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Mississippi local officials say human error and poor training led to election-day chaos

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:44:52 GMT

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The county election officials under whose watch ballot shortages hampered voting in Mississippi’s largest county said technical mishaps and insufficient training were to blame for election day chaos in November. At a meeting with representatives from a coalition of statewide and national civil rights organizations, Hinds County election commissioners said Monday that their mishaps caused several polling locations in Hinds County to run out of ballots. They admitted to sharing the wrong voter data with the company they contracted to print ballots, which directly led to the ballot shortages. “Complete human error. I hate that the citizens of Hinds County had to experience that,” said Commissioner RaToya Gilmer McGee.But the commissioners, all Democrats, also pointed to what they said was inadequate guidance from Secretary of State Michael Watson, a Republican. The commissioners said they had to rely on a training manual written for election officials across the s...

Spinach sold in 7 states recalled over listeria fears

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:44:52 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Fresh Express is recalling spinach distributed to seven states because it may contain listeria, according to the Food and Drug Administration.While there have not yet been reports of illness, Fresh Express launched the limited recall after Florida Department of Agriculture registered a positive result during a routine test for listeria.The pre-packaged greens were sold in 8-ounce Fresh Express bags, as well as 9-ounce bags under the Publix brand name. Air fryers sold at Walmart, Target, Kohls recalled Listeria, which can cause serious and even fatal infections in young children or people with weakened immune systems, generally causes symptoms including fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Among pregnant women, however, listeria can cause a miscarriage or stillbirth.ProductSizeUPCBag CodeUse-byDistribution StatesFresh Express Spinach8 oz. 0 71279 13204 4G332Dec 15, 2023AL, FL, GA, NC, VAPublix Spinach9 oz.0 41415 00886 1G332Dec 14, 2023AL, FL...

Chicago man charged in connection with crime spree in Loop

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:44:52 GMT

CHICAGO — A Chicago man is facing a slew of charges in connection with a string of crimes that unfolded in the Loop in early December.According to Chicago police, 24-year-old Terry Ivory, a Belmont Cragin resident, is facing several felony charges including one count of robbery of a victim 60 or older or with a handicap, one count of aggravated battery of a victim 60 or older, two counts of attempted aggravated vehicular hijacking of a victim 60 or older or with a handicap, one count of aggravated battery with great bodily harm, and one count of theft less than $500. 5 charged in connection with retail thefts around DuPage County Authorities say the charges stem from a string of crimes that allegedly unfolded over a period of about 24 hours between Dec. 1 and 2.According to police, it all started with an alleged theft in the 200 block of North State Street just after 7:10 p.m. on Dec. 1.Officers say the next day, at 12:25 p.m. Ivory allegedly battered and attempted to carjack a 61...

'Big Bang Theory' actress is cancer-free after surgery

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:44:52 GMT

(WJW) – Actress and Comedian Kate Micucci, well known for her roles on “The Big Bang Theory” and “Raising Hope,” announced Saturday that she is now cancer-free. The 43-year-old posted her health update on TikTok after she announced publicly on the same platform that she went through lung cancer surgery one week prior.“They caught it really early,” Micucci said in the Dec. 8 video. “It’s pretty weird because I’ve never smoked a cigarette in my life. So, you know, it was a surprise, but also, I guess it happens.”In a video posted on the platform on Saturday, Micucci shared that her surgery went well. James McCaffrey, ‘Max Payne’ voice actor and ‘Rescue Me’ star, dead at 65 "I have great news, which is that I am cancer-free!" she said. "The surgery last week went great. All the reports came back that it worked, I don’t need to do any other treatment. So big thank you to all my doctors and nurses and everyone who took just, really great care of me. And thanks to figuring it out ...

Off the Beaten Path: Cheesecake Machismo

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:44:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - For almost two decades, Cheesecake Machismo has been making a name for itself around the world for its award-winning cheesecakes. Known for selling out before closing time, customers will line up outside their door prior to opening to score a cheesecake. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! "Nothing has ever been written down so we don’t really measure, well there’s certain things you measure, but it’s all made to texture so it’s more of an artistry than following a recipe,” said Lynn Beaumont.Due to popularity, they don’t take orders. There’s also a limit on how much you can order: 12 slices or one whole cake. Off the Beaten Path: Robert Frost Stone House Museum Cheesecake Machismo is located at 293 Hamilton Street in Albany. The shop is open Wednesday-Saturday from noon - 8 p.m.

Westbound Interstate 70 closed in Glenwood Canyon for a crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:44:52 GMT

Westbound Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon is closed due to a crash, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.The closure was reported at 6:39 p.m. at exit 125 for Hanging Lake. Drivers should expect delays due to the closure, according to CDOT.This is a developing story.Get more Colorado news by signing up for our Mile High Roundup email newsletter.

Football recruiting: CU Buffs get commitment from Houston NT Chidozie Nwankwo, lose OL transfer

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:44:52 GMT

Chidozie Nwankwo is planning to reunite with some of his Houston teammates in Boulder.On Monday, the former Houston starting nose tackle announced that he is planning to transfer to Colorado and play for head coach Deion Sanders.Nwankwo made his announcement on Instagram Live. On his video, he made a phone call and said, “Who is this?”“This is Coach Prime,” Sanders said.With that, Nwankwo, wearing a CU sweatshirt, announced his decision.“I’m glad to be a part of the program, coach,” he said to Sanders.Coach Prime responded, “I can’t wait to see what God has in store for you. The sky is the limit. (Defensive line coach Sal Sunseri) can’t wait to get on the field and get down with you.”Nwankwo is the second former Houston starter to commit to CU this month, along with guard Tyler Johnson. Former Houston running back Alton McCaskill IV recently completed his first season at CU after playing for the Cougars with Johnson and Nwankwo.Just as he was making his announcement, however, the Bu...

Man arrested in road rage shooting that killed 4-year-old was recently jailed

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:44:52 GMT

LANCASTER, Calif. - Like many young boys, Gor Adamyan loved toy trucks, stuffed animals and, of course, his family. Now, that family is preparing to say goodbye while the two people accused of murdering Gor in a senseless road rage case sit in jail.Authorities say Gor, 4, was seated in the backseat of his family’s car as they drove in the area of Sierra Highway and East Avenue J in Lancaster around 7:30 p.m. on Friday on their way to pick up groceries.Another driver first cut them off, then proceeded to chase the family through city streets, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.The driver eventually pulled up next to the Adamyan’s vehicle and began shooting, striking Gor in the upper torso, authorities said. His father and mother immediately drove him to a hospital where he died from his wounds.Gor Adamyan is seen in an image posted to a GoFundMe page.“The family right now is totally devastated. They’re confused, in and out of awareness … and in disbelief that th...

Back-to-back storms to hit Southern California: The latest storm timing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:44:52 GMT

Southern Californians can expect a rainy week as they prepare for Christmas.Two storms are headed to the area, first a weaker system expected to arrive overnight Monday and then the second Tuesday night.While the first storm is expected to bring "light rain" to most areas, the second "looks more impactful and has the potential to bring more significant flood-related impacts to the area with moderate to heavy rain, possible thunderstorms, and gusty southeast winds," the National Weather Service said. Interactive Weather Radar From Tuesday through Friday night, much of the Southland is expected to get 3 to 4 inches of rain, the NWS said. The first storm, meanwhile, will probably produce less than an inch of rain in most places.For both storms, snow levels are expected to stay at 7,500 to 9,000 feet.The National Weather Service released this map of projected rainfall totals from a coming storm on Dec. 17, 2023.However, it's important to note that the second storm could behave unpredi...

More than 100 dead in northwestern China after earthquake

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:44:52 GMT

Associated PressBEIJING — At least 111 people were killed in a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in a cold and mountainous region in northwestern China, the country’s state media reported on Tuesday.Search and rescue operations were underway in Gansu province and neighboring Qinghai province. The earthquake left more than 230 people injured, damaged houses and roads, and knocked out power and communication lines, according to the media reports.State broadcaster CCTV said that 100 people died in the province of Gansu and another 11 in the neighboring province of Qinghai in the quake, which struck at a depth of 10 kilometers (six miles) just before midnight on Monday.The quake struck in Gansu’s Jishishan county, about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the provincial boundary with Qinghai. The epicenter was about 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) southwest of Beijing, the Chinese capital.At least 140 people were injured in Qinghai and another 96 in Gansu, according to CCTV and the official Xin...