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$944M Christmas Eve Miracle? Major Mega Millions Jackpot Eyed Across America
Some Lottery players are hopeful that Santa leaves a $944 million present under the Christmas tree this year. The Mega Millions jackpot is wrapping up the holiday season with a jaw-dropping prize estimated at $944 million - with a $429.4 million cash option - for the drawing on Tuesday, Dec. 24, making it the seventh-largest jackpot in the game’s history, just in time to pay off some holiday bills. No ticket hit the jackpot in Friday night’s drawing, and now, the odds-defying prize could make someone’s holiday dreams come true. Two of the top 10 largest Mega Millions jackpots ever hi…
Business
Big Lots To Begin 'Going Out Of Business' Sales At Nearly 1,000 Remaining Stores
Big Lots has announced plans to close all of its remaining 963 stores, initiating "going out of business" sales following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in September. The company says it's started the process of closing stores in 48 states and liquidating inventory under its court-supervised Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The decision comes as the retailer seeks to maximize value for stakeholders while exploring potential going-concern sale opportunities. "We all have worked extremely hard and have taken every step to complete a going concern sale," Big Lots' President and Chie…
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Cucumbers, Eggs Recalled Due To Risk Of Salmonella Contamination
Cucumbers distributed throughout the US and Canada and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in several states have been recalled due to the risk of Salmonella contamination. Cucumber recall SunFed Produce, LLC (SunFed) is recalling all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the “SunFed” label or in a generic white box or black plastic crate with a sticker that provides the implicated grower’s name “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V." The recalled cucumbers were sold between Saturday, Oct. 12, through Thursday, Nov. 26, 2024. The whole fresh America…
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Recall Involving Bagged Carrots Expanded: See List Of Supermarkets, Products
An E. coli outbreak linked to bagged organic carrots has prompted an expanded recall as the number of cases grows. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 39 people across 18 states have been sickened. Click here for a new, updated story - Here's What To Know Now About Food Illness Outbreaks, Recalls Ahead Of Thanksgiving The outbreak has resulted in 15 hospitalizations and one death. The recall initially began earlier this month when reports of illnesses linked to Grimmway Farms’ bagged carrots surfaced. The recall now covers multiple brands of orga…
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1 Dead, Dozens Sickened In 18 States From E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Carrots
An E. coli outbreak linked to carrots has left one person dead and sickened 39 people in 18 states. Click here for a new, updated story: Recall Involving Bagged Carrots Expanded: See List Of Supermarkets, Products The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) says the infections have come from multiple brands of recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms, which is based in Bakersfield, California. "Carrots on store shelves right now are likely not affected but may be in people's homes," the CDC said. "If you have any recalled carrots…
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Pennsylvania Man Who Purchased Human Body Parts On Facebook Sentenced
A 41-year-old man who purchased human body parts from a woman in Arkansas through Facebook has been sentenced in a Pennsylvania court on Tuesday, March 5. Jeremy Pauley, originally of Enola, Cumberland County but most recently of Thompson, Susquehanna County, has been sentenced to two years of probation for his role in a national illegal human body parts selling scheme involving a funeral home and the Harvard morgue, as Daily Voice previously reported. He has been under investigation by local police and the FBI since authorities received a call about "suspicious activi…
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Maryland AG Reaches Massive Settlement with Google Over Location Tracking Practices
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh has announced that his Consumer Protection Division as well as 39 other attorneys general have reached a $391.5 million multi-state settlement with Google over its location tracking practices relating to Google Account settings. The settlement will also require Google to make it easier for consumers to manage their privacy settings when using Google products, according to Frosh. Maryland’s share of the massive settlement is $8.6 million. “Google misled Marylanders about its location tracking practices. It built de…
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Maryland Ranks As Most Politically Engaged State In US
Maryland has ranked the highest in the nation for political engagement according to a new study released by WalletHub. With Midterm Election Day coming up, WalletHub compared the 50 states based on 10 key indicators of political engagement. They range from the percentage of registered voters in the 2020 presidential election to total political contributions per adult population. Maryland ranked the highest overall, while Arkansas ranked lowest. Maryland also ranked number five for the highest percentages of registered voters in the 2020 Presidential Election, with New Jersey ranking number …
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5-Gallon Buckets Of Organs Among Human Body Parts Purchased On Facebook By PA Man: Police
"Human organs" and "human skin" inside 5-gallon buckets in a Pennsylvania home are just some of the unusual details emerging in the case of human body parts purchased on Facebook and being shipping through the US mail. Jeremy Lee Pauley has been under investigation by local police and the FBI since the East Pennsboro Township police first received a call of "suspicious activity"— which is what they are calling it when a landlord discovered those buckets— in the 200 block of North Enola Road around 7 a.m. on June 14, according to a release by the department. The items seized during the…
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'Human Body Parts' Purchased On Facebook By Pennsylvania Man Police Say
A 40-year-old man purchased human body parts from a woman in Arkansas using Facebook, police in Pennsylvania say. Jeremy Pauley has been under investigation by local police and the FBI since the East Pennsboro Township police first received a call of "suspicious activity" in the 200 block of North Enola Road around 7 a.m. on June 14, according to a release by the department. The local police worked with the FBI Harrisburg, FBI Scranton, FBI Arkansas, Arkansas State Police, Cumberland County Coroners office, Cumberland County Forensics Division, Bloomsburg Police Department,…
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GOP Maryland Governor Hogan Becomes 'Never Trumper' In 2024
Republican Maryland Governor Larry Hogan says the stakes are "too high" to risk another Trump presidency, according to Fox News Sunday. "With America on the wrong path, the stakes are too high to double down on failure," Hogan said to Fox News. Hogan has been widely viewed as a moderate Republican who may have his eyes on a Senate seat in Maryland or a potential bid for the presidency. His views echo those of Republican Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchison who said Trump does not deserve another chance at running for the White House. "My friend Governor Hutchison is exactly right," Hogan …
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