Taylor Farms has recalled iceberg lettuce distributed in 27 states after the product was linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak and could be contaminated with Cyclospora, a parasite that can cause gastrointestinal illness. The recall involves iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, a California-based produce company. Multiple outlets, including CNN, The New York Times, The Washington Post…

More than 50 million people across the Northeast were under a severe weather risk as wildfire smoke from Canada continued to affect air quality across a wide swath of the United States, according to published reports. The threat of strong storms extended across major population centers in the Northeast, where forecasters warned of the potential…

SpaceX is targeting next week for another attempt to launch its Starship rocket after a last-second abort halted the company’s most recent try, a development that also weighed on SpaceX-linked shares, according to Reuters. The planned mission is the next test flight in SpaceX’s Starship program, a centerpiece of the company’s long-term plans for deep-space…

Nine people were killed and more than 60 others were wounded in Russian regions in Ukrainian drone attacks that struck overnight and later Saturday, according to Russian officials. The incidents were reported across multiple areas, with officials describing strikes on warehouses and other sites, including an oil depot. Casualty figures released by Russian authorities said…

A Chinese artificial intelligence model is drawing fresh attention in the U.S. tech industry after reports said its capabilities rival leading chatbots such as Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s ChatGPT, catching many American observers off guard. The development was highlighted in an Associated Press report that described the model as a new entrant from China with…

Federal employees are again permitted to download TikTok on government-issued work phones, ending a restriction that had barred the app from many federal devices. The change affects federal employees who use government-managed mobile phones and other work devices. Multiple outlets reported the shift, including TechCrunch and The Star, citing guidance attributed to the Justice Department…

“Heartstopper Forever,” the final installment in Alice Oseman’s “Heartstopper” screen story, has arrived with an ending that closes out Nick and Charlie’s relationship arc and checks in on the wider friend group. Oseman, the creator behind the franchise, has also walked viewers through what the ending means and where each central character and couple is…

The Justice Department has told federal agencies that it is no longer illegal to download TikTok onto federal government devices, according to reporting by CBS News and AOL.com. The guidance marks a shift in how the federal government is treating the popular short-form video app on government-issued phones and other devices. The Justice Department’s position,…

A homeowner who bought a Cape Cod mansion perched on an eroding cliff has filed a lawsuit seeking to be released from his mortgage, arguing the bank should not have issued the loan for a property he says is at risk of collapse. The case centers on a $5.5 million home on Cape Cod that…

A tornado warning issued in parts of the region near New York City has expired, as forecasters continue to track a weekend stretch of severe weather that could include strong thunderstorms, heavy rain, and additional tornado potential. Local television outlets including CBS News reported that the tornado warning in New Jersey expired. At the same…

Heavenly Spices garlic powder has been recalled after concerns about bacterial contamination, prompting warnings to consumers who may have purchased the product for home use. The recall involves Heavenly Spices-brand garlic powder sold through Dollarama stores. Multiple reports describe the issue as microbial contamination, with some coverage identifying Bacillus cereus as the bacterium of concern….

The U.S. military said it has completed the latest round of strikes against Iran, as disruptions to commercial shipping continued to ripple through a tense Middle East security environment. The announcement, reported by CNBC, marks a new escalation point in a fast-moving confrontation involving U.S. forces and Iran. The statement did not include additional operational…