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'Rabbit fever’ cases see an uptick in Minnesota 
Minnesota health officials are urging caution after a small but noticeable rise in cases of tularemia, a disease known as “rabbit fever” that can affect humans and is potentially deadly to outdoor pets. 
Warning labels on menopause treatments 'scare women,' doctors tell the FDA
The FDA may remove the warning labels on hormone replacement therapies used to treat the symptoms of menopause. Doctors say the warning is scaring people who could benefit from these treatments.
West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes across Twin Cities metro
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District reported that Culex tarsalis mosquitoes, which are primarily responsible for the human transmission of West Nile virus, are present in some of the highest numbers ever recorded for July.  
President Trump takes aim at college sports with a new executive order
The order aims to ban "pay-for-play" NIL deals, mandates scholarships for women's and Olympic sports and threatens to withhold funds from schools who don't comply. But its legality is in question.
Ozzy Osbourne influenced many aspects of pop culture — especially fashion
Osbourne has come to be known for his “uniform” of about three decades — a long black coat, round sunglasses, a crucifix around his neck. But his style had many iterations before then.
How to watch two meteor showers peak together in late July
It's almost time to catch summer's double meteor showers. The Southern Delta Aquariid and Alpha Capricornid meteor showers peak in the early morning of July 30. With minimal interference from moonlight, the meteors should appear bright and clear if viewed away from city lights.
NYC pawn shop owner pleads guilty to fencing luxury items stolen from homes across U.S.
A Manhattan pawn shop owner has pleaded guilty to serving as a fence for luxury items stolen from wealthy people across the U.S. Dimitriy Nezhinskiy admitted Friday that he purchased watches, jewelry and other high-end goods to sell despite knowing they were stolen.