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Thousands of Americans have reported cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite. • Experts recommend washing hands with soap and water and thoroughly rinsing fresh produce to reduce risk. • Previous outbreaks have been linked to items like bagged salads, fresh cilantro, basil and raspberries. Health officials are investigating a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness that can cause explosive diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms.

The Mega Millions jackpot grew again ahead of the July 10 drawing, now reaching $604 million with a cash value of $266.3 million. If someone were to get lucky on Friday and win the jackpot, they’d have two options — take home a one-time, lump-sum cash payment or receive an immediate payment followed by annual checks, each 5% larger than the previous year. It has now been more than three months since someone took home the big prize.

Play-Doh is targeting a new demographic with its latest product launch: Adults. Now available for purchase at major retailers, Blooms by Play-Doh is the first-ever Play-Doh line marketed specifically for adults. The Blooms by Play-Doh kit, which guides consumers on how to craft realistic floral arrangements, was designed to "reimagine the Play-Doh experience," Hasbro says. "The Play-Doh brand has always been about the limitless possibilities of imagination.

For Huey Lewis, one of the hardest parts of living with Ménière's disease isn't the hearing loss itself, it's losing music. The 76-year-old rock star says he's now "basically deaf" and can no longer enjoy what once defined his life and career. "I can't hear music. Music is not part of my life anymore, which is a hard pill to swallow," Lewis told Michael Rosenbaum on the July 7 episode of the "Inside of You" podcast.

During the Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury game at the latter team's home court on July 9, Mercury fans pointed at the WNBA player after she was called for an offensive foul, social media videos show. But after the game, Cunningham made sure to let the rival team know who the moment really belonged to. The pointed fingers were in reference to a viral moment from a few weeks ago.

Graham Platner, the controversial U.S. Senate candidate in Maine plagued by a sexual assault allegation that he denies, is officially out of the race, the Maine Secretary of State's Office confirmed Friday, July 10. The state's confirmation that Platner asked to have his name removed from the ballot comes after the former candidate announced July 8 that he would be suspending his campaign.

FCA US is recalling more than 12,000 Ram trucks due to issues with the vehicles' headlamp assemblies, which could increase the risk of crashes. The headlamps "may experience intermittent parking lamps and daytime running lights illumination," according to the July 1 recall report published on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website. The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard requires parking lamps and daytime running lights to be steady burning when activated.

A zebra, an emu and alpacas were among the 60 animals removed from a Nebraska property after investigators say they were living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions. In a July 9 Facebook post, the Nebraska Humane Society said its personnel executed a search warrant at a West Omaha residence following an anonymous tip about animals’ well-being.

Best Buy has recalled thousands of Insignia Front Control Gas Ranges, warning consumers that the appliances are a fire hazard and could cause serious injuries. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall after Best Buy said the affected gas ranges can be turned on unintentionally by people or pets. The company has received one report of a knob being activated by accidental contact, but no injuries have been reported, per the recall notice.

See some of Jo-Jo's Ice Cream's crazy combos, refreshing flavors A banana split sundae available at Jo-Jo’s Homemade Ice Cream in Levittown on July 10, 2026. Daniella Heminghaus | Bucks County Courier Times A Reese's Peanut Butter Cup sundae available at Jo-Jo’s Homemade Ice Cream in Levittown on July 10, 2026. Daniella Heminghaus | Bucks County Courier Times A pup cup available at Jo-Jo’s Homemade Ice Cream in Levittown on July 10, 2026.