Salmonella-contaminated cucumbers may be responsible for sickening and hospitalizing dozens of people across at least 25 states, according to a recent announcement from U.S. health officials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that testing revealed the presence of salmonella in cucumbers distributed by Fresh Start Produce, a… Read More
One mayor’s weird plan to get birthrates up
In an effort to combat the growing trend of people being single in Japan, the Tokyo City Hall has launched a new program called “Tokyo Futari Story.” This initiative aims to create more couples, or “futari,” in a country where being alone, or “hitori,” is becoming increasingly common. The city… Read More
Steve Bannon, Trump ally, has bail revoked; ordered to jail
A federal judge has ordered former President Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon to report to prison on July 1st to begin serving his four-month sentence for contempt of Congress after his appeals were rejected. Bannon was convicted last July on two counts of defying subpoenas from the House of Representatives… Read More
Native American tribes win big Supreme Court case
The Supreme Court handed a victory to Native American tribes on Thursday in a case concerning federal funding for tribally-run health care programs under self-determination contracts. In a 5-4 ruling, the high court sided with two tribes who argued the federal government must cover certain administrative costs, like billing outside… Read More
Giant Joro spider spreading through East Coast
With its large size, striking yellow accents, and rapidly expanding territory, the Joro spider certainly looks the part of a formidable invasive species. The East Asian arachnid has been steadily multiplying populations across the Southeast and up the East Coast in recent years. While its creepy appearance and rapid spread… Read More
17-year-old breaks out in French Open
The French Open women’s semifinals had an unusual start when unseeded 17-year-old phenom Mirra Andreeva and 28-year-old Jasmine Paolini pulled off upsets on Wednesday. The 38th-ranked Andreeva admitted she largely ignores any pre-match strategy sessions with her coach, preferring to just go with her instincts once on court. “I always… Read More
Hunter Biden trial: You won’t believe the list of witnesses
President Joe Biden’s son Hunter is on trial. Hunter Biden is facing three felony charges related to the purchase of a gun in October 2018. He is accused of lying to a federally licensed gun dealer by falsely claiming he was not a drug user on the application and illegally… Read More
NBC takes a big risk in its Olympics coverage
NBC is adding some pop culture flair to the world’s biggest sports event: the Paris Olympics. The network has partnered with several big names to build excitement for the Games, from Megan Thee Stallion dancing with horses at the Palace of Versailles to Peyton Manning riding a giant baguette blimp… Read More
Big changes coming to Dollar Tree
Dollar Tree, a discount retailer, announced on Wednesday that it is exploring strategic options for its Family Dollar stores, including a potential sale of the segment. Other alternatives being considered are a spinoff or another form of disposition of the business. Nearly a decade ago, Dollar Tree acquired Family Dollar… Read More
Dem voters re-elect a dead former House representative
Longtime Rep. Donald Payne Jr. was re-elected in New Jersey’s Democratic primary on Tuesday… six weeks after his death. Payne died of a heart attack on April 25, after the filing deadline for New Jersey’s Democratic primary. Businessman-turned-philanthropist Carmen Bucco ran unopposed for the Republican nomination. Bucco remains alive and… Read More
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