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Health Alert: CDC Warns Against Deli Meat Consumption Following Listeria Outbreak Linked to Two Fatalities and Several Hospitalizations

ATLANTA — Health officials are now cautioning individuals against consuming deli meats as an outbreak of listeria has been linked to two deaths and multiple hospitalizations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating the serious bacterial infection, which has been reported in several states across the country. The CDC’s warning specifically advises against eating deli meats unless they are heated to an internal temperature hot enough to kill potentially harmful bacteria. Listeria, …

Scorching Temperatures Set Deadly Records Across the West, Sparking Health Crises and Environmental Concerns

Phoenix, Arizona — A deadly heat wave has enveloped parts of the western United States, setting records and pushing day and night temperatures into lethal territory. Reports citing this unprecedented weather event link it to more than two dozen fatalities in Arizona, California, and Oregon just last week. The blistering temperatures, part of an intense heat dome that has gripped the region since early July, are not only uncomfortable but life-threatening, straining public health systems …

Health Alert: Deadly Listeria Outbreak in Canada Traced to Popular Plant-Based Milks, Prompting Nationwide Recall

Ottawa, Canada — An ongoing Listeria outbreak in Canada tied to several plant-based milk brands has resulted in two fatalities and numerous hospitalizations, sparking a nationwide recall and heightened scrutiny over food safety practices, especially concerning alternatives to dairy products. The Public Health Agency of Canada has identified 12 confirmed cases of Listeria infection spanning from August 2023 to the early days of July 2024. The majority of these cases are concentrated in Ontario, with …

Urgent Health Alert: Two Fatalities and Several Hospitalizations Linked to Listeria in Recalled Silk and Great Value Plant-Based Beverages Across Canada

OTTAWA, Canada — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for a range of Silk and Great Value brand plant-based beverages after they were linked to an outbreak of listeriosis, which has already resulted in two deaths and several hospitalizations. The notice released early July cautioned consumers across the country about the potential contamination of these popular refrigerated drinks with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria capable of causing serious illness. Following a series …

Federal Investigation Stalls After Fort Worth Hotel Explosion Due to OSHA Inspector’s Health Crisis and Oversight Errors

FORT WORTH, Texas — An investigation into a January explosion at the Sandman Hotel in downtown Fort Worth, which injured 21 people, has come under scrutiny after federal officials disclosed that the case concluded without any action due to expired statute limitations. The Department of Labor has identified shortcomings in the process after an investigator assigned to the incident was sidelined due to emergency surgery and failed to compile any evidence or documentation. Following the …

Scorching Heat Wave Persists Across Idaho and Washington, Urgent Health Warnings Issued

Spokane, WA — Residents in parts of Idaho and Washington are facing sweltering temperatures as an excessive heat warning continues through 10 p.m. PDT Wednesday. Daytime temperatures are soaring between 100 and 108 degrees Fahrenheit, providing little respite even after sundown with overnight lows sticking stubbornly in the mid-60s to mid-70s. This heatwave impacts various regions, including North and North Central Idaho as well as Central, East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington. The …

Life Sentence for Hitman in Double Murder Case That Exposed Major Health Scam and Toppled UP Government

LUCKNOW, India — In a significant ruling on Wednesday, a CBI court sentenced a hired killer to life imprisonment for the assassination of two senior health officials in Uttar Pradesh over a decade ago, an event that exposed a massive health sector scam and contributed to the downfall of a regional government. The convicted gunman, Anand Prakhash Tiwari, played a critical role in the murders that unraveled the corruption linked to the National Rural Health …

Former TV Star Orpheus Pledger Pleads Guilty to Violent Attack Amid Mental Health Crisis

Melbourne, Australia—Former television actor Orpheus Pledger, known for his role on the popular series “Home and Away,” has pleaded guilty to a violent assault on a woman in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The 31-year-old appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court via video-link from jail after he had breached his bail conditions in April. During the early hours of March 25, the court was told, the distressed victim dialed the emergency services, fearing for her safety as …

Bloomington Community Fights Against Warehouse Boom Threatening Homes and Health

Bloomington, California, a tight-knit community located 60 miles east of Los Angeles, finds itself embroiled in a constant battle against the influx of warehouse developments. Residents have long fought to protect their land, homes, and health from the sprawling industrial complexes that have taken over surrounding ranches and farmland. However, their efforts seem futile as plans proceed to demolish Bloomington’s elementary school and hundreds of homes to make room for a massive 213-acre business park, …

Indigenous Man’s Death in Custody Ruled Avoidable: Coroner Recommends Reforms for NT Health

Darwin, Northern Territory – The recent findings by NT Coroner Elisabeth Armitage shed light on the death of a 37-year-old Aboriginal man known as Mr. Dooley, who tragically passed away in police custody in 2022. The coroner’s report revealed that Mr. Dooley’s death was preventable and resulted from a series of oversights in his care. Mr. Dooley, a Maiyali man from Eva Valley, a small community in the Northern Territory, died in palliative care at …