INTERNATIONAL UNION OF POLICE ASSOCIATIONS, JULY 5, 2024 – It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Anthony Zahorovsky, a cherished member of our IUPA Local 6020 family and former representative, due to a tragic off-duty motor vehicle accident.
Anthony's loss is deeply felt by all of us. As a colleague, friend, and family member, he touched many lives.
During this difficult time, we extend our heartfelt condolences, thoughts, prayers, and...
In South Carolina, a 41-year-old man died after suffering injuries while using fireworks, according to Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office incident report obtained by USA TODAY.
Witnesses, deputies wrote in the report, said the man ignited a large firework device, set it on his head and it exploded, killing him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
In Illinois, a 34-year-old man died after handling fireworks on Chicago's Northwest Side about 10 p.m. Thursday.
The Chicago Police Department...
The negatives of farm-raised salmon
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
These pollutants found in farm-raised salmon have been linked to type-2 diabetes and obesity.
They’ve also been linked to an increased risk of stroke in women.
One type of POP, polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), is five to 10 times higher in farm-raised salmon than in wild-caught ones.
Added red dye
Wild-caught, natural salmon has pink or red flesh. This is due to their diet of krill and shrimp.
Farm-raised salmon don’t have the...
FOOD SAFETY RECALL – Solata Foods LLC of Newburgh, NY, is recalling its “Fresh Spinach” listed below because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The brands listed in the recall include Solata, Gaia, Full Circle, Farmer Direct, Uncle Vinny’s, Bogopa and Bulk.
The contamination was discovered after sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Market Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a...
MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – Many parts of the U.S. continue to grapple with oppressive heat and humidity. This can prevent the body from cooling down, increasing the risk of heat cramps, exhaustion and heatstroke. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says the extreme heat and high humidity can be a dangerous mix.
"High heat and high humidity can place one at risk for serious illness if people aren't careful. The heat...
The company said it would stop sponsoring “pride” festivals and voting campaigns, “eliminate DEI roles and retire our current DEI goals,” and “withdraw our carbon emission goals.”
THE SMITHFIELD TIMES – A law firm founded by ex-Trump administration officials is asking the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares to investigate Smithfield Foods, alleging that the world’s largest pork producer’s efforts to hire a diverse workforce discriminate against white males.
America First Legal – founded in 2021 by Stephen Miller, an ex-adviser to former President Donald Trump – alleged in June 13 letters to the EEOC and to...
CNN – Hooters is the latest chain to close dozens of locations across the United States, blaming tough economic challenges including rising food and labor costs.
“Like many restaurants under pressure from current market conditions, Hooters has made the difficult decision to close a select number of underperforming stores,” a spokesperson told CNN.
The company did not release a list of affected locations or specific number.
However, according to local reports, several dozen locations of the wing...