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Recent inspection reports reveal ongoing sanitation violations at Boar's Head facilities in Arkansas, Indiana, and Virginia, similar to issues that led to a deadly Listeria outbreak last year. The company claims full compliance, but regulators and advocates question its food safety commitment.
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Micherre Fox, a Manhattan resident, spent weeks gem hunting at Arkansas's Crater of Diamonds State Park. On her last day, she discovered a 2.3-carat diamond, the third-largest found this year, valued at around $27,000. The find could save her thousands on an engagement ring.
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Arkansas has postponed the scheduled execution of David Lee Roberts, 59, due to a pending mental competency evaluation. Roberts, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, was convicted of murder in 1992. The state halted preparations after reports indicated the evaluation would not be completed in time. Meanwhile, other inmates challenge the use of nitrogen hypoxia as an execution method.
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Grant Hardin, a convicted murderer and rapist, escaped from Calico Rock prison on May 25 by impersonating a guard. After two weeks on the run, he was captured 1.5 miles from the prison on June 6. The escape exposed systemic security lapses, leading to staff dismissals and policy changes. Hardin is now back in custody, facing trial for the escape.
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All 44 US attorneys general have issued a joint letter warning AI companies to prevent harm to children, citing concerns over inappropriate interactions, sexualized content, and misleading therapeutic claims. The move follows revelations of Meta’s AI guidelines allowing flirtatious and sexualized conversations with minors, prompting bipartisan outrage and investigations.
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Multiple US universities, including Villanova and Tennessee at Chattanooga, experienced false active shooter reports, prompting lockdowns and law enforcement responses. The hoaxes, known as swatting, have increased nationwide, draining resources and risking desensitisation amid ongoing fears of real threats. No injuries were reported.
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Recent data shows US regions face rising inflation, especially Tampa and San Diego, while nationwide income inequality slightly decreased. Meanwhile, perceptions of increased poverty and homelessness persist, driven by housing costs and natural disasters, amid ongoing debates over government spending and social support.
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Recent weather events include record rainfall in Israel, severe storms and flooding across the UK, and hurricanes in the Atlantic affecting Bermuda and Europe. These developments highlight the ongoing impact of changing weather patterns, with warnings issued across multiple regions for heavy rain, strong winds, and potential flooding.
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A man camping at Sam's Throne in Arkansas was found dead with injuries consistent with a bear attack. Authorities believe a young male black bear was involved, marking a rare incident in the region. The bear was killed and DNA testing is ongoing. This is the second recent fatal bear attack in Arkansas.