Chicago, IL

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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?

Fox Business

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

You may have heard that Boar’s Head recalled deli meat products nationwide due to a Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Now, the company is expanding the recall, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, impacting 71 more products distributed and sold internationally. This expansion also includes Old Country branded meats.

Over 7 Million Pounds of Deli Meats, Kielbasa and More Recalled Nationwide Due to Listeria Contamination

Nearly 20 types of vegetables — including cucumbers, bell peppers, green beans and parsley — have been recalled from grocery stores across the country due to listeria concerns. Ohio-based Weirs Farm Inc. is recalling produce sold at Walmart, Kroger, Aldi and more stores in over a dozen states,...

Vegetables sold at Walmart and Aldi recalled over listeria concerns

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Recall Update: Nationwide Chocolate Recall Set To Class II By FDA

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Research is ongoing about components in food products that could be harmful if consumed in large amounts. Data from a recent study indicate that multiple cocoa-containing products exceed the maximum allowable dose levels for lead and cadmium, and that organic products are more likely to have higher levels than nonorganic products.

Organic chocolate is contaminated with toxic metals: How dangerous is it?

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

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Claudia Lamascolo

Here is a cookie from my childhood that Mom always had in the cookie jar. Peanut butter cookies were an easy favorite, and we just loved helping her make them they were super easy.

4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

DC News Now

A previously-issued recall has been expanded to include produce items sold in 18 states, primarily in and around the Midwest.

Recall issued for produce items sold in 18 states amid listeria concerns

Dupixent can be used to treat eosinophilic esophagitis in adults and certain children. This article covers topics such as how long to use Dupixent, how the drug works, and side effects. Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a long-term condition that causes inflammation of the esophagus. (The esophagus is the tube connecting...

Using Dupixent for Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)

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Recall Alert: Cake Recalled Across Several States For Potential Allergic Reactions

Perforomist (formoterol) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults. Perforomist comes as a liquid that’s inhaled with a nebulizer twice per day. Perforomist belongs to a drug class called long-acting beta2 agonists. Perforomist is available in a generic version. Keep reading...

Perforomist dosage

New York State

Rootbound Homestead

We talk a lot about emergency preparedness, preparation, and homesteading on this blog, and for good reason. Having food, medicine, and supplies stored correctly in case of a rainy day could mean the difference between fighting for your life, and giving your life a fighting chance. The most common question I get is how to make sure the food we store is good to eat. We can't always stay on top of the rotation of food, so what happens if it's expired?

Stockpile Now: 10 Foods Past Their Expiration Date That Are Still Good To Eat If Stored Correctly

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Gibson Band, a pocket-sized pup with a huge heart full of love. This 4-year-old Chihuahua grew up as an owned pup in a loving home. Unfortunately, Gibson's owners recently went through some unexpected life changes, and as such were no longer able to provide him with the care and love he needed. Now, Gibson is living safely with a foster family found through Great Dog Rescue New England. Despite loving his foster family, Gibson hopes he will not have to wait very long before he can make his final move to a furever home!

Tiny 8-Pound Chihuahua Searching For Love After Owner Forced To Surrender

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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The FDA determined the "ongoing" recall to be a "Class II"

Risk level issued as part of ongoing coffee recall

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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EpiPen expiration: What you should know

EpiPens are used to treat severe allergic reactions. An EpiPen may not be safe or effective to use after its expiration date. It is unclear how...

EpiPen expiration: What you should know

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