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20+ Passengers, Crew Sickened In Luxury Cruise Ship Outbreak: CDC 20+ Passengers, Crew Sickened In Luxury Cruise Ship Outbreak: CDC 20+ Passengers, Crew Sickened In Luxury Cruise Ship Outbreak: CDC
20+ Passengers, Crew Sickened In Luxury Cruise Ship Outbreak: CDC A gastrointestinal illness outbreak sickened nearly two dozen people aboard a luxury cruise ship, federal health officials said. The outbreak occurred on the Oceania Cruises ship Oceania Insignia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday, April 15. Nineteen of the ship's 633 passengers reported symptoms, along with three out of 394 crew members. The Oceania Insignia departed Panama City on Tuesday, April 7, and arrived in Miami on Tuesday, April 14, according to CruiseMapper. The outbreak was reported to the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program on Monday, April …

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Husband Leaves Bahamas After Vowing To Search For Missing Wife Husband Leaves Bahamas After Vowing To Search For Missing Wife Husband Leaves Bahamas After Vowing To Search For Missing Wife
Husband Leaves Bahamas After Vowing To Search For Missing Wife The husband of an American woman who vanished at sea has left the Bahamas after publicly insisting he would continue searching for her, according to a brand-new report. Brian Hooker, 58, departed the islands on a commercial flight because his mother is very ill, his attorney Terrel Butler told NBC News on Wednesday, April 15. Butler didn't reveal his destination, but said the Onsted, Michigan, man would return to the Bahamas. Hooker's departure comes one day after he said he would join efforts to find his wife, 55-year-old Lynette Hooker. She disappeared after …

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Trump Claims Diet Soda Kills Cancer Cells, White House Responds Trump Claims Diet Soda Kills Cancer Cells, White House Responds Trump Claims Diet Soda Kills Cancer Cells, White House Responds
Trump Claims Diet Soda Kills Cancer Cells, White House Responds President Donald Trump believes that diet soda can kill cancer cells in his latest dubious health claim, according to a top official in his administration. The comment was revealed by Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former talk-show host who now serves as Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz mentioned the claim on the President's son's "Triggered" podcast on Monday, April 13. Oz recalled a conversation with Trump aboard Air Force One. "Your dad argues that diet soda is good for him because it kills grass – if poured on grass – so, therefore, it must k…

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by Chris Spiker
Arlington, VA
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Massive Honda Recall Issued Over Air Bags Deploying Without Warning Massive Honda Recall Issued Over Air Bags Deploying Without Warning Massive Honda Recall Issued Over Air Bags Deploying Without Warning
Massive Honda Recall Issued Over Air Bags Deploying Without Warning More than 440,000 Honda vehicles are being recalled after a defect was found that can cause air bags to deploy unexpectedly. Honda issued the recall for about 440,830 Odyssey minivans, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report released on Thursday, April 9. The affected Odysseys are from model years 2018 through 2022. The issue involves the minivan's air bag system, which can mistakenly deploy side and side curtain air bags during certain road impacts. Events like hitting potholes, speed bumps, or road debris may trigger the air bags. The defect is tied…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Fridge Owners May Cash In On New Settlement: See How Much Fridge Owners May Cash In On New Settlement: See How Much Fridge Owners May Cash In On New Settlement: See How Much
Fridge Owners May Cash In On New Settlement: See How Much People who bought certain refrigerators in recent years could be eligible for money or free repairs after a lawsuit claimed the appliances had defective wiring. Whirlpool agreed to a class-action settlement covering some side-by-side refrigerators with in-door ice makers, water dispensers, and control panels. The fridges were made between 2018 and 2021, according to the settlement's website. The lawsuit, filed in February 2024, claims the refrigerators contain wires inside the door that can become brittle and break over time. Repeatedly opening and closing the doors can cause the …

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Hartford, CT
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Walmart Overhauling Great Value In Major Brand Refresh: See What's Changing Walmart Overhauling Great Value In Major Brand Refresh: See What's Changing Walmart Overhauling Great Value In Major Brand Refresh: See What's Changing
Walmart Overhauling Great Value In Major Brand Refresh: See What's Changing Walmart is rolling out a major redesign of its Great Value brand for the first time in more than a decade. The Arkansas-based retail giant announced the changes to its flagship private label in a news release on Wednesday, April 15. Great Value, which launched in 1993, will get a modern, more colorful look that Walmart said will be easier for customers to find. Nearly nine in 10 (87%) US households bought at least one Great Value item in the past year, according to market research firm Numerator. "At Walmart, we're focused on delivering quality and value our customers can count o…

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Most Common First, Last Names Revealed In New US Census Data Most Common First, Last Names Revealed In New US Census Data Most Common First, Last Names Revealed In New US Census Data
Most Common First, Last Names Revealed In New US Census Data The most common last names in the US today would look very familiar to the country's first census takers. The US Census Bureau released data on Tuesday, April 14, that shows the most common first and last names reported in the 2020 Census. Despite massive population growth and waves of immigration, many of the most popular last names have remained among the leaders since the first census was conducted in 1790. Smith, Johnson, Williams, Brown, and Jones have been the top five last names, holding their rankings in 2000 and 2010. "It is certainly surprising given the enormous change in p…

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Man Whose Wife Vanished From Boat In Bahamas Breaks Silence After Jail Release Man Whose Wife Vanished From Boat In Bahamas Breaks Silence After Jail Release Man Whose Wife Vanished From Boat In Bahamas Breaks Silence After Jail Release
Man Whose Wife Vanished From Boat In Bahamas Breaks Silence After Jail Release The husband of a woman who disappeared after falling from their small boat in The Bahamas is publicly speaking for the first time since he was released from custody. Brian Hooker, 58, left the jail in Grand Bahama on Monday, April 13, after investigators said there was not enough evidence to hold him. He was arrested after his wife, 55-year-old Lynette Hooker, fell overboard while the couple rode a dinghy on Saturday, April 4. In an interview with CBS News, Hooker said that he still believes his wife is alive and plans to help search for her. "I was speak…

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Hartford, CT
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7-Eleven Closing Hundreds Of Stores In Major Shakeup As Convenience Chains Lean Into Food 7-Eleven Closing Hundreds Of Stores In Major Shakeup As Convenience Chains Lean Into Food 7-Eleven Closing Hundreds Of Stores In Major Shakeup As Convenience Chains Lean Into Food
7-Eleven Closing Hundreds Of Stores In Major Shakeup As Convenience Chains Lean Into Food 7-Eleven is closing nearly 650 convenience stores across the US as the chain tries to adapt to competitors like Sheetz and Wawa. Japanese parent company Seven & i Holdings revealed the 645 closures in a quarterly earnings report on Thursday, April 9. Some stores will be converted into fuel-only locations, focusing on gasoline rather than food, drinks, and other convenience-store staples. The move targets underperforming locations and continues a broader trend for 7-Eleven, which has been shutting down more stores than it has opened in recent years. A total of 847 7-Eleven…

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Greenfield, MA
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Ben & Jerry's Celebrates Free Cone Day 2026: How To Get Your Scoops Ben & Jerry's Celebrates Free Cone Day 2026: How To Get Your Scoops Ben & Jerry's Celebrates Free Cone Day 2026: How To Get Your Scoops
Ben & Jerry's Celebrates Free Cone Day 2026: How To Get Your Scoops Today is a huge celebration for ice cream lovers! Ben & Jerry's is holding its 2026 Free Cone Day on Tuesday, April 14. The annual giveaway allows fans around the world to enjoy unlimited free scoops for one day only. The best part is that there's no limit on how many times you can hop back in line. "Free Cone Day is all about our fans," said CEO Jochanan Senf. "It's our way of saying thank you with an international moment of togetherness." Ben & Jerry's said it served more than 1 million scoops worldwide in 2024. If those cones were lined up end to end, they'd…

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