Society · July 2026

On July 19, 2026, the United States experienced severe weather and health crises. A torrential downpour turned New York City streets into lakes, with shocking video showing Soho underwater amid heavy rain and flash flooding. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Watches were posted across Florida’s Panhandle region, and the US hurricane center reported an 80% chance of cyclone formation near Florida within 48 hours. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention linked a Cyclospora outbreak across the US to Taco Bell lettuce, with the FDA confirming a Taylor Farms lettuce sample tested positive for the parasite. (ongoing coverage) Cuban dissident artist arrived in the US after five years in prison. A majority of US voters link extreme weather to the climate crisis, a study found. Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino were booed before Trump attempted to crash Spain’s celebrations.