Brett Wattles
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Boeing and NASA Scramble to Fix Starliner Glitches as Return Date Remains Uncertain
NASA and Boeing provided updates on Thursday regarding the troubled Starliner spacecraft, which remains docked at the International Space Station (ISS) more than a month beyond its expected return date. Despite significant testing and troubleshooting, the timeline for the spacecraft's safe return to Earth with astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore remains unclear. 
NASA and Boeing provided updates on Thursday regarding the troubled Starliner spacecraft, which remains docked at the International Space Station (ISS) more than a month beyond its expected return date. Despite significant testing and troubleshooting, the timeline for the spacecraft's safe return to Earth with astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore remains unclear. -
Boar’s Head Deli Meats Recalled Nationwide Due to Listeria Contamination
Boar's Head Provisions Co. has initiated a nationwide recall of various deli products due to concerns over potential listeria contamination, a move announced by the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Friday. The recall affects a broad range of products, including liverwurst, ham, bologna, salami, and bacon, amounting to approximately 207,528 pounds of meat. 
Boar's Head Provisions Co. has initiated a nationwide recall of various deli products due to concerns over potential listeria contamination, a move announced by the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Friday. The recall affects a broad range of products, including liverwurst, ham, bologna, salami, and bacon, amounting to approximately 207,528 pounds of meat. -
CDC Reports 'Very High' COVID Levels in 21 States Amid New Variant Outbreaks
The United States is currently experiencing a significant summer surge of COVID-19, with the virus detected at "very high" levels in 21 states according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) wastewater monitoring system. The affected states include Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming, along with the District of Columbia. 
The United States is currently experiencing a significant summer surge of COVID-19, with the virus detected at "very high" levels in 21 states according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) wastewater monitoring system. The affected states include Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming, along with the District of Columbia. -
Widespread Produce Recall Expands Amid Listeria Fears, Affecting Major Retailers
A significant recall of various produce items has been issued across 18 states due to concerns over potential listeria contamination. Ohio-based Wiers Farm Inc. initially recalled cucumbers sold at select Walmart stores, but the recall has now expanded to include a broader range of products sold at major retailers like Aldi, Kroger, and Walmart. 
A significant recall of various produce items has been issued across 18 states due to concerns over potential listeria contamination. Ohio-based Wiers Farm Inc. initially recalled cucumbers sold at select Walmart stores, but the recall has now expanded to include a broader range of products sold at major retailers like Aldi, Kroger, and Walmart. -
Cocaine Sharks: Study Finds Drug Contamination in Predators, Warns of Dire Ecological Consequences
In a troubling revelation, marine biologists have discovered significant levels of cocaine in sharks off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. This alarming finding, detailed in a recent study, has highlighted the widespread impact of pharmaceutical and illicit drug contamination in marine ecosystems. 
In a troubling revelation, marine biologists have discovered significant levels of cocaine in sharks off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. This alarming finding, detailed in a recent study, has highlighted the widespread impact of pharmaceutical and illicit drug contamination in marine ecosystems. -
Revolutionary HIV Drug Could Slash Costs to $40 Annually: Researchers Push for Accessibility
A groundbreaking new drug, heralded as the closest approximation to an HIV vaccine to date, could drastically reduce the annual cost of HIV prevention to just $40 per patient. Currently priced at $42,250 for the first year, Lenacapavir, marketed as Sunlenca by U.S. pharmaceutical giant Gilead, has shown extraordinary promise in clinical trials. 
A groundbreaking new drug, heralded as the closest approximation to an HIV vaccine to date, could drastically reduce the annual cost of HIV prevention to just $40 per patient. Currently priced at $42,250 for the first year, Lenacapavir, marketed as Sunlenca by U.S. pharmaceutical giant Gilead, has shown extraordinary promise in clinical trials. -
Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats Results in Two Deaths and 28 Hospitalizations Across 12 States
The United States is grappling with a severe listeria outbreak linked to deli meats, resulting in two deaths and 28 hospitalizations across 12 states, according to federal health officials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Friday that people from the Midwest to the East Coast have been affected by this outbreak, highlighting the significant health risks posed by contaminated food products. 
The United States is grappling with a severe listeria outbreak linked to deli meats, resulting in two deaths and 28 hospitalizations across 12 states, according to federal health officials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Friday that people from the Midwest to the East Coast have been affected by this outbreak, highlighting the significant health risks posed by contaminated food products. -
GLP-1 Drugs: Rising Popularity for Weight Loss Sparks Shortages for Diabetics
GLP-1 medications, originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, are increasingly being used for weight loss, according to a recent study by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. This trend is causing concerns about potential drug shortages and limited access for diabetic patients who need these medications. 
GLP-1 medications, originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, are increasingly being used for weight loss, according to a recent study by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. This trend is causing concerns about potential drug shortages and limited access for diabetic patients who need these medications. -
Bird Flu Cases Surge in Colorado: Human Infections Spark Concerns Amid Dairy and Poultry Outbreaks
Colorado has reported its seventh human case of bird flu this month, with the latest presumptive positive detected in a poultry worker. This uptick in human infections coincides with an ongoing outbreak among dairy cows, highlighting a potential new phase in the spread of the H5N1 virus. 
Colorado has reported its seventh human case of bird flu this month, with the latest presumptive positive detected in a poultry worker. This uptick in human infections coincides with an ongoing outbreak among dairy cows, highlighting a potential new phase in the spread of the H5N1 virus. -
Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meat: Two Dead and Dozens Hospitalized Across Multiple States
A deadly listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meat has left two people dead and 28 others hospitalized across the Midwest and East Coast, according to a recent announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak has raised significant concerns among health officials as they work to identify the source and prevent further infections. 
A deadly listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meat has left two people dead and 28 others hospitalized across the Midwest and East Coast, according to a recent announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak has raised significant concerns among health officials as they work to identify the source and prevent further infections.
