Suspect in Berlin Pride attack linked to ISIS was headed to deradicalization program, officials say

Abdul Ballout, the suspect accused of plowing his vehicle into a crowd at a Berlin Pride event, killing at least one and injuring dozens, tried to join ISIS and was headed to a deradicalization program, police say. Chris Livesay shares all the new details. Source link

2-day pause in Iran strikes linked to progress in diplomatic talks, sources say

The current two-day pause in fighting between the U.S. and Iran comes after nearly two straight weeks of intense fighting and is directly linked to progress in diplomatic efforts, sources confirm to CBS News. At the same time, there are growing concerns that the U.S. is running low on crucial munitions. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source … Read more

Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states

A cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico has expanded to four more states, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services confirmed to CBS News on Friday. This brings the total number of states affected to nine. The newly linked states are Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. The outbreak was previously … Read more

Taylor Farms reportedly shut down Mexican processing facility linked to cyclospora outbreak

U.S. health officials said they are investigating an additional outbreak of cyclospora, but do not know its source. Plus, Taylor Farms has reportedly shut down the plant where lettuce is suspected to have started the initial outbreak that has sickened thousands in at least 41 states. Carter Evans reports. Source link

FDA says it identified new cyclospora outbreak linked to unspecified product

Federal health officials have identified a new cyclospora outbreak stemming from an unspecified product, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday. The FDA said the source of the outbreak was “not yet identified.” A spokesperson for the agency told CBS News that the FDA had initiated a traceback, which is when investigators follow the … Read more

Former model scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in his Paris home

A model scout accused of rape and trafficking with links to the late American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his Paris home on Monday.  Daniel Siad was under investigation by Paris prosecutors for accusations of rape and organizing human trafficking. The criminal investigation into Siad was launched based on complaints from women … Read more

GLP-1 drugs linked to 17% drop in worker sick leave, new economic study finds

GLP-1 drugs could lead to cost savings for workers and their employers by reducing employee sick leave, a new economic study finds.  Researchers found that patients who used the drugs, sold under brand names including Ozempic and Wegovy, took 17% less long-term sick leave than people who didn’t use the medications. The study defines long-term … Read more

Taylor Farms voluntarily pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak

Taylor Farms voluntarily pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak – CBS News Watch CBS News Taylor Farms on Friday said it was voluntarily pulling its iceberg lettuce after it was linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source link

Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak

Taylor Farms on Friday said it is “voluntarily removing” iceberg lettuce sourced from Central Mexico after it was linked to one of the largest U.S. outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. in recent years.  “While the FDA traceback is indicating a specific independent farm, which represents less than 1% of the U.S.’s iceberg lettuce supply, as the … Read more