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Cyclospora outbreak may have multiple sources, could persist through August

The cyclosporiasis outbreak sickening people across the U.S. may have more than one source, according to health officials investigating the multistate illness. Unlike previous cyclospora outbreaks that have been linked to a single contaminated food product, this outbreak's potential multiple sources make it more difficult to contain and could mean cases continue into August.

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Conagra cuts dividend, takes $2B charge as food industry faces mounting pressure

Conagra Brands' stock rose slightly Thursday following the company's earnings announcement, but its results and forecast delivered another blow to the struggling packaged-food industry. The company cut its dividend and took a $2 billion charge, signaling continued challenges ahead for food manufacturers facing inflation, shifting consumer preferences and competitive pressures.

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Partnership Raises Questions About Oversight of Trafficking Survivors

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority and Louisiana Love Home for Children announced a partnership this week to expand behavioral health services for vulnerable girls in residential care, but the agreement leaves unclear how the two nonprofit organizations will coordinate oversight of minors, trauma survivors and trafficking victims in rural Louisiana. Under a newly signed Memorandum […]

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Falcons’ Pitts makes stop at Phipps Plaza for fan event

Kyle Pitts brought his star power to Phipps Plaza on Wednesday afternoon, stepping away from the practice field to connect with Falcons fans at an Adidas-sponsored event. The tight end, fresh off securing a three-year, $54 million contract extension in June, spent his afternoon engaging with the community in a relaxed setting. With his sixth […]

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The Real Deal launches TRD Policy Pro, a policy tracking platform for real estate professionals

The Real Deal has launched TRD Policy Pro, a searchable database and intelligence platform designed to help real estate professionals track government decisions affecting the New York City market. The official rollout comes after a soft launch earlier this year, arriving as public policy's influence on real estate has become increasingly significant. With a new […]