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Recall Roundup: Key trends from Ballotpedia’s Mid-Year Recall Report

By Thomas Ellis, Staff Writer

Ballotpedia · Jul 7

‘Streaming makes me the worst’: JiDion quits Kick streaming after viral arrest forces major self-reflection

JiDion, whose real name is Jidon Armani Adams, says he is quitting streaming after his June 22 arrest outside a McDonald’s in Woodhaven, Michigan. In a new YouTube video, he called the incident a wake-up call and said streaming brought out the worst in him. Adams plans to stop livestreaming…

The Times of India · Jul 7

Multiple US states see alarming increase in cases of parasitic illness that causes ‘explosive’ diarrhea

Almost 700 cases were reported to Michigan health department by Monday, up from 170 six days earlier

The Guardian - US · Jul 7

Michigan Has More Than 300 Cyclospora Cases and No Food Source Has Been Found

Michigan has 300+ Cyclospora cases in a "large and growing" outbreak. Standard stool tests miss this parasite. Here's the specific test to ask for by name.

Medical Daily · Jul 7

More than 373,000 US customers without power due to extreme weather

Over 373,000 homes and businesses lost power due to extreme weather conditions in USA. Pennsylvania experienced the most outages, with over 70,000 customers affected by the storms. FirstEnergy and DTE Energy reported the highest numbers of customers without electricity. Many utility companies were working to restore power by Monday evening.…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

State legislative session updates: sessions ending

According to Multistate, as of July 2, nine states are still in legislative session, with two in special session. Massachusetts’s session is expected to end on July 31. California and North Carolina’s sessions will end on Aug. 31. Pennsylvania’s session will end on Nov. 30. Three states, Michigan, New Jersey,…

Ballotpedia · Jul 6

1.3 Million Americans Lost Power During the Dangerous July 4 Heat Wave as Extreme Temperatures Strained the Grid

1.3M+ customers lost power in the July 4 heat wave. For 3M+ Americans on home medical devices, outage + heat = compounded emergency. Here's the specific action plan.

Medical Daily · Jul 6

Mallory McMorrow Leaves Michigan Senate Race, Clearing the Way for Two-Way Democratic Contest

McMorrow thanked supporters who helped build "a campaign with zero corporate PAC dollars" and emphasized that her withdrawal does not mark the end of her political involvement

Latin Times · Jul 6

As McMorrow exits Senate race, the fight for her supporters begins in Michigan

Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow’s decision to end her campaign for Senate sets up a fierce contest between the Democratic Party’s establishment and progressive wings with about a month to go until the primary.  “I haven’t been shy about calling for new leadership and a better Democratic Party. I mean…

Roll Call · Jul 6

Democrats begin withdrawing endorsements of Graham Platner after Senate candidate is accused of sexual assault – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Jul 6