Cyclosporiasis cases climb to more than 6,700 confirmed across 45 states

A multistate outbreak of the foodborne parasite cyclosporiasis has produced 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases since May 1, with hundreds hospitalized, according to CDC data cited by USA TODAY.

Uninsured patient travels for a lower-cost hernia repair

A Maine man compared prices across states before paying about $4,700 for an outpatient hernia repair, far below a local estimate.

How to get more reliable answers from chatbots about money

The Conversation offers practical guidance for using chatbots on personal-finance questions while checking assumptions and limits.

eBay agrees to nearly $50 million settlement with journalists targeted by former employees

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to David and Ina Steiner, resolving litigation over a 2019 harassment campaign carried out by former employees.

Arizona resident uses satire to challenge town’s automated surveillance-camera contract

A Casa Grande resident staged a satirical proposal to highlight privacy concerns surrounding automated license-plate cameras.

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Texas Senate Panel Examines Illicit Drones and Fuel Trafficking at Border

AUSTIN, Texas - A Texas Senate committee is studying how state agencies can respond to hostile drones and black-market fuel operations tied to organized crime along the Texas-Mexico border. The Senate Select Committee on Homeland and Border Security held he...

Brownsville and Matamoros Realtor Groups Sign Cross-Border Agreement

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Real estate organizations in Brownsville and Matamoros have signed a memorandum of understanding intended to create a more organized professional network for property transactions and investment across the Texas-Mexico border. The Brown...

South Padre Island Reviews Convention Center Expansion Plans

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas - South Padre Island officials are reviewing an expansion of the city convention center that could cost between $84 million and $92 million and nearly double the building's size. The City Council met Aug. 11 with representatives of...

Mexico Announces $2.16 Billion Housing Push in Tamaulipas

REYNOSA, Mexico - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum opened a Tamaulipas tour in Reynosa by highlighting more than 38 billion pesos, approximately $2.16 billion, in planned housing investment across the state. Sheinbaum attended a housing event at the Info...