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Why are insects becoming more common in America?

Ticks cause Lyme disease, an acute inflammatory disease characterized by skin changes, arthritis, and flu-like symptoms. Credit: Getty Images (CNN) -- It's diff

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Ticks cause Lyme disease, an acute inflammatory disease characterized by skin changes, arthritis, and flu-like symptoms. Credit: Getty Image
Ticks cause Lyme disease, an acute inflammatory disease characterized by skin changes, arthritis, and flu-like symptoms. Credit: Getty Images (CNN) -- It's diff · Photo via CNN Arabic

Why are insects becoming more common in America? - CNN Arabic. Why are insects becoming more common in America? CNN Arabic

Ticks cause Lyme disease, a severe inflammatory disease characterized by skin changes, arthritis, and flu-like symptoms.Credit: Getty Images (CNN) -- It's hard to avoid talking about insects right now, as they expand their reach into new areas and are showing up in more disturbing ways.

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“Certainly, ticks are now present in places where people have grown up without having to worry about them.”

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Ticks cause Lyme disease, a severe inflammatory disease characterized by skin changes, arthritis, and flu-like symptoms.Credit: Getty Images (CNN) -- It's hard to avoid talking about insects right now, as they expand their range into new areas, and are showing up in more disturbing ways.

A CNN correspondent explains, currently showing 01:15, why US strikes target southern Iran

Why is Generation Z deciding to leave social media? (CNN) -- An annual medical checkup is the usual preventative measure for adults, but many members of Generation Z are avoiding regular medical appointments.

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A CNN correspondent explains, currently showing 01:15, why US strikes target southern Iran.

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Statements“Certainly, ticks are now present in places where people have grown up without having to worry about them.”A CNN correspondent explains, currently sho

Ticks cause Lyme disease, a severe inflammatory disease characterized by skin changes, arthritis, and flu-like symptoms.Credit: Getty Images (CNN) -- It's hard to avoid talking about insects right now, as they expand their range into new areas, and are showing up in more disturbing ways.

What to watch next

A CNN correspondent explains, currently showing 01:15, why US strikes target southern Iran.

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