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A salmonella outbreak linked to a recall of approximately 1.7 million brown organic and cage-free eggs from August Egg Company has sickened at least 79 people across seven states, with 21 requiring hospitalization, according to the CDC. The recall, due to potential salmonella contamination, affects states including Arizona, California, Illinois, and Indiana, and consumers are advised to discard the eggs or return them to retailers. This incident is part of a series of recent salmonella-related...

Vice President JD Vance criticized Elon Musk for his recent social media attacks on President Trump, calling it a "huge mistake" and suggesting Musk's emotional outburst may hinder reconciliation. Amid Musk's criticism of Trump's spending package and unfounded claims about Trump's connections to Jeffrey Epstein, Vance defended the president, stating he is doing a good job and that the bill Musk opposed aims to extend tax cuts rather than cut spending. Vance hopes Musk will...

Simone Biles Critiques Riley Gaines' Stance on Transgender Athletes Simone Biles publicly condemned former swimmer Riley Gaines for her comments advocating against transgender athletes in women's sports, which Biles characterized as bullying stemming from Gaines' fifth-place finish behind trans athlete Lia Thomas in 2022. Gaines, who has become an activist against trans inclusion in sports, responded by calling Biles a "male-apologist" and suggested she should compete in men's gymnastics instead. Their exchange highlights ongoing tensions...

A Seattle man, Earl Enderson Riley IV, has been charged with multiple burglaries targeting high-profile athletes, including Seattle Mariners players Luis Castillo and Julio Rodriguez, from whom he allegedly stole over $200,000 in valuables. Prosecutors claim Riley led a string of burglaries that began in February, with thefts involving luxury items and an attempted burglary at Hall of Famer Edgar Martinez's home. Currently held on $1 million bail, Riley faces additional charges in a separate...

Rod Stewart Cancels Shows Due to IllnessRod Stewart has announced the cancellation of four upcoming shows and the rescheduling of two others due to his recovery from the flu. The 80-year-old singer expressed his devastation over the situation on Instagram, apologizing to fans for the inconvenience caused. Despite the setbacks, Stewart is set to perform at the Glastonbury Festival later this month, where he is expected to draw a large crowd, alongside other headliners like...

Grant Hardin, a former Arkansas police chief convicted of rape and murder, was recaptured after escaping from prison nearly two weeks prior. Hardin, 56, impersonated a corrections officer to flee the North Central Unit and was found by law enforcement near an Izard County creek, identified through fingerprint analysis. He was serving sentences for the 2017 murder of James Appleton and the 1997 rape of Amy Harrison, having previously worked in various law enforcement roles,...