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Tick-Borne Disease on Martha's Vineyard, Sox vs Yankees

Thursday August 21, 2025

In today's episode, we cover a rare tick-borne disease affecting Martha’s Vineyard, forcing many locals, including former chef Andrew Keenan, to adopt vegan diets due to alpha-gal syndrome. Local restaurants have adapted by offering “alpha-gal-friendly” options. In sports, the Boston Red Sox face the New York Yankees in a four-game series at Yankee Stadium, with Lucas Giolito and Luis Gil pitching. The PGA Tour undergoes potential changes led by Tiger Woods, aiming for fewer events and higher stakes. In tech news, Silicon Valley executives invest in genetic-testing…

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