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Dessert Recall Sparks Warning in Seven States
A frozen dessert sold in seven states has been recalled over concerns that cross-contamination could trigger life-threatening allergic reactions. In a recall notice shared to the website of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday, consumers were warned that Yummy Foods brand "Yummy Swirly Ices" products "may contain traces of milk." The recalled
Attorneys for 9/11 Defendants Argue Plea Deal Should Stand
Attorneys for accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two of his alleged accomplices on Wednesday argued a plea agreement should remain in place after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revoked the deal, according to the Associated Press (AP). The attorneys made the case during a military-run hearing in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, that was scheduled months
Taylor Swift Concert Terror Attack Plan Foiled
Two people were arrested in Austria on Wednesday, foiling a potential terror attack that may have been targeted at a Taylor Swift concert. Swift, one of the world's biggest pop stars, was set to hold shows at Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium on Thursday, Friday and Saturday as part of her Eras Tour. Security for the
New York Is Sending Out $300 Direct Payments: Here’s Who Qualifies
New York will be sending $300 direct payments to families throughout August, Governor Kathy Hochul announced last week. More than a million families are estimated to benefit from the extra payments, which are worth up to $330 per child. The money is being sent via the Empire State Child Credit, which will be providing roughly
Sarah Boone Suffers Another Legal Blow in Bizarre Suitcase Murder Case
Sarah Boone, the Florida woman accused of killing her boyfriend by trapping him in a suitcase, will continue representing herself after a judge denied her request for a new lawyer on Monday. Boone, 46, is facing a second-degree murder charge for the death of her boyfriend Jorge Torres Jr. in 2020. She is accused of
Maps Show Where American Guns Are Trafficked Across Southern Border
Immigration into the United States is being partly driven by gun violence — which itself is fueled by firearms bought in the U.S. and illegally transported back to Mexico by organized crime networks. Over 200,000 firearms found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico between 2015 and 2022 were linked back to the U.S., recent
Israel Official Says ‘Full Readiness’ for Big Escalation by Iran, Hezbollah
An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) official shared with Newsweek insight into the nation's calculus as Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah promise to retaliate over the recent killings of senior officials amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. Israel is bracing for vengeance from Iran, Hezbollah and potentially other factions of the Axis of
Harris and Walz host first Midwest rally on first full day as Dem ticket
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Vice President Kamala Harris and her new running mate Tim Walz made their first Midwestern campaign stop here Wednesday — speaking to thousands of supporters as they attempted to firm up their standing in pivotal swing states. Walz, the 60-year-old governor of nearby Minnesota, and Harris, 59, presented themselves as middle-class
Biden ‘not confident’ there will be a peaceful transfer of power in first interview since dropping out of the race
In his first interview since ending his re-election bid, President Biden expressed doubt Wednesday that there would be a peaceful transfer of power if former President Donald Trump loses the 2024 election. “If Trump wins, no, I’m not confident at all,” the 81-year-old president told “CBS News Sunday Morning” before quickly catching himself. Explore More JD Vance tries to confront
Hit-and-run moped rider flees after ramming into NYC mom, knocking her unconscious in street: video
Horrifying video shows the moments after a Manhattan special education teacher and mom of four was plowed into by a moped rider — who peeled off and left her unconscious in the street. The young-looking rider blew through a red light and slammed into Keri Roy, 57 – who had the right of way as