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13 Campers Sickened By Mushroom-Laced Edibles At YMCA: Officials 13 Campers Sickened By Mushroom-Laced Edibles At YMCA: Officials
13 Campers Sickened By Mushroom-Laced Edibles At YMCA: Officials Thirteen children became sick after consuming suspected mushroom-laced edibles at a YMCA summer camp in New Jersey, officials said. East Orange police responded to the YMCA on North Arlington Avenue shortly after 11 a.m., after receiving a report that multiple campers had eaten what appeared to be mushroom-laced edible products, according to a press release issued by the city mayor's office. A camp counselor saw one camper handing out what appeared to be candy to other campers, which is prohibited under camp policy, the release said.  A short time later, one child who consumed the…

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
NFL Head Coach Seriously Injured In Crash NFL Head Coach Seriously Injured In Crash
NFL Head Coach Seriously Injured In Crash A frightening off-field ordeal has forced one of the NFL's most prominent coaches to pull back as a new season begins. The San Francisco 49ers announced on Saturday, July 25, that head coach Kyle Shanahan suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a car crash and will have a limited role at the start of training camp. The crash occurred on Tuesday, July 14, near Shanahan's home in Los Gatos, California, when his vehicle collided with an SUV, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Shanahan, 46, suffered a severe concussion, broken nose, broken hand, and three broken ribs. He also needed more …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Former Super Bowl Champion Dies Suddenly At 38 Former Super Bowl Champion Dies Suddenly At 38
Former Super Bowl Champion Dies Suddenly At 38 A football journey that began in a marching band and reached the sport’s biggest stage has ended far too soon. Former NFL offensive lineman Jordan Devey died by suicide on Tuesday, July 21, at age 38, in Salt Lake City, his family announced. Devey was a member of the New England Patriots team that defeated the Seattle Seahawks, 28-24, in Super Bowl XLIX following the 2014 season. His wife, Linsey, confirmed his death in a social media tribute posted on what would have been their 15th wedding anniversary.  "We brought four beautiful children into this world that have your eyes, freckl…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
ICE Detains Southwest Flight Attendant On Work Trip, Supporters Dispute Federal Claims ICE Detains Southwest Flight Attendant On Work Trip, Supporters Dispute Federal Claims
ICE Detains Southwest Flight Attendant On Work Trip, Supporters Dispute Federal Claims Federal agents detained a Southwest Airlines flight attendant while on a work trip as concerns grow about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested Lorenzo "Enzo" Thompson at Nashville International Airport on Monday, July 14, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth reported. Online records show he's being held at an ICE detention center in Natchez, Mississippi, about 100 miles southwest of Jackson. In April 2021, Thompson entered the US from Jamaica on a six-month visa. "Thompson never departed and remained in the U.S. ille…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Circus Performer Struck By Arrow During Live NY Fair Performance, Cops Say Circus Performer Struck By Arrow During Live NY Fair Performance, Cops Say
Circus Performer Struck By Arrow During Live NY Fair Performance, Cops Say A circus performer was injured after being struck by an arrow during a live show at a fair in the Hudson Valley on Friday, July 24, authorities said. Troopers responded to the Orange County Fair on the fairgrounds of 239 Wisner Ave. in Wallkill at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, after receiving a report that circus personnel had been injured during a performance, according to New York State Police. The preliminary investigation found that 42-year-old Ana B. Daza Tavera, of Waukesha, WI, fired an arrow at a foam target being held by fellow performer Edwin A. Cuervo Rangel, 38, also …

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
2 Countries Face Highest US Travel Warning: Key Risks 2 Countries Face Highest US Travel Warning: Key Risks
2 Countries Face Highest US Travel Warning: Key Risks Two destinations carrying Washington’s starkest warning now present Americans with sharply different dangers and, in one case, a major obstacle to returning home. The US Embassy in Niger highlighted the country’s Level 4 advisory on Thursday, July 9. The State Department updated its separate warning for the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday, July 15. Level 4 is the department’s highest advisory and means Americans should not travel to either country. Niger’s advisory cites terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime, civil unrest, and limited medical care. The State Department ordere…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Is Your Salad Safe? Questions Linger As Federal Response Faces Scrutiny Is Your Salad Safe? Questions Linger As Federal Response Faces Scrutiny
Is Your Salad Safe? Questions Linger As Federal Response Faces Scrutiny A staple of salads, sandwiches, and tacos is leaving consumers with an uncomfortable question: Is it safe to eat? Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday, July 21, that a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak had been brought under control after officials identified a source and companies began recalls. “We do have the outbreak under control,” Kennedy said. “We have an extensive forensics, epidemiological forensics, and we’ve identified the source of the outbreak. We and the companies that are involved have implemented a recall.” However, the Centers for Dise…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Dog Ordered Euthanized After Attack On NY Teen: Owner Shares Her Side Dog Ordered Euthanized After Attack On NY Teen: Owner Shares Her Side
Dog Ordered Euthanized After Attack On NY Teen: Owner Shares Her Side A dog that bit and seriously injured a 17-year-old girl while she was walking her family's dog in New York has been euthanized following a court order, as its owner says she was unable to raise the money needed to bring the family pet home. Newburgh (Orange County, NY) police responded to 165 Fullerton Ave. at approximately 7:46 p.m. Sunday, May 18, to investigate a reported dog bite, where officers learned the teen had been attacked by a loose dog named Luna while walking her family's dog on a leash, police said in a press release on Friday, July 24. The victim suffered a puncture wound and…

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
TikToker Acquitted In Neighbor's Death Gets 12 Years In Florida Kidnapping Case TikToker Acquitted In Neighbor's Death Gets 12 Years In Florida Kidnapping Case
TikToker Acquitted In Neighbor's Death Gets 12 Years In Florida Kidnapping Case TikToker and former National Guardsman Zachary Latham, who was acquitted in the high-profile killing of his New Jersey neighbor, has been sentenced to prison in Florida for stalking and attempting to kidnap a woman after she ended their relationship. The 24-year-old former Vineland, NJ man was sentenced as a Habitual Violent Felony Offender to 12 years in prison with a 10-year minimum mandatory after pleading guilty in Lee County, FL, the State Attorney's Office announced Monday, July 21. The victim met Latham online while he was living in New Jersey, but after he moved to Southwest Florida…

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
'NFL On CBS' Star Tony Romo Arrested On DUI Suspicion After Golf Tournament 'NFL On CBS' Star Tony Romo Arrested On DUI Suspicion After Golf Tournament
'NFL On CBS' Star Tony Romo Arrested On DUI Suspicion After Golf Tournament CBS lead NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was accused of driving while intoxicated after competing in a Wisconsin golf tournament, according to reports. Romo was stopped while driving southbound on Interstate 43 on Milwaukee's high-rise bridge at around 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. The 46-year-old was taken into custody on suspicion of first-offense operating while intoxicated before being booked and released. An arrest-detention report obtained by FOX6 Milwaukee and WISN 12 said Romo performed poorly o…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Trump To Attend Rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner After Shooting, Night Of Chaos Trump To Attend Rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner After Shooting, Night Of Chaos
Trump To Attend Rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner After Shooting, Night Of Chaos President Donald Trump is returning to a Washington tradition that ended in chaos the first time around. Trump, 80, will attend the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Friday, July 24, at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, DC. The event begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time. The gathering comes nearly three months after gunfire abruptly ended the original dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday, April 25. NBC News reported that Trump is expected to speak around 8:55 p.m. and briefly address the violence. “The president’s speech will be a combination of unifying yet v…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Ben, Casey Affleck's Mother Dies At 83 After Fulfilling Final Wish Ben, Casey Affleck's Mother Dies At 83 After Fulfilling Final Wish
Ben, Casey Affleck's Mother Dies At 83 After Fulfilling Final Wish Christopher Affleck, the mother of Oscar-winning actors Ben and Casey Affleck, has died at 83 years old, according to her family. Affleck died on Tuesday, June 2, two days after attending her grandson Atticus' high school graduation, according to her obituary. She had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2025 and was given six months to live. Her family said seeing Atticus graduate was Affleck's greatest wish after her diagnosis.  "She did so, attending with her family on May 31, 2026," her obituary read. "She died peacefully, in her sleep, two days later." Born Christin…

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by Chris Spiker