Michigan State

Contra Costa County, CA

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Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

USDA - Al-Safa US LLC, the importer of record located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has recalled approximately 2,010 pounds of imported frozen ready-to-eat chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The frozen ready-to-eat chicken products were produced in...

Chicken Recalled

New York City, NY

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Some people are overdosing from certain products marketed for weight loss, federal health officials are warning.The FDA has received reports of dosing errors involving compounded semaglutide injectable products dispensed in multiple-dose vials, resulting in patients seeking medical attention or requiring hospitalization, the agency stated. Dosing errors came as a result of people measuring and self-administering incorrect amounts, and health care providers miscalculating doses of the cheaper, compounded versions of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, the agency said Friday in an alert. Overdose symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fainting, headache, migraine, dehydration, acute pancreatitis and gallstones, according to the FDA.A majority of the...

People are overdosing on weight-loss injections, FDA warns

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The USDA recently announced that Al Safa US LLC is recalling over 2,000 pounds of its frozen chicken kebabs and patties, which may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes.

Over 2,000 pounds of frozen chicken products recalled over listeria concerns: USDA

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  With Fed rates holding steady over the last couple of years, mortgage interest rates have stayed high overall — even hovering close to 8% at one point recently. And those high mortgage loan rates, coupled with the high cost of living and inflation, have led many potential homebuyers to pause their search for a home and a mortgage to buy it with.But in recent weeks, there has been some welcome news for potential homebuyers. Inflation has cooled slightly —...

How low will mortgage rates drop after the Fed cuts rates? Experts weigh in

Santa Rosa, CA

CBS San Francisco

A group of theft suspects caught on surveillance cameras at various locations in Santa Rosa have been featured in images posted on the Santa Rosa Police Department's social media accounts.The department said the 20 people shown on surveillance images are suspected of crimes such as shoplifting, organized retail theft property crimes, credit card fraud and identity theft.Some of the suspects are accused of stealing victims' wallets and then using their credit cards at different establishments. Others are suspected of stealing thousands of dollars of cosmetics from Rite Aid and Ulta stores."Many of their victims have been members of our senior community," said police on the department's Facebook page.Police asked anyone who recognizes any of the suspects to call the department's tip line at 707-543-3575 or email Sgt. Ryan Hepp rhepp@srcity.org.


Theft suspects caught on camera featured in Santa Rosa police social media posts

Suffolk County, NY

ABC News

Several health departments across the U.S. are reporting a seasonal increase in the number of mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus.

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in some states, health officials warn

New York Post

More vegetables and bagged salads are being recalled over fears that they may be contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria.

Ohio-based Wiers Farm Inc. expanded its original recall, issued on July 12, to include additional produce sold at major retailers such as Walmart, Aldi and Kroger because it may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, according to the notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Guacamole, salsa recalled in multiple states due to listeria risk

The additional recalled items include bagged cucumbers, peppers, yellow squash, zucchini squash, green beans and jalapenos, the notice read. They were sold in bags, individually or by the...

Produce sold at Walmart, Aldi, Kroger stores recalled over listeria risk

Nevada State

Ely, NV

Three inmates have died and nine others were transported for medical treatment as a result of an "altercation" on Tuesday at a maximum-security prison in a rural mining city in eastern Nevada, the state's Department of Corrections said.No officers were injured and the department gave no additional details about how the deaths and injuries occurred in Ely, Nevada. The department did not release the names of any of the inmates that died or the conditions of those injured.CBS affiliate KLAS-TV has learned the altercation appeared to stem from a feud between two rival gangs and there are concerns about possible...

3 inmates killed, 9 injured in "altercation" at maximum-security prison

Pennsylvania State

Somerset County, PA

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 12-year-old boy died after crashing his dirt bike into a front loader in Somerset County. CBS affiliate WTAJ-TV reported that the boy was driving a Yamaha on Augustine Road in Milford Township on Monday when he crashed into a John Deer front-end loader. Police reportedly said the boy, who was driving at a high speed, and the driver of the John Deer tried to swerve to avoid each other but crashed.

12-year-old boy in Pennsylvania dies after crashing dirt bike into front loader

U.S. food safety regulators issued a recall Friday of more than 2,000 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen chicken that may be contaminated with listeria. The chicken was distributed by Al-Safa US LLC, located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said. Here...

The USDA has issued a nationwide recall of ready-to-eat frozen chicken

Baltimore County, MD

Catonsville, MD

CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE -- Baltimore County Police discovered 11 vehicles broken into at a Catonsville apartment complex on Monday.In a statement, officers say they responded to a vehicle theft report on the 700 block of Fern Valley Circle just before 5 a.m. Once there they found 11 vehicles that had their window broken, with some having "missing" items. 


11 vehicles broken into in Catonsville, Baltimore County Police say

Chicago, IL

CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS/AP) — Former President Donald Trump's appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago quickly turned hostile on Wednesday, even before the event officially began over an hour behind schedule.Trump blamed issues with the audio equipment for the delayed start of a Q&A session with journalists attending the National Association of Black Journalists Annual Convention & Career Fair in Chicago Wednesday afternoon.The event itself began with a series of questions that Trump characterized as a "very rude introduction," sparring with interviewer Rachel Scott of ABC News and seemingly accusing event organizers of holding up the start of the event,...

Trump spars with Black journalists at annual conference Q&A event

California State

San Diego, CA

The Park Fire in California has been raging for a week, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate. In southern California, a new wildfire exploded near San Diego. The Nixon Fire has burned nearly 5,000 acres and has also forced evacuations.

New wildfire explodes in California as efforts continue to contain Park Fire

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Kamala Harris releases new camapaign video aimed at battleground states; Men's triathlon event postponed in Paris Olympics due to high pollution levels in Seine River.

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A concerning percentage of chocolate products on U.S. grocery store shelves contain levels of heavy metals that exceed guidelines, with the highest concentrations found in organic products, a new study finds.A multiyear analysis of 72 consumer cocoa products found 43% contaminated with lead above acceptable levels, while 35% surpassed cadmium thresholds, according to research led by scientists at George Washington University and published Wednesday in Frontiers in Nutrition. "Cocoa-containing products are notoriously rich in metals owing to cultivation and manufacturing practices required to produce such products," according to the study. "Dark chocolate in particular is a rich source of earth metals...

Chocolate lovers may want to limit their consumption, researchers say

Michigan is reporting its first human case of West Nile Virus for 2024 and California's Contra Costa County has reported its first West Nile-related death since 2006. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more on the virus and how to protect yourself from it.

West Nile cases springing up in U.S.

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