AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCyclospora Outbreak Expands: CDC says the shredded-iceberg-lettuce outbreak tied to Taco Bell now includes Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania, bringing the total to nine states and 1,947 confirmed cases (with more likely). FDA Still Tracing Sources: Federal health officials are also investigating a separate cyclospora cluster affecting at least 72 people, underscoring how messy and multi-source this summer’s illness picture has become. West Virginia Flood Response: Torrential rains triggered flash flooding across West Virginia, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey reporting hundreds of National Guard deployments, dozens of rescues, and concern about fatalities as waters recede. Local Business Impact: In Warwood, residents filed suit to block a proposed data center, arguing the state’s high-impact data center law is unconstitutional. Energy & Cost Watch: AAA reports the national gas average jumped 15 cents to $4.09, with crude volatility tied to the Strait of Hormuz. Tech Power Pressure: Trump expanded the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, adding more utilities and data center firms to commitments aimed at limiting ratepayer costs from AI power buildouts.
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