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Recall Targets Costco Tuna Product Linked To Supplier Issue Recall Targets Costco Tuna Product Linked To Supplier Issue
Recall Targets Costco Tuna Product Linked To Supplier Issue A popular raw tuna product sold at Costco stores has been pulled from shelves over concerns it may be contaminated with Listeria. On Saturday, Sept. 20, Western United Fish Company, doing business as Annasea Foods Group, announced a recall of 3,314.7 pounds of Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke.  The move came after the company’s green onion supplier reported a positive Listeria test in ingredients used for the product. The recalled tuna was sold in clear plastic clamshell containers labeled with Costco Item Number 17193, pack date of Sept. 18, and sell by date of Sept. 22.…
Cop Killers Helped Run NY Multi-State Car Theft Ring: NJ AG Cop Killers Helped Run NY Multi-State Car Theft Ring: NJ AG
Cop Killers Helped Run NY Multi-State Car Theft Ring: NJ AG Thirteen people were arrested and charged with running a car theft ring out of Camden that involved the shooting death of a Philadelphia police officer, authorities announced Friday, Sept. 5. Alex Vargas, a 27-year-old Camden resident and his brother Alexi Vargas, a 24-year-old Pennsauken resident, led a criminal enterprise which coordinated the theft of vehicles throughout New Jersey and his nearby states, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said.  From July 2001 through January 2004, the Vargas brothers and their accomplices stole cars in Camden, Burlington, Somerset, Bergen,…
Joe Biden Seen With Bandaged Head Amid Prostate Cancer Battle Joe Biden Seen With Bandaged Head Amid Prostate Cancer Battle
Joe Biden Seen With Bandaged Head Amid Prostate Cancer Battle Former President Joe Biden was seen near his Delaware home with a large bandage on his head, a sight that quickly sparked concern and questions about his health. Inside Edition aired footage of the  82-year-old Biden in departing a church in Rehoboth Beach wearing the bandage that is several inches long. It was not immediately clear what prompted the placement of the bandage. The video, taken by a local resident on Tuesday, Sept. 2, was also shared on Instagram. The man told Inside Edition that from up close, it looked like a scar from skin cancer surgery. V…
Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station
Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station High-speed rail in the Northeast just got a significant upgrade. Amtrak's new NextGen Acela trains launched on Wednesday, August 27. The first train left Union Station in Washington, DC, at 5 a.m., while a second one departed Boston's South Station at 6 a.m. The upgraded trains promise faster service and more seats to the nation's busiest rail travel corridor. "Acela is synonymous with American high-speed trains, and today marks a new era of next-generation service," said Amtrak President Roger Harris. "On behalf of everyone at Amtrak, I’m proud to welcome you aboard NextGen Acela. Th…
Recall Issued For Popular Salad Kits Sold In 25 States, Including NY Recall Issued For Popular Salad Kits Sold In 25 States, Including NY
Recall Issued For Popular Salad Kits Sold In 25 States, Including NY A popular bagged salad kit is being recalled after a labeling mix-up raised concerns about undeclared allergens. Taylor Fresh Foods announced a voluntary recall of its Taylor Farms Honey Balsamic Salad Kit (6/8.3oz) because some packages may contain sesame and soy that are not listed on the label.  The recall stems from master packs supplied by Latitude 36 Foods, which mistakenly included Asian Sesame Ginger dressing packets instead of the intended Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette. According to the company, the mislabeled kits were distributed in 25 states.  The affected kits have cod…
Rita's Challenges Classic Fall Flavors With Newest Dessert Rita's Challenges Classic Fall Flavors With Newest Dessert
Rita's Challenges Classic Fall Flavors With Newest Dessert A popular Italian ice chain is taking on seasonal favorites like the Pumpkin Spice Latte with a new fall treat. Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is selling a limited-time dessert called Apple Butter Concrete. The eastern Pennsylvania company announced the new flavor in a news release on Monday, Aug. 25. The treat blends vanilla frozen custard with apple butter, vanilla wafers, and gooey apple pie filling. Rita's said the combination creates "an unforgettable new Concrete that captures the warmth and coziness guests look forward to" in the fall. Rita's is also bringing back its …
EXCLUSIVE: 104-Year-Old Shares Longevity Secrets, Including The One That Surprised Her Most EXCLUSIVE: 104-Year-Old Shares Longevity Secrets, Including The One That Surprised Her Most
Exclusive: 104-Year-Old Shares Longevity Secrets, Including The One That Surprised Her Most At 104, Caroline Emplit still hits the gym, sews thousands of pillowcases, and keeps two books going at once. In an exclusive interview with Daily Voice, she revealed the simple motto she says has carried her through more than a century of life. The Simpson Meadows resident, born in Delaware and longtime Pennsylvania resident, marked her latest birthday this summer with not one, but four separate celebrations. She was surrounded by family, neighbors, and old friends who gathered to honor her remarkable life. But Emplit said her favorite birthday remains her 90th. Amosland Elementary in the …
Cracker Barrel Unveils New Logo, Menu Changes Despite Large Fan Pushback Cracker Barrel Unveils New Logo, Menu Changes Despite Large Fan Pushback
Cracker Barrel Unveils New Logo, Menu Changes Despite Large Fan Pushback Cracker Barrel is rolling out sweeping updates, even though many loyal fans say they want things left the way they were. The Tennessee-based chain unveiled its first new logo in nearly 50 years on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The familiar image of a man sitting beside a barrel is gone, replaced with a simplified, text-only design. Cracker Barrel said the refreshed look is even closer to the company's early days, when it also had a text-only logo. "Anchored in Cracker Barrel's signature gold and brown tones, the updated visuals will appear across menus and marketing collateral, including the…
Erin’s Offshore Spin Will Unleash Flash Flood Risk Across Northeast Erin’s Offshore Spin Will Unleash Flash Flood Risk Across Northeast
Erin’s Offshore Spin Will Unleash Flash Flood Risk Across Northeast A surge of tropical moisture unleashed by Hurricane Erin is set to drench the Northeast with meteorologists warning that sudden, drenching downpours could trigger dangerous flash flooding from Virginia to New England on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Tropical air funneled northward by Hurricane Erin is colliding with a stalled weather front, setting the stage for intense rainfall and the risk of flash flooding across a wide swath of the Appalachians and Northeast from late Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night, AccuWeather meteorologists report. While Erin itself is spinning offshore, the heav…
'We Miss Her Madly': Famed Bodybuilder, Life Coach Dies Unexpectedly At 37 'We Miss Her Madly': Famed Bodybuilder, Life Coach Dies Unexpectedly At 37
'We Miss Her Madly': Famed Bodybuilder, Life Coach Dies Unexpectedly At 37 Hayley McNeff, a decorated bodybuilder and lifelong athlete whose journey from childhood sports to the national stage inspired many, has died at 37. Her family in her obituary said McNeff's passing was “unexpected but peaceful.” McNeff grew up in Concord, Massachusetts, and graduated from Concord-Carlisle High School before attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst. From a young age, she excelled in a wide range of sports — equestrian, board diving, and skiing — before turning her focus to bodybuilding, according to her obituary She went on to win multiple state titles in Maryland …
Multiple Wegmans Cheese Products Recalled Over Listeria Fears Multiple Wegmans Cheese Products Recalled Over Listeria Fears
Multiple Wegmans Cheese Products Recalled Over Listeria Fears A popular cheese sold at a supermarket with locations across the East Coast has been pulled from shelves following a supplier alert that triggered a multi-state recall. Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. announced it is recalling its Medium Camembert Soft Ripened Cheese and several products containing the cheese due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.  The bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.  Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms including high fever, sev…
Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including NY, Pulled From Shelves Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including NY, Pulled From Shelves
Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including NY, Pulled From Shelves A sweet treat sold at one of the nation’s biggest retailers is now under a safety alert covering 20 states and Washington, DC. The recall involves Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies, a 10-count product sold under Target’s private label brand.  According to the Food and Drug Administration, manufacturer Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp. of Canada pulled the cookies due to possible contamination with wood. A total of 803 cases are affected. The cookies were distributed through three Target distribution centers — in Connecticut, Maryland, and Ohio — and reached stores in: Connect…
Cracker Barrel's Remodel Plan Hits Nerves With Loyal Fans: 'Country Charm Is Gone' Cracker Barrel's Remodel Plan Hits Nerves With Loyal Fans: 'Country Charm Is Gone'
Cracker Barrel's Remodel Plan Hits Nerves With Loyal Fans: 'Country Charm Is Gone' Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is giving its restaurants a brighter, modern look, but the makeover is polarizing among the restaurant's biggest fans, with some saying the chain is losing its country charm. Cracker Barrel is in the process of remodeling dozens of its roughly 660 locations nationwide. The effort includes lighter paint, fewer antiques on the walls, updated menus, and streamlined cooking processes aimed at attracting a wider range of diners. Early remodels have already rolled out in multiple states, The Wall Street Journal reported in May. Cracker Barrel plans to update or re…
Claire's Files For Bankruptcy As Mall Traffic Declines, Debt Rises For Ear-Piercing Icon Claire's Files For Bankruptcy As Mall Traffic Declines, Debt Rises For Ear-Piercing Icon
Claire's Files For Bankruptcy As Mall Traffic Declines, Debt Rises For Ear-Piercing Icon Famous tween retailer Claire's is declaring bankruptcy as the popular mall chain struggles with debt, shrinking traffic, and trendy competition. Claire's is filing for bankruptcy in Delaware and Canadian courts, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The retailer known for children's jewelry and piercings is in a race to pay off a nearly $500 million loan by December 2026, Bloomberg reported. The move will allow Claire's to begin selling off assets while continuing talks with potential buyers, according to CEO Chris Cramer. "This decision is difficult, but …
Here's Where Americans Have Most, Least 'Good Days' Each Year Here's Where Americans Have Most, Least 'Good Days' Each Year
Here's Where Americans Have Most, Least 'Good Days' Each Year Some Americans are stacking more good days than others, and where you live may play a bigger role than you think. A new national survey shows that the average American racks up 252 good days a year, but residents in certain states are reporting significantly more.  Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Icelandic Provisions, the annual Bowl Half Full report looked at how healthy habits, morning rituals and even food choices shape daily optimism. Florida topped the list with an average of 276 good days annually, while at the opposite end, Connecticut, Kentucky and Vermont residents …
NY Residents' Electric Bill Is About To Spike Again NY Residents' Electric Bill Is About To Spike Again
NY Residents' Electric Bill Is About To Spike Again A record-high electricity auction held by PJM Interconnection is expected to drive up energy bills across much of the East Coast, even as many states have already been hit with rate hikes this summer. The results of PJM’s 2026/2027 Base Residual Auction, announced Tuesday, July 22, show the price of capacity cleared at the federal cap of $329.17 per megawatt-day, the highest in years.  That’s a 22% jump from last year’s price of $269.92. PJM, which manages the power grid for 13 states and Washington, D.C., secured over 134,000 megawatts of power to meet the projected electricity needs…
NY Native Candace Owens Being Sued By French President For Claiming His Wife's A Man NY Native Candace Owens Being Sued By French President For Claiming His Wife's A Man
NY Native Candace Owens Being Sued By French President For Claiming His Wife's A Man French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, have filed a sweeping defamation lawsuit against American far-right commentator Candace Owens.  They accuse her of orchestrating a “a campaign of global humiliation, turning their lives into fodder for profit-driven lies" by repeatedly and knowingly spreading the false claim that France’s first lady is a man. The suit, filed Wednesday, July 23, in Delaware Superior Court, alleges that Owens “disregarded all credible evidence disproving her claim in favor of platforming known conspiracy theorists and proven defame…
Tropical Storm Chantal Makes Landfall, Now Tracking North With Strong Winds, Torrential Rain Tropical Storm Chantal Makes Landfall, Now Tracking North With Strong Winds, Torrential Rain
Tropical Storm Chantal Makes Landfall, Now Tracking North With Strong Winds, Torrential Rain Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall just before sunrise Sunday, July 6, near Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, bringing strong winds, torrential rain, and storm surge to parts of the state’s coast. The National Hurricane Center said tropical storm conditions will persist in the warning area through Sunday morning, with heavy rainfall continuing across South Carolina through the day and into North Carolina by Monday, July 7.  Forecasters warned of flash flooding and localized rainfall totals of up to 10 inches near the storm’s center. While Chantal is expected to lose wind strength qu…
Stores In East Coast States, Including NY, Hit With Recall Of Wegmans Chocolate Favorite Stores In East Coast States, Including NY, Hit With Recall Of Wegmans Chocolate Favorite
Stores In East Coast States, Including NY, Hit With Recall Of Wegmans Chocolate Favorite A chocolate product sold at Wegmans stores has been recalled, federal officials say. The recall, due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen, affects Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils, which were sold in 18.5-ounce plastic tubs with six affected lot codes.  The candies were distributed across stores in:  Delaware Maryland  Massachusetts,  North Carolina,  New Jersey,  New York,  Pennsylvania,  Virginia,  Washington, DC. According to the FDA, the product’s label did not disclose the presence of milk, which can pose a serious o…
Judge Cites Simpsons Episode In Ruling Against Trump Affecting NY, 13 Other States Judge Cites Simpsons Episode In Ruling Against Trump Affecting NY, 13 Other States
Judge Cites Simpsons Episode In Ruling Against Trump Affecting NY, 13 Other States “Electric van only has 20 minutes of juice left!” That’s the line from The Simpsons a federal judge used to deliver a legal blow to President Donald Trump, quoting a 1995 episode as she struck down his administration’s freeze on electric vehicle infrastructure funding. In a preliminary injunction issued from the bench of the US District Court for the Western District of Washington, Judge Tana Lin invoked Homer Simpson’s long-lost goodbye to his mother as a pop culture parable for a very real-world problem: “range anxiety.” The phrase refers to the fear that electric vehicle drivers might r…
Federal Court Strikes Down Trump's Global Tariffs, Citing Abuse Of Emergency Powers Law Federal Court Strikes Down Trump's Global Tariffs, Citing Abuse Of Emergency Powers Law
Federal Court Strikes Down Trump's Global Tariffs, Citing Abuse Of Emergency Powers Law A federal court has blocked President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, ruling that he improperly used emergency powers to launch trade wars that badly hurt businesses and rocked global markets. The ruling was handed down by a three-judge panel at the US Court of International Trade on Wednesday, May 28. The judges' decision came amid several lawsuits accusing Trump of abusing his power as President to slap arbitrary tariffs on other countries. The court determined that Trump doesn't have the authority to use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose the sweeping duties …
Recall Issued For Baked Beans Sold In 23 States, Including NY Recall Issued For Baked Beans Sold In 23 States, Including NY
Recall Issued For Baked Beans Sold In 23 States, Including NY A new recall has been issued for a popular baked bean product distributed to retailers in more than 20 states. The beans, made by Vietti Food Group and sold under the Yellowstone brand, are being pulled due to the presence of an undeclared allergen. According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the product contains undeclared soy, posing a risk to individuals with a soy allergy or severe sensitivity. Consuming the affected product could lead to serious or life-threatening reactions, the FDA said. The recall involves 15-ounce cans of Yellowstone Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans wi…
Trump Lies About $1.98 Gas: See Where That Number Likely Came From Trump Lies About $1.98 Gas: See Where That Number Likely Came From
Trump Lies About $1.98 Gas: See Where That Number Likely Came From President Donald Trump says gas is down to $1.98 a gallon, but that number doesn't exist at any pump in the country. In early May, Trump has repeatedly claimed gas has fallen below $2 a gallon. He made the claim in the White House, social media posts, and during an interview with NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday, May 4. Trump also said gas was $1.98 a gallon when speaking with ABC News on Tuesday, April 29, at the end of his first 100 days back in the Oval Office. "So now, if you look at what's happened, energy is down," Trump said. "Gasoline hit $1.98 in a few states during the last co…
UDel Grad Student, 24, Killed By Fugitive Fleeing Cops In U-Haul Van, Police Say UDel Grad Student, 24, Killed By Fugitive Fleeing Cops In U-Haul Van, Police Say
UDel Grad Student, 24, Killed By Fugitive Fleeing Cops In U-Haul Van, Police Say A 24-year-old Maryland woman has been identified as the victim killed by a man wanted out of multiple states when he plowed into pedestrians and parked cars in a stolen U-Haul van in Delaware, authorities announced. Gordon Turner, 22, of New Castle, DE was arrested and is facing multiple charges in the Monday, April 29 crash that left Marina Vasconcelos, of Northeast, MD, dead, police said in a news release Thursday, May 1. Last summer, Vasconcelos announced that she had gotten engaged while in Cape May, NJ. According to LinkedIn, she was a third-year Ph.D. candidate at UDel pursuing a…
National Teacher Of Year Named As Woman Who Returned Home To Teach With Mentor National Teacher Of Year Named As Woman Who Returned Home To Teach With Mentor
National Teacher Of Year Named As Woman Who Returned Home To Teach With Mentor A Pennsylvania high school teacher has been named the 2025 National Teacher of the Year, education officials announced Tuesday, April 29. Ashlie Crosson teaches English and journalism at Mifflin County High School in Lewistown, where she also helps students publish a newspaper, magazine, and run social media accounts. She earned the national title after being selected as Pennsylvania’s 2024 Teacher of the Year by the state Department of Education. Crosson started teaching in Delaware in 2011, later returning to Pennsylvania to work in the Bellefonte Area School District while earning her m…
Recall Issued For Popular Apple Juice Brand Sold In 28 States, Including NY Recall Issued For Popular Apple Juice Brand Sold In 28 States, Including NY
Recall Issued For Popular Apple Juice Brand Sold In 28 States, Including NY A voluntary recall has been issued for certain batches of a widely sold apple juice brand, according to an alert from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The juice was distributed across 28 states and comes in clear, round glass bottles with white metal screw-top lids packaged in four 10-ounce bottles per pack (six packs per case).  The recall was initiated due to concerns that were not detailed in the FDA’s official notice, but the agency classified the situation as a Class II recall, meaning use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. …
Teen Admits To Making Bomb, Shooting Hoax Calls Across US: DOJ Teen Admits To Making Bomb, Shooting Hoax Calls Across US: DOJ
Teen Admits To Making Bomb, Shooting Hoax Calls Across US: DOJ A 19-year-old from Maryland who helped run an online “Purgatory” group behind a wave of terrifying swatting calls—targeting schools, airports, casinos, and homes—has pleaded guilty in federal court, authorities announced. Owen Jarboe, of Hagerstown, admitted to conspiracy, cyberstalking, and making interstate threats involving fire and explosives between December 2023 and Jan. 18, 2024, according to the US Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors said that Jarboe and his co-conspirators used Telegram, Instagram, and shared spoofing scripts to mask their identities while triggering police responses to…
Company Selling Toilet Paper, Napkins At Major Retailers Files For Bankruptcy Company Selling Toilet Paper, Napkins At Major Retailers Files For Bankruptcy
Company Selling Toilet Paper, Napkins At Major Retailers Files For Bankruptcy A large supplier of paper goods sold at nationwide chains has declared bankruptcy. Royal Paper has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to help sell its business to Sofidel America, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday, April 8. Royal offers products at many retailers, including Aldi, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods. The Phoenix-based company has signed an asset purchase agreement with Sofidel, a global paper manufacturer, which would take over most of Royal's assets through a court-supervised auction process.  "Our team has been working diligently to strengthen …
Big Lots Unveils Reopening Plan For Hundreds Of Stores After Bankruptcy Filing Big Lots Unveils Reopening Plan For Hundreds Of Stores After Bankruptcy Filing
Big Lots Unveils Reopening Plan For Hundreds Of Stores After Bankruptcy Filing Big Lots stores will reopen under new ownership more than seven months after the chain filed for bankruptcy. Discount retailer Variety Wholesalers, the new owner of Big Lots, announced the reopening plan in a news release on Friday, April 4. Big Lots applied for bankruptcy in September 2024 and Variety Wholesalers purchased hundreds of locations about three months later. Variety is planning a four-phase rollout following the company’s acquisition of 219 Big Lots locations out of bankruptcy. "We're thrilled to bring the Big Lots! brand back to life by offering more deals…
These New York Bridges Are At Risk Of Failure, NTSB Says After Key Bridge Collapse These New York Bridges Are At Risk Of Failure, NTSB Says After Key Bridge Collapse
These New York Bridges Are At Risk Of Failure, NTSB Says After Key Bridge Collapse The catastrophic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland is sparking national concern as federal investigators warn that nearly 70 other bridges across the country could face a similar fate. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Thursday, March 20, recommended that 30 bridge owners conduct urgent vulnerability assessments after an investigation into the deadly collapse of the Key Bridge found it was nearly 30 times above the acceptable risk threshold for critical structures. Key Bridge collapse. Baltimore County PD According to the NTSB, 68 bri…
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including NY Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including NY
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including NY Consumers in multiple states are being urged to check their snack cabinets after a major recall affecting a popular brand of biscuits, wafers, and snack rolls. ZB Importing LLC is voluntarily recalling certain lots of six varieties of Ulker Brand snack products due to undeclared wheat, egg, and/or milk in the ingredient list and/or "Contains" statement on product labels.  People with allergies or severe sensitivities to these ingredients could experience serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume the affected items. Affected Distribution Areas Products were distributed thr…