A tomato recall affecting three southern states has been upgraded to a Class I recall, the most severe warning by the Food and Drug Administration. The recall was first announced in May over potential salmonella contamination. Class I is the FDA’s highest recall designation for health hazards, meaning there is …
Read More »Lion kills businessman at luxury safari lodge in Namibia after he stepped out of tent to use toilet
A lion killed a man at a luxury lodge in the remote northwest of Namibia, authorities said. The victim — identified by local media as well-known businessman Bernd Kebbel — was camping with other tourists at the tented resort when the early morning tragedy unfolded, police said. Kebbel, 59, …
Read More »White House pulls nomination for Trump’s pick to lead NASA
The White House is pulling the nomination for billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, President Trump’s pick to lead NASA, just days before a Senate confirmation vote was set to take place. “After a thorough review of prior associations, I am hereby withdrawing the nomination of Jared Isaacman to head NASA,” Mr. …
Read More »Who are Todd and Julie Chrisley? What to know about Trump’s pardon of couple convicted of fraud.
Reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were pardoned Wednesday by President Trump. The couple have been incarcerated since 2022 after being found guilty of bank and tax fraud. Todd Chrisley, 57, has been serving a 12-year sentence at Florida’s FPC Pensacola minimum-security men’s federal prison with a release date of …
Read More »Meet the quokkas: Australia’s happy, viral sensations attract tourists that fund conservation efforts
Australia is famous for animals that don’t exist in the wild anywhere else on Earth, including a creature called the quokka. The rare animals — located on Rottnest Island near Australia’s west coast in the Indian Ocean — are also helping fund their own conservation efforts, thanks to their contagious …
Read More »Billy Joel’s wife thanks fans for “love and support” after his brain condition diagnosis
The wife of musician Billy Joel thanked fans and loved ones for their support after the musician canceled concert dates and announced he had been diagnosed with a brain condition that affected his hearing, vision and balance. “Thank you for the outpouring of love and support,” Alexis Roderick Joel, who …
Read More »Alex Palou becomes first Spaniard to win Indy 500, defeating 2
Alex Palou has become the first driver from Spain to win the Indianapolis 500 by holding off former Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Marcus Ericsson over the closing laps Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Palou, who has won three IndyCar titles in four years — including the last two, came to …
Read More »Cleveland nurse’s divorce lawyer charged with her cold case stabbing death
Ohio authorities said they’ve solved the more than decade-old fatal stabbing of a Cleveland Clinic nurse, announcing recent murder charges against her former divorce attorney who already served jail time for lying to police during the investigation. Friday’s arrest of 51-year-old Gregory J. Moore marks the latest twist in a …
Read More »6 stretches to try for a better night sleep
Taking a moment to slow down your body and quiet your mind through stretching can be a beneficial step to add to your bedtime routine, movement experts say. “Throughout the day, we accumulate tension whether from physical activity, prolonged sitting or mental stress. Taking a few minutes to stretch before …
Read More »Colorado dentist charged in wife’s poisoning death tried to get inmate to kill detective on his case, prosecutors say
Prosecutors on Friday are set to present evidence that a Colorado dentist charged with killing his wife also tried to get a fellow inmate to kill a detective investigating him. James Craig is accused of poisoning his wife’s protein shakes nearly two years ago, allegedly ordering a rush shipment of …
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