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Antibiotic Study Raises Death Risk Concerns: What You Should Know
A widely used hospital antibiotic is drawing renewed scrutiny after a major research review raised concerns about patients’ survival. The drug is cefepime, used to treat serious bacterial infections. A study published in JAMA Network Open examined 110 randomized trials involving 22,608 adults and children and compared it with other antibiotics in the beta-lactam family. Across those trials, 6.6 percent of cefepime-treated patients died, compared with 6.2 percent of patients receiving alternatives. Researchers examined deaths from any cause, generally at 30 days or the closest available foll…
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This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says
An overlooked calculation could leave workers with less money each payday or an unwelcome surprise when they file their taxes. The IRS recommends checking federal income tax withholding at least once a year. Its free online Tax Withholding Estimator helps employees determine whether their employers are taking the right amount from their pay. Withhold too little, and a worker could face an additional tax bill and possibly penalties. Withhold too much, and take-home pay shrinks while more money goes toward a potential refund. The agency’s withholding guidance highlights several situations th…
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Deadly Choking Hazard Sparks Massive Recall Of 276K Toys
A popular toddler toy sold online is being recalled because of a potentially deadly choking hazard. Esjay US recalled about 276,000 Toddler Busy Board Montessori Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 17. The recalled busy boards are designed for children younger than 3 and have red knobs that can detach. The loose pieces violate the federal small parts ban and can pose a risk of serious injury or death from choking. The toys are made of blue felt and have carrying handles, elastic cords, and button closures. Cartoon dinosaurs are printed on the front, wh…
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NY Among 10 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why
Several Northeast states are among the places with the most diversity in the US, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Most & Least Diverse States in America list on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The study ranked all 50 states using 14 measures across socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, religious, and political diversity. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said diversity goes beyond race and gender. "The most diverse states have above-average variety when it comes to people's ages, birthplaces, languages, jobs, family structures, and more," said Lupo. "Moving to a diverse s…
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Man Critically Injured In Early-Morning Nassau County Robbery: Police
A man was hospitalized in critical condition after suffering head injuries during an early-morning robbery on Long Island, police said. The robbery happened near May Street and Grand Avenue in South Hempstead at approximately 5:27 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Officers responding to reports of a robbery that had just occurred found the male victim suffering from head injuries, detectives said. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he remained listed in critical condition as of Saturday. Nassau County Police's Homicide Squad is investig…
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Drugged Driver Strikes Bicyclist: Nassau County Police
A stationary bicyclist was critically injured when a Subaru struck him in a suspected drug-impaired crash on Long Island, police announced Saturday, Sept. 19. The 31-year-old man was stopped on his bicycle near Nassau Expressway and Burnside Avenue in Inwood when he was hit at 10:11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, according to Nassau County Police. A 2018 Subaru traveling east on Burnside Avenue struck the bicyclist, investigators said. The driver remained at the scene, police said. Michael Mayosky, 51, of East Meadow, was arrested without incident. The bicyclist was taken to an area hospital, wh…
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More Victims Feared After CNA Forcibly Touched Disabled Patient, Nassau County Police Say
Police are searching for more potential victims after a certified nursing assistant forcibly touched a disabled woman twice at a New York rehabilitation center, authorities announced Saturday, Sept. 19. The incidents happened on Long Island at Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing, located at 49 Oakcrest Ave. in Middle Island, on Thursday, Sept. 3, and Friday, Sept. 4, according to Suffolk County Police. The 32-year-old patient told another certified nursing assistant what had happened, police said. That employee called 911. The patient was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for an evalua…
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Hunter Kills Woman After Mistaking Her For Deer In Front Of Kids: Police
A hunter is facing charges after police say he shot and killed a woman walking through a field with a man and two children after mistaking her for a deer in Delaware. Walter Moorhead, 74, of Salisbury, MD, was identified as the hunter in the tragic accident, while the victim has been identified as 39-year-old Santos Maria Chilel Soto, from Georgetown, DE, Delaware State Police said. was charged with manslaughter and other offenses after he fatally shot a woman on Friday night in Ellendale while he was hunting from a ground blind, according to Delaware State Police. Shortly after 7:30 …
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Nike-Owned Converse Pulls 'Deeply Upsetting' Ad After Backlash: 'We Got This Wrong'
Converse has apologized after promotional images for two footwear campaigns sparked a social media backlash over troubling racial imagery. The company pulled the images from Instagram and other official channels, Footwear News first reported. Converse said the ads should not have appeared. The controversy centered on a Chuck 70 X campaign image featuring Karina, a member of South Korean K-pop group aespa. Critics said the projected star-shaped lighting, shadows, and the performer’s white skirt created an image resembling a Ku Klux Klan hood. Critics also pointed to black sneakers she held …
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F-16 Fires Flares While Intercepting Aircraft Near Camp David
A low-flying F-16 startled residents across parts of Pennsylvania and Maryland while intercepting a civilian aircraft near Camp David on Saturday morning, Sept. 19, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command. The fighter jet intercepted the small aircraft near the presidential retreat in Thurmont, Maryland, around 7:50 a.m., NORAD said. The F-16 deployed flares to get the pilot’s attention during the interception. “The flares were used to draw attention from or communicate with the pilot,” NORAD said. “Flares are employed with the highest regard for safety, burn out quickly …
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NY Fugitive Kidnaps 5-Year-Old CT Boy, Threatening To Kill Himself And Child: Police
A New York fugitive accused of kidnapping a 5-year-old boy was arrested at a Connecticut hotel after an Amber Alert and hours of negotiations, police said. Christopher Rodriguez, 32, was taken into custody shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at a Branford hotel. New Haven police announced the arrest Friday. The case began when officers responded to a reported domestic dispute at a New Haven home. A woman told police Rodriguez had become "extremely upset" after they got into an argument. Rodriguez allegedly left the woman there and drove to New Haven to pick up her 5-year-old son…
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Carrot Top Hospitalized After Apparent Suicide Attempt: Reports
A longtime national comedy fixture is receiving care after a reported medical emergency. Click here for a new, updated story - Carrot Top Accused Of Sexual Exploitation Prior To Apparent Suicide Attempt: Reports Carrot Top, the 61-year-old comedian whose legal name is Scott Christopher Thompson, was hospitalized in Las Vegas following an apparent suicide attempt, according to multiple reports. TMZ first reported Friday, Sept. 18, that Thompson had been taken to a local hospital. His scheduled performance that night at the Luxor Hotel & Casino was canceled. His representative, J…
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