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FreshRealm recalls chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals due to listeria outbreakFreshRealm is voluntarily recalling refrigerated chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals linked to a listeria outbreak that has resulted in 17 illnesses and three deaths across 13 states. Consumers are advised to discard these products or return them, and to clean any surfaces that may have come into contact with them. Need More Context? 🔎

Minnesota man Vance Boelter was arrested after allegedly assassinating Rep. Melissa Hortman and shooting Sen. John Hoffman. His capture followed a large manhunt sparked by a police sergeant's intuition, leading to the discovery of a notebook listing other targeted politicians and multiple firearms in his vehicle. Need More Context? 🔎

Emerson Colindres, a 19-year-old high school graduate detained by ICE during a routine check-in, was deported to Honduras, a country he left at age eight to escape violence. His case highlights the broader issue of law-abiding immigrant students being swept up in enforcement actions, sparking protests from his community in Cincinnati who mourned his departure and advocated for his release. Need More Context? 🔎

Heavy rain and a rock slide have closed a section of Interstate 40 in the Great Smoky Mountains, impacting travel between Tennessee and North Carolina. Crews are working to clear the debris from a section affected by flooding, with a permanent fix expected to take years, while detours are limited due to road conditions in the area. Need More Context? 🔎

DENVER — A federal judge has permitted prosecutors to pursue a hate crime charge against Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, who allegedly attacked a pro-Israeli demonstration in Boulder, injuring at least eight people. Soliman, driven by anti-Zionist sentiments, faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, while his family's deportation has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge. Need More Context? 🔎

Emma SaundersCulture reporterIn a legal battle involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, a judge ruled that messages between Lively and Taylor Swift about the film set of *It Ends With Us* are relevant and must be shared. Lively, who has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment, argues he is exploiting Swift's popularity for distraction; the case is set for trial in March 2026. Need More Context? 🔎