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Lettuce Prices Undergo Historic Swing Amid Parasite Outbreak Lettuce Prices Undergo Historic Swing Amid Parasite Outbreak
Lettuce Prices Undergo Historic Swing Amid Parasite Outbreak A grocery staple is undergoing a historic market jolt as a sprawling foodborne illness outbreak reshapes shopping habits. Lettuce prices fell 16.4 percent in July, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, marking a dramatic reversal after sharp increases earlier in the summer. The plunge came as consumers pulled back from leafy greens during a widening Cyclospora outbreak, CNBC reported. Retailers discounted lettuce as demand weakened and inventory accumulated, according to the report. The decline helped push overall fresh vegetable prices down 2.6 percent for the month. The lower …

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by Joe Lombardi
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TV News Star Accused Of Sexual Harassment In Lawsuit Against ABC News: Reports TV News Star Accused Of Sexual Harassment In Lawsuit Against ABC News: Reports
TV News Star Accused Of Sexual Harassment In Lawsuit Against ABC News: Reports Former ABC News Chief Correspondent and New Jersey native Matthew Gutman is named in a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by a former ABC News colleague who alleges he made sexual remarks that contributed to a hostile work environment. Former ABC News producer Samira Said filed the lawsuit Friday, Aug. 14, in Los Angeles Superior Court against 48-year-old Gutman, ABC News, and its parent company, The Walt Disney Co., according to the New York Post and Los Angeles Times. In one incident, Gutman allegedly initiated a conversation rating a female correspondent's appearance, the outlets report,…

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
Midair Scare: 2 American Airlines Jets With Same Flight Number Nearly Collide Midair Scare: 2 American Airlines Jets With Same Flight Number Nearly Collide
Midair Scare: 2 American Airlines Jets With Same Flight Number Nearly Collide A routine airport operation turned into an extraordinary test for an air traffic controller watching two radar targets converge. Two American Airlines jets operating as Flight 2482 found themselves on converging paths near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Friday, Aug. 14, according to multiple reports. One aircraft was arriving from Chicago as the other departed Phoenix under the same flight number, creating potentially dangerous confusion over radio instructions. The controller quickly began identifying them as “American 2482 on the arrival” and “American 2482 on the departure,…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Fires Cause $80K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall Of Popular Minifridges Fires Cause $80K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall Of Popular Minifridges
Fires Cause $80K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall Of Popular Minifridges A popular line of minifridges is being recalled after several overheated and caught fire, officials said. Cooluli is recalling about 250,000 of its 10-liter and 15-liter minifridges, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Aug. 13. An electrical switch in the minifridges can short-circuit, posing fire and burn hazards. There have been at least 19 reports of the minifridges "smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating or catching fire." One person reported a smoke inhalation injury, while the incidents caused more than $80,000 in property damage, according to …

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by Chris Spiker
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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
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Apple’s Foldable iPhone Nears: What To Know Now Apple’s Foldable iPhone Nears: What To Know Now
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Nears: What To Know Now Apple is preparing to launch its first foldable iPhone, potentially named the iPhone Ultra or iPhone Fold, in September 2026, according to multiple reports.  The highly anticipated device is expected to debut with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, marking a significant milestone in Apple’s smartphone lineup. The foldable iPhone is rumored to feature a book-style design with a 7.6-inch folding display and a 5.3-inch cover screen, offering users a hybrid experience between an iPhone and an iPad. Bloomberg reports that the device will support multitasking with an iPad-like interface, allow…

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by Joe Lombardi
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CT Man, 71, Charged With Having Child Sexual Abuse Material CT Man, 71, Charged With Having Child Sexual Abuse Material
CT Man, 71, Charged With Having Child Sexual Abuse Material A 71-year-old Connecticut man was arrested and accused of possessing child sexual abuse material following an investigation at his Cheshire home. John Zelisko, of Cheshire, was arrested Thursday, Aug. 14, and charged with second-degree possession of child sexual abuse material, police said. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children sent a cybertip to the Connecticut State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The task force notified Cheshire police on June 19. The tip said suspected child sexual abuse material had been uploaded from a Cheshire home. Detective S…

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by Josh Lanier
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Popular Infant Car Seats Recalled Over Injury Risks: What To Know Popular Infant Car Seats Recalled Over Injury Risks: What To Know
Popular Infant Car Seats Recalled Over Injury Risks: What To Know More than 20,000 infant car seats and travel systems are being recalled because a faulty recline indicator can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Evenflo Company issued the recall for 22,981 Revolve180 LiteMax NXT child seats and products that include them, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report submitted on Thursday, Aug. 6. The recall covers standalone Revolve180 LiteMax NXT infant seats, a Revolve180 LiteMax NXT base, Omni Ultra Travel Systems, and several Shyft Intuiti Travel Systems. The products were manufactured through Monday, March …

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by Chris Spiker
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FDA Raises Massive Egg Recall To Highest Risk Level FDA Raises Massive Egg Recall To Highest Risk Level
FDA Raises Massive Egg Recall To Highest Risk Level A food-safety action already affecting millions of kitchen staples has escalated sharply under a federal risk review. The Food and Drug Administration now lists more than 38 million eggs in the Midwest Poultry Services recall and has classified the action as Class I, the agency’s highest risk level, according to its enforcement record. The updated total is roughly double the 19,074,924 eggs described in the company’s original recall announcement on Wednesday, July 22. A Class I designation means exposure to the recalled product carries a reasonable probability of causing serious health con…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
These US Beaches Have Highest, Lowest Theft Risks: New Study These US Beaches Have Highest, Lowest Theft Risks: New Study
These US Beaches Have Highest, Lowest Theft Risks: New Study A new study reveals which beaches have the highest risk of thieves taking your belongings. The Action Network released a ranking of the US beach areas with the highest theft risk on Monday, Aug. 10. The sports gambling media outlet analyzed property crime data surrounding more than 500 beaches nationwide. The study looked at four crimes based on ZIP code-level data from CrimeGrade.org. Theft received the largest weight at 40%, followed by robbery at 30%, vehicle theft at 20%, and burglary at 10%. Researchers also adjusted for tourism by using an "effective daily population" …

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by Chris Spiker
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NY Man Charged In $600K CT Senior Scam Involving Fake Cops, Apple Support: Police NY Man Charged In $600K CT Senior Scam Involving Fake Cops, Apple Support: Police
NY Man Charged In $600K CT Senior Scam Involving Fake Cops, Apple Support: Police An elderly Connecticut woman lost nearly $600,000 after scammers posed as Apple Support and local police, authorities said. Vishavjit Singh, a 26-year-old man from Queens, New York, was identified as a suspect after a lengthy West Hartford police investigation and was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 13, authorities said. He was charged with first-degree larceny and interfering with an officer. The West Hartford victim reported the scam to police on March 28, 2025. It began with an error message claiming that someone had hacked the victim’s laptop. A woman then called and claimed to work for App…

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by Josh Lanier
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CT Driver Accused Of Killing Father Of 2 In Head-On Crash Had 5 Tequila Shots: Cops CT Driver Accused Of Killing Father Of 2 In Head-On Crash Had 5 Tequila Shots: Cops
CT Driver Accused Of Killing Father Of 2 In Head-On Crash Had 5 Tequila Shots: Cops A Connecticut man faces several charges after police said he caused a drunken, fiery head-on crash while intoxicated that killed another driver on Route 66 last year. Jose Raul Cornejo, 56, of Middletown, turned himself in to authorities this week on an active arrest warrant stemming from an Aug. 29, 2025, collision in Middlefield, Connecticut State Police said. He was being held on a $150,000 bond. Police said Cornejo crashed into an oncoming car on Meriden Road shortly before midnight. Troopers found 46-year-old Venancio Papalotzi-George unconscious inside a badly damaged Honda Civic. Po…

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by Josh Lanier