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Ex-Baltimore County Paramedic Gets 25 Years for Contamination
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Ex-Baltimore County paramedic Christopher Carroll got 25 years after pleading guilty to three counts of causing coworkers to ingest his bodily fluids.
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Priya Raman
The fact that he targeted people he worked with every day makes the whole thing worse. His coworkers deserved better protection from that kind of behavior.
Colorado Firm Details Cleanup for Contaminated Category 3 Floodwater
Environment
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Restoration Logistics says its Category 3 flood cleanup process isolates contaminated areas, uses protective gear, removes unsalvageable materials, disinfects affected surfaces and dries the space to safe moisture levels. Category 3 flooding can involve sewage or overflowing rivers and streams, posing health risks beyond those of clean-water leaks.
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Jurors See Graphic Evidence in Hedgepeth Murder Trial
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Jurors in Miguel Salguero Olivares’ trial over the 2012 killing of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth heard forensic testimony and viewed graphic crime-scene images, video and physical evidence. Prosecutors say DNA evidence links Olivares to the crime, while the defense has challenged the evidence’s reliability and raised possible contamination; he has pleaded not guilty.
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Pennsylvania Senate Passes PFAS Foam Ban Bill
Politics
— Oct 5, 2026
Pennsylvania’s Senate approved a bipartisan bill, 48-1, to phase out PFAS-containing firefighting foam, restricting its manufacture, sale and distribution beginning in July 2027 and its use starting in 2028. The measure also requires warning labels on protective gear containing PFAS, chemicals linked to health risks and environmental contamination; a companion bill passed the House unanimously in 2025.
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DOJ Issues Nearly A Dozen Subpoenas In Immigration Probe Against Ilhan Omar; Includes Members Of Her Family
Nicole Silverio · 3 min · 1h
Ebola Spreads Across Congo, Kenya Reports First Death
Health
— Oct 6, 2026
Ebola continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with new hotspots, gaps in contact tracing and strained health workers and response resources; the outbreak has also reached Kenya, where an imported case proved fatal. Authorities are tracing contacts and screening people crossing borders, while health guidance emphasizes that Bundibugyo Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated materials, not through the air.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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NC Ports Seek Pause in Wilmington Harbor Expansion
Environment
— Oct 5, 2026
North Carolina’s Ports Authority has asked the Army Corps of Engineers to pause consideration of a proposed $1.3 billion Wilmington Harbor deepening, saying more research is needed on environmental risks, particularly possible PFAS contamination in dredged sediment. The authority acknowledges the project’s potential economic benefits, while federal officials say next steps will be determined by the Army’s civil works office and Congress.
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Indian Tennis Player Somani Receives Four-Year Doping Ban
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— Sep 23, 2026
Somani's tested contamination products were negative at a Salt Lake City WADA lab; the tribunal still imposed four years and called his theories unconvincing.
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Tom Gallagher
Four years is a long time but the tribunal made the right call rejecting that weak contamination excuse.
Illegal Gold Mining Surges on Brazil Indigenous Lands
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— Sep 15, 2026
G Mining Ventures reports a new near-surface gold discovery at Gurupi in Brazil, along with strong drill results at Tocantinzinho, signaling potential for a broader, multi-asset growth pipeline. Separately, IPAM’s analysis shows illegal gold mining on Brazil’s Indigenous lands in the Amazon expanded dramatically, with 2024 areas far larger than 1985 and ongoing mercury contamination and climate-related harms, prompting calls for stronger enforcement, traceability, and Indigenous-led adaptation.
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Capri Sun Drinks and Frozen Pizza Recalled After Possible Contamination
Reporting
— Aug 16, 2022
Thousands of cases of Capri Sun have been recalled due to possible contamination. Kraft Hein announced on Friday that over 5,700 wild cherry flavored Capri Sun cases have been affected in the possible contamination due…
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Goliath death puts Georgia’s ride inspectors to the test
A teacher’s fatal ejection from Six Flags’ Goliath forces a hard look at state inspection duty, park accountability, and the safety ordinary families expect before they board.
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National Guardsmen Stationed at Capitol Repeatedly Sickened by Contaminated Food
Reporting
— Mar 3, 2021
Michigan National Guard soldiers stationed at the U.S. Capitol have complained about undercooked meat and contaminated food they’ve been served while providing security for civilian lawmakers. One soldier told a…
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Frozen Shrimp Recalled for Possible Radioactive Contamination
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— Aug 22, 2025
Another wave of frozen shrimp recalls has hit U.S. consumers — this time involving several major brands — amid growing concerns over radioactive contamination, federal officials confirmed Thursday. The Associated Press…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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CDC Declares Largest Recorded Cyclospora Outbreak Over
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— Sep 11, 2026
Health officials declared the largest multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce over, with thousands of illnesses across about 20 states, hospitalizations in the hundreds and two deaths, as the recalled lettuce from Mexico was removed from the supply and investigations into the outbreak’s origin continue. TheFDA and CDC said there is no longer a current risk but will pursue further probes into how contamination occurred and which sources remain under review, including broader questions about produce contamination and supply chains.
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Dana Whitfield
This proves washing produce at home does nothing when the problem happens way earlier in the chain.
IV Fluids Recalled Nationwide Over Particulate Contamination
Health
— Aug 27, 2026
Baxter International has issued recalls for multiple intravenous solutions after inspectors found fiberglass and steel particulate contamination in Viaflex bags, affecting several lots (including Y495523, Y495523A, and Y4950663) distributed to hospitals and home-care patients nationwide. The FDA warns that particulate matter could cause life-threatening complications such as pulmonary embolism, organ damage, vein irritation, and severe reactions, and facilities should stop using the recalled products and return them.
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Egg Recall Ties to Salmonella Outbreak
Health
— Jul 22, 2026
The FDA announced a recall of nearly 1.6 million dozen Midwest Poultry Services eggs distributed through Kroger and Brookshire Grocery due to possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination, with distribution halted in Texas and no illnesses reported yet. In France, Lidl recalled fresh eggs and Carrefour recalled various pork and charcuterie products over potential Salmonella Enteritidis or Listeria monocytogenes contamination, with guidance for consumers not to eat the items and to seek refunds or discard them.
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump DOJ Launches Probe Into New Jersey City Over ‘Egregious’ Firearm Permit Process
Harold Hutchison · 3 min · 1h
Check Your Pantry: Utz Expands Recall of Popular Chip Brands
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— Jul 3, 2026
Consumers are being urged to check their pantries after Utz announced a voluntary recall of several varieties of potato chips because of a potential salmonella contamination linked to a seasoning ingredient. According…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Recall Issued for Thousands of Pounds of Meat Sold at Walmart Stores Nationwide
Reporting
— May 3, 2024
Walmart customers who have recently purchased ground beef from the retail giant are being asked to check their refrigerators and freezers for potentially contaminated meat. A recall of the product was announced on…
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Parents Uncover Truth Behind ‘contaminated’ Halloween Candy
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— Nov 4, 2025
A Halloween candy scare that caused quite a bit of concern in Rockville, Maryland, has now been confirmed to be a false alarm, according to local authorities. What originally seemed like a disturbing case of tampered…
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Biden Admin Takes Over Toxic Cleanup in Ohio, Then Immediately Pauses It
Reporting
— Feb 27, 2023
With the Biden administration in charge, the cleanup of contaminated waste from East Palestine, Ohio, is going nowhere fast. Debra Shore, a regional administrator with the Environmental Protection Agency, said that the…
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Russia Activates Forces Trained to Operate in Radioactive Contamination
Reporting
— Oct 24, 2022
In another harrowing step toward a possible nuclear explosive being detonated, Russia announced on Monday that it was activating its Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Troops. The head of that force, Lt. Gen…
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Four agreements can replace the rules you never chose
Most human suffering comes from childhood beliefs absorbed without consent, and freedom comes from four daily commitments about speech, reaction, interpretation, and effort.
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Biden’s FDA Placed Under Investigation as Baby Formula Crisis Rages
Reporting
— Jun 2, 2022
With a documented five-month gap between the first findings of contamination at a major infant formula plant and the Food and Drug Administration’s action to close the plant, the FDA is now under the microscope itself…
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FDA Recalls Clams, Oysters Distributed to 9 States Over Norovirus Concerns
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— Mar 10, 2026
Federal health officials are warning consumers and restaurants to steer clear of certain clams and oysters after a recall was issued over potential contamination with norovirus. According to FOX Business , the Food and…
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Officials Warn There’s Something In The Water, And It May Be Making You Infertile
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— Jun 17, 2026
Your water may be contaminated by abortion pills, officials warn. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) told the Daily Caller News Foundation that it is reviewing comments from 14 attorneys general urging the agency…
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Infant Botulism Cases Linked to Baby Formula Go Up
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— Dec 12, 2025
More cases of botulism in infants have been linked to contaminated baby formula. Federal health officials announced at least 51 babies have been hospitalized across 19 states, Fox Business reported. The Food and Drug…
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Recall for Goods Sold at Costco, Sam’s Club as Outbreak Spreads to 22 States
Reporting
— Jan 20, 2024
Multiple federal agencies have issued a warning about potentially contaminated charcuterie meat sold at Costco and Sam’s Club. The dried meats have been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened dozens of…
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EXCLUSIVE: Asst. Commerce Secretary Roth Reveals The Issues Facing Classrooms That Rely Too Much On Screens
Sean Moran · 6 min · 2h
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