Sam Watson
Coverage of Sam Watson in the Nexus archive.
- Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Are New Yorkers more cautious with food choices amid uncertainty nationwide over spread of diarrhea-inducing parasite?
A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms has caused nationwide concern, with the FDA retracting a false positive test result and shoppers in New York City reporting cautious but unchanged purchasing habits. Interviews reveal mixed responses, including heightened washing routines and avoidance of specific greens, amid confusion over the outbreak's origin.
- With July 1 deadline looming, lawmakers puzzle over what to do about Georgia’s election system
Georgia lawmakers face a July 1 deadline to address the state's election system, which uses QR codes for ballot counting. A 2024 law prohibits QR codes after July, but prior legislative sessions failed to allocate the $66 million needed for new equipment. An alternate proposal to extend the deadline to 2028 passed the House in 2026 but stalled in the Senate, leaving the issue unresolved.