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A nationwide recall of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon is here to ruin your July 4th weekend with fears of Listeria
Yahoo News
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If you were looking forward to having some turkey bacon over the July 4th holiday weekend, there’s some bad news. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has published an active recall notice that affects...
Our freedoms as Americans
Marianas Variety
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Galvin Deleon Guerrero AS we celebrate Fourth of July, we pause to honor two defining moments — Independence Day as Americans, and Liberation Day as a Commonwealth. These are more than just holidays; they are powerful reminders of the freedoms we...
As Violence Surges, Lawmakers Weigh Gun Violence Awareness Week Proposal
St. Thomas Source
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June 25, 2025
Antonio Emanuel, director of the Virgin Islands Office of Gun Violence Prevention, speaks to the challenges his team faces in responding to rising violence across the territory. (Photo courtesy V.I. Legislature) In a month marked by public anxiety...
Man Arrested After Assault Rifle and Ammunition Seized in Ongoing VIPD Operation
St. Thomas Source
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June 25, 2025
A 25-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after Virgin Islands Police Officers recovered an assault rifle and ammunition during a follow-up operation tied to a February double homicide in Frederiksted, according to the V.I. Police Department. Hector...
Third Annual Pate Festival Returns to St. Croix With Flavor and Culture
St. Thomas Source
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June 21, 2025
Virgin Islands Pate Festival sign for 2024 (Source photo by Diana Dias) On Sunday, the Agriculture Fairgrounds on St. Croix will come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavors of the third annual Virgin Islands Pate Festival, presented by SMT...
Over 350,000 Pounds of Popular Turkey Bacon Recalled Due to Listeria Concerns
AOL
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Popular Turkey Bacon Recalled Over Listeria Zero Creatives - Getty Images Kraft Heinz and the United States Department of Agriculture recalled approximately 368,000 pounds of turkey bacon. Laboratory testing determined that some products could be...
Cuba congratulates Caricom on its 52nd anniversary
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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July 4, 2025
On the social network X, the foreign minister reaffirmed Cuba’s invariable solidarity with the region and the will to continue cooperation for the benefit of the peoples. Caricom was born on this date in 1973 with the signing of the Treaty of...
Popular Turkey Bacon Recalled Over Listeria
Prevention
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July 4, 2025
Kraft Heinz and the United States Department of Agriculture recalled approximately 368,000 pounds of turkey bacon. Laboratory testing determined that some products could be contaminated with Listeria. Keep reading for a list of potentially...
Pensacola Beach dining guide: Where to eat on the beach, from fancy to flip flops
Pensacola News Journal - Florida
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If you’re making the trek out to Pensacola Beach for a sun-soaked day on the sand, you need to give some thought to your dining options to fuel the day. Whether you’re looking for a quick slice of New York-style pizza or a waterfront fresh catch...
International News Briefs for Thursday, July 3, 2025
Havana Times
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July 3, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – Here are some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Thursday, July 3, 2025. GOP Leaders Advance to Final House Vote on Bill to Slash Social Programs and Cut Taxes on the Rich Jul 03, 2025 On Capitol...
Kraft Heinz recalls turkey bacon over Listeria concerns
WATT Poultry - Illinois
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July 3, 2025
Kraft Heinz Company is recalling approximately 367,812 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm), the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced...
Air chase preceded coke bust
The BVI Beacon
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July 4, 2025
Standing in front of her team of senior officers on Monday, acting Police Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool defended her force’s actions during a recent cocaine seizure that resulted in the brief hospitalisation of multiple officers. On the night...
July 1, HoA Special Sitting in honour of late Parsons
Virgin Islands News Online
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ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands will hold a Special Sitting on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in honour of the late former legislator Eileene Lucia Parsons, OBE. Mrs Parsons was a respected member of the former...
Heinz recalls contaminated 4th of July BBQ staple...'reasonable probability of death'
Daily Mail
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July 3, 2025
Officials are asking consumers to throw away this Independence Day staple over fears it may be contaminated with listeria. Kraft Heinz Foods Company and the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for...
Alaska US Sen. Dan Sullivan praises the federal megabill for Alaska: ‘no state fared better’
Alaska Beacon
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July 3, 2025
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, took questions from Alaska reporters on Tuesday, in an hourlong phone news conference. He expressed praise and support for the Trump administration’s agenda with the federal budget megabill, saying, “No state...
Elderly US novelist and husband embroiled in scandal involving shipwreck's stolen treasure
Daily Mail
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July 3, 2025
An elderly novelist and her husband embroiled in a scandal over the illegal sale of gold bars plundered from a shipwreck are facing a possible trial in France over their alleged involvement. Eleonor 'Gay' Courter, 80, and her husband Philip, 82,...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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July 3, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
Apply Now for an 2025 AARP Connecticut Grant
Tribuna Connecticut
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AARP Connecticut has funded 45 projects since the inception of the Livable Communities Grant Program in 2018. AARP Connecticut invites community organizations and municipalities across the state to apply for our 2025 Livable Communities Grant...
Four USVI Organizations Awarded $47,500 in AARP Community Challenge Grants to Support Older Adults
The Virgin Island Consortium
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Four Virgin Islands organizations will share $47,500 in Community Challenge grants for 2025, the AARP has announced. This year, grants went to organizations with projects that will help residents, especially older adults, improve how they live and...
Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Recalled for Listeria Risk—Check Your Fridge!
Woman's World - New Jersey
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July 3, 2025
Turkey bacon is a great alternative to pork due to its lower fat and calorie content, prompting many people to choose it for their favorite recipes. If it’s your go-to choice of bacon, you may want to check your refrigerator. Oscar Mayer, an...