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Norwegian health authorities are investigating the cause of a sudden increase in Salmonella infections that has infected more than 30 people. The Norwegian Public Health Institute (FHI) said the number of people infected with Salmonella typhi has been increasing in recent months, with 33 cases so far this year. The cases are from all age groups and live across Norway, with the majority believed to have been acquired in Norway and not related to travel. Find the source of contamination.In cooperation with the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) and the Veterinary Institute, FHI has initiated enhanced surveillance of all confirmed…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s dismal performance in the June 27 presidential debate has raised concerns about his age, health and ability to lead the federal government.Administration officials have blamed Biden’s disorganized and sometimes incomprehensible responses during his debate with Republican Donald Trump on a cold, jet lag and a lack of preparation at Camp David. But Biden, 81, sees his own health as a key issue for many voters heading into the November election. After White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre struggled to answer questions about the president’s health during a press conference on Monday, Biden’s physician, Dr.…

West Glacier, Montana. [July 5, 2024] – Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park will host its 21st annual Waterton-Glacier Science and History Day on Tuesday, July 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Community Building on Albright Circle in West Glacier, Montana. The event is free and open to the public. Participants will learn from scientists and historians about current research and historical topics related to Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park through partnerships, insights and unique perspectives on the latest research findings. Presentations will be divided into four themes: Wildlife, Visitor Use Management, Co-Management, and Cultural and Historic Resources. Topics include…

CROOKSTON, Minn. — The first annual Fiesta de Crookston, an event celebrating Latino culture, was something Marissa Barnett had always wanted to do, she said.Barnett hopes the festival will not only bring the area’s Latinos together, but also bring more culture to the community.”This is a community event that’s open to everyone, so we hope to see you all there,” she said.Fiesta de Crookston will be held on Tuesday, July 9, from 4-8:30 p.m. on Second Street in Crookston. DJ Robotico will be playing music, food trucks including El Gordito, Tacos by Mi Madre and Side Street Bar and Grill…

The Syracuse City School District launched its summer meal program at Barnett Park on Monday.The district is one of many in Central New York that offers free breakfast and lunch to students.The program will be held Monday through Friday throughout the summer at various locations throughout Syracuse.Demand for healthy, affordable meals is growing across Central New York.According to recent data released by Feeding America, in just one year, food insecurity among children in the 11 counties served by the CNY Food Bank increased from 1 in 8 to 1 in 6.In addition to the free meals, fresh produce provided by…

The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society is one of the participants in the ticketed partnership that will take place this summer. Submitted American history buffs can visit three historic homesteads with discounted admission thanks to a new ticketing partnership. The 2024 Tricorn ticket includes Farmington’s Stanley Whitman House, Glastonbury Historical Society, Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society. The “Tricorne Ticket” offers 50% off admission at two locations when you purchase a full-priced regular admission ticket at either location, or a “buy one, get the other two half-off” offer. This “historic” offer is valid from July…

Walmart announced it was closing the store near E. Colfax Avenue and Havana Street due to poor business performance. AURORA, Colo. — Walmart decided in May to close its Walmart Neighborhood Market near East Colfax Avenue and Havana Street in Aurora in June. The company said poor business performance was the primary reason for the closure. Now that the store has closed, people are beginning to realize just how important it was to the community. “That’s one thing the people here have to lose,” Christopher “Christopher X” Thomas said. Thomas has lived in Aurora for 20 years and has seen…

Local artist Jana Lynch partnered with 602 Brewing Company to create a space to heal the community through art, while also benefiting the Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry.What you need to knowLynch invites the public to come to 602 Brewing Company, 919 Main St. in Bastrop, every Thursday to make a small donation to the food pantry and hand-paint a butterfly in memory of those who have passed away. The completed butterfly will be added to an art installation called Welcome Hope at Eden East Farm.In exchange for donations to food pantries, Jana Lynch helps create butterfly art at 602…

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was scolded online over the weekend for getting a basic American history wrong during Friday’s Fourth of July celebration. The Georgia congresswoman’s gaffe, in which she mistakenly named George Washington, Paul Revere and several other historical figures as signers of the Declaration of Independence in a since-flagged X-post, was quickly condemned and mocked by social media users on both the liberal and conservative sides. “This is the best community notebook ever.” Written by a certain X user The post was removed on Sunday after Mr. X officially flagged it with an annotation stating, “James Madison, Alexander…

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – It’s estimated that one in five children in Oklahoma faces food insecurity. Despite these statistics, the state canceled its summer EBT food program earlier this year. “Our state has historically been the worst in the nation when it comes to not providing enough meals to kids over the summer,” said Chris Bernard, president and CEO of Hunger Free Oklahoma. This year marks the first year of summer EBT benefits, similar to a plan implemented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture during the pandemic, which includes the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muscogee and Seminole tribes. Eligible families can…