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Jeni's recalls bars over hidden allergens
Jeni's Splendidly Ice Cream has initiated a product withdrawal after discovering that its Passion Fruit Dreamsicle frozen bars contain undeclared wheat and soy allergens. The contamination occurred when a crunch topping was mistakenly incorporated during manufacturing, creating potential health risks for consumers with sensitivities to these ingredients. The affected items are packaged in yellow containers bearing batch code 25-210 and were shipped to retail locations nationwide. The company has received no illness reports but urged immediate disposal of the product as a precautionary measure. Only this specific variety is impacted by the recall. Purchasers may return the bars to their original point of sale for monetary...
Corey Feldman calls DWTS behind-the-scenes drama toxic
Actor Corey Feldman has criticized Dancing with the Stars for what he described as harmful workplace conditions occurring away from cameras, despite his positive experience with professional partner Jenna Johnson. The performer made these statements during an appearance on Gurvey's Law radio show, characterizing the production environment as more hostile than any he has encountered previously. Feldman suggested that tensions arose from comments made by Maksim Chmerkovskiy, whose brother Val is married to Johnson. The actor stated that Johnson dismissed these remarks as attention-seeking behavior when he asked about their origin. Despite early speculation about conflicts between the dance partners, both publicly dismissed such claims...
FBI seizes 21 kilos of fentanyl in Georgia raid
Federal authorities arrested Rico Deville Buice, known as FBG Casino and brother to rapper Future, during a Forest Park operation that yielded 21 kilograms of fentanyl and more than $380,000 in currency. Agents from the FBI and DEA detained Buice at an Airbnb property alongside David Estevan Montillo Diaz, with prosecutors alleging the pair were conducting a narcotics transaction when law enforcement intervened. Investigators discovered cash concealed in a cardboard container and a luxury handbag while seizing powder wrapped in Louis Vuitton branded packaging. Prosecutors are seeking detention without bond, citing potential flight risk and discrepancies between Buice's reported earnings as a studio manager and his residence in a...
FBI clears Porsha Williams after flight disturbance claims
Federal investigators have dismissed allegations against Porsha Williams following a passenger complaint during her return from BravoCon2025. The United States Attorney's Office determined no criminal activity occurred aboard the Delta Airlines flight traveling from Las Vegas to Atlanta, with the FBI closing its inquiry without further action. Williams' legal representative Joe Habachy confirmed that witness testimonies contradicted the accusations, revealing that no physical confrontation took place on the aircraft. The attorney characterized the complaining passenger's behavior as erratic and the claims as fabricated, stating his client deserves public contrition for reputational harm sustained during the investigation. The reality...
Job seekers hit by surge in 'ghost jobs'
American employers maintained millions of vacancy announcements that never converted to actual employment during mid-2025, according to workforce analytics from My Perfect Resume. Companies advertised 7.4 million positions in June while completing just 5.2 million hires, creating a disconnect exceeding 2.2 million phantom opportunities that absorbed candidate effort without yielding results. Public sector roles demonstrated the highest rate of nonexistent openings at 60 percent, with education, medical services and financial institutions exhibiting similar patterns. Career specialist Jasmine Escalera noted these fabricated listings often stem from organizational protocols, budget constraints, or attempts to project expansion rather...
South Carolina bill treats abortion as homicide
South Carolina lawmakers are advancing legislation that would prosecute abortion as homicide, carrying prison terms extending to three decades. The proposed statute eliminates all protective exceptions for sexual assault survivors, minors subjected to incest, and medical emergencies, reclassifying pregnancy termination under criminal murder provisions. Legal analysts warn the measure could trigger prosecutions targeting patients, physicians, and anyone providing logistical support such as transportation or financial assistance. Reproductive advocacy organizations describe the proposal as unprecedented in its severity, threatening investigations of pregnancy losses and potential charges for interstate travel seeking care. Medical...
Idah Mushayi arrested for brutal assault on daughter
Zimbabwean authorities detained Idah Mushayi after footage depicting the brutal punishment of her daughter circulated widely on social platforms. Police confirmed the 27-year-old biological mother restrained and struck the 11-year-old child at their residence in Marange's Mount Zonzwe village, allegedly over missing currency valued at eleven American dollars. Commissioner P. Nyathi condemned attacks against minors while announcing the arrest stemming from investigative work following the video's emergence. Social media responses praised law enforcement's rapid action, with citizens demanding substantial judicial penalties. The force urged caregivers to adopt nonviolent corrective approaches when addressing behavioral issues with children.
Ex-Highlanders player Muzanenhamo killed on patrol
A former Highlanders Football Club athlete died from gunfire while conducting neighborhood security patrols in Bulawayo's Emakhandeni district. Godfrey Muzanenhamo sustained fatal head injuries after confronting suspicious individuals during overnight watch activities alongside community crime prevention volunteers. Medical personnel at Mpilo Central Hospital were unable to save the victim despite intensive care intervention. The deceased leaves behind daughter Nicole Muzanenhamo, who competed for Zimbabwe's national netball squad at the 2023 World Cup in England. Law enforcement authorities continue searching for multiple suspects who fled following the shooting. Residents gathered at the family residence on New Lobengula to honor the...
Six miners dead in flood at Kadoma mine
Six workers perished when floodwaters surged through Golden Reef Mine's underground operations in Eiffel Flats, Kadoma. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi identified the victims as Jacob Maposa, Colleen Sibanda, Nevers Makarichi, Simbarashe Bangira, Danai Mashoko, and Givemore Chiredzi, all residents of Umbark and Maratonga Village. The men became trapped with no evacuation route as water rapidly filled the shaft following regional precipitation. Authorities emphasized that compliance with safety regulations remains critical for protecting workers in Zimbabwe's mining sector. Nyathi cautioned operators against using flood-prone shafts during wet conditions, when rainfall dramatically increases hazards for underground...
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