A mysterious parasite is spreading. How to protect yourself.

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<p>The U.S. and Iran veered back toward full-scale conflict. The <a href="https://apple.news/AH_zYKh6vSPqKFuaisDGGng">Associated Press</a> reports on the renewed tension after President Trump launched a third night of strikes and moved to reinstate a naval blockade on Iranian ports.</p> <p>A mysterious parasite called Cyclospora has sickened thousands of people across more than 30 states this summer. The <a href="https://apple.news/AsGvfzBQOS5q1AplWqKOAhw">Washington Post</a>&rsquo;s Lena Sun explains how officials are racing to trace it back to its source.</p> <p>Rebecca Lowe of the Apple News Original podcast <a href="https://apple.news/TelWksm0kQWKzjPs4fEBKAA">&lsquo;After the Whistle&rsquo;</a> previews this week&rsquo;s World Cup semifinals.</p> <p>Plus, Maine&rsquo;s attorney general is <a href="https://apple.news/A4hvjGb8IQjuR1jZql5vQKw">investigating</a> an ICE shooting that claimed a Colombian man&rsquo;s life, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham&rsquo;s sister was <a href="https://apple.news/AerqWp_pUTTWPq5Lt2H9t7A">named</a> to fill his Senate seat, and one of the most complete T. rex skeletons ever found heads to <a href="https://apple.news/AVJQbElZ3SYi296hacbNGFA">auction</a>.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.</p>