Public Health

US food safety confidence hits record low as cyclosporiasis outbreak persists

Gallup's September 2026 survey put grocery-store food safety confidence at a record-low 65%, down from 81% in 2019, with federal confidence at 47% — under half for the first time in 20 years. Reporting links the drop to outbreaks, recalls and reduced inspections, though the poll shows no causal tie…

Manaus air eases from record PM2.5 peak but stays far above WHO limit

Manaus's worst air of the episode peaked at 344.5 µg/m³ PM2.5 on October 29, against the WHO 24-hour reference of 15 µg/m³, prompting school and UEA suspensions. Readings improved but stayed high, and no smoke-attributable health outcomes have been reported.

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Utah Charges Kalshi Founders; CFTC Sues Utah Over Prediction Markets

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Warren, Blanche Seek Criminal Probe of Bank of America

Warren and Blanche's October 29, 2026 request seeks a criminal investigation into Bank of America's suspicious-activity reporting. No charges or subpoenas are described as filed, and the referral doesn't cite the bank's earlier BSA penalties, which remain signed orders under remediation.

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