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Streamer Kai Cenat is drawing attention for speaking out about what he calls the truth behind online culture, with commentary framed around the internet being 'sick'. The remarks have spread widely across streaming and social media communities, prompting fans and fellow creators to debate his claims about how platforms and audiences behave online.

Mike Gesicki is drawing attention ahead of NFL Week 5, with fantasy football coverage listing him among the top players to add from the waiver wire before the upcoming rush of moves. Analysts are flagging the tight end as a pickup worth prioritizing as rosters shuffle early in the season.

Engadget has published a guide explaining how to use Android's Motion Assist feature, which is designed to reduce motion sickness when using a phone in a moving car or other vehicle. The feature works by adjusting visual cues on screen to match perceived motion, easing the conflict between what users see and feel. The walkthrough covers where to find the setting and how to enable it on supported devices.

An Italian worker was fired after his boss found him playing five-a-side football while officially on sick leave. A tribunal ruled the dismissal unlawful, deciding he must be compensated with around 12,000 euros. The case, reported by Il Messaggero, has drawn attention in Italy, where it feeds an ongoing debate over employees' rights during illness and how far employers can go in checking on absent staff.

United Airlines has instructed its flight attendants not to travel while ill, reminding crew members to stay home when they are sick rather than reporting for duty. The directive underscores the airline's effort to limit the spread of illness among crew and passengers, and prompts discussion about sick leave policies and health practices in the airline industry.

The FDA closed both the largest Cyclospora outbreak on record and a jalapeño-linked outbreak on the same Friday, reporting it found the parasite in wastewater at Taylor Farms. Investigations remain open covering 675 illnesses with no food identified, while the CDC has counted 76 cases in a related count. Food safety observers are weighing the scale of the closures and the unresolved cases.

A recall of frozen berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's has been expanded after an E. coli outbreak sickened at least 17 people. Consumers are being urged to check their freezers and discard affected products. The widening recall has raised questions about how the contamination occurred and how widely the berries were distributed.

Health officials are investigating an outbreak of a parasitic illness that has sickened 14 people, with cases linked to a hotel swimming pool. The parasite, commonly associated with contaminated recreational water, causes gastrointestinal symptoms. Local news outlets are reporting the story as investigators work to confirm the source and prevent further infections among swimmers.

United Airlines is pushing back against flight attendants using their non-revenue travel benefits while out sick, a practice the airline reportedly opposes. But the flight attendants' contract appears to allow them to do exactly that, setting up a dispute between the carrier and its cabin crew over how sick leave interacts with travel privileges.

A recall of frozen berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's has been expanded following an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 17 people. The widening recall means more products and lot codes are affected, and consumers are being urged to check their freezers and discard or return potentially contaminated berries as health officials investigate the source.

Electric vehicles may be causing motion sickness in some passengers. Reports point to the cars' rapid, quiet acceleration and strong regenerative braking, which can create a mismatch between what passengers feel and what they see, triggering nausea. Drivers are less affected because they anticipate the movement, while passengers, especially in the back seat, are more prone to feeling unwell.

The tail end of Hurricane, later Tropical Storm, Nolo is lashing coastal areas with heavy rain, turning surf conditions poor and water quality dismal. A surfer reportedly went out in the storm-churned water and fell sick immediately, prompting jokes about surfers ignoring pollution and staph infection warnings in pursuit of waves despite the health risks.

US health authorities have declared the Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers over. The outbreak sickened 488 people across 34 states and hospitalized 65, making it one of the larger recent foodborne illness events in the country. With no new cases reported, investigators have closed the inquiry, and affected produce is no longer considered a threat to consumers.

Donald Trump has pushed back against suggestions that he is minimizing the dangers of artificial intelligence, while claiming there is a conspiracy working against data centers. The remarks add to an ongoing debate in the United States over AI safety regulation and the rapid expansion of data center infrastructure, which has drawn resistance from some communities and politicians.

Cleveland Guardians left-hander Parker Messick looked back on his rookie season as he prepares to take the mound for Game 1. The young pitcher spoke about his development and what the moment means as the club opens its postseason run, drawing attention from baseball fans following the matchup.

A discussion is under way over whether taking time off for mental health is a genuine need or an excuse. Advocates argue that stepping away from school or work to rest and recover can prevent burnout and improve wellbeing, while sceptics question whether such absences should carry the same legitimacy as sick days for physical illness. The debate touches employers, schools and health professionals alike, as more workplaces add wellness policies and younger workers increasingly treat mental health as a valid reason to pause.

Cleveland Guardians left-hander Parker Messick spoke with reporters about being named the starter for Game 1 of the American League Division Series. The young pitcher discussed his preparation and mindset heading into the postseason opener. His selection is notable given his limited major league experience, and fans are debating whether the choice gives Cleveland its best chance to advance.