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For the first time, an mRNA flu shot will be available to some people in the United States. Here's what you should know

The United States is finally getting a new type of flu shot. On August 5, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the mFlusiva vaccine for adults ages 50 and up. Made by biotechnology company ...
The Daily of the University of Washington

15-state cyclospora outbreak illustrates breakdown of United States public health systems

In the three months since May 1, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has collected reports of over 10,000 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal disease. UW experts warn that ...
CNN

Outbreak of diarrhea from parasite expands to more states as US cases soar beyond last year’s level

There have been 1,645 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis acquired in the United States since May 1, and more than 5,100 additional cases are being investigated, the US Centers for Disease Control and ...
Center for Strategic and International Studies

The United States’ Accelerating Memory Chip Crunch: Implications for Tech and AI Leadership

The rapid expansion of AI data centers is creating adverse effects across the memory chip ecosystem. As memory suppliers shift toward high-bandwidth memory, shortages of conventional RAM are raising ...