A lettuce-linked Cyclospora outbreak has hit 17 states — the largest yet, per Newsweek. CDC, FDA, and Taco Bell all surface in the report.
Erdogan Scuttled the Kurdish Gambit as Iran War Turns Economic
Erdogan’s veto scuttled a Mossad-CIA Kurdish uprising plan, only 2 ships crossed Hormuz on Aug 14, and Iran warns Syria’s HTS of decapitation.
ICE Raids Spark Fear, Protests Across US
ICE activity reported in NYC, Arizona, and Nebraska, sparking fear and protests.
1.6M Records Exposed in RingCentral Data Leak
The News International reports that 1.6 million customer records were exposed in a RingCentral data leak (The News International, 2026).
Another Ship Struck as Iran Mocks Trump’s ‘Seize Hormuz’ Plan
A bulk carrier is hit in the strait, Tehran mocks Trump’s annexation claim, and Bessent vows sanctions ‘never seen’ — with China in the crosshairs.
Larry Montes Charged with Hate Crimes
Man arrested after disrupting Shabbat services at Central Synagogue in Manhattan
Cyberattack Wave Hits Water Utilities in a Dozen States
Cyberattacks disrupt water utilities in a dozen states; microplastics in local water supplies tied to heart risk. Power: Libya’s Zawiya grid hit.
Five Injured in VSU Shooting
Multiple suspects at large after shooting at Virginia State University