This Week in the News

Folks, here are several things which hapened in the news this week that are noteworthy.

In health news, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that testing linked to Taylor Farms to the Cyclospora investigation produced a false positive. Officials say the source of the Cyclospora outbreak remains unknown. Source: NBC News

In movie news, the first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has officially been released. The film is scheduled to release on December 18. Source: YouTube

In energy news, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline has reached $4. Source: AAA Fuel Prices

In world news, Keir Starmer has officially resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Source: The BBC

In business news, a federal judge has paused the proposed merger between Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery. Source: NBC

In business news, Fairlife has suspended U.S. milk production following a ransomware attack that compromised portions of its production network. Source: ABC

In trade news, President Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a range of Canadian goods, citing what he described as unfair treatment of American automobiles, alcohol, and cheese. Source: Fox Business

In world news, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has announced that Nicaragua will no longer hold elections, eliminating future electoral challenges to his rule. Source: Reuters

In business news, Taco Bell has reportedly lost more than 18.9% of its customers following the Cyclospora outbreak. Source: Forbes

In health news, the American Heart Association says drinking up to five cups of coffee per day may help lower the risk of stroke, heart failure, and Type 2 diabetes. Source: ABC

In entertainment news, Season 15 of King of the Hill has officially premiered. Source IGN

In media news, ESPN has fired analysts Ryan Clark and Cam Newton. Source: Fox News

In legal news, a federal appeals court has rejected former President Joe Biden’s request to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts from interviews conducted before he was elected president. Source: The Hill

In immigration news, ICE has carried out 356,389 deportations so far during 2026. Source: The Washington Times

In travel news, the United States Department of State has issued an additional Worldwide Caution advisory for Americans traveling abroad. Source: The United States Department

In Asia-Pacific news, Taiwan plans to restrict mobile internet service across areas covering roughly 70% of its population during military drills simulating a Chinese invasion. Source: Reuters

In election news, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that a software error mistakenly registered approximately 6,600 noncitizens to vote. Source: Newsnation

In healthcare news, CVS Pharmacy now offers common pet prescriptions for dogs and cats at more than 9,000 locations nationwide. Source: Fox Business

In European news, France has approved legislation banning children under 15 from using social media, becoming the first European Union nation to adopt such a nationwide restriction. Source: CBS News

In international affairs, United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved the use of British military bases for select U.S. strikes against targets in Iran. Source: Bloomberg

In restaurant news, Burger King says it is preparing for the growing use of weight-loss drugs by introducing smaller, protein-focused menu options. Source: NBC News

In economic news, U.S. spending on data-center construction exceeded $50 billion in April for the first time, surpassing public spending on transportation infrastructure. Source: MarketWatch

In technology news, Artificial Intelligence has helped researchers virtually unwrap a 2,000-year-old scroll buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, revealing 20 columns of previously unread text. Source: Live Science

In legal news, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he does not plan to block the extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate to the U.K. Source: Axios

In entertainment news, Elon Musk says he would be willing to provide $100 million for Mel Gibson to produce a historically accurate adaptation of The Odyssey. Source: Forbes

In South Carolina politics, Congresswoman Nancy Mace has endorsed Ralph Norman in the Republican Senate special primary. Source: The Hill

In healthcare news, the United States has paused $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota. Source: Fox News

In medical technology news, the FDA has authorized Johnson & Johnson’s Ottava robotic surgery system. Source: Yahoo Finance

In congressional news, the Senate Commerce Committee has advanced bipartisan legislation that could ban Mercedes-Benz from the U.S. market. Source: Fox Business

In European news, Denmark is advancing legislation to prohibit the burqa and niqab in schools and universities. Source: The Telegraph

In African news, Burkina Faso leader Ibrahim Traoré has announced that he will never allow Sharia law to be implemented in his country. Source: The Christian Daily International 

Finally, in congressional news, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks by a vote of 232-198. Source: Politico

Thank you for reading, folks. I hope that you all are better informed now. This Week in the News will return very soon, and God Bless.