Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Update: Cyclospora Cases Spike In 31 States, Including NY Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Update: Cyclospora Cases Spike In 31 States, Including NY
Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Update: Cyclospora Cases Spike In 31 States, Including NY The hunt is intensifying for the hidden source of a brutal stomach illness spreading across much of the country. The source of the multistate outbreak remains unresolved after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday, July 10, that 843 confirmed domestic cases had been identified across 31 states. The illness is cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, according to the CDC’s surveillance page. Investigators have not identified a specific food behind the outbreak. Local, state, and federal health officials,…
Former Woodbourne Corrections Officer Smuggled Meth, Phones Into Prison For $17K: DA Former Woodbourne Corrections Officer Smuggled Meth, Phones Into Prison For $17K: DA
Former Woodbourne Corrections Officer Smuggled Meth, Phones Into Prison For $17K: DA A former correction officer at Woodbourne Correctional Facility in Sullivan County is accused of smuggling methamphetamine and cell phones into the prison in exchange for thousands of dollars in payments, according to prosecutors.  Former Woodbourne correction officer Kyle Raven was indicted on several felony charges tied to a public corruption investigation at the facility, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced on Friday, July 10. Prosecutors said Raven abused his position by repeatedly bringing methamphetamine and cell phones into the prison at the dir…
Skydiver Dies After Wind Gust Disrupts Parachute At Skydiving Company In Orange Skydiver Dies After Wind Gust Disrupts Parachute At Skydiving Company In Orange
Skydiver Dies After Wind Gust Disrupts Parachute At Skydiving Company In Orange A 28-year-old Boston man died over the weekend in a freak skydiving accident in Western Massachusetts, authorities said.  Police in Orange were called to the popular Jumptown Skydiving in Orange around 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, to reports of a serious incident.  A preliminary investigation found the man fell about 30 feet when a sudden gust of wind interfered with his parachute during landing. Paramedics took him to Athol Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Police have not released the man's identity as of Monday morning.  Massachusetts State Police detectives, …
19-Year-Old Hummelstown Driver Dies After Fiery Crash Into Tree On Route 283 In Lancaster Co. 19-Year-Old Hummelstown Driver Dies After Fiery Crash Into Tree On Route 283 In Lancaster Co.
19-Year-Old Hummelstown Driver Dies After Fiery Crash Into Tree On Route 283 In Lancaster Co. A 19-year-old Dauphin County man was killed when his vehicle crashed into a tree and caught fire along Route 283 in Pennsylvania, officials said. Owen O'Hara, of Hummelstown, died after the single-vehicle crash in the area of Route 283 and Cloverleaf Road in Mount Joy Township on Sunday, July 12, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office. The crash happened at approximately 4:39 p.m., when O'Hara's vehicle struck a tree before catching fire, the coroner's office said. First responders extinguished the flames, but coroner's investigators pronounced O'Hara dead at the scene. His b…
Rideshare Driver Unknowingly Transported Meth From Secaucus Hotel: Police Rideshare Driver Unknowingly Transported Meth From Secaucus Hotel: Police
Rideshare Driver Unknowingly Transported Meth From Secaucus Hotel: Police A bag of methamphetamine being transported by an unsuspecting rideshare driver led to the seizure of a loaded handgun and the arrests of three people during a New Jersey hotel investigation, police said. Detectives with the Secaucus Police Department's Anti-Crime Unit were conducting surveillance at the Rodeway Inn, 155 Route 3 East, just before p.m. on Saturday, July 11, when they saw Larry W. Urtarte place a large bag into a black Ford Taurus, Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Detectives followed the vehicle and stopped it on Route 3 west near Meadowlands Parkway, where investigators deter…
Man Charged With Murder, Tampering With Evidence In Harrisburg Stabbing Man Charged With Murder, Tampering With Evidence In Harrisburg Stabbing
Man Charged With Murder, Tampering With Evidence In Harrisburg Stabbing A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal stabbing, police announced on Monday, July 13. Joaquin Caceres-Anleu was arrested Saturday, July 11, and charged with murder, possession of an instrument of a crime, and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, Harrisburg Police said. The charges stem from a homicide investigation that began the night before in the 1600 block of Derry Street in Harrisburg. Officers responded to the area at approximately 10:45 p.m. Friday, July 10, for a report of a stabbing, police said. When officers arrived, they found an a…
Summer Sky Show Starts This Week Before Spectacular August Peak: When To Watch Summer Sky Show Starts This Week Before Spectacular August Peak: When To Watch
Summer Sky Show Starts This Week Before Spectacular August Peak: When To Watch A familiar summer spectacle is beginning to stir just as the night sky offers a timely assist. The moon turns new on Tuesday, July 14, creating dark conditions as Earth enters the outer edge of the Perseid meteor shower's debris stream, according to Space.com. A few early streaks could become visible that night. The shower's formal activity period runs from Friday, July 17, through Monday, Aug. 24, the International Meteor Organization said. Rates will begin to rise slowly over the coming weeks. The main event is expected overnight from Wednesday, Aug. 12, into Thursday, Aug. 13. That afte…
Man Found Dead After Early Morning House Fire In South Whitehall Man Found Dead After Early Morning House Fire In South Whitehall
Man Found Dead After Early Morning House Fire In South Whitehall A man was found dead after an early morning house fire in Pennsylvania on Monday, July 13, authorities announced.  Emergency crews were dispatched to the 2800 block of Helen Street in South Whitehall Township at approximately 4:40 a.m. for a reported residential fire with a fatality, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.  Firefighters removed the victim from the burning home before he was pronounced dead outside the residence at 5 a.m. by Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio, officials said.  The victim was identified only as an adult man. An autopsy was schedul…
New Rankings Reveal America's Most Loved Cities New Rankings Reveal America's Most Loved Cities
New Rankings Reveal America's Most Loved Cities A new travel ranking is giving vacation dreamers a fresh reason to argue over the map. Travel + Leisure released its 2026 World's Best Awards list of the best cities in the US on Monday, July 7, after readers weighed in on their favorite travel experiences. The magazine’s readers put Santa Fe, New Mexico, at No. 1 with a score of 88.85, ahead of Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, according to Travel + Leisure. Santa Fe also ranked No. 19 among the best cities in the world. Travel + Leisure highlighted its sunshine, food, skiing, and cultural stops, including the Georgia O'K…
Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone
Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone A frightening campground encounter has left a grandfather facing a difficult recovery and renewed questions about the unpredictable power of Yellowstone's wildlife. The victim is Carl Isom-McDaniel, a 65-year-old Washington state resident and community leader, according to Cascadia (Washington) Daily News. Cascadia Daily News reported that Isom-McDaniel suffered multiple broken bones and remained hospitalized after the attack. He was conscious and in good spirits while waiting for emergency crews, despite severe pain, the outlet noted. The National Park Service has not released a detailed …
Could Instagram AI Use Your Photos? Meta Just Changed The Rules Could Instagram AI Use Your Photos? Meta Just Changed The Rules
Could Instagram AI Use Your Photos? Meta Just Changed The Rules Meta has reversed course on a controversial artificial intelligence feature for Instagram after widespread backlash while launching more than 30 new AI-powered Story effects, the social media powerhouse announced. Last Tuesday, Meta introduced a tool that allowed people to generate AI images in Meta AI by @mentioning public Instagram accounts they wanted to reference. On Friday, July 10, the company said it had removed the feature.  Users apparently realized public Instagram accounts could be referenced in AI-generated images without the account holder's permission, as all public …
Sam Neill Dies Suddenly: Beloved Actor Starred In 'Jurassic Park' Sam Neill Dies Suddenly: Beloved Actor Starred In 'Jurassic Park'
Sam Neill Dies Suddenly: Beloved Actor Starred In 'Jurassic Park' One of the screen's most familiar and quietly commanding presences has died, leaving behind a career that crossed blockbusters, prestige dramas, and television. New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly in Sydney, Australia, on Monday, July 13, his family announced in a statement on Instagram. He was 78. His family said the death was unexpected. No cause was disclosed.  In April, Neill announced he was cancer-free after being treated for Stage 3 blood cancer over the course of several years. "Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole li…
Eating These Foods May Raise Early Death Risk, Research Reveals Eating These Foods May Raise Early Death Risk, Research Reveals
Eating These Foods May Raise Early Death Risk, Research Reveals Some supermarket shortcuts may come with a longer-term cost. High intake of ultra-processed foods, including processed meats, sweetened drinks, packaged snacks, frozen meals, and sugary breakfast foods, has been linked to a higher risk of early death in multiple large studies. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reported that a 30-year study of more than 114,000 American adults found those who ate the most ultra-processed foods had a four percent higher risk of death from any cause than those who ate the least. The same study found an eight percent higher risk of death from neurodege…
IRS Rule Change Announced: Here's Who May Benefit IRS Rule Change Announced: Here's Who May Benefit
IRS Rule Change Announced: Here's Who May Benefit A new IRS change could make penalty relief less of a paperwork chase for some taxpayers. The Internal Revenue Service announced on Wednesday, July 8, that it is introducing an Automatic Exemption from Penalty program for eligible taxpayers with a history of filing and paying on time. The new process will replace the long-standing First Time Abate administrative relief program, the IRS said. First Time Abate has allowed eligible taxpayers to request removal of certain penalties when they have a timely compliance history. The new system is designed to apply relief automatically rather than …
Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham
Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham The sudden death of one of the Senate’s most recognizable figures now has a preliminary medical explanation. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died Saturday evening, July 11, from an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to preliminary findings from the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Earlier story: Trump Reveals Details Of Call With Lindsey Graham Hours Before Senator's Sudden Death Graham’s communications director, Taylor Reidy, shared the information on social media late Sunday afternoon, July 12. Th…
Nine Lives: Someone Tried To Throw This Tiny Cat Away In PG County. It Had Other Plans (VIDEO) Nine Lives: Someone Tried To Throw This Tiny Cat Away In PG County. It Had Other Plans (VIDEO)
Nine Lives: Someone Tried To Throw This Tiny Cat Away In PG County. It Had Other Plans (Video) It should have been the end of the story. Instead, it was the beginning of one very angry little cat's second chance. A tiny orange cat is safe Sunday after someone allegedly tried to throw it from a moving vehicle while crossing a bridge in Maryland, prompting a rescue by Prince George's County Park Police that ended with the frightened survivor hissing, growling, and very much reminding everyone it still had plenty of fight left. Thanks to the quick report from the citizen and the swift, compassionate response of our officers, the frightened cat was safely rescued without injury and i…
Agitated Bison Violently Attacks Man At Yellowstone National Park: Watch Video Agitated Bison Violently Attacks Man At Yellowstone National Park: Watch Video
Agitated Bison Violently Attacks Man At Yellowstone National Park: Watch Video A quiet campground walk turned into a frightening scene captured on video at one of America's most iconic getaways. Click here for a new, updated story: Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone An older man was seriously injured Friday evening, July 10, after an agitated bull bison charged him at Bridge Bay Campground in Yellowstone National Park. The campground is south of Fishing Bridge near Yellowstone Lake in Wyoming. The park covers 3,500 square miles and is located mainly in the northwest corner of Wyoming, with small portions extend…
US Updates Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination US Updates Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination
US Updates Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination The State Department is warning American travelers to "exercise increased caution" when visiting the Turks and Caicos Islands. The federal government updated its Level 2 travel advisory for the Caribbean destination on Tuesday, July 7. State Department officials renewed their warning about crime and strict ammunition laws in the British Overseas Territory. Most crime occurs in the largest city of Providenciales, and police may have limited resources to investigate cases, according to the advisory. "Tourists should beware of overcharging and scams in tourist areas," the advisory said. …
Trump Reveals Details Of Call With Lindsey Graham Hours Before Senator's Sudden Death Trump Reveals Details Of Call With Lindsey Graham Hours Before Senator's Sudden Death
Trump Reveals Details Of Call With Lindsey Graham Hours Before Senator's Sudden Death President Donald Trump says one of his closest Senate allies was still pushing hard for a major political fight just hours before Washington learned he was gone. Click here for a new, updated story: Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham Trump said on Sunday, July 12, that he spoke by phone with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham on Saturday evening, July 11, shortly before the South Carolina senator’s sudden death at 71. The president discussed the call during appearances on NBC’s "Meet the Press" and CNN’s "State of the Union." Trump said the call took place in the early…
Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know
Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know A confusing charge after a routine fill-up can look worse than it really is. If a gas station purchase appears twice on a card account, the first thing to check is whether both transactions are pending or whether both have posted. That difference usually decides what to do next. AARP says gas stations often place a temporary pre-authorization hold on a credit or debit card because the pump does not know how much fuel a customer will buy before the sale is complete. The hold can range from $1 to more than $100, depending on the station and card issuer, AARP reported. That hold may appear be…
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies Suddenly: One Of Nation's Leading Political Figures Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies Suddenly: One Of Nation's Leading Political Figures
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies Suddenly: One Of Nation's Leading Political Figures One of Washington's most recognizable power players has died, jolting Capitol Hill and upending a closely watched Senate race. Click here for a new, updated story: Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died on Saturday evening, July 11, after a brief and sudden illness, multiple reports said. He was 71. His office announced the death early Sunday, July 12, in a statement posted on social media. No cause of death was released. Emergency crews responded to a report of cardiac arrest at Graham's Capitol Hill home, according…
Driver Killed, 3—Including Child—Seriously Hurt After Car Slams Utility Pole In Roosevelt Driver Killed, 3—Including Child—Seriously Hurt After Car Slams Utility Pole In Roosevelt
Driver Killed, 3—Including Child—Seriously Hurt After Car Slams Utility Pole In Roosevelt A 37-year-old driver was killed and three passengers, including a 9-year-old girl, were seriously injured when a car crashed into a utility pole on Saturday evening, police announced. The crash happened at approximately 7:44 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, at the intersection of Brookside Avenue and West Centennial Avenue in Roosevelt, according to the Nassau County Police Department.  The man was driving a 2021 Chrysler sedan southbound on Brookside Avenue when the vehicle struck a utility pole, police explained. The car also was occupied by a 36-year-old woman, a 19-year-old man and a 9-…
Fast-Food Chain Pulls Ingredients As Diarrhea-Causing Parasite Cases Rise: Reports Fast-Food Chain Pulls Ingredients As Diarrhea-Causing Parasite Cases Rise: Reports
Fast-Food Chain Pulls Ingredients As Diarrhea-Causing Parasite Cases Rise: Reports A growing outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasites is now affecting some fast-food orders. Some Taco Bell locations have temporarily stopped serving certain fresh ingredients amid a nationwide rise of cyclosporiasis cases, according to multiple reports, including People and Allrecipes.  The reported menu changes come as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, July 10, that it has received 843 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis across 31 states.  Related report: Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Update: Cyclospora Cases Spike In 31 States The illness …
Teen Killed Protecting Family During July 4 Dispute ID'd In Reading Teen Killed Protecting Family During July 4 Dispute ID'd In Reading
Teen Killed Protecting Family During July 4 Dispute ID'd In Reading A 16-year-old whose family members say he was trying to protect his loved ones during a Fourth of July dispute has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in Reading. Felipe Solis Rodriguez Jr., of Hampden Township, Cumberland County, died after being shot during a confrontation outside a family gathering in the 1000 block of Windsor Street shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, Berks County Coroner Matthew Stitzel announced Saturday, July 11. Police said Felipe was attending a family party when an argument erupted in the alley behind the home after Daniel Cruz Sr. allege…
9 Hurt, 4 Airlifted To Burn Centers After Fourth Of July Boat Explosion In Cecil County 9 Hurt, 4 Airlifted To Burn Centers After Fourth Of July Boat Explosion In Cecil County
9 Hurt, 4 Airlifted To Burn Centers After Fourth Of July Boat Explosion In Cecil County The Fourth of July ended in three helicopter flights for one family. Now, nearly a week after a boat exploded at a Cecil County marina, a Maryland couple is beginning what loved ones describe as a long and painful recovery, with multiple surgeries still ahead after both suffered severe burns and broken bones. Casandra Kirchner and her partner, Dylan Chance, were among seven people aboard a boat that exploded shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday, July 4, while docked at Schaefer's Canal House in Chesapeake City. Chance's nephew, Cole, was also critically injured. All three were flown to separate h…
8-Year-Old Girl, Woman Killed In 5-Alarm Orange Fire 8-Year-Old Girl, Woman Killed In 5-Alarm Orange Fire
8-Year-Old Girl, Woman Killed In 5-Alarm Orange Fire An 8-year-old girl and a 70-year-old woman were killed in a five-alarm house fire in Orange on Saturday morning, July 11, authorities said. The City of Orange Township 911 Communications Center received reports of a fire at 212 Park Place at approximately 8:55 a.m., according to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and City of Orange Township Public Safety Director Todd Warren. Firefighters from Orange, along with crews from surrounding municipalities, responded to the scene. The fire was eventually extinguished, but the home at 212 Park Place was completely destroyed and sustain…
150-Foot Danger Zone Ordered Around Glen Burnie Office Building As Structural Fears Grow 150-Foot Danger Zone Ordered Around Glen Burnie Office Building As Structural Fears Grow
150-Foot Danger Zone Ordered Around Glen Burnie Office Building As Structural Fears Grow The danger zone just got a whole lot bigger. Anne Arundel County officials have expanded the safety perimeter around the Empire Towers office building in Glen Burnie, warning residents to stay away as concerns over the building's structural stability continue to grow. The new advisory comes days after the 10-story building at 7310 Ritchie Highway was evacuated when part of an underground parking garage shifted during construction. County Executive Steuart Pittman announced that a 150-foot safety perimeter has now been established around the building, based on recommendations from structura…
Driver, Passenger Seriously Hurt After PSP Ends Chase With PIT Maneuver In Gettysburg Driver, Passenger Seriously Hurt After PSP Ends Chase With PIT Maneuver In Gettysburg
Driver, Passenger Seriously Hurt After PSP Ends Chase With PIT Maneuver In Gettysburg A driver and passenger were seriously injured after a Pennsylvania State Police pursuit ended with a rollover crash in Adams County on Friday afternoon, July 10, authorities said. A Gettysburg patrol trooper attempted to stop a green Chevrolet Silverado for a traffic violation while patrolling Zepp Road in Straban Township at approximately 3:48 p.m., according to Pennsylvania State Police. The driver refused to stop, prompting a pursuit that continued onto Shrivers Corner Road and then Old Harrisburg Road, police said. Once the pursuit reached Old Harrisburg Road, troopers used legal int…
Hopatcong Girl Struck In Head By Foul Ball At July 4 Baseball Game Hopatcong Girl Struck In Head By Foul Ball At July 4 Baseball Game
Hopatcong Girl Struck In Head By Foul Ball At July 4 Baseball Game More than $23,000 has been raised for a New Jersey girl who underwent emergency brain surgery after she was struck in the head by a foul ball during a July 4 baseball game. A GoFundMe launched by The Velez-Nicholson Sisters said Cece, of Hopatcong, was attending a baseball game with her family when "a fast-moving foul ball came into the stands and struck our sweet Cece in the head with devastating force." Cece underwent emergency brain surgery and was four days into her recovery when the page was created. "She is healing remarkably well, but there is still a long road ahead," the page read…
Cancer Cases Could Surge Worldwide, New Report Warns: Here's Why Cancer Cases Could Surge Worldwide, New Report Warns: Here's Why
Cancer Cases Could Surge Worldwide, New Report Warns: Here's Why One of the world’s most feared diseases is on track to become an even larger global burden. The World Health Organization said on Wednesday, July 8, that annual cancer cases are projected to rise from an estimated 20.6 million to nearly 35 million by 2050 without urgent action. The warning came in the "WHO Global Status Report on Cancer 2026," developed with the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Cancer is already the second-leading cause of death globally, behind cardiovascular disease, WHO said. It accounts for close to 10 million deaths each year, or more than 26,000 lives eac…
CDC Offers Prevention Tips As Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Cases Spread Fast CDC Offers Prevention Tips As Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Cases Spread Fast
CDC Offers Prevention Tips As Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Cases Spread Fast A fast-growing summer stomach illness has turned a routine kitchen habit into a timely health question. Daily Voice reported on Friday, July 10, that the CDC had received 843 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis across 31 states, with 86 hospitalizations and no deaths reported. Data released by the CDC indicates a significant, multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with 843 confirmed cases and over 86 hospitalizations reported across 31 states. CDC Now, the focus is prevention. The CDC says the best way to prevent cyclosporiasis is to avoid food or water that may be contamin…