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Major Recall Expands To 3.6M Grill Brushes Before Labor Day Weekend Major Recall Expands To 3.6M Grill Brushes Before Labor Day Weekend
Major Recall Expands To 3.6M Grill Brushes Before Labor Day Weekend More than 3.6 million grill brushes are now being recalled as Labor Day weekend cookouts and football tailgates approach. Conair has expanded its recall to cover about 3,625,800 Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Aug. 27. The Stamford, Connecticut-based importer previously recalled 1,719,995 brushes in July. The brushes were recalled because small metal bristles can detach from them and stick to grills or food. Swallowing the bristles can cause serious internal injuries that may require surgery. …

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by Chris Spiker
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Contamination Concern Prompts Fruit Recall Contamination Concern Prompts Fruit Recall
Contamination Concern Prompts Fruit Recall A fruit recall is affecting shoppers in several Northeast states after testing raised concerns about possible contamination. Mamaroneck, New York-based Panorama Produce is recalling 302 boxes of Martina-brand mangoes that were distributed in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania and sold at select Walmart stores, according to a company announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration. The mangoes were distributed from Monday, Aug. 10, through Friday, Aug. 21. The recall involves size 9 mangoes packaged in Martina-branded cases. Individual fruit can be identified by …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Combative Patient Injures 2 EMTs During Ambulance Ride In Berks: PSP Combative Patient Injures 2 EMTs During Ambulance Ride In Berks: PSP
Combative Patient Injures 2 EMTs During Ambulance Ride In Berks: PSP A man was jailed after he became combative during an ambulance ride in Pennsylvania, injuring two EMTs, State Police announced on Sunday, Aug. 31.  James Zuppert, 58, of Nazareth, was being taken by Hamburg EMS from Upper Bern Township to Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital for chest pain and shortness of breath around 12:33 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, Pennsylvania State Police said. While the ambulance was on Mountain Road in Tilden Township, Zuppert became uncooperative and combative, police said. When one EMT tried to restrain him in the back of the ambulance, Zuppert pushed her and twisted …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early
Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early The Hershey Company is unwrapping its Halloween lineup early as more people get into the spooky spirit months before October. Hershey announced its 2026 Halloween lineup on Thursday, Aug. 13. The eastern Pennsylvania candy giant called it the company's largest and most diverse seasonal portfolio. The lineup is highlighted by the return of Hershey's Cookies 'N' Creme Fangs, which are coming back for the first time since 2024. The fang-shaped treat features the brand's Cookies 'N' Creme flavor in a Halloween design. Here are some other new and returning Halloween favorites for 2026: K…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
More Than 20 Missing After Raging Flash Flooding At Grand Canyon National Park More Than 20 Missing After Raging Flash Flooding At Grand Canyon National Park
More Than 20 Missing After Raging Flash Flooding At Grand Canyon National Park A frantic search is underway at one of the world’s most famous natural landmarks after violent flooding tore through its remote interior. The National Park Service said on Sunday, Aug. 30, that it was seeking information about more than 20 people who may be missing or unaccounted for at Grand Canyon National Park, carved by the Colorado River in Arizona. The hikers, backpackers, and campers may have been in Bright Angel Canyon or the Phantom Ranch area when a flash flood struck Saturday afternoon, Aug. 29. Park officials and the Arizona Department of Public Safety were continuing evacuatio…

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by Joe Lombardi
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2 Women Found Dead After PA Barricade, Murder-Suicide Probe Underway 2 Women Found Dead After PA Barricade, Murder-Suicide Probe Underway
2 Women Found Dead After PA Barricade, Murder-Suicide Probe Underway Two women were found dead inside a Pennsylvania home after police responded to a report of a barricaded person and a gunshot heard inside, authorities said. Officers from the 35th District were called to the 1600 block of Conlyn Street in Philadelphia around 1:51 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, Philadelphia police said. A barricade was declared at the residence before it ended around 2:50 p.m., police said. Two adult women were then found inside and pronounced dead at the scene by medics at approximately 2:51 p.m. The deaths are being investigated as a murder-suicide, according to preliminary info…

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by Jillian Pikora
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PA Woman, 21, Shot In Chest, Neck As Gunfire Hits 3 Vehicles, 2 Homes: Police PA Woman, 21, Shot In Chest, Neck As Gunfire Hits 3 Vehicles, 2 Homes: Police
PA Woman, 21, Shot In Chest, Neck As Gunfire Hits 3 Vehicles, 2 Homes: Police A 21-year-old woman was hospitalized after gunfire struck vehicles and homes in Pennsylvania overnight, police said. Officers responded to the 800 block of Reno Place in Philadelphia’s 9th District around 3:41 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, for a report of a person with a gun. At the scene, officers found four spent shell casings, three vehicles hit by gunfire, and two residences struck by bullets, according to police. The woman and a friend had already arrived at Pennsylvania Hospital in a dark-colored sedan that left before officers arrived, police said. They told investigators they had been on R…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Rice Recall Covers Nearly 55,000 Pounds Sold Across 12 States, Including PA Rice Recall Covers Nearly 55,000 Pounds Sold Across 12 States, Including PA
Rice Recall Covers Nearly 55,000 Pounds Sold Across 12 States, Including PA A popular pantry staple sold in a dozen states is being recalled because it may contain foreign material. The voluntary recall covers 54,648 pounds of Lundberg Family Farms White Jasmine Rice, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The FDA classified the action as a Class II recall and lists it as ongoing. That classification means exposure may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, while the chance of serious consequences is considered remote. Wehah Farms, which does business as Lundberg Family Farms, initiated the recall after discovering potential contaminat…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Taylor Swift Drops $50K Surprise On Mom Who Nearly Died Saving Teen On I-95 Taylor Swift Drops $50K Surprise On Mom Who Nearly Died Saving Teen On I-95
Taylor Swift Drops $50K Surprise On Mom Who Nearly Died Saving Teen On I-95 Ashley Taunton isn't out of the woods yet, but Taylor Swift is helping her get there. The 42-year-old Connecticut mother who suffered critical injuries while assisting a group of teenagers on I-95 got an unexpected assist from a certain 36-year-old singer. You may have heard of her. Taylor Swift donated $50,000 to the GoFundMe campaign for Ashley Taunton, whose recovery from a July crash has gone viral. PEOPLE confirmed on Friday that the pop star had contributed to the fund, which has since jumped to more than $87,000 since it was created in July. Taylor Swift made a big donation…

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by Zak Failla
National Interest
20-Year-Old Player Dies Moments After Scoring Touchdown In College Football Season Opener 20-Year-Old Player Dies Moments After Scoring Touchdown In College Football Season Opener
20-Year-Old Player Dies Moments After Scoring Touchdown In College Football Season Opener A college football season opener turned from celebration to heartbreak in a matter of minutes. William Jewell College junior running back MicahJo Barnett died after suffering a medical emergency during a game on Saturday, Aug. 29, in Liberty, Missouri, the college announced. Barnett, 20, experienced the emergency on the William Jewell sideline during the NCAA Division II game against Fort Lewis College at Greene Stadium. Emergency personnel began assisting him about 20 minutes after kickoff, according to The Kansas City Star. He was taken by ambulance to a hospital, where he was pronounced…

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by Joe Lombardi
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PA Truck Driver Killed In I-476 Work-Zone Crash ID’d PA Truck Driver Killed In I-476 Work-Zone Crash ID’d
PA Truck Driver Killed In I-476 Work-Zone Crash ID’d A 28-year-old truck driver was killed when his dump truck crashed into a parked water truck in an active work zone on the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Northeast Extension, authorities said. Joshua Cameron Azariah Adens, known to loved ones as Josh or “JLegend,” died in the crash shortly after 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, in Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania State Police said. His family also identified him in a GoFundMe created to help cover funeral and other unexpected expenses. The Conshohocken trucker was driving a 2004 Mack tri-axle dump truck north on I-476 near mile marker 25.3 when it sudd…

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by Jillian Pikora
National Interest
This Easy Habit Tied To Greater Weight Loss, Study Reveals This Easy Habit Tied To Greater Weight Loss, Study Reveals
This Easy Habit Tied To Greater Weight Loss, Study Reveals A simple daily habit may make a substantial difference for people trying to lose weight. A study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research on Thursday, Aug. 13, found that people who logged their food more frequently tended to lose more weight over six months. Users who tracked food six to seven days per week lost an average of 11.33 percent of their body weight. Those who tracked fewer than two days per week lost 6.84 percent on average. The findings came from a retrospective study of 5,132 adults using the MyNetDiary nutrition-tracking app. The participants had an average age…

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by Joe Lombardi