In a report released Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that up to 450,000 Americans since 2010 may have developed alpha-gal syndrome, a potentially life-threatening meat allergy that is spread by tick bites. Meg Oliver has more. Source
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Solar farms helping ease strain on U.S. power grids
The increase in available solar energy across the U.S. has a much-needed boost for power grids currently strained by this summer’s record-breaking heat. Carter Evans reports. Source
Mitch McConnell suffered 2 unreported falls this year
After Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze mid-sentence during a news conference Wednesday, CBS News has learned that the 81-year-old suffered at least two falls earlier this year that were not previously disclosed, including one this month at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Nikole Killion has details. Source
7/27: America Decides
How does potential indictment impact 2024 race?; DeSantis using Iowa to reset his campaign. Source
New York solar farm fire prompts warning over possibly toxic smoke
In a statement, Gov. Kathy Hochul said that the “large battery fire” had “caused significant damage and is emitting large amounts of smoke that may pose health risks.” Source
Rep. Byron Donalds, DeSantis allies clash over Black history curriculum
The new standards for middle school includes a line on how “slaves developed skills” that could be used for “personal benefit.” Source
Bronny James, son of LeBron James, released from hospital after suffering cardiac arrest
Bronny James, the son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is recovering at home after he was released from a Los Angeles hospital Thursday, where he was being treated after suffering a cardiac arrest Monday during a basketball practice at USC. Source
7/27: Prime Time with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on new charges against Donald Trump in the Mar-a-Lago documents case, what the FTC Chair Lina Khan says about efforts to encourage competition, and how the U.S. is pushing to militarize space. Source
Suspected trafficking victims found at black market marijuana operation
About 60 suspected human trafficking victims had been smuggled across the border “with the promise that they would have a good-paying job and a place to stay,” officials said. Source
FTC chair Lina Khan discusses need for regulations on big business
Lina Khan is the youngest chair of the Federal Trade Commission ever. CBS News’ John Dickerson spoke with Khan about the FTC’s role in protecting consumers, fighting monopolies and the strong reaction her efforts have sparked from judges, Republicans and businesses. Source