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Please Just Let the Metaverse Go

Please Just Let the Metaverse Go

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If you’ve been busy dancing on the grave of Meta’s failed metaverse, I’m going to have to ask you to pause for a moment. In fact, you may just want to sit down and rest your non-virtual legs, because I have some things to tell you and they involve (sigh)… more metaverses.

As Google and Epic come to a resolution on how the new app store policies will work (bye-bye 30% fee), they also appear to be interested in doing business—business that pertains to creating even more virtual worlds for people to not give a single sh*t about. As noted by The Verge, a revised term sheet makes reference to something called “metaverse browsers,” which sounds suspiciously similar to Meta’s recently gutted efforts with Horizon Worlds—a VR-centric meeting place where you could mingle with the four other people actually using it at any given time.

As The Verge also notes, the section on metaverse browsers is heavily redacted, but it does hint towards a few things, including the fact that they “have the primary purpose of allowing the navigation and exploration of metaverse worlds” and “support virtual items and identity that are portable across different worlds in the metaverse browser.”

Again, it’s really impossible to infer too much from the language in the term sheet because of the heavy redactions, but if there’s one thing that’s clear, it’s that we’re not done hearing about metaverses quite yet, despite the fact that Meta has failed so miserably on that front. What’s even more surprising is the fact that we’re hearing about metaverses from Epic Games, which arguably owns one of the only big-time, functioning metaverses out there, outside of Roblox—I’m talking about Fortnite.

On the surface, Fortnite may seem like a perfect reason for Epic Games to actively pursue more metaverse-like ideas. The game is a hit, so why not open up the metaverse factory and start churning out more verses? The thing is, Fortnite is about the only successful example of something like a metaverse working at scale. Epic didn’t set out to create a metaverse necessarily; they made a video game. That video game, by the way, is fun (to lots of folks, at least), and while it serves as a vehicle for selling people like me dumb Simpsons skins, it isn’t just a shopping mall. It’s a shopping mall where you can pew-pew with your friends.

Fortnite might be a metaverse now, but it’s still a game at the end of the day. © Epic Games

Maybe that’s what Epic has in mind, but based on this language, that’s not the vibe I’m getting. There are lots of reasons why Horizon Worlds was a humongous faceplant—the fact that it was owned by Meta, the fact that it was VR-first, the fact that avatars looked as if the people who developed Nintendo’s Mii had a sudden cardiac event and never finished their life’s work. But one major reason, in my humble opinion, is that Meta sought to create a metaverse, not a source of entertainment.

Virtual meeting places aren’t just something that one can conjure up and then expect the masses to hop on board. You need a reason for people to care. Fortnite’s reason was the battle royale action with some building involved, and the wacky skins and blockbuster IP tie-ins followed suit. Second Life, maybe one of the first examples of a functioning virtual metaverse, was close to being that apropos of nothing type of virtual world that Meta and Epic seem to be chasing, but that was in 2003, when the concept was novel and options for virtual escapism were thinner. You don’t get to enjoy being the only show in town anymore.

The fact is, the metaverse, while bright and shiny new just a few years ago, somehow feels tired and well-trodden, and if you’re pitching one, you’re probably better off not mentioning the word “metaverse” at all—lest you compare yourself to Horizon Worlds. So, as a counterproposal to Epic and Google’s metaverse browsers, I’m offering up my own idea. Are you ready? Just let the metaverse go. I promise business, and the people actually populating platforms that businesses build, will be better off for it.

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acknowledge the possibility of a connected outbreak in multiple Midwestern states. No specific food source linked to these cases has been identified as of yet, though local health officials have singled out lettuce or salad greens as potential culprits to avoid for residents in these hot spots.

A delayed alert

Cyclosporiasis is caused by various species of the microscopic parasite Cyclospora, predominantly Cyclospora cayatenensis. Though rarely life-threatening, the disease is infamous for causing watery and explosively loud bouts of diarrhea, along with other common symptoms of gastrointestinal illness.

Cyclosporiasis is endemic to tropical and subtropical parts of the world, and stateside cases tend to be traced back to imported food from these areas (particularly produce) or to people who initially caught the disease while traveling in these endemic regions. The incidence of cyclosporiasis seems to be increasing worldwide, however, and 2026 is gearing up to be an especially bad year for it in the U.S.

On July 1, the CDC first stated that 145 cases from 17 states had been reported to the agency as of mid-June. Even by then, though, it was clear the CDC’s reporting was woefully out of date. By July 4, health officials in Michigan (a state not included in the initial CDC tally) had reported over 500 cases in the state, which was already triple the number reported less than a week earlier. It would take an additional two weeks, on July 14, for the CDC to formally issue a health advisory on the growing clusters.

As of July 15, the CDC has received reports of 1,645 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis dating back to May 1, along with at least 141 people who were hospitalized as a result (no deaths). The agency is also aware of more than 5,100 cases that require further analysis before they can be classified as domestic cases.

The Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak Is Officially Blowing Up If you ever wanted a good excuse for skipping out on the fresh salad for lunch, here’s one. Reports of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne parasitic disease that can cause explosive bouts of diarrhea, are skyrocketing in several parts of the country, and federal health officials are finally sounding the alarm about it after weeks of media reports. As of Wednesday, thousands of cyclosporiasis cases have been reported recently in more than 30 states. The true toll is likely higher, however, and it’s taken weeks for the Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention to formally acknowledge the possibility of a connected outbreak in multiple Midwestern states. No specific food source linked to these cases has been identified as of yet, though local health officials have singled out lettuce or salad greens as potential culprits to avoid for residents in these hot spots. A delayed alert Cyclosporiasis is caused by various species of the microscopic parasite Cyclospora, predominantly Cyclospora cayatenensis. Though rarely life-threatening, the disease is infamous for causing watery and explosively loud bouts of diarrhea, along with other common symptoms of gastrointestinal illness. Cyclosporiasis is endemic to tropical and subtropical parts of the world, and stateside cases tend to be traced back to imported food from these areas (particularly produce) or to people who initially caught the disease while traveling in these endemic regions. The incidence of cyclosporiasis seems to be increasing worldwide, however, and 2026 is gearing up to be an especially bad year for it in the U.S. On July 1, the CDC first stated that 145 cases from 17 states had been reported to the agency as of mid-June. Even by then, though, it was clear the CDC’s reporting was woefully out of date. By July 4, health officials in Michigan (a state not included in the initial CDC tally) had reported over 500 cases in the state, which was already triple the number reported less than a week earlier. It would take an additional two weeks, on July 14, for the CDC to formally issue a health advisory on the growing clusters. As of July 15, the CDC has received reports of 1,645 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis dating back to May 1, along with at least 141 people who were hospitalized as a result (no deaths). The agency is also aware of more than 5,100 cases that require further analysis before they can be classified as domestic cases. People infected with Cyclospora will eventually poop out larvae forms of the parasite called oocysts. The micrograph above shows two oocysts found in a stool sample. © Melanie Moser/CDC Cases of cyclosporiasis happen every year in the U.S., with the usual seasonal peak occurring between May and August. So some of these cases are part of the pattern we would expect to see around this time of year. But it’s also become clear by now that this isn’t a typical season overall, and that some states are being hit especially hard by the explosive diarrhea bug. According to the CDC, only 249 cases were reported nationally by this same time last year. And whereas the CDC previously stated there was “no evidence of a single, multistate Cyclospora outbreak” linking cases, it is now investigating a potentially linked outbreak in four midwestern states: Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. At least 400 confirmed cases have been tied to this single cluster, though the agency is aware of more reports. Michigan alone has reported 2,640 cases as of Monday, while Ohio has reported more than 300. All of these numbers are an underestimate. People generally don’t see their doctors when they get sick from foodborne illness, and cyclosporiasis is even harder to diagnose than other similar infections, since it requires more specialized testing that is not readily available. It’s also worth noting that the CDC chose to trim back its active surveillance of cyclosporiasis and other foodborne diseases last year, possibly due to funding cuts from the Trump administration. What to do Cyclosporiasis is spread through eating food and water contaminated with parasites shed from an infected carrier’s poop. However, infections usually don’t spread directly from person to person, since it takes several weeks for the pooped parasites to mature and become infectious. Health officials in Michigan and other possibly linked states have not identified a specific type of produce, grower, or supplier implicated in these outbreaks, but some common threads may already be emerging. “Early information has shown lettuce as a common product that regularly comes up during the investigation,” said Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, in a statement Monday, and federal and local health officials are reportedly also looking into whether Taco Bell restaurants might be linked to the midwestern cluster. Unless you live in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or Kentucky, you probably shouldn’t worry too much about the risk of catching cyclosporiasis from your next salad (at least right now). That said, health experts always recommend washing your hands with soap and water before and after handling or preparing raw fruits and vegetables; washing all fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking (if the produce is labeled prewashed, then you don’t need to do it again), and refrigerating cut, peeled, or cooked fruits and vegetables as soon as possible (within two hours if possible). #Explosive #Diarrhea #Outbreak #Officially #Blowingdiarrhea,foodborne illnesses,outbreaks
People infected with Cyclospora will eventually poop out larvae forms of the parasite called oocysts. The micrograph above shows two oocysts found in a stool sample. © Melanie Moser/CDC

Cases of cyclosporiasis happen every year in the U.S., with the usual seasonal peak occurring between May and August. So some of these cases are part of the pattern we would expect to see around this time of year. But it’s also become clear by now that this isn’t a typical season overall, and that some states are being hit especially hard by the explosive diarrhea bug.

According to the CDC, only 249 cases were reported nationally by this same time last year. And whereas the CDC previously stated there was “no evidence of a single, multistate Cyclospora outbreak” linking cases, it is now investigating a potentially linked outbreak in four midwestern states: Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. At least 400 confirmed cases have been tied to this single cluster, though the agency is aware of more reports. Michigan alone has reported 2,640 cases as of Monday, while Ohio has reported more than 300.

All of these numbers are an underestimate. People generally don’t see their doctors when they get sick from foodborne illness, and cyclosporiasis is even harder to diagnose than other similar infections, since it requires more specialized testing that is not readily available.

It’s also worth noting that the CDC chose to trim back its active surveillance of cyclosporiasis and other foodborne diseases last year, possibly due to funding cuts from the Trump administration.

What to do

Cyclosporiasis is spread through eating food and water contaminated with parasites shed from an infected carrier’s poop. However, infections usually don’t spread directly from person to person, since it takes several weeks for the pooped parasites to mature and become infectious.

Health officials in Michigan and other possibly linked states have not identified a specific type of produce, grower, or supplier implicated in these outbreaks, but some common threads may already be emerging.

“Early information has shown lettuce as a common product that regularly comes up during the investigation,” said Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, in a statement Monday, and federal and local health officials are reportedly also looking into whether Taco Bell restaurants might be linked to the midwestern cluster.

Unless you live in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or Kentucky, you probably shouldn’t worry too much about the risk of catching cyclosporiasis from your next salad (at least right now).

That said, health experts always recommend washing your hands with soap and water before and after handling or preparing raw fruits and vegetables; washing all fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking (if the produce is labeled prewashed, then you don’t need to do it again), and refrigerating cut, peeled, or cooked fruits and vegetables as soon as possible (within two hours if possible).

#Explosive #Diarrhea #Outbreak #Officially #Blowingdiarrhea,foodborne illnesses,outbreaks">The Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak Is Officially Blowing Up If you ever wanted a good excuse for skipping out on the fresh salad for lunch, here’s one. Reports of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne parasitic disease that can cause explosive bouts of diarrhea, are skyrocketing in several parts of the country, and federal health officials are finally sounding the alarm about it after weeks of media reports. As of Wednesday, thousands of cyclosporiasis cases have been reported recently in more than 30 states. The true toll is likely higher, however, and it’s taken weeks for the Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention to formally acknowledge the possibility of a connected outbreak in multiple Midwestern states. No specific food source linked to these cases has been identified as of yet, though local health officials have singled out lettuce or salad greens as potential culprits to avoid for residents in these hot spots. A delayed alert Cyclosporiasis is caused by various species of the microscopic parasite Cyclospora, predominantly Cyclospora cayatenensis. Though rarely life-threatening, the disease is infamous for causing watery and explosively loud bouts of diarrhea, along with other common symptoms of gastrointestinal illness. Cyclosporiasis is endemic to tropical and subtropical parts of the world, and stateside cases tend to be traced back to imported food from these areas (particularly produce) or to people who initially caught the disease while traveling in these endemic regions. The incidence of cyclosporiasis seems to be increasing worldwide, however, and 2026 is gearing up to be an especially bad year for it in the U.S. On July 1, the CDC first stated that 145 cases from 17 states had been reported to the agency as of mid-June. Even by then, though, it was clear the CDC’s reporting was woefully out of date. By July 4, health officials in Michigan (a state not included in the initial CDC tally) had reported over 500 cases in the state, which was already triple the number reported less than a week earlier. It would take an additional two weeks, on July 14, for the CDC to formally issue a health advisory on the growing clusters. As of July 15, the CDC has received reports of 1,645 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis dating back to May 1, along with at least 141 people who were hospitalized as a result (no deaths). The agency is also aware of more than 5,100 cases that require further analysis before they can be classified as domestic cases. People infected with Cyclospora will eventually poop out larvae forms of the parasite called oocysts. The micrograph above shows two oocysts found in a stool sample. © Melanie Moser/CDC Cases of cyclosporiasis happen every year in the U.S., with the usual seasonal peak occurring between May and August. So some of these cases are part of the pattern we would expect to see around this time of year. But it’s also become clear by now that this isn’t a typical season overall, and that some states are being hit especially hard by the explosive diarrhea bug. According to the CDC, only 249 cases were reported nationally by this same time last year. And whereas the CDC previously stated there was “no evidence of a single, multistate Cyclospora outbreak” linking cases, it is now investigating a potentially linked outbreak in four midwestern states: Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. At least 400 confirmed cases have been tied to this single cluster, though the agency is aware of more reports. Michigan alone has reported 2,640 cases as of Monday, while Ohio has reported more than 300. All of these numbers are an underestimate. People generally don’t see their doctors when they get sick from foodborne illness, and cyclosporiasis is even harder to diagnose than other similar infections, since it requires more specialized testing that is not readily available. It’s also worth noting that the CDC chose to trim back its active surveillance of cyclosporiasis and other foodborne diseases last year, possibly due to funding cuts from the Trump administration. What to do Cyclosporiasis is spread through eating food and water contaminated with parasites shed from an infected carrier’s poop. However, infections usually don’t spread directly from person to person, since it takes several weeks for the pooped parasites to mature and become infectious. Health officials in Michigan and other possibly linked states have not identified a specific type of produce, grower, or supplier implicated in these outbreaks, but some common threads may already be emerging. “Early information has shown lettuce as a common product that regularly comes up during the investigation,” said Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, in a statement Monday, and federal and local health officials are reportedly also looking into whether Taco Bell restaurants might be linked to the midwestern cluster. Unless you live in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or Kentucky, you probably shouldn’t worry too much about the risk of catching cyclosporiasis from your next salad (at least right now). That said, health experts always recommend washing your hands with soap and water before and after handling or preparing raw fruits and vegetables; washing all fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking (if the produce is labeled prewashed, then you don’t need to do it again), and refrigerating cut, peeled, or cooked fruits and vegetables as soon as possible (within two hours if possible). #Explosive #Diarrhea #Outbreak #Officially #Blowingdiarrhea,foodborne illnesses,outbreaks

the possibility of a connected outbreak in multiple Midwestern states. No specific food source linked to these cases has been identified as of yet, though local health officials have singled out lettuce or salad greens as potential culprits to avoid for residents in these hot spots.

A delayed alert

Cyclosporiasis is caused by various species of the microscopic parasite Cyclospora, predominantly Cyclospora cayatenensis. Though rarely life-threatening, the disease is infamous for causing watery and explosively loud bouts of diarrhea, along with other common symptoms of gastrointestinal illness.

Cyclosporiasis is endemic to tropical and subtropical parts of the world, and stateside cases tend to be traced back to imported food from these areas (particularly produce) or to people who initially caught the disease while traveling in these endemic regions. The incidence of cyclosporiasis seems to be increasing worldwide, however, and 2026 is gearing up to be an especially bad year for it in the U.S.

On July 1, the CDC first stated that 145 cases from 17 states had been reported to the agency as of mid-June. Even by then, though, it was clear the CDC’s reporting was woefully out of date. By July 4, health officials in Michigan (a state not included in the initial CDC tally) had reported over 500 cases in the state, which was already triple the number reported less than a week earlier. It would take an additional two weeks, on July 14, for the CDC to formally issue a health advisory on the growing clusters.

As of July 15, the CDC has received reports of 1,645 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis dating back to May 1, along with at least 141 people who were hospitalized as a result (no deaths). The agency is also aware of more than 5,100 cases that require further analysis before they can be classified as domestic cases.

The Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak Is Officially Blowing Up If you ever wanted a good excuse for skipping out on the fresh salad for lunch, here’s one. Reports of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne parasitic disease that can cause explosive bouts of diarrhea, are skyrocketing in several parts of the country, and federal health officials are finally sounding the alarm about it after weeks of media reports. As of Wednesday, thousands of cyclosporiasis cases have been reported recently in more than 30 states. The true toll is likely higher, however, and it’s taken weeks for the Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention to formally acknowledge the possibility of a connected outbreak in multiple Midwestern states. No specific food source linked to these cases has been identified as of yet, though local health officials have singled out lettuce or salad greens as potential culprits to avoid for residents in these hot spots. A delayed alert Cyclosporiasis is caused by various species of the microscopic parasite Cyclospora, predominantly Cyclospora cayatenensis. Though rarely life-threatening, the disease is infamous for causing watery and explosively loud bouts of diarrhea, along with other common symptoms of gastrointestinal illness. Cyclosporiasis is endemic to tropical and subtropical parts of the world, and stateside cases tend to be traced back to imported food from these areas (particularly produce) or to people who initially caught the disease while traveling in these endemic regions. The incidence of cyclosporiasis seems to be increasing worldwide, however, and 2026 is gearing up to be an especially bad year for it in the U.S. On July 1, the CDC first stated that 145 cases from 17 states had been reported to the agency as of mid-June. Even by then, though, it was clear the CDC’s reporting was woefully out of date. By July 4, health officials in Michigan (a state not included in the initial CDC tally) had reported over 500 cases in the state, which was already triple the number reported less than a week earlier. It would take an additional two weeks, on July 14, for the CDC to formally issue a health advisory on the growing clusters. As of July 15, the CDC has received reports of 1,645 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis dating back to May 1, along with at least 141 people who were hospitalized as a result (no deaths). The agency is also aware of more than 5,100 cases that require further analysis before they can be classified as domestic cases. People infected with Cyclospora will eventually poop out larvae forms of the parasite called oocysts. The micrograph above shows two oocysts found in a stool sample. © Melanie Moser/CDC Cases of cyclosporiasis happen every year in the U.S., with the usual seasonal peak occurring between May and August. So some of these cases are part of the pattern we would expect to see around this time of year. But it’s also become clear by now that this isn’t a typical season overall, and that some states are being hit especially hard by the explosive diarrhea bug. According to the CDC, only 249 cases were reported nationally by this same time last year. And whereas the CDC previously stated there was “no evidence of a single, multistate Cyclospora outbreak” linking cases, it is now investigating a potentially linked outbreak in four midwestern states: Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. At least 400 confirmed cases have been tied to this single cluster, though the agency is aware of more reports. Michigan alone has reported 2,640 cases as of Monday, while Ohio has reported more than 300. All of these numbers are an underestimate. People generally don’t see their doctors when they get sick from foodborne illness, and cyclosporiasis is even harder to diagnose than other similar infections, since it requires more specialized testing that is not readily available. It’s also worth noting that the CDC chose to trim back its active surveillance of cyclosporiasis and other foodborne diseases last year, possibly due to funding cuts from the Trump administration. What to do Cyclosporiasis is spread through eating food and water contaminated with parasites shed from an infected carrier’s poop. However, infections usually don’t spread directly from person to person, since it takes several weeks for the pooped parasites to mature and become infectious. Health officials in Michigan and other possibly linked states have not identified a specific type of produce, grower, or supplier implicated in these outbreaks, but some common threads may already be emerging. “Early information has shown lettuce as a common product that regularly comes up during the investigation,” said Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, in a statement Monday, and federal and local health officials are reportedly also looking into whether Taco Bell restaurants might be linked to the midwestern cluster. Unless you live in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or Kentucky, you probably shouldn’t worry too much about the risk of catching cyclosporiasis from your next salad (at least right now). That said, health experts always recommend washing your hands with soap and water before and after handling or preparing raw fruits and vegetables; washing all fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking (if the produce is labeled prewashed, then you don’t need to do it again), and refrigerating cut, peeled, or cooked fruits and vegetables as soon as possible (within two hours if possible). #Explosive #Diarrhea #Outbreak #Officially #Blowingdiarrhea,foodborne illnesses,outbreaks
People infected with Cyclospora will eventually poop out larvae forms of the parasite called oocysts. The micrograph above shows two oocysts found in a stool sample. © Melanie Moser/CDC

Cases of cyclosporiasis happen every year in the U.S., with the usual seasonal peak occurring between May and August. So some of these cases are part of the pattern we would expect to see around this time of year. But it’s also become clear by now that this isn’t a typical season overall, and that some states are being hit especially hard by the explosive diarrhea bug.

According to the CDC, only 249 cases were reported nationally by this same time last year. And whereas the CDC previously stated there was “no evidence of a single, multistate Cyclospora outbreak” linking cases, it is now investigating a potentially linked outbreak in four midwestern states: Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. At least 400 confirmed cases have been tied to this single cluster, though the agency is aware of more reports. Michigan alone has reported 2,640 cases as of Monday, while Ohio has reported more than 300.

All of these numbers are an underestimate. People generally don’t see their doctors when they get sick from foodborne illness, and cyclosporiasis is even harder to diagnose than other similar infections, since it requires more specialized testing that is not readily available.

It’s also worth noting that the CDC chose to trim back its active surveillance of cyclosporiasis and other foodborne diseases last year, possibly due to funding cuts from the Trump administration.

What to do

Cyclosporiasis is spread through eating food and water contaminated with parasites shed from an infected carrier’s poop. However, infections usually don’t spread directly from person to person, since it takes several weeks for the pooped parasites to mature and become infectious.

Health officials in Michigan and other possibly linked states have not identified a specific type of produce, grower, or supplier implicated in these outbreaks, but some common threads may already be emerging.

“Early information has shown lettuce as a common product that regularly comes up during the investigation,” said Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, in a statement Monday, and federal and local health officials are reportedly also looking into whether Taco Bell restaurants might be linked to the midwestern cluster.

Unless you live in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or Kentucky, you probably shouldn’t worry too much about the risk of catching cyclosporiasis from your next salad (at least right now).

That said, health experts always recommend washing your hands with soap and water before and after handling or preparing raw fruits and vegetables; washing all fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking (if the produce is labeled prewashed, then you don’t need to do it again), and refrigerating cut, peeled, or cooked fruits and vegetables as soon as possible (within two hours if possible).

#Explosive #Diarrhea #Outbreak #Officially #Blowingdiarrhea,foodborne illnesses,outbreaks">The Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak Is Officially Blowing Up

If you ever wanted a good excuse for skipping out on the fresh salad for lunch, here’s one. Reports of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne parasitic disease that can cause explosive bouts of diarrhea, are skyrocketing in several parts of the country, and federal health officials are finally sounding the alarm about it after weeks of media reports.

As of Wednesday, thousands of cyclosporiasis cases have been reported recently in more than 30 states. The true toll is likely higher, however, and it’s taken weeks for the Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention to formally acknowledge the possibility of a connected outbreak in multiple Midwestern states. No specific food source linked to these cases has been identified as of yet, though local health officials have singled out lettuce or salad greens as potential culprits to avoid for residents in these hot spots.

A delayed alert

Cyclosporiasis is caused by various species of the microscopic parasite Cyclospora, predominantly Cyclospora cayatenensis. Though rarely life-threatening, the disease is infamous for causing watery and explosively loud bouts of diarrhea, along with other common symptoms of gastrointestinal illness.

Cyclosporiasis is endemic to tropical and subtropical parts of the world, and stateside cases tend to be traced back to imported food from these areas (particularly produce) or to people who initially caught the disease while traveling in these endemic regions. The incidence of cyclosporiasis seems to be increasing worldwide, however, and 2026 is gearing up to be an especially bad year for it in the U.S.

On July 1, the CDC first stated that 145 cases from 17 states had been reported to the agency as of mid-June. Even by then, though, it was clear the CDC’s reporting was woefully out of date. By July 4, health officials in Michigan (a state not included in the initial CDC tally) had reported over 500 cases in the state, which was already triple the number reported less than a week earlier. It would take an additional two weeks, on July 14, for the CDC to formally issue a health advisory on the growing clusters.

As of July 15, the CDC has received reports of 1,645 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis dating back to May 1, along with at least 141 people who were hospitalized as a result (no deaths). The agency is also aware of more than 5,100 cases that require further analysis before they can be classified as domestic cases.

The Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak Is Officially Blowing Up If you ever wanted a good excuse for skipping out on the fresh salad for lunch, here’s one. Reports of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne parasitic disease that can cause explosive bouts of diarrhea, are skyrocketing in several parts of the country, and federal health officials are finally sounding the alarm about it after weeks of media reports. As of Wednesday, thousands of cyclosporiasis cases have been reported recently in more than 30 states. The true toll is likely higher, however, and it’s taken weeks for the Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention to formally acknowledge the possibility of a connected outbreak in multiple Midwestern states. No specific food source linked to these cases has been identified as of yet, though local health officials have singled out lettuce or salad greens as potential culprits to avoid for residents in these hot spots. A delayed alert Cyclosporiasis is caused by various species of the microscopic parasite Cyclospora, predominantly Cyclospora cayatenensis. Though rarely life-threatening, the disease is infamous for causing watery and explosively loud bouts of diarrhea, along with other common symptoms of gastrointestinal illness. Cyclosporiasis is endemic to tropical and subtropical parts of the world, and stateside cases tend to be traced back to imported food from these areas (particularly produce) or to people who initially caught the disease while traveling in these endemic regions. The incidence of cyclosporiasis seems to be increasing worldwide, however, and 2026 is gearing up to be an especially bad year for it in the U.S. On July 1, the CDC first stated that 145 cases from 17 states had been reported to the agency as of mid-June. Even by then, though, it was clear the CDC’s reporting was woefully out of date. By July 4, health officials in Michigan (a state not included in the initial CDC tally) had reported over 500 cases in the state, which was already triple the number reported less than a week earlier. It would take an additional two weeks, on July 14, for the CDC to formally issue a health advisory on the growing clusters. As of July 15, the CDC has received reports of 1,645 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis dating back to May 1, along with at least 141 people who were hospitalized as a result (no deaths). The agency is also aware of more than 5,100 cases that require further analysis before they can be classified as domestic cases. People infected with Cyclospora will eventually poop out larvae forms of the parasite called oocysts. The micrograph above shows two oocysts found in a stool sample. © Melanie Moser/CDC Cases of cyclosporiasis happen every year in the U.S., with the usual seasonal peak occurring between May and August. So some of these cases are part of the pattern we would expect to see around this time of year. But it’s also become clear by now that this isn’t a typical season overall, and that some states are being hit especially hard by the explosive diarrhea bug. According to the CDC, only 249 cases were reported nationally by this same time last year. And whereas the CDC previously stated there was “no evidence of a single, multistate Cyclospora outbreak” linking cases, it is now investigating a potentially linked outbreak in four midwestern states: Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. At least 400 confirmed cases have been tied to this single cluster, though the agency is aware of more reports. Michigan alone has reported 2,640 cases as of Monday, while Ohio has reported more than 300. All of these numbers are an underestimate. People generally don’t see their doctors when they get sick from foodborne illness, and cyclosporiasis is even harder to diagnose than other similar infections, since it requires more specialized testing that is not readily available. It’s also worth noting that the CDC chose to trim back its active surveillance of cyclosporiasis and other foodborne diseases last year, possibly due to funding cuts from the Trump administration. What to do Cyclosporiasis is spread through eating food and water contaminated with parasites shed from an infected carrier’s poop. However, infections usually don’t spread directly from person to person, since it takes several weeks for the pooped parasites to mature and become infectious. Health officials in Michigan and other possibly linked states have not identified a specific type of produce, grower, or supplier implicated in these outbreaks, but some common threads may already be emerging. “Early information has shown lettuce as a common product that regularly comes up during the investigation,” said Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, in a statement Monday, and federal and local health officials are reportedly also looking into whether Taco Bell restaurants might be linked to the midwestern cluster. Unless you live in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or Kentucky, you probably shouldn’t worry too much about the risk of catching cyclosporiasis from your next salad (at least right now). That said, health experts always recommend washing your hands with soap and water before and after handling or preparing raw fruits and vegetables; washing all fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking (if the produce is labeled prewashed, then you don’t need to do it again), and refrigerating cut, peeled, or cooked fruits and vegetables as soon as possible (within two hours if possible). #Explosive #Diarrhea #Outbreak #Officially #Blowingdiarrhea,foodborne illnesses,outbreaks
People infected with Cyclospora will eventually poop out larvae forms of the parasite called oocysts. The micrograph above shows two oocysts found in a stool sample. © Melanie Moser/CDC

Cases of cyclosporiasis happen every year in the U.S., with the usual seasonal peak occurring between May and August. So some of these cases are part of the pattern we would expect to see around this time of year. But it’s also become clear by now that this isn’t a typical season overall, and that some states are being hit especially hard by the explosive diarrhea bug.

According to the CDC, only 249 cases were reported nationally by this same time last year. And whereas the CDC previously stated there was “no evidence of a single, multistate Cyclospora outbreak” linking cases, it is now investigating a potentially linked outbreak in four midwestern states: Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. At least 400 confirmed cases have been tied to this single cluster, though the agency is aware of more reports. Michigan alone has reported 2,640 cases as of Monday, while Ohio has reported more than 300.

All of these numbers are an underestimate. People generally don’t see their doctors when they get sick from foodborne illness, and cyclosporiasis is even harder to diagnose than other similar infections, since it requires more specialized testing that is not readily available.

It’s also worth noting that the CDC chose to trim back its active surveillance of cyclosporiasis and other foodborne diseases last year, possibly due to funding cuts from the Trump administration.

What to do

Cyclosporiasis is spread through eating food and water contaminated with parasites shed from an infected carrier’s poop. However, infections usually don’t spread directly from person to person, since it takes several weeks for the pooped parasites to mature and become infectious.

Health officials in Michigan and other possibly linked states have not identified a specific type of produce, grower, or supplier implicated in these outbreaks, but some common threads may already be emerging.

“Early information has shown lettuce as a common product that regularly comes up during the investigation,” said Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, in a statement Monday, and federal and local health officials are reportedly also looking into whether Taco Bell restaurants might be linked to the midwestern cluster.

Unless you live in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or Kentucky, you probably shouldn’t worry too much about the risk of catching cyclosporiasis from your next salad (at least right now).

That said, health experts always recommend washing your hands with soap and water before and after handling or preparing raw fruits and vegetables; washing all fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking (if the produce is labeled prewashed, then you don’t need to do it again), and refrigerating cut, peeled, or cooked fruits and vegetables as soon as possible (within two hours if possible).

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Mere moments after Argentina lost to France in a Round of 16 match during the 2018 World Cup in Russia, commentators were already predicting it would be his final time on a World Cup pitch. “This was Lionel Messi’s final World Cup match, surely,” one stated, “and maybe his final game for his country.” Messi was 31 at the time, and many assumed they had just watched his last appearance on soccer’s biggest stage.

They were wrong.

Instead, Messi came back four years later to lift the trophy in Qatar. Then he came back again this year at 39. However, Messi is not the exception any more.

Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has said that this World Cup will be his last after Portugal’s Round of 16 exit following the team’s loss to Spain. Brazil’s Neymar, 34, too, announced his retirement from international football, as did Germany’s Manuel Neuer, 40. Meanwhile, Guillermo Ochoa, who turned 41 this month, is stepping away from professional football after becoming the first goalkeeper to make six World Cup squads.

Even as this World Cup has felt like one long farewell tour, for many of these players, the goodbye came years later than anyone expected.

While there isn’t a definitive global dataset comparing retirement ages across generations, the evidence points in one direction: football’s elite has been getting older for decades. A 2019 peer-reviewed study published in Frontiers of Psychology tracking nearly 30 seasons of UEFA Champions League football found the average age of players rose from 24.9 years in 1992-93 to 26.5 years by 2017-18. That trend is now on full display at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which had eight players in their forties—more than every previous edition combined—including Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, one of the tournament’s breakout stars.

What’s striking is that this celebration of more veteran players on the pitch is happening during an era of football that has produced teenage stars like Lamine Yamal, Endrick, and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye. Soccer isn’t necessarily getting older because young players have disappeared; it’s getting older because veterans are leaving later.

Research suggests professional footballers still reach their physical peak in their mid-to-late twenties, though the exact age depends on position. And while aging is gradual, players in their thirties begin to lose their explosive speed and the stamina to maintain the high-intensity running that modern soccer demands most.

A long-term study of Spain’s top players found these reported losses in endurance were most notable among external defenders, external midfielders, and forwards, whose roles rely on explosive acceleration to either score a goal or shield their keeper’s box. Central defenders and central midfielders, meanwhile, became more accurate passers with age, suggesting that positioning, anticipation, and decisionmaking increasingly compensate for fading speed.

Messi may be the best example of how elite players adapt with age. Rather than constantly chasing the ball, he often spends long stretches walking, reading the game before deciding exactly when to get involved. According to The Athletic, FIFA tracking data shows Messi has spent 63 percent of his movement at this World Cup walking, conserving energy for the moments that matter most.

This just goes to prove that sports science hasn’t changed the biology of aging—it changed how soccer clubs respond to it. A 2024 review of athletes with extended careers found a correlation between professionals staying at the top of their game and increasingly individualized training.

Instead of prescribing the same program to an entire squad, coaches now tailor workloads around a player’s injury history, recovery, training response, and physical capacity.

However, as players get older, experience becomes a competitive advantage. Veteran footballers increasingly compensate for declining physicality with sharper decisionmaking, game intelligence, and a better understanding of their own limits.

#Lionel #Messis #Final #World #Cupand #Death #Early #Retirementworld cup 2026,sports,soccer,health,longevity">Lionel Messi’s Final World Cup—and the Death of Early RetirementMere moments after Argentina lost to France in a Round of 16 match during the 2018 World Cup in Russia, commentators were already predicting it would be his final time on a World Cup pitch. “This was Lionel Messi’s final World Cup match, surely,” one stated, “and maybe his final game for his country.” Messi was 31 at the time, and many assumed they had just watched his last appearance on soccer’s biggest stage.They were wrong.Instead, Messi came back four years later to lift the trophy in Qatar. Then he came back again this year at 39. However, Messi is not the exception any more.Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has said that this World Cup will be his last after Portugal’s Round of 16 exit following the team’s loss to Spain. Brazil’s Neymar, 34, too, announced his retirement from international football, as did Germany’s Manuel Neuer, 40. Meanwhile, Guillermo Ochoa, who turned 41 this month, is stepping away from professional football after becoming the first goalkeeper to make six World Cup squads.Even as this World Cup has felt like one long farewell tour, for many of these players, the goodbye came years later than anyone expected.While there isn’t a definitive global dataset comparing retirement ages across generations, the evidence points in one direction: football’s elite has been getting older for decades. A 2019 peer-reviewed study published in Frontiers of Psychology tracking nearly 30 seasons of UEFA Champions League football found the average age of players rose from 24.9 years in 1992-93 to 26.5 years by 2017-18. That trend is now on full display at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which had eight players in their forties—more than every previous edition combined—including Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, one of the tournament’s breakout stars.What’s striking is that this celebration of more veteran players on the pitch is happening during an era of football that has produced teenage stars like Lamine Yamal, Endrick, and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye. Soccer isn’t necessarily getting older because young players have disappeared; it’s getting older because veterans are leaving later.Research suggests professional footballers still reach their physical peak in their mid-to-late twenties, though the exact age depends on position. And while aging is gradual, players in their thirties begin to lose their explosive speed and the stamina to maintain the high-intensity running that modern soccer demands most.A long-term study of Spain’s top players found these reported losses in endurance were most notable among external defenders, external midfielders, and forwards, whose roles rely on explosive acceleration to either score a goal or shield their keeper’s box. Central defenders and central midfielders, meanwhile, became more accurate passers with age, suggesting that positioning, anticipation, and decisionmaking increasingly compensate for fading speed.Messi may be the best example of how elite players adapt with age. Rather than constantly chasing the ball, he often spends long stretches walking, reading the game before deciding exactly when to get involved. According to The Athletic, FIFA tracking data shows Messi has spent 63 percent of his movement at this World Cup walking, conserving energy for the moments that matter most.This just goes to prove that sports science hasn’t changed the biology of aging—it changed how soccer clubs respond to it. A 2024 review of athletes with extended careers found a correlation between professionals staying at the top of their game and increasingly individualized training.Instead of prescribing the same program to an entire squad, coaches now tailor workloads around a player’s injury history, recovery, training response, and physical capacity.However, as players get older, experience becomes a competitive advantage. Veteran footballers increasingly compensate for declining physicality with sharper decisionmaking, game intelligence, and a better understanding of their own limits.#Lionel #Messis #Final #World #Cupand #Death #Early #Retirementworld cup 2026,sports,soccer,health,longevity

World Cup pitch. “This was Lionel Messi’s final World Cup match, surely,” one stated, “and maybe his final game for his country.” Messi was 31 at the time, and many assumed they had just watched his last appearance on soccer’s biggest stage.

They were wrong.

Instead, Messi came back four years later to lift the trophy in Qatar. Then he came back again this year at 39. However, Messi is not the exception any more.

Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has said that this World Cup will be his last after Portugal’s Round of 16 exit following the team’s loss to Spain. Brazil’s Neymar, 34, too, announced his retirement from international football, as did Germany’s Manuel Neuer, 40. Meanwhile, Guillermo Ochoa, who turned 41 this month, is stepping away from professional football after becoming the first goalkeeper to make six World Cup squads.

Even as this World Cup has felt like one long farewell tour, for many of these players, the goodbye came years later than anyone expected.

While there isn’t a definitive global dataset comparing retirement ages across generations, the evidence points in one direction: football’s elite has been getting older for decades. A 2019 peer-reviewed study published in Frontiers of Psychology tracking nearly 30 seasons of UEFA Champions League football found the average age of players rose from 24.9 years in 1992-93 to 26.5 years by 2017-18. That trend is now on full display at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which had eight players in their forties—more than every previous edition combined—including Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, one of the tournament’s breakout stars.

What’s striking is that this celebration of more veteran players on the pitch is happening during an era of football that has produced teenage stars like Lamine Yamal, Endrick, and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye. Soccer isn’t necessarily getting older because young players have disappeared; it’s getting older because veterans are leaving later.

Research suggests professional footballers still reach their physical peak in their mid-to-late twenties, though the exact age depends on position. And while aging is gradual, players in their thirties begin to lose their explosive speed and the stamina to maintain the high-intensity running that modern soccer demands most.

A long-term study of Spain’s top players found these reported losses in endurance were most notable among external defenders, external midfielders, and forwards, whose roles rely on explosive acceleration to either score a goal or shield their keeper’s box. Central defenders and central midfielders, meanwhile, became more accurate passers with age, suggesting that positioning, anticipation, and decisionmaking increasingly compensate for fading speed.

Messi may be the best example of how elite players adapt with age. Rather than constantly chasing the ball, he often spends long stretches walking, reading the game before deciding exactly when to get involved. According to The Athletic, FIFA tracking data shows Messi has spent 63 percent of his movement at this World Cup walking, conserving energy for the moments that matter most.

This just goes to prove that sports science hasn’t changed the biology of aging—it changed how soccer clubs respond to it. A 2024 review of athletes with extended careers found a correlation between professionals staying at the top of their game and increasingly individualized training.

Instead of prescribing the same program to an entire squad, coaches now tailor workloads around a player’s injury history, recovery, training response, and physical capacity.

However, as players get older, experience becomes a competitive advantage. Veteran footballers increasingly compensate for declining physicality with sharper decisionmaking, game intelligence, and a better understanding of their own limits.

#Lionel #Messis #Final #World #Cupand #Death #Early #Retirementworld cup 2026,sports,soccer,health,longevity">Lionel Messi’s Final World Cup—and the Death of Early Retirement

Mere moments after Argentina lost to France in a Round of 16 match during the 2018 World Cup in Russia, commentators were already predicting it would be his final time on a World Cup pitch. “This was Lionel Messi’s final World Cup match, surely,” one stated, “and maybe his final game for his country.” Messi was 31 at the time, and many assumed they had just watched his last appearance on soccer’s biggest stage.

They were wrong.

Instead, Messi came back four years later to lift the trophy in Qatar. Then he came back again this year at 39. However, Messi is not the exception any more.

Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has said that this World Cup will be his last after Portugal’s Round of 16 exit following the team’s loss to Spain. Brazil’s Neymar, 34, too, announced his retirement from international football, as did Germany’s Manuel Neuer, 40. Meanwhile, Guillermo Ochoa, who turned 41 this month, is stepping away from professional football after becoming the first goalkeeper to make six World Cup squads.

Even as this World Cup has felt like one long farewell tour, for many of these players, the goodbye came years later than anyone expected.

While there isn’t a definitive global dataset comparing retirement ages across generations, the evidence points in one direction: football’s elite has been getting older for decades. A 2019 peer-reviewed study published in Frontiers of Psychology tracking nearly 30 seasons of UEFA Champions League football found the average age of players rose from 24.9 years in 1992-93 to 26.5 years by 2017-18. That trend is now on full display at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which had eight players in their forties—more than every previous edition combined—including Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, one of the tournament’s breakout stars.

What’s striking is that this celebration of more veteran players on the pitch is happening during an era of football that has produced teenage stars like Lamine Yamal, Endrick, and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye. Soccer isn’t necessarily getting older because young players have disappeared; it’s getting older because veterans are leaving later.

Research suggests professional footballers still reach their physical peak in their mid-to-late twenties, though the exact age depends on position. And while aging is gradual, players in their thirties begin to lose their explosive speed and the stamina to maintain the high-intensity running that modern soccer demands most.

A long-term study of Spain’s top players found these reported losses in endurance were most notable among external defenders, external midfielders, and forwards, whose roles rely on explosive acceleration to either score a goal or shield their keeper’s box. Central defenders and central midfielders, meanwhile, became more accurate passers with age, suggesting that positioning, anticipation, and decisionmaking increasingly compensate for fading speed.

Messi may be the best example of how elite players adapt with age. Rather than constantly chasing the ball, he often spends long stretches walking, reading the game before deciding exactly when to get involved. According to The Athletic, FIFA tracking data shows Messi has spent 63 percent of his movement at this World Cup walking, conserving energy for the moments that matter most.

This just goes to prove that sports science hasn’t changed the biology of aging—it changed how soccer clubs respond to it. A 2024 review of athletes with extended careers found a correlation between professionals staying at the top of their game and increasingly individualized training.

Instead of prescribing the same program to an entire squad, coaches now tailor workloads around a player’s injury history, recovery, training response, and physical capacity.

However, as players get older, experience becomes a competitive advantage. Veteran footballers increasingly compensate for declining physicality with sharper decisionmaking, game intelligence, and a better understanding of their own limits.

#Lionel #Messis #Final #World #Cupand #Death #Early #Retirementworld cup 2026,sports,soccer,health,longevity

SAVE $400: The 27-inch OLED LG Ultragear gaming monitor is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon, down from the standard price of $899.99. That’s a 44% discount that matches the best price we’ve seen at Amazon.

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Summer is the perfect season to make home gaming upgrades. Even if you love the summer heat, gaming provides an occasional indoor reprieve. If you’ve been getting by with a less-than-ideal gaming setup, check out this gaming monitor deal.

As of July 15, the 27-inch OLED LG Ultragear gaming monitor is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon, down from the standard price of $899.99. That’s a 44% discount that matches the best price we’ve seen at Amazon.

Once you go OLED, you won’t go back. The 27-inch LG Ultragear is perfect for smooth gameplay, getting a 240Hz refresh rate and a 0.03 millisecond response time. Your days of dealing with lag and ghosting will be long gone with this fresh upgrade. Plus, it comes with VESA DisplayHDR True Back 400 certification.

SEE ALSO: Grab this OLED Samsung Odyssey G5 gaming monitor for $350 on Amazon — save over $150

LG equipped the monitor with an anti-glare screen that helps minimize bothersome reflections that could spell a distraction. The 27-inch display means it’ll fit well on most desks without taking over the space.

The included stand can tilt and pivot to your desired position, and you can adjust the height. In addition, the monitor has a borderless design. Since not everyday can be filled with gaming, the monitor will also be great for work tasks or streaming a movie.

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27-inch OLED LG Ultragear gaming monitor is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon, down from the standard price of $899.99. That’s a 44% discount that matches the best price we’ve seen at Amazon.

$499.99 at Amazon
$899.99 Save $400

 

Summer is the perfect season to make home gaming upgrades. Even if you love the summer heat, gaming provides an occasional indoor reprieve. If you’ve been getting by with a less-than-ideal gaming setup, check out this gaming monitor deal.

As of July 15, the 27-inch OLED LG Ultragear gaming monitor is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon, down from the standard price of $899.99. That’s a 44% discount that matches the best price we’ve seen at Amazon.

Once you go OLED, you won’t go back. The 27-inch LG Ultragear is perfect for smooth gameplay, getting a 240Hz refresh rate and a 0.03 millisecond response time. Your days of dealing with lag and ghosting will be long gone with this fresh upgrade. Plus, it comes with VESA DisplayHDR True Back 400 certification.

SEE ALSO: Grab this OLED Samsung Odyssey G5 gaming monitor for $350 on Amazon — save over $150

LG equipped the monitor with an anti-glare screen that helps minimize bothersome reflections that could spell a distraction. The 27-inch display means it’ll fit well on most desks without taking over the space.

The included stand can tilt and pivot to your desired position, and you can adjust the height. In addition, the monitor has a borderless design. Since not everyday can be filled with gaming, the monitor will also be great for work tasks or streaming a movie.

While it’s sitting at the record-low price from Amazon, make the upgrade to the 27-inch OLED LG Ultragear gaming monitor. It’s currently under $500 which is close to a 50% discount.

Topics Gaming Work From Home

#monitor #deal #Ultragear #OLED #gaming #monitor">Best monitor deal: Take 44% off the LG Ultragear OLED gaming monitor

SAVE $400: The 27-inch OLED LG Ultragear gaming monitor is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon, down from the standard price of $899.99. That’s a 44% discount that matches the best price we’ve seen at Amazon.

$499.99 at Amazon
$899.99 Save $400

 

Summer is the perfect season to make home gaming upgrades. Even if you love the summer heat, gaming provides an occasional indoor reprieve. If you’ve been getting by with a less-than-ideal gaming setup, check out this gaming monitor deal.

As of July 15, the 27-inch OLED LG Ultragear gaming monitor is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon, down from the standard price of $899.99. That’s a 44% discount that matches the best price we’ve seen at Amazon.

Once you go OLED, you won’t go back. The 27-inch LG Ultragear is perfect for smooth gameplay, getting a 240Hz refresh rate and a 0.03 millisecond response time. Your days of dealing with lag and ghosting will be long gone with this fresh upgrade. Plus, it comes with VESA DisplayHDR True Back 400 certification.

SEE ALSO: Grab this OLED Samsung Odyssey G5 gaming monitor for $350 on Amazon — save over $150

LG equipped the monitor with an anti-glare screen that helps minimize bothersome reflections that could spell a distraction. The 27-inch display means it’ll fit well on most desks without taking over the space.

The included stand can tilt and pivot to your desired position, and you can adjust the height. In addition, the monitor has a borderless design. Since not everyday can be filled with gaming, the monitor will also be great for work tasks or streaming a movie.

While it’s sitting at the record-low price from Amazon, make the upgrade to the 27-inch OLED LG Ultragear gaming monitor. It’s currently under $500 which is close to a 50% discount.

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