A person in Missouri was hospitalized with a brain-eating amoeba infection, likely contracted while water skiing at Lake of the Ozarks, according to state health officials. The Naegleria fowleri organism can cause primary amebic meningoencephalitis, a rare but serious condition, and public health officials are investigating the infection’s source.
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Texas Gov. Abbott to sign maps that will boost GOP in 2026
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott plans to swiftly sign a Republican-crafted congressional voting map aimed at solidifying the GOP's majority, following its approval by state lawmakers. This redistricting effort, which includes five new Republican-favored districts, has sparked Democratic opposition, with allegations of violating the Voting Rights Act, and sets the stage for a broader national redistricting battle ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Want More Context? 🔎
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