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Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels
Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels A medicine cabinet staple is being pulled back due to a possible contamination issue. Haleon is voluntarily recalling four lots of Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels 125 mg, 120-count and 72-count packages, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, June 4. The recall was issued because the softgels may be contaminated with a diluted propylene glycol-based coolant from a machine leak during packaging. Ingesting softgels contaminated with the diluted coolant could cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, the company said. No adverse …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds
Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds A better night’s rest may come down to a narrower window than many people think. A sweeping study published in Nature found that the smallest biological age gaps were observed among people who reported sleeping between 6.4 and 7.8 hours per night. That works out to about 6 hours, 24 minutes to 7 hours, 48 minutes. The study analyzed sleep and health data from roughly 500,000 UK Biobank participants between ages 37 and 84. Researchers used 23 biological aging clocks derived from imaging, plasma protein, and metabolomics data to study how sleep duration aligned with aging patterns acro…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NJ Cops Review Viral Traffic Stop After Disabled Driver Alleges Racial Profiling In Video NJ Cops Review Viral Traffic Stop After Disabled Driver Alleges Racial Profiling In Video
NJ Cops Review Viral Traffic Stop After Disabled Driver Alleges Racial Profiling In Video A New Jersey police department is reviewing a traffic stop after the driver accused officers of racial profiling during an encounter that was captured on video and shared widely on social media. The video was posted June 2 by a man who goes by "ViBin Mall" on Facebook and Instagram, where in April of last year made a post saying he'd gone blind after being assaulted by another inmate while serving a three-week sentence in Ocean County Jail for contempt of court stemming from a family court matter. In the June 2 post, the driver claimed Jackson police followed him for more than three miles a…

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by Cecilia Levine
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DC Man Charged After Maryland Girl, 15, Killed With His Unsecured Gun, Police Say DC Man Charged After Maryland Girl, 15, Killed With His Unsecured Gun, Police Say
DC Man Charged After Maryland Girl, 15, Killed With His Unsecured Gun, Police Say A Maryland girl is dead, and a 33-year-old DC man is facing charges after police say two juveniles gained access to his unsecured gun and fatally shot the 15-year-old. Investigators identified Bowie native Journee Long as the teen killed during the Saturday night shooting in Southeast DC involving a weapon owned by J’Von Green. Officers were called shortly before 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, to the 900 block of Barnaby Road SE, where there was a reported shooting involving Long and two other juveniles. When they arrived, officers found Long unconscious and not breathing with a critical guns…

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by Zak Failla
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Students Safe, School Bus Driver Trapped After Bus Slams Into Tree In Maryland Students Safe, School Bus Driver Trapped After Bus Slams Into Tree In Maryland
Students Safe, School Bus Driver Trapped After Bus Slams Into Tree In Maryland A school bus driver had to be extricated after crashing into a tree in Maryland with two students on board, officials say. Shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 8, Frederick County Fire and Rescue crews were called to a stretch of Ball Road near Ijamsville, where there was a reported school bus crash with a person trapped inside. Two students on the bus were able to safely get off the bus and were evaluated by paramedics as a precaution. They were later returned to their parents. A police helicopter was requested to assist at the scene, according to investigators, and the driver was ext…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Stolen Bronco Chase Ends After Fleeing Teens Call For Getaway Driver In Maryland, Sheriff Says Stolen Bronco Chase Ends After Fleeing Teens Call For Getaway Driver In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Stolen Bronco Chase Ends After Fleeing Teens Call For Getaway Driver In Maryland, Sheriff Says A stolen 2025 Ford Bronco, a foot chase, four teens running through the woods, and a pickup ride that didn't stay secret for long. Just another day in the life of sheriff's deputies in St. Mary's County, where officials say a stolen SUV investigation ended with all four people involved accounted for after witnesses helped track down the last two who tried to escape. The strange scene played out on Saturday, June 6, when a Lexington Park resident reported that his 2025 Ford Bronco had been stolen. Using GPS tracking data, deputies determined the vehicle was in the Loveville area before spot…

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by Zak Failla
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UFC Fight At White House Means Major Road Closures Across DC Area: Here's What To Expect UFC Fight At White House Means Major Road Closures Across DC Area: Here's What To Expect
UFC Fight At White House Means Major Road Closures Across DC Area: Here's What To Expect The planned UFC fight on the White House lawn is about to bring some of the biggest traffic disruptions Washington has seen in years. The Metropolitan Police Department issued a sweeping traffic advisory this week ahead of "UFC Freedom 250," a multi-day event tied to President Donald Trump's planned White House celebration that will trigger road closures, parking restrictions, and detours across large sections of downtown DC beginning on Thursday, June 11. For drivers, commuters, tourists, and anyone trying to navigate the city next weekend, the impact will be hard to miss. Starting at 6 a…

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by Zak Failla
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Top Referee Blocked From US As Trump Immigration Crackdown Clouds 2026 World Cup Top Referee Blocked From US As Trump Immigration Crackdown Clouds 2026 World Cup
Top Referee Blocked From US As Trump Immigration Crackdown Clouds 2026 World Cup A referee set to make World Cup history was denied entry to the US as concerns grow about how the Trump administration's anti-immigration policies will impact the world's biggest sporting event. Omar Abdulkadir Artan was blocked from entering the US despite holding a valid visa, AFP reported on Monday, June 8. The award-winning referee was one of 170 officials picked to take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will kick off on Thursday, June 11. Artan was set to become the first Somali referee to officiate at a World Cup. He was turned away at Miami Internat…

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by Chris Spiker
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55 Charged In Massive HersheyPark Brawl Investigation, Including 3 Adults: Police (UPDATE) 55 Charged In Massive HersheyPark Brawl Investigation, Including 3 Adults: Police (UPDATE)
55 Charged In Massive HersheyPark Brawl Investigation, Including 3 Adults: Police (Update) A months-long investigation into a large fight involving dozens of youths at Hersheypark has resulted in charges against 55 people, police announced on Monday, June 8. The disorder erupted inside the Dauphin County amusement park on Friday, April 3, when multiple groups of youths engaged in assaultive and disruptive behavior, prompting a large response from Hersheypark Security, Derry Township Police, Pennsylvania State Police, and other local agencies. Following what police described as a lengthy and thorough investigation, authorities identified 55 individuals allegedly involved in the in…

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Critical Dashboard Warnings May Not Appear In Huge Toyota, Lexus Recall Critical Dashboard Warnings May Not Appear In Huge Toyota, Lexus Recall
Critical Dashboard Warnings May Not Appear In Huge Toyota, Lexus Recall Nearly 82,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles are being recalled because a dashboard display defect can keep critical safety warnings from appearing. Toyota issued the recall for about 81,893 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, May 27. The recall includes Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid and Mirai vehicles, along with Lexus GX and UX Hybrid vehicles. The issue involves a 12.3-inch combination meter in the instrument panel, which may experience a startup problem that causes some areas of the display to go blank. That can keep required w…

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by Chris Spiker
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Savannah Guthrie Shares Heartfelt New Message On Mom Nancy’s Mysterious Disappearance Savannah Guthrie Shares Heartfelt New Message On Mom Nancy’s Mysterious Disappearance
Savannah Guthrie Shares Heartfelt New Message On Mom Nancy’s Mysterious Disappearance A family’s long-running heartbreak is again being shared in just a few words. Savannah Guthrie posted a new message to Instagram Stories on Sunday, June 7, as the search continues for her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84. The NBC "Today" co-anchor shared an image of a religious painting with the words, “Oh my, my soul, it cries out, soul, it cries out.” Guthrie added her own message: “bring her home,” followed by a yellow heart. The post is drawing new attention to a case that has dragged on for more than four months. Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her Tucson, Arizona, home on S…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Dangerous Bacteria Found, Prompting Major Recall Of Popular Baby Wipes Dangerous Bacteria Found, Prompting Major Recall Of Popular Baby Wipes
Dangerous Bacteria Found, Prompting Major Recall Of Popular Baby Wipes Several types of popular baby wipes are being recalled because they may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause "serious and life-threatening infections." Target is voluntarily recalling Up & Up Fragrance Free and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes, the company announced on Thursday, June 4. The wipes were sold at Target stores nationwide and on the retailer's website. FDA testing found Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in samples of the wipes. "The products are predominantly used on newborns, infants, and young children, who are particula…

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by Chris Spiker