Morgue Horror Sparks $53M Payout

Harvard agreed to pay $53 million because families say a trusted morgue became a marketplace for the dead. Story Snapshot Harvard settled donor-family lawsuits for $53 million over morgue thefts. Prosecutors said the morgue manager stole and sold human remains for years. The Department of...

Burger Shake-Up: Grass-Fed Goes National

Steak ’n Shake is rolling out a grass-fed Protein Steakburger that signals a full-on pivot to simpler, cleaner ingredients. Story Snapshot Protein Steakburger debuts with two 100% grass-fed, grass-finished patties. Launch ties to the Make America Healthy Again push and menu transparency. Chain is moving...

Pill Trail Twist in Star’s Death?

The federal drug agency stepping into a young star’s sudden death means investigators see leads they cannot ignore. Story Snapshot The Drug Enforcement Administration joined the death investigation of Hayden Panettiere, sources say. The Greenville County Coroner reported no trauma at autopsy; cause and manner...

VIDEO: Pre-Dawn Horror Kills 23

A head-on collision before dawn on a rural highway in Paraná left at least 23 people dead and five injured, many of them patients on their way to medical care. Watch the video below Story Snapshot Head-on crash between a minibus and a truck killed at...

Royal Return — Without The Royal Job

Prince Harry and Meghan will live in Britain for an extended stretch this fall with their children, but they are not returning to royal work. At a Glance The Sussexes plan an extended stay in the United Kingdom beginning this fall. They will not resume...

Glass Alert Hits America’s Freezers

Frozen fruit bars—sold everywhere—were pulled because a few may contain glass, and that single word changes how every parent shops today. Story Snapshot Dreyer’s recalled select Outshine Fruit Bars nationwide over possible glass contamination. Affected: Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine, Black Cherry 6-counts, plus a 24-count...

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Costco’s Bold Move Sparks THIS Comeback

Costco quietly rolled Kirkland Signature Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips back into select warehouses after a two-year gap—and the reason they vanished explains why they are returning now. At a Glance Kirkland Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips return to some Costco stores after two years. Costco paused the item...

Boebert Bombshell: Son Snared In Felony Probe

Tyler Boebert’s arrest on child sexual exploitation charges turned a private criminal case into a national political flashpoint overnight. Story Snapshot Tyler Boebert, the 21-year-old son of Rep. Lauren Boebert, was arrested in Colorado on Sunday. Authorities said he faced multiple felony charges, including sexual...

Citywide Crackdown Targets Night Crowds

Charlotte police want a broader teen curfew after a series of crowded youth gatherings turned into fights, disorder, and shootings. Quick Take Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) is asking for a 9 p.m. curfew for anyone under 18. The proposal would replace Charlotte’s current tiered curfew...

Taco Bell Lettuce Panic Explodes

A fast-moving Cyclospora outbreak put Taylor Farms de Mexico under a federal spotlight, and the case exposed how fragile imported produce oversight can be when investigators must trace illness through a tangled supply chain. Quick Take Federal health officials linked the outbreak to iceberg lettuce...

Deadly Mine Mystery Near Rustenburg

Fourteen miners were found dead at a disused South African mine, and police said scores more were injured. Story Snapshot South African police said at least 14 artisanal or illegal miners died near Rustenburg in North West province. Police also said scores of others were...

Fauci Texts Spark Pregnancy Panic — But?

Anthony Fauci’s released texts show a real-time scientific caution about pregnancy, not a simple yes-or-no answer. Quick Take Republican Senators Ron Johnson and Rand Paul released text messages from Fauci’s government-issued cellphone about COVID-19 vaccine use in pregnancy. In a January 25, 2021 chain, Fauci...

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