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FDA Issues Alert After Major Break In Multistate Parasite Outbreak: What To Know Now FDA Issues Alert After Major Break In Multistate Parasite Outbreak: What To Know Now
FDA Issues Alert After Major Break In Multistate Parasite Outbreak: What To Know Now A sprawling foodborne outbreak now has a much clearer trail, and health officials are warning diners not to ignore it. The FDA said on Thursday, July 16, that shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell restaurants in five states has been linked to an outbreak of Cyclospora infections. The warning covers locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. The outbreak has sickened 1,644 people who reported eating at Taco Bell, according to the FDA. At least 94 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. An analysis of food exposures in…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cause Of Death Released For 'Jurassic Park' Star Sam Neill Cause Of Death Released For 'Jurassic Park' Star Sam Neill
Cause Of Death Released For 'Jurassic Park' Star Sam Neill The mystery surrounding the sudden death of “Jurassic Park” star Sam Neill has been resolved. Neill died from pneumonia at age 78 in Sydney, Australia, his representative told People in a report published Thursday, July 16. The illness was unrelated to the blood cancer the acclaimed actor had overcome. “Prior to becoming sick, Sam had valiantly fought and beaten lymphoma through a new treatment called CAR-T therapy,” Neill’s rep said in a statement to the outlet. People report:https://people.com/sam-neill-cause-of-death-12019366 The representative issued the clarification after inaccurate…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Firebomb Tossed Into PA Mosque Leads To Federal Arson Charge Firebomb Tossed Into PA Mosque Leads To Federal Arson Charge
Firebomb Tossed Into PA Mosque Leads To Federal Arson Charge Federal charges have been filed after investigators identified the man who threw a homemade incendiary device into a Philadelphia mosque over the Fourth of July weekend, sparking a fire that damaged the building and prompted a hate crime investigation. Vincent Lang, 60, of Philadelphia, was arrested and charged Thursday, July 16, with maliciously damaging or destroying, or attempting to destroy, a building used in interstate commerce by means of fire, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. Lang approached the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center on the 1400 block of Tyson Avenue during …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Dangerous Haze Hangs On: Here's New Timeline For Cleaner Northeast Air Dangerous Haze Hangs On: Here's New Timeline For Cleaner Northeast Air
Dangerous Haze Hangs On: Here's New Timeline For Cleaner Northeast Air The smoky veil hanging over the Northeast is refusing to make a quick exit. Smoke from Canadian and northern Minnesota wildfires continued to affect air quality and visibility on Friday, July 17. Forecasters said the haze could remain a periodic problem through the weekend before a broader wind shift brings more substantial relief. Prevailing breezes will continue steering smoke southeast through Sunday, according to AccuWeather. Some of the smoke will remain high in the atmosphere, dimming the sun. Other pockets could reach ground level, reduce visibility, and create health concerns. Sho…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Scott Bryce Dies: Daytime TV Star Known For Playing Scheming Characters Scott Bryce Dies: Daytime TV Star Known For Playing Scheming Characters
Scott Bryce Dies: Daytime TV Star Known For Playing Scheming Characters A charismatic television presence whose work stretched across generations of daytime and primetime hits has died. Scott Bryce, best known for originating the role of Craig Montgomery on the CBS soap opera “As the World Turns,” died on Sunday, July 12, following a battle with cancer, according to the Los Angeles Times. He was 68. Bryce died in New Haven, Connecticut, The Hollywood Reporter reported. He had been diagnosed with Stage 3 esophageal and stomach cancer in 2024. The cancer later spread to his brain, according to the Los Angeles Times, which cited his son, Jackson Bryce, and agent …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
National Ice Cream Day 2026: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals National Ice Cream Day 2026: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals
National Ice Cream Day 2026: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals Giveaways, deals, and even frozen treats for pets are returning across the country to celebrate one of summer's sweetest holidays. National Ice Cream Day 2026 falls on Sunday, July 19. President Ronald Reagan officially proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday as National Ice Cream Day back in 1984, according to the International Dairy Foods Association. The dairy trade group said that the US churned out more than 1.23 billion gallons of ice cream in 2025. The IDFA also estimates that the average American eats about four gallons of ice cream a year. The sweet t…

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by Chris Spiker
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Craig Melvin Speaks Out After 'Today' Show Security Breach Incident Craig Melvin Speaks Out After 'Today' Show Security Breach Incident
Craig Melvin Speaks Out After 'Today' Show Security Breach Incident Craig Melvin is breaking his silence after a frightening security scare rattled one of television's best-known morning shows. The 47-year-old "Today" co-anchor reassured viewers in a late-afternoon Instagram post on Thursday, July 16, hours after an unauthorized man approached him near Studio 1A at Rockefeller Plaza. Melvin wrote: "Hey everyone. I’ve heard from so many of you over the last few hours. I’m doing just fine. Thanks for reaching out. I’m looking forward to seeing you tomorrow morning on @todayshow." Melvin shared the message on his verified account without adding details about …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Popular Airline Finally Adding Wi-Fi To Flights: Here's When Popular Airline Finally Adding Wi-Fi To Flights: Here's When
Popular Airline Finally Adding Wi-Fi To Flights: Here's When Frontier Airlines is adding Wi-Fi on its planes for the first time. The Denver-based airline plans to launch its first aircraft equipped with Wi-Fi in early 2027, Frontier announced in a news release on Tuesday, July 14. SpaceX-owned Starlink will provide internet aboard Frontier's fleet.  The service is expected to support streaming, online gaming, video calls, browsing, and work during flights. Frontier will be the first US airline to offer passenger access through a new system managed directly by Starlink. Frontier said the new Wi-Fi will also help its pilots, flight attendant…

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by Chris Spiker
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Major Produce Company Eyed As Source In Growing Cyclospora Outbreak: Report Major Produce Company Eyed As Source In Growing Cyclospora Outbreak: Report
Major Produce Company Eyed As Source In Growing Cyclospora Outbreak: Report The hunt for the source of a sprawling parasite outbreak has narrowed to a major produce supplier and a familiar fast-food ingredient. Click here for a new, updated story: Major Lettuce Recall Spans 27 States As Parasite Illnesses Climb The Washington Post reported on Thursday, July 16, that investigators have identified shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell restaurants by Taylor Farms as a potential source of the illnesses. The Post attributed the information to two people familiar with the ongoing investigation who spoke anonymously. Federal officials have not publicly co…

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Fake Burglary, Straw Gun Scheme Busted After Serial Number Brings Detectives To PA Men Fake Burglary, Straw Gun Scheme Busted After Serial Number Brings Detectives To PA Men
Fake Burglary, Straw Gun Scheme Busted After Serial Number Brings Detectives To PA Men A Pennsylvania man allegedly lied about a storage unit burglary to cover up an illegal gun trafficking operation, leading detectives to uncover what they say was a straw purchasing scheme involving a second man prohibited from owning firearms, prosecutors announced Thursday, July 16. The investigation began in April after detectives with the Berks County District Attorney's Gun Violence Reduction Task Force connected a recovered handgun with an obliterated serial number to Joel Morales-Colon, 29, and Joymar Ortiz-Lugo, 39, both of the 100 block of South Sixth Street in Reading, the district …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Longtime Knoebels President Richard 'Dick' Knoebel Dies Longtime Knoebels President Richard 'Dick' Knoebel Dies
Longtime Knoebels President Richard 'Dick' Knoebel Dies The man who helped make Knoebels one of America's most beloved amusement parks while preserving its family traditions and free-admission model has died. Richard "Dick" Knoebel, President Emeritus of Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, died at age 87, the family-owned park announced on Thursday, July 16. Knoebel served as president from 1988 until 2025, when he transitioned into the role of president emeritus. During nearly four decades leading the park, he guided Knoebels through significant growth while preserving the community roots and traditions that made it a nationally recognized d…

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Man Steals Police Cruiser, Tries To Run Down Officer Before Shooting In PA: Prosecutors Man Steals Police Cruiser, Tries To Run Down Officer Before Shooting In PA: Prosecutors
Man Steals Police Cruiser, Tries To Run Down Officer Before Shooting In PA: Prosecutors A man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he stole a police cruiser, threatened to shoot officers, crashed during a getaway, broke into a home, and then tried to run down an officer before he was shot in Pennsylvania, prosecutors announced Thursday, July 16. Joshua McFadden, 40, of Pottstown, was charged with attempted aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, robbery of a motor vehicle, burglary, fleeing and eluding police, terroristic threats, possession of methamphetamine, DUI, and numerous related offenses following the June 22 incident, according to the Cheste…

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by Jillian Pikora