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…
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 …
'Everything Is Unsalvageable': Maryland Family Offers Update After Dog-Started House Fire 'Everything Is Unsalvageable': Maryland Family Offers Update After Dog-Started House Fire
'Everything Is Unsalvageable': Maryland Family Offers Update After Dog-Started House Fire They don't blame Bo. Nearly two weeks after a bizarre Maryland house fire made headlines when investigators determined the family dog accidentally turned on a toaster, Shannon and Chad Ellis are sharing what happened after the cameras left, describing the heartbreak of losing nearly everything, the miracle that saved one beloved pet, and why they hope other families learn from their experience. The Ellis family's Belcamp home was destroyed on Friday, July 10, while no one was home.  According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, Ring camera footage showed Bo jumping onto …
Virginia Councilman Encouraged AI Child Sex Abuse Images, Traded Pics Of Himself: DOJ Virginia Councilman Encouraged AI Child Sex Abuse Images, Traded Pics Of Himself: DOJ
Virginia Councilman Encouraged AI Child Sex Abuse Images, Traded Pics Of Himself: DOJ A Virginia town councilman is accused of encouraging others online to create AI-generated images of children being sexually abused, federal authorities announced. Steven Wayne Erickson, 48, of Pulaski, was arrested on Thursday, July 23, on federal charges of receiving and distributing child sexual abuse material, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Western District of Virginia. Pulaski has served on the Pulaski Town Council since 2024, WDBJ reports. His image remained on the town's website as of Monday, July 27. The FBI investigation began after agents received a cyber tip involvi…
Personal Data Of Chick-Fil-A Customers In MD Exposed In Cyberattack: What To Know Personal Data Of Chick-Fil-A Customers In MD Exposed In Cyberattack: What To Know
Personal Data Of Chick-Fil-A Customers In MD Exposed In Cyberattack: What To Know Chick-fil-A customers in several states are being warned that hackers may have accessed personal information stored in their loyalty accounts. The fast-food chain sent notification letters to affected Chick-fil-A One members on Monday, July 20, after identifying suspicious login activity involving its website and mobile app. The company determined on Monday, July 13, that the attackers may have accessed information in certain accounts. Unauthorized parties launched an automated cyberattack between Wednesday, June 17, and Friday, June 19, using email addresses and passwords obtained fro…
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…
Popular Restaurant Chain Responds As Cyclospora Outbreak Grows Popular Restaurant Chain Responds As Cyclospora Outbreak Grows
Popular Restaurant Chain Responds As Cyclospora Outbreak Grows Sweetgreen says it's not connected to the widespread Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce. The salad chain responded to concerns from customers in an Instagram post on Wednesday, July 22. The message comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 4,173 confirmed Cyclospora cases as of Tuesday, July 21. The CDC is also aware of more than 7,400 additional reported cases that have not yet been laboratory confirmed, with many of those reported in Michigan and Ohio. Federal and state health officials are investigating multiple Cyclospora clus…
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…
Engine Starters Could Catch Fire In 318K+ Recalled BMWs, Toyotas Engine Starters Could Catch Fire In 318K+ Recalled BMWs, Toyotas
Engine Starters Could Catch Fire In 318K+ Recalled BMWs, Toyotas More than 318,000 BMW and Toyota vehicles are being recalled because an engine starter can overheat and catch fire. BMW of North America issued the recall for 318,495 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report released on Wednesday, July 8. The recall includes certain 2021-2025 BMW vehicles and 2023-2024 Toyota Supras. The engine starter may overheat because of unexpected wear on an internal component. In some cases, the starter may fail to work properly, preventing the engine from starting. Owners are advised not to park the affected vehicles inside gar…
Cheez-It Launching New Flavor Inspired By Popular Beer Brand Cheez-It Launching New Flavor Inspired By Popular Beer Brand
Cheez-It Launching New Flavor Inspired By Popular Beer Brand A popular beer brand is putting its flavor into a new type of Cheez-It. Coors Light is teaming up with Cheez-It to launch limited-edition Beer Cheese-flavored crackers, Mars, Incorporated said in a news release on Wednesday, July 22. The new snack will be available at retailers nationwide beginning in August while supplies last. The cheesy crackers feature the taste of Coors Light-flavored beer cheese with a savory, tangy profile and toasted spices. "Our obsessed fans are constantly looking for bold new ways to enjoy Cheez-It, and we had the golden opportunity to bring one of America'…
Dangerous Headrests Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Child Car Seats Dangerous Headrests Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Child Car Seats
Dangerous Headrests Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Child Car Seats Nearly 60,000 Evenflo child car seats are being recalled because the headrest can shift during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Evenflo Company issued the recall for 59,661 Reo by Revolve360 child seats, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report submitted on Wednesday, July 22. The recall affects the Danvers, Chelsea, Brookline, Lenox, Holden, and Nantucket models. The headrest may shift in certain rear-facing or forward-facing positions during a crash. The problem means the child seats don't comply with federal safety standards for child restraint systems,…
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…