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13 Campers Sickened By Mushroom-Laced Edibles At YMCA: Officials 13 Campers Sickened By Mushroom-Laced Edibles At YMCA: Officials
13 Campers Sickened By Mushroom-Laced Edibles At YMCA: Officials Thirteen children became sick after consuming suspected mushroom-laced edibles at a YMCA summer camp in New Jersey, officials said. East Orange police responded to the YMCA on North Arlington Avenue shortly after 11 a.m., after receiving a report that multiple campers had eaten what appeared to be mushroom-laced edible products, according to a press release issued by the city mayor's office. A camp counselor saw one camper handing out what appeared to be candy to other campers, which is prohibited under camp policy, the release said.  A short time later, one child who consumed the…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Pennsylvania Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Pennsylvania
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Pennsylvania A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Pennsylvania early Saturday, July 25, police said. Officers responded to the 2000 block of North Union Street in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County, at approximately 4:35 a.m. for a reported motorcycle crash, according to a release issued by Lower Swatara Township Police. When officers arrived, they found the motorcycle had collided with a tractor-trailer. Police began lifesaving efforts until firefighters and EMS crews arrived, but the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The tractor-traile…

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by Jillian Pikora
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NFL Head Coach Seriously Injured In Crash NFL Head Coach Seriously Injured In Crash
NFL Head Coach Seriously Injured In Crash A frightening off-field ordeal has forced one of the NFL's most prominent coaches to pull back as a new season begins. The San Francisco 49ers announced on Saturday, July 25, that head coach Kyle Shanahan suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a car crash and will have a limited role at the start of training camp. The crash occurred on Tuesday, July 14, near Shanahan's home in Los Gatos, California, when his vehicle collided with an SUV, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Shanahan, 46, suffered a severe concussion, broken nose, broken hand, and three broken ribs. He also needed more …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Former Super Bowl Champion Dies Suddenly At 38 Former Super Bowl Champion Dies Suddenly At 38
Former Super Bowl Champion Dies Suddenly At 38 A football journey that began in a marching band and reached the sport’s biggest stage has ended far too soon. Former NFL offensive lineman Jordan Devey died by suicide on Tuesday, July 21, at age 38, in Salt Lake City, his family announced. Devey was a member of the New England Patriots team that defeated the Seattle Seahawks, 28-24, in Super Bowl XLIX following the 2014 season. His wife, Linsey, confirmed his death in a social media tribute posted on what would have been their 15th wedding anniversary.  "We brought four beautiful children into this world that have your eyes, freckl…

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by Joe Lombardi
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ICE Detains Southwest Flight Attendant On Work Trip, Supporters Dispute Federal Claims ICE Detains Southwest Flight Attendant On Work Trip, Supporters Dispute Federal Claims
ICE Detains Southwest Flight Attendant On Work Trip, Supporters Dispute Federal Claims Federal agents detained a Southwest Airlines flight attendant while on a work trip as concerns grow about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested Lorenzo "Enzo" Thompson at Nashville International Airport on Monday, July 14, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth reported. Online records show he's being held at an ICE detention center in Natchez, Mississippi, about 100 miles southwest of Jackson. In April 2021, Thompson entered the US from Jamaica on a six-month visa. "Thompson never departed and remained in the U.S. ille…

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by Chris Spiker
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Circus Performer Struck By Arrow During Live NY Fair Performance, Cops Say Circus Performer Struck By Arrow During Live NY Fair Performance, Cops Say
Circus Performer Struck By Arrow During Live NY Fair Performance, Cops Say A circus performer was injured after being struck by an arrow during a live show at a fair in the Hudson Valley on Friday, July 24, authorities said. Troopers responded to the Orange County Fair on the fairgrounds of 239 Wisner Ave. in Wallkill at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, after receiving a report that circus personnel had been injured during a performance, according to New York State Police. The preliminary investigation found that 42-year-old Ana B. Daza Tavera, of Waukesha, WI, fired an arrow at a foam target being held by fellow performer Edwin A. Cuervo Rangel, 38, also …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Chick-Fil-A Customers' Personal Data Exposed In Cyberattack: What To Know Chick-Fil-A Customers' Personal Data Exposed In Cyberattack: What To Know
Chick-Fil-A Customers' Personal Data Exposed In Cyberattack: What To Know Chick-fil-A customers in several states are being warned that hackers may have accessed personal information stored in their loyalty accounts. The fast-food chain sent notification letters to affected Chick-fil-A One members on Monday, July 20, after identifying suspicious login activity involving its website and mobile app. The company determined on Monday, July 13, that the attackers may have accessed information in certain accounts. Unauthorized parties launched an automated cyberattack between Wednesday, June 17, and Friday, June 19, using email addresses and passwords obtained fro…

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by Chris Spiker
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2 Countries Face Highest US Travel Warning: Key Risks 2 Countries Face Highest US Travel Warning: Key Risks
2 Countries Face Highest US Travel Warning: Key Risks Two destinations carrying Washington’s starkest warning now present Americans with sharply different dangers and, in one case, a major obstacle to returning home. The US Embassy in Niger highlighted the country’s Level 4 advisory on Thursday, July 9. The State Department updated its separate warning for the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday, July 15. Level 4 is the department’s highest advisory and means Americans should not travel to either country. Niger’s advisory cites terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime, civil unrest, and limited medical care. The State Department ordere…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Popular Restaurant Chain Responds As Cyclospora Outbreak Grows Popular Restaurant Chain Responds As Cyclospora Outbreak Grows
Popular Restaurant Chain Responds As Cyclospora Outbreak Grows Sweetgreen says it's not connected to the widespread Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce. The salad chain responded to concerns from customers in an Instagram post on Wednesday, July 22. The message comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 4,173 confirmed Cyclospora cases as of Tuesday, July 21. The CDC is also aware of more than 7,400 additional reported cases that have not yet been laboratory confirmed, with many of those reported in Michigan and Ohio. Federal and state health officials are investigating multiple Cyclospora clus…

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by Chris Spiker
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Teenage Girls Forced Into Grueling Labor At PA Mushroom Farm: AG Teenage Girls Forced Into Grueling Labor At PA Mushroom Farm: AG
Teenage Girls Forced Into Grueling Labor At PA Mushroom Farm: AG A Pennsylvania man admitted to forcing two immigrant girls to work long days on a Chester County mushroom farm for little or no pay, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Thursday, July 23. Ramiro Caal Jolomna, 37, pleaded guilty in Chester County Court to two counts each of trafficking in individuals and involuntary servitude, along with one count each of theft by extortion and receiving stolen property, all felonies, according to the Attorney General's Office. Jolomna will be sentenced at a later date. He is also facing an immigration detainer. The guilty plea follows an in…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Is Your Salad Safe? Questions Linger As Federal Response Faces Scrutiny Is Your Salad Safe? Questions Linger As Federal Response Faces Scrutiny
Is Your Salad Safe? Questions Linger As Federal Response Faces Scrutiny A staple of salads, sandwiches, and tacos is leaving consumers with an uncomfortable question: Is it safe to eat? Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday, July 21, that a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak had been brought under control after officials identified a source and companies began recalls. “We do have the outbreak under control,” Kennedy said. “We have an extensive forensics, epidemiological forensics, and we’ve identified the source of the outbreak. We and the companies that are involved have implemented a recall.” However, the Centers for Dise…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Off-Duty Philly Officer Identified As Suspect In PA Homicide Who Led Troopers On Chase Off-Duty Philly Officer Identified As Suspect In PA Homicide Who Led Troopers On Chase
Off-Duty Philly Officer Identified As Suspect In PA Homicide Who Led Troopers On Chase A Philadelphia police officer has been identified as the suspect accused of fatally shooting a 27-year-old man in Allen Township before allegedly leading Pennsylvania State Police on a chase back to the crime scene. The suspect is Officer Kenroy Cummings, 25, who was off duty at the time of the shooting, Philadelphia police confirmed Saturday, July 25. The homicide happened at approximately 1:48 p.m. Friday, July 24, at a home in the 1200 block of Old Gate Road, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Troopers responding to a reported domestic incident found the victim suffering from g…

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by Jillian Pikora