during the same period in 2025. More critically, 421 total shootings and 501 shooting victims have been recorded in 2026 so far, representing a 5% and 9% increase respectively over the same period last year.
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New Cancer Treatments Show Promise Against Some of the Deadliest Tumors, Researchers Report
The developments were highlighted during presentations at major oncology meetings and reported by The Guardian on June 1, as researchers unveiled data suggesting that several next-generation treatments may improve outcomes for patients who have exhausted standard options.
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