Joe Edwards

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Spain Updates Travel Advice For US

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Joe Edwards

Spain has updated its travel information for those heading to the U.S., with new advice for transgender travelers. Newsweek contacted Spain's foreign ministry for comment via email on Monday. Why It MattersSpain is the latest European nation to update such information for its citizens travelling to the U.S.Many have already done so, including Britain and Germany, seemingly in reaction to President Donald Trump's sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration and transgender rights.
Plane Crashes in Boca Raton, Florida

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Joe Edwards

Breaking News. There have been multiple arrests made in connection with the death of Matthew Perry, including at least one doctor, per TMZ. A plane has crashed near Boca Raton airport in Florida, police have said. Casualties have been reported. Boca Raton Police said the N. Military Trail was closed between NW 19th St. and Butts Rd. and the I-95 overpass at Glades Rd. was also closed eastbound and westbound. Police advised people to avoid the area.
Donald Trump Accuses Mexico of Stealing Water From Texas

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Joe Edwards

President Donald Trump has accused Mexico of stealing water from Texas, citing a 1944 treaty. The president said that Mexico "owes Texas 1.3 million acre-feet of water under the 1944 Water Treaty," but added that the country is "violating their Treaty obligation."Writing on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump said: "This is very unfair, and it is hurting South Texas Farmers very badly. Last year, the only sugar mill in Texas CLOSED, because Mexico has been stealing the water from Texas farmers.
Food Recalls, Updates March 14: H-E-B Dip, Chocolate Nut’s Risk Level Set

1 month ago | star-telegram.com | Joe Edwards

A recalled spinach artichoke dip was given a Class II risk level by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), while recall updates have also been issued for chocolate nut and wafer snack products.
Food Recall Updates March 13: Mushroom Recall Over Fatal Infection Fears

1 month ago | star-telegram.com | Joe Edwards

A mushroom product has been recalled due to fears of a Listeria contamination. Why It MattersListeria monocytogenes can lead to severe infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms may include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. In pregnant women, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths. What To KnowNew Age International Inc.
Severe Thunderstorm Map Shows States at Risk This Weekend

1 month ago | star-telegram.com | Joe Edwards

Storm map. A forecast map from AccuWeather. AccuWeather Severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the South from Texas to Florida on Saturday, meteorologists are forecasting, with the potential for damaging wind gusts and disruptions to travel. Why It MattersParticularly severe thunderstorms can cause power lines and trees to blow down and damage homes and other buildings.
Donald Trump’s NOAA Purge Sparks Alarm Before Hurricane Season

1 month ago | star-telegram.com | Joe Edwards

NHS. John Cangialosi, Senior Hurricane Specialist at the National Hurricane Center, inspects a satellite image of Hurricane Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 season, at the National Hurricane Center on July 01, 2024 in Miami, Florida.
Fish Recall Prompts Warning In 9 States

1 month ago | star-telegram.com | Joe Edwards

A fish product has been recalled from nine states as they produced in an ineligible establishment for U.S. export as well as not being presented for import reinspection into the U.S.Why It MattersThe FSIS classified this recall as a Class I, high-risk event, meaning there is a reasonable probability that the consumption of the product could cause serious health issues. However, as of February 25, there had been no confirmed reports of illnesses related to the recalled catfish.
Support for DOGE Declining, Poll Shows

1 month ago | star-telegram.com | Joe Edwards

Elon Musk. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), accompanied by Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications and Personnel and Assistant to the President Taylor Budowich (R), speaks as U.S. President Donald Trump holds a Cabinet meeting at the White House on February 26, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Lemonade Recall Update for Eight States as FDA Sets Risk Level

1 month ago | star-telegram.com | Joe Edwards

Recall map. Recall map Newsweek More than 8,000 cans of lemonade distributed to multiple U.S. states are being recalled because of the undeclared presence of a food additive "yellow #5."The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the recall as a Class II risk level. Why It Matters"Certain food and color additives can cause hyper-sensitivity reactions, or food intolerances, in some consumers," the FDA warns.