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45 Sickened, 16 Hospitalized As Salmonella Outbreak In Cucumbers Expands To 18 States 45 Sickened, 16 Hospitalized As Salmonella Outbreak In Cucumbers Expands To 18 States
45 Sickened, 16 Hospitalized As Salmonella Outbreak In Cucumbers Expands To 18 States A Salmonella outbreak linked to a cucumber producer has now expanded to 18 states with 45 illnesses and 16 hospitalizations now reported. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new recall for Bedner Growers cucumbers on Friday, May 30.  The recalled cucumbers, grown in Boynton Beach, Florida, and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, were shipped to retailers, distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service dealers from Tuesday, April 29, to Monday, May 19. The products were labeled as either being “supers,” “selects,” or “plains." Target had issued…
It's Alvin: First Tropical Storm Of 2025 Hurricane Season Forms It's Alvin: First Tropical Storm Of 2025 Hurricane Season Forms
It's Alvin: First Tropical Storm Of 2025 Hurricane Season Forms This story has been updated. The first tropical storm of the 2025 hurricane season has formed. Tropical Depression One-E strengthened to become Tropical Storm Alvin late Thursday morning, May 29. It's packing 40 mph sustained winds and is located in the eastern Pacific, about 800 miles south of the southern tip of California. The Atlantic hurricane season starts on Sunday, June 1, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30. The eastern Pacific hurricane season began Thursday, May 15, and also runs through Nov. 30. Meteorologists expect Alvin to intensify through Friday, May 30, with the potential …
J.P. Morgan Opening Luxury Banks In NY To Attract Wealthy Clients: Look Inside (PHOTOS) J.P. Morgan Opening Luxury Banks In NY To Attract Wealthy Clients: Look Inside (PHOTOS)
J.P. Morgan Opening Luxury Banks In NY To Attract Wealthy Clients: Look Inside (Photos) JPMorganChase is catering to wealthier clients with more than a dozen high-end financial centers, including some in the Northeast. The banking giant will open 14 new J.P. Morgan Financial Centers throughout the last week of May, according to a news release on Tuesday, May 27. The luxury banks will be in Massachusetts, New York, California, and Florida. JPMorgan opened two locations in 2024 and plans to reach a total of 31 by the end of 2026. "Through these financial centers, we are redefining how affluent clients are served, offering a highly personalized level of service that is back…
These Are Top Faces Of Democratic Party, New Poll Reveals These Are Top Faces Of Democratic Party, New Poll Reveals
These Are Top Faces Of Democratic Party, New Poll Reveals With Democrats not holding power in either the executive or legislative branches, questions abound as to how the party can rebound, and who is best to lead them there. A new poll sheds some light. A Co/efficient survey conducted from Wednesday, May 7 to Friday, May 9 asked 1,462 likely voters who they view as the “face” of the Democratic Party: Here are the top finishers: New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 26 percent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, 12 percent Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, 8 percent Former Vice President Kamala Harris, 6 percent Former Transportation Sec. Pete …
COVID-19: Strain Behind New China Surge Now Surfacing In US, CDC Says COVID-19: Strain Behind New China Surge Now Surfacing In US, CDC Says
Covid-19: Strain Behind New China Surge Now Surfacing In US, CDC Says A new strain of COVID-19 gaining traction overseas is now being detected in the United States, according to health officials tracking the virus. Click here for a new, updated story: COVID-19: Here Are Symptoms Of New Variant Sparking China Surge Now Surfacing In US Airport screenings have identified cases of the NB.1.8.1 variant — the same strain linked to a surge in infections in China — among international travelers arriving in several US states, CBS News reports. The variant has been found in passengers tested at airports in the New York City area, California, Virginia, and Washington…
Trump Administration Bans Harvard From Enrolling International Students Trump Administration Bans Harvard From Enrolling International Students
Trump Administration Bans Harvard From Enrolling International Students The Department of Homeland Security has taken away Harvard University's ability to host international students in President Donald Trump's latest political attack on the Ivy League college. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem revoked Harvard's certification in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), the department announced on Thursday, May 22. The Trump administration has accused the Cambridge, Massachusetts, university of allowing "anti-American, pro-terrorist" foreign students to disrupt campus life. The decision puts the legal status in doubt for Harvard's nearly 6,80…
Airbnb's 'Anti-Party' Tech Blocks Risky Bookings Before Summer Holiday Weekends Airbnb's 'Anti-Party' Tech Blocks Risky Bookings Before Summer Holiday Weekends
Airbnb's 'Anti-Party' Tech Blocks Risky Bookings Before Summer Holiday Weekends Airbnb is expanding its "anti-party" crackdown for the summer, using high-tech booking filters to stop disruptive gatherings before they start. The short-term vacation rental company announced the upgrades to its anti-party technology in a news release on Monday, May 19. Airbnb said its goal is to prevent risky bookings, especially on major holiday weekends around Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The system will help hosts avoid unauthorized parties and protect their neighborhoods. "This technology is part of a broader set of tools and policies Airbnb deploys to promote responsibl…
NY-Based Regeneron Buying Bankrupt 23andMe For $256M, Pledges To Protect DNA Data NY-Based Regeneron Buying Bankrupt 23andMe For $256M, Pledges To Protect DNA Data
Ny-based Regeneron Buying Bankrupt 23andMe For $256M, Pledges To Protect DNA Data Regeneron Pharmaceuticals will acquire embattled DNA testing company 23andMe in a $256 million court-supervised sale, promising to honor existing privacy protections and continue consumer services with no changes. The agreement to buy 23andMe was announced in a news release on Monday, May 19. It comes two months after 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Under the deal, Westchester County, New York-based Regeneron will take over 23andMe's personal genome service, total health, and research services. The telehealth brand Lemonaid Health will be shut down and Regeneron has offered to…
'Dilbert' Author, NY Native Scott Adams Has Months To Live After Same Cancer Diagnosis As Biden 'Dilbert' Author, NY Native Scott Adams Has Months To Live After Same Cancer Diagnosis As Biden
'Dilbert' Author, NY Native Scott Adams Has Months To Live After Same Cancer Diagnosis As Biden Scott Adams, the controversial creator of the comic strip Dilbert, has revealed he is battling terminal cancer and expects to die within months. In an episode of his “Coffee With Scott Adams” podcast on Monday, May 19, the 66-year-old New York native revealed he has the same aggressive form of prostate cancer that former President Joe Biden is facing — but claims he’s had it longer. “I have the same cancer that Joe Biden has,” Adams said in the video. “I also have prostate cancer that has also spread to my bones, but I’ve had it longer than he’s had it – well, longer than he’s admitted havi…
These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals
These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals A new nationwide analysis is shedding light on how states compare when it comes to a major public health challenge, and the results show striking geographic patterns. The report from U.S. News reveals which states are most affected by obesity and which are faring better — a factor that plays a critical role in overall health rankings. The data is part of the 2025 Best States rankings. It is based on self-reported obesity rates from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health departments. Obesi…
Toxic Metals Detected In Rice Brands Sold Across US, Report Finds Toxic Metals Detected In Rice Brands Sold Across US, Report Finds
Toxic Metals Detected In Rice Brands Sold Across US, Report Finds A new report is raising concerns about elevated levels of arsenic and other heavy metals in rice products sold across the United States. Healthy Babies Bright Futures, a nonprofit focused on children's health, tested 145 rice samples from stores in 20 metro areas and found arsenic in every single one.  More than one in four contained arsenic levels that exceeded the federal safety threshold for infant rice cereal. The report warns that rice is the top source of arsenic from solid foods in diets of children under 2, and a major concern during pregnancy — when the developing brain is mo…
35 Years After Killing Parents, Menendez Brothers Become Eligible For Parole 35 Years After Killing Parents, Menendez Brothers Become Eligible For Parole
35 Years After Killing Parents, Menendez Brothers Become Eligible For Parole Lyle and Erik Menendez have been resentenced for the 1989 murders of their parents, clearing a major hurdle that brings them one step closer to potential freedom in a case that has captivated worldwide attention for decades. A Los Angeles judge ruled that the brothers, who were serving life sentences without the possibility of parole, will now serve 50 years to life, making them eligible to appear before the California Parole Board. "The Menendez brothers have done remarkable work," their attorney, Mark Geragos, told reporters after the hearing, citing their support of fellow inmates at the…
US Measles Cases Surge Past 1,000 As CDC Reports 14 Outbreaks US Measles Cases Surge Past 1,000 As CDC Reports 14 Outbreaks
US Measles Cases Surge Past 1,000 As CDC Reports 14 Outbreaks America reached a grim milestone this week as the number of confirmed measles cases across the country has soared past 1,000, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A total of 1,001 confirmed measles cases have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by 31 states and jurisdictions — more than triple the number reported in all of 2024, according to the agency's latest report. At least 14 outbreaks (defined as three or more connected cases) have been reported so far this year, with 93 percent of cases (928 of 1,001) linked to outbreaks,…
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…
Trump’s 100% Movie Tariff Plan Rattles Studios, Threatens $924M Filming Industry In NY Trump’s 100% Movie Tariff Plan Rattles Studios, Threatens $924M Filming Industry In NY
Trump’s 100% Movie Tariff Plan Rattles Studios, Threatens $924M Filming Industry In NY President Donald Trump said he wants to slap a 100% tariff on foreign-made movies to support what he called a "dying" industry, sparking pushback from film producers and lawmakers. Trump announced his plan for the movie tariffs in a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Sunday, May 4. His post claimed he was authorizing the Department of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to begin instituting the 100% tariffs on films made outside the US. It's unclear how tariffs would be imposed on movie production and distribution. "The Movie Industry in America is DYING…
'A**'-Looking America Rant By LI Air Force Vet Goes Viral: 'Makes Me So Sad' 'A**'-Looking America Rant By LI Air Force Vet Goes Viral: 'Makes Me So Sad'
'A**'-Looking America Rant By LI Air Force Vet Goes Viral: 'Makes Me So Sad' An Air Force veteran’s drive around Long Island is triggering a nationwide existential crisis. The Nassau County woman, who posts under the TikTok alias @thesnacksergeant, has gone viral after her rather pointed observation of America’s aesthetic. “We are one of the richest countries. Why does it look like ass?” she says in the video, which had been viewed over 162,000 times and received over 16,000 “likes” as of Thursday, May 1. “It’s just strip mall after strip mall with old buildings, horrible roads, no color," she adds in the caption. “Traffic lights and trash everywhere. It makes me s…
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. …
$10M Fraud: LI Dad, Son Sentenced For Spending Investor Money On Lavish Lifestyle $10M Fraud: LI Dad, Son Sentenced For Spending Investor Money On Lavish Lifestyle
$10M Fraud: LI Dad, Son Sentenced For Spending Investor Money On Lavish Lifestyle A New York father and son will spend years behind bars for conning investors out of millions of dollars that funded their lavish lifestyle. Long Island resident Eugene Austin, age 62, of Port Jefferson, was sentenced to 18 years in prison in Brooklyn federal court on Wednesday, April 23, following a jury conviction for wire fraud and money laundering. Austin’s 29-year-old son, Brandon Austin, of Coram, was previously sentenced to four years behind bars for his role in the scheme. The men offered to serve as a broker for sales of large quantities of cryptocurrency at below-market exchange r…
Tesla Accused Of Rigging Odometers As Stock Plummets, Musk Calls Lawsuit 'Idiotic' Tesla Accused Of Rigging Odometers As Stock Plummets, Musk Calls Lawsuit 'Idiotic'
Tesla Accused Of Rigging Odometers As Stock Plummets, Musk Calls Lawsuit 'Idiotic' Tesla is facing more legal trouble as a lawsuit accuses the controversial automaker of inflating odometers to end vehicles' warranty coverage early. The class action lawsuit claims Tesla manipulates mileage readings on its electric vehicles to show longer distances than were actually driven, potentially reducing or avoiding costly repairs. The suit was originally filed in California in February. The 30-page filing says the odometer system used in Teslas doesn't measure physical distance directly. Instead, the complaint claims it relies on predictive algorithms and data like energy usag…
Rachel Morin’s Accused Killer Convicted Of Rape, Murder: Reports Rachel Morin’s Accused Killer Convicted Of Rape, Murder: Reports
Rachel Morin’s Accused Killer Convicted Of Rape, Murder: Reports Victor Martinez-Hernandez, an accused illegal immigrant, has been convicted of raping and murdering Rachel Morin, according to reports. It reportedly did not take long for a jury to determine Martinez-Hernandez's fate following a weeklong trial, finding him guilty of murdering the Maryland mother of five, who was abducted from the Ma & Pa trail in Harford County. Specifically, Martinez-Hernandez was convicted of:  First-degree premeditated murder; First-degree rape; Sexual assault; Kidnapping. Morin, 37, was reported missing in August 2023, when she went to walk on the trail in B…
Would-Be Assassin Admits Plot To Kill Supreme Court Justice In Maryland: DOJ Would-Be Assassin Admits Plot To Kill Supreme Court Justice In Maryland: DOJ
Would-Be Assassin Admits Plot To Kill Supreme Court Justice In Maryland: DOJ A California man who traveled across the country armed with a gun, ammo, zip ties, and a crowbar to kill a sitting Supreme Court justice in Maryland has pleaded guilty, federal prosecutors announced. Nicholas John Roske, age 29, of Simi Valley, admitted in court that he flew from Los Angeles to Dulles International Airport in June 2022, carrying a firearm and ammunition in his checked luggage.  From there, he took a taxi to a Montgomery County neighborhood, where he planned to assassinate a Supreme Court Justice at their home, according to the Department of Justice. He was reportedly …
Winning Numbers For Monday, April 7 Powerball Drawing With $54M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, April 7 Powerball Drawing With $54M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, April 7 Powerball Drawing With $54M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, April 7 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $54 million with a $26.1 million cash option after the jackpot was claimed in a recent drawing by a player in California. The jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 20-23-48-59-66 with a Powerball of 04 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according …
Jim Cramer Fears ‘Black Monday’ As Markets Tumble After Trump's Tariff Rollout Jim Cramer Fears ‘Black Monday’ As Markets Tumble After Trump's Tariff Rollout
Jim Cramer Fears ‘Black Monday’ As Markets Tumble After Trump's Tariff Rollout It was a brutal week for investors, who lost nearly $7 trillion after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on nearly every country, and CNBC's Jim Cramer warned that the pain may not be over. The "Mad Money" host said he fears stock prices may continue to fall on Monday, April 7, adding that investors could be facing a repeat of one of the market’s worst days. Related: Mexico And Canada Promise More Tariffs Coming For US If the president doesn’t try to reach out and reward these countries and companies that play by the rules, then the 1987 scenario ... the one where we went …
Egg Prices Are Dropping Fast, But Here’s Why You’re Still Paying More At The Store Egg Prices Are Dropping Fast, But Here’s Why You’re Still Paying More At The Store
Egg Prices Are Dropping Fast, But Here’s Why You’re Still Paying More At The Store Egg prices across the U.S. are on a downward trend, according to the USDA’s latest weekly report released Friday, March 28, 2025. Nationally, loose, large white eggs dropped $0.26 to $3.00 per dozen. In California, prices slid by $1.13 to $6.05, and in the Midwest, the drop was even steeper at $1.20. New York’s rate held steady at $3.86 per dozen. Still, shoppers shouldn’t expect instant relief at the register: “Wholesale price changes can take up to three weeks to be reflected in the retail dairycase,” the USDA said. That means it could be mid-April before you see lower prices on store sh…
Winning Numbers For Monday, March 31 Powerball Drawing With Recently Reset $20M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, March 31 Powerball Drawing With Recently Reset $20M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, March 31 Powerball Drawing With Recently Reset $20M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, March 31 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $20 million with a $9.3 million cash option after the jackpot was claimed in the previous drawing by a player in California. The jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 12-41-44-52-64 with a Powerball of 25 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according t…
Luigi's Law: Proposed Ballot Measure Sparked By Alleged Murderer Targets Insurance Industry Luigi's Law: Proposed Ballot Measure Sparked By Alleged Murderer Targets Insurance Industry
Luigi's Law: Proposed Ballot Measure Sparked By Alleged Murderer Targets Insurance Industry A proposed California ballot measure aimed at limiting how much control insurance companies have over doctors’ treatment plans is drawing criticism after being named for the man accused of fatally shooting a healthcare CEO in New York last year. The “Luigi Mangione Access to Health Care Act” initiative would make it illegal for insurers to “delay, deny or modify any medical procedure or medication” recommended by a doctor if the patient could suffer serious consequences—including “disability, death, amputation, permanent disfigurement, loss or reduction of any bodily function,” according to …
23andMe Files For Bankruptcy As Customers Urged To Delete Their Genetic Data 23andMe Files For Bankruptcy As Customers Urged To Delete Their Genetic Data
23andMe Files For Bankruptcy As Customers Urged To Delete Their Genetic Data Embattled genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the latest blow after a massive data breach exposed the personal information of millions of customers. 23andMe CEO and co-founder Anne Wojcicki resigned on Sunday, Mar. 23, so she could bid for the company independently. Joseph Selsavage, the company’s chief financial and accounting officer, is now serving as interim CEO, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Wojcicki confirmed the move in a social media post on Monday, Mar. 24. "While I am disappointed that we have come to…
Did Bigfoot Photobomb Weather Service Storm Pic? Most Aren’t Buying It Did Bigfoot Photobomb Weather Service Storm Pic? Most Aren’t Buying It
Did Bigfoot Photobomb Weather Service Storm Pic? Most Aren’t Buying It A recent news report has sparked nationwide attention after viewers spotted a large, ape-like creature in the background of a photo taken by a National Weather Service camera. According to Fox Weather, the National Weather Service took photos of storm damage in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, last week, and in one of the images lurks a figure some have dubbed "Bigfoot." NOAA Via Foxweather Fayette County, which is in the Allegheny Mountains, is a hotbed for Sasquatch sightings. According to the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization — which, yes, is a real thing — Pennsylvania and t…
Family Driving In BMW Missing Over A Week After Storm Hits Grand Canyon Family Driving In BMW Missing Over A Week After Storm Hits Grand Canyon
Family Driving In BMW Missing Over A Week After Storm Hits Grand Canyon A family of three has been missing for over a week following their departure from the Grand Canyon. The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona is actively seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Jiyeon Lee, age 33, her mother Taehee Kim, age 59, and her aunt Junghee Kim, age 54, all of South Korea.  Their trip began from the Grand Canyon on Thursday, March 13, with plans to reach Las Vegas. The family was last seen traveling by road in a white BMW with California license plates.  The sheriff’s office has acknowledged the occurrence of multiple vehicle collisions al…
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…
46K+ Cybertrucks Recalled As Tesla's Financial, Political Issues Escalate 46K+ Cybertrucks Recalled As Tesla's Financial, Political Issues Escalate
46K+ Cybertrucks Recalled As Tesla's Financial, Political Issues Escalate Tesla is recalling more than 45,000 of its controversial Cybertrucks after a serious safety issue was discovered with their exterior paneling, the latest in a growing list of issues for the electric automaker. Tesla has issued the recall for 46,096 Cybertrucks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The recall impacts 2024 and 2025 models. According to the NHTSA, a stainless-steel exterior trim panel known as the cant rail may detach while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risks. Tesla is offering to replace the cant rail assembly for free. The recall c…