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Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | A female Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito, also known as the southern house mosquito. (Lauren Bishop/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/AP) | | | | | | | What to know West Nile virus cases are rising earlier than usual this year, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting the highest number of human cases since 2004. As of Tuesday, 48 cases had been reported, 38 involving serious illness. The virus spreads between mosquitoes and birds, affecting humans when bitten by infected mosquitoes. Warmer weather and standing water contribute to the spread. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | Opinion Leonard Downie Jr. | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |