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Federal health agencies say a cyclosporiasis outbreak has been linked to shredded lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations in the United States. The CDC and FDA are investigating cases of the intestinal illness, which is caused by a parasite often spread through contaminated produce. Taco Bell has not been named as the source of the lettuce itself, and authorities are working to trace the supply chain. Diners are being advised to watch for symptoms including diarrhea and stomach cramps.

An Android flaw can kill TalkBack touch exploration for every screen reader until the device is rebooted. A developer traced the problem to a stuck injected pointer in Android's input dispatcher and filed a detailed report with Google Disability Support. The company's response has drawn attention, as accessibility users rely on these features constantly and a full restart is the only workaround.

A new account traces the early years of Kid Pix, the beloved children's drawing program first released in the late 1980s and widely remembered from school computer labs. The piece looks at how the software came to be and why its playful, forgiving design left a lasting impression on a generation of young computer users.

French students have been protesting education cuts, but a Fox News Digital investigation claims the movement is being commandeered by communist activists, labor unions and far-left parties. The report says these groups form a sprawling network amplified by a transnational propaganda machine it links to funder Neville Roy. The framing is drawing attention and debate over who really drives the protests and how much of the unrest reflects genuine student grievances versus organized political mobilization.

Andrea Immel has written a piece on the Cotsen blog at Princeton examining 'Delphine and Emma' by Augustin Le Grand, early French imitations of the paper doll books published by the London firm S. and J. Fuller. The article traces how the fashionable English format of dainty cut-out paper dolls was adapted for French children's books, a topic of interest to collectors and historians of children's literature.

A Fox News Digital investigation says student protests in France against education cuts have been taken over by a broad network of communist activists, trade unions and far-left parties. The report claims these groups are amplified by a transnational propaganda operation it says is funded by Neville Roy. French outlets and commentators are picking up the claims, which are drawing attention to who is really organizing the demonstrations.

A trial linked to the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions is drawing attention in France, with reporting by La Tribune highlighting an investigation full of loose ends: suspects travelling on false papers, traces of explosives, and no DNA evidence tying anyone to the scene. The case entangles intelligence services and state interests, and renewed focus on possible Ukrainian involvement is keeping the story in the headlines.

Journeys in Film is promoting its Dark Money Discussion Guide, an educational resource designed to help teachers lead non-partisan classroom discussions about the influence of untraceable corporate money on US elections and elected officials. The organization frames undisclosed political spending as one of the greatest current threats to American democracy and is encouraging educators to use the guide to explore political corruption with students.

The OpenTelemetry project has published a new blog post, 'OTel-Native by Design – Building Products That Export to Any Observability Stack', arguing that software vendors should build telemetry export into their products from the start rather than bolting it on. The piece encourages designing applications so they can send traces, metrics and logs to any observability backend, avoiding vendor lock-in.

Spanish-language outlets and readers are discussing November 13 as a date tied to predictions that the world could end. The claims trace back to a scientific forecast reportedly made in 1960, though commentators note the prediction lacks any real basis and the planet's population trends do not support it. Scientists quoted in coverage dismiss the apocalyptic reading, but the date keeps circulating online as people share and debate the theory.

The city administration of Mettmann in North Rhine-Westphalia is running a feature on the traces of Mettmann's historic entrepreneurs, inviting residents to explore the town's industrial and commercial past. It sits alongside other regional news from the area, including debate on cycling routes in Dinslaken, Voerde and Hünxe and Oberhausen's decision to build a new comprehensive school for more pupils.

BBC News examines how one of the strongest El Niño events on record turned into a global disaster, tracing its consequences across weather, agriculture and communities worldwide. The report explains how the warming of Pacific Ocean waters disrupted climate patterns far beyond the Pacific, driving droughts, floods and food insecurity in multiple regions and highlighting the growing human and economic cost of extreme climate events.

The Hunger Games franchise is back in the spotlight with new images from 'Sunrise on the Reaping', showing Mckenna Grace and Elle Fanning in character. Cinematographer Jo Willems, who has worked on the series, also discussed the film's 'poison paradise' aesthetic. The prequel, based on Suzanne Collins's novel, traces a young Haymitch Abernathy's journey through the 50th Hunger Games.

A piece by Dalina Houangvilay explores why restrooms in Ohio State University's engineering buildings are designated one gender per floor, tracing the history of the layout and the rumors surrounding it. The arrangement, common in older academic buildings, has prompted questions and speculation among students about its origins and relevance today.

An old vinyl record by the Toftwood Male Voice Choir has prompted a search for its origins. The choir, linked to Toftwood in Norfolk, England, left little trace beyond the disc itself, and enthusiasts are trying to piece together who recorded it, when, and how many copies survive.

Brown University's Hay Library is presenting an exhibition on the history of patent medicine, built around a collection of more than 200 medicinal bottles. The display traces how unregulated remedies were marketed to the public before modern drug regulation, offering a visual history of self-medication in America and the advertising claims that surrounded these over-the-counter cures.

New research has used analysis of ancient teeth to trace the origins and human impact of Britain's largest medieval lead industry. By studying remains from the period, researchers can identify where workers came from and how lead exposure affected their health. The findings shed light on the lives of people caught up in one of medieval Britain's biggest industrial operations.

NPR's Planet Money Indicator takes up the question of how US political campaigns became so expensive, tracing the rising price of running for office and what that money is spent on. The episode explores the forces behind growing campaign budgets and what they mean for elections and voters.

The New York Times profiles a writer best known for a tale of murder, tracing how he sharpened his literary voice while working in the fashion world before achieving fame. The piece examines how that early industry shaped his style and subject matter, drawing interest from readers of literary and cultural journalism.

Oklahoma City's KFOR News 4 reports that a bitcoin mining operation in El Reno is connected to a second mining site in the Oklahoma City area, with ownership traced through a complicated web of interlinked companies. The investigation raises questions about who is ultimately behind the facilities and how they are structured. Local viewers are sharing the report widely as interest in crypto operations in Oklahoma grows.

PBS examines the history of United States immigration policy, tracing how laws and attitudes toward newcomers have shaped the country and shifted over generations. The piece looks at the evolution of policies from earlier eras to today's debates over borders, asylum and enforcement, framing immigration as a defining force in American history and an ongoing political issue.

Kentucky health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated as the state confronts its worst measles outbreak in years. Authorities are calling on families to check their immunization records and get the MMR vaccine, which is highly effective at preventing the highly contagious disease. Health departments are working to trace contacts and contain further spread as case numbers climb.

Americas Quarterly examines how Latin American countries abandoned money printing as a financing tool, a shift widely credited with taming the chronic inflation that defined the region for decades. The piece traces the policy changes that made central bank independence and fiscal discipline the norm across much of the region.

A Michigan State University researcher says this summer's cyclosporiasis outbreak caused economic damage beyond the illnesses themselves. The intestinal infection, typically linked to contaminated produce, led to disruptions for affected businesses and consumers. Local reporting is highlighting the researcher's findings on the outbreak's broader financial toll, as health officials continue to track cases and trace the source of the contamination.