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Nicole Fallert
Newsletter Writer & SEO Editor
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Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Start the day with these reads:
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Nicole Fallert here, catch up with our News Quiz. Monday's edition includes updates on Ebola concerns and health care cuts in Florida.
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What Americans should know about Ebola outbreak
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The World Health Organization said an outbreak of a rare Ebola virus doesn't yet meet pandemic levels under international health regulations. Health experts told USA TODAY risk to Americans is low at this time.
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The outbreak speaks to growing concerns among critics of the Trump administration around more limited global public health efforts. The U.S., which withdrew from WHO under President Donald Trump, previously played a key role in surveilling emerging outbreaks.
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“This is a serious and potentially devastating Ebola outbreak,” Dr. Tom Frieden, the former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention during a major 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa, told USA TODAY.
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Tick bites are surging. Emergency room visits for tick bites have reached their highest levels for this time of year since 2017. |
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Trump-backed Republican wins in Louisiana. Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his Louisiana Republican Senate primary to Rep. Julia Letlow, the Trump-endorsed candidate. |
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Thousands of Latinos could lose health coverage in Florida. A new report points to cuts in federal support for Medicaid and Affordable Care Act insurance, which have totaled over $1 trillion. |
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Kacey Musgraves performs 'Dry Spell'
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Kacey Musgraves performs during the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2026, in Las Vegas.
Ethan Miller, Getty Images
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Don't let the gardening get you
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As people return to gardening, they tend to see more back pain, knee strain, shoulder problems and irritated tendons. The issue isn’t that gardening is inherently risky. It’s that most people don’t think of it as physical exercise at all, despite that gardening places moderate-intensity demand on the body and needs to be approached accordingly. Here's how to garden safely.
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Have feedback on the Daily Briefing? Shoot Nicole an email at NFallert@usatoday.com.
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Aaron Rai, a 31-year-old Englishman with only one PGA Tour win to his credit, outdueled a cluster of stars to win the Wanamaker Trophy.
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A new CBS News/YouGov poll found that Americans are largely pessimistic about the economy and disapprove of how the Trump administration is handling inflation.
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The 4% rule has stood for three decades. Now, it's getting an update.
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The U.S. Postal Service has weathered many changes since America's founding, and became a lifeline for rural Americans. Now it faces a major crisis.
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Election officials are preparing for potential federal interference in midterm elections, including FBI visits and National Guard presence.
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Jannik Sinner became the first Italian man in 50 years to win the Italian Open and made ATP history ahead of the start to the 2026 French Open.
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The final four teams for the NCAA men's lacrosse semifinals are set. A look at the winners and losers from the quarterfinal round.
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