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Companies Behind the Esencia Project in Puerto Rico Leave a Global Trail of Damage
The five foreign companies behind the Esencia megaproject in Cabo Rojo, on Puerto Rico’s southwest coast, have left a trail of environmental destruction and community disputes in the ecologically sensitive areas where they’ve developed previous...

Over 300,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon under listeria recall
It may be a good day to check your fridge: over 300,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon was recalled Wednesday because officials believe it may contain listeria. The US Department of Agriculture stated that Kraft Heinz Foods Company is...

“Special treatment”: How Republicans bought Lisa Murkowski’s vote
Despite belllyaching from Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, over what she called an “agonizing” vote for President Donald Trump’s massive tax bill, the senator was able to secure an inordinate number of concessions from Republicans who were desperate...

Over 300K pounds of turkey bacon recalled because it could make you sick
A popular brand of turkey bacon is being pulled off the market because it could be contaminated. The Kraft Heinz Foods Company, of Newberry, S.C., announced it is recalling about 367,812 pounds of its Oscar Mayer cooked turkey bacon because they...

Nearly 40K Pounds of Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Recalled Over Listeria Risk
New Jersey By: Richard L. Smith Kraft Heinz Foods Company has issued a nationwide recall of more than 367,000 pounds of fully cooked Oscar Mayer turkey bacon due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, according to information...

Nearly 368,000 pounds of turkey bacon recalled over listeria fears
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Mayor pays tribute to five at Gracie Mansion Caribbean-American Heritage event
On Monday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams honored four Caribbean nationals during his annual grand Caribbean-American Heritage Month Celebration at Gracie Mansion, the mayor’s official residence on East 88th St., Upper East Side, Manhattan. The...

Small Facilities Urged to Recheck Hazardous Waste Practices
Small Facilities Urged to Recheck Hazardous Waste Practices Businesses, schools, and other small generators are encouraged to review hazardous waste handling to prevent violations and protect public health. By Stasia DeMarco Jun 27, 2025 The EPA...

RECALL: Kraft Heinz turkey bacon products
If you are planning on putting bacon on your burger for the Fourth of July, check the label and your freezers. Kraft Heinz Foods Company is recalling some of their cooked turkey bacon products. According to a release from the U.S. Department of...

AARP award helps Black Empowerment Community Council’s vehicle
Body Thanks to a grant from AARP Florida, the Black Empowerment and Community Council will be able to expand services to seniors going forward. The BECC Empowerment Express, a van previous donated to the organization, will be transformed into a...

Almost 180 tons of Oscar Meyer turkey bacon recalled because of Listeria contamination
Kraft Heinz Foods Company of Newberry, SC, is recalling 367,812 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon because sampling has shown it to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today....

Turkey Bacon Products Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
WASHINGTON DC - Kraft Heinz Foods Company, a Newberry, S.C., establishment, 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...

Kraft Heinz recalls more than 360,000 pounds of…
Kraft Heinz is recalling about 367,812 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Wednesday, July...

GAO: Guam's public debt at $2.5B, faces risks despite stable economy
Guam’s public debt totaled $2.5 billion for fiscal 2023, a 4% drop from fiscal 2021, based on a newly released report of the investigative arm of the U.S. Congress. The Government Accountability Office’s analysis of audited financial statements...

‘I'm a UK sex surrogate therapist - here's what my work really involves'
When Channel 4's daring new show Virgin Island launched last month, it shook the nation by delving deep into the world of sexual taboos and pushing boundaries when it comes to intimacy. Unexpectedly, the series sparked quite the buzz – especially...

'I'm a UK sex surrogate therapist - I've had grown men cry when they're with me'
When Channel 4’s provocative new series Virgin Island hit screens last month, it promised to break taboos and explore the very edges of intimacy. What it didn’t expect was to ignite a real-world ripple effect – particularly for one woman in...

Cruising the Caribbean
Sailing into St. KittsCourtesy of Viking CruisesIt’s raining—well, it’s pouring buckets—and my daughter Olivia and I smile, take a selfie with a red Viking Cruises umbrella as our backdrop, and get soaked. We are in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with six...

James Mandigo begins term as new University of the Fraser Valley president
James Mandigo has taken the reins at the University of the Fraser Valley and officially became the school's seventh president on Tuesday (July 1). He replaced the recently retired Joanne MacLean and has been involved at UFV since 2019. Over the...

Kraft Heinz recalls Oscar Mayer turkey bacon for listeria risk
NEWBERRY, S.C. – Kraft Heinz Foods Company is recalling over 367,000 pounds of turkey bacon due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)....

367K pounds of turkey bacon products recalled over listeria fears
Laboratory testing indicated the turkey bacon products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. For the Fourth of July, turkey bacon is usually not high on the bill of fare. That’s a good thing,...