Actor Robert Blake, whose decades-long film and television career was tarnished by a notorious murder trial, has died at the age of 89. Blake died in Los Angeles, his niece Noreen confirmed to CBS News Thursday. She said he died after a battle with heart disease, adding that he “passed …
Read More »FDA’s eye drop recall includes Purely Soothing from Pharmedica
Pharmedica USA is recalling its Purely Soothing 15% MSM eye drops, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall notice warns consumers that the product is non-sterile, meaning it may contain germs and bacteria, and that using it might permanently damage their retina. It is the third over-the-counter …
Read More »Suspect accused of putting explosive in luggage at Pennsylvania airport appears in court
A Pennsylvania man is in custody after an explosive was allegedly found in his checked luggage at Lehigh Valley International Airport on Monday, court documents show. Marc Muffley, 40, was taken into custody by the FBI later that night. During court proceedings on Thursday, Judge Pamela Carlos ruled there was …
Read More »Teens turning to TikTok for mental health advice are self
This story includes discussions of suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, you can get help from the Suicide and Crisis lifeline by calling or texting 988. It’s a relatable feeling. You’re feeling unwell, have multiple symptoms, and you decide to Google what might ail you. Sometimes doom …
Read More »Boeing stops deliveries of 787 passenger jet over “fuselage component”
Boeing has again stopped deliveries of its 787 passenger jet because of questions around a supplier’s analysis of a part near the front of the plane, company and federal officials said Thursday. Boeing said the issue does not raise an immediate safety issue for planes already in service. The Federal …
Read More »Scenic California beach city OKs balloon ban to protect coast
Environmental advocates are celebrating in Laguna Beach — but not with balloons. The hilly seaside city known for stunning ocean views and rolling bluffs is banning the sale and public use of balloons to curtail the risk of devastating wildfires and eliminate a major source of trash floating near the …
Read More »Suspect charged with hate crimes in shootings of 2 Jewish men in L.A.
A 28-year-old man arrested in connection with the shootings of two Jewish men outside synagogues in Los Angeles this week was charged Friday with federal hate crimes, authorities said. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that Jaime Tran faces two counts of committing hate crimes for the two shootings, which occurred …
Read More »Susan Wojcicki stepping down as CEO of YouTube
Susan Wojcicki is stepping down as CEO of YouTube after spending nine years as the head of the social media platform. In a blog post Thursday, Wojcicki said that she would “start a new chapter focused on my family, health, and personal projects.” Neal Mohan, YouTube’s chief product officer, will …
Read More »NTSB solves mystery of deadly Tesla crash with no one behind the wheel
Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board apparently have solved the mystery of why no one was found behind the steering wheel of a Tesla that crashed in Texas two years ago, killing two men. The agency said in an investigative report released Wednesday on the fiery April 17, 2021 …
Read More »Alec Baldwin faces new lawsuit from Halyna Hutchins’ family over fatal “Rust” shooting
Actor and producer Alec Baldwin is facing a new lawsuit over the shooting on the set of the movie “Rust” in 2021 that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Attorney Gloria Allred announced on Thursday the filing of a new suit against Baldwin and several other parties involved in the production of …
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