Author: Susan Hauser

A former “How I Met Your Mother” actor has been sentenced to 32 years to life in prison after a brutal attack that left his ex-girlfriend, Hollywood makeup artist Allie Shehorn, fighting for her life. Nick Pasqual, 36, received the sentence Tuesday after being convicted in a Los Angeles court of attempted murder, forcible rape, first-degree residential burglary, and multiple domestic violence-related counts. The case centered on a 2024 attack in which prosecutors said Pasqual broke into Shehorn’s Sunland home and stabbed her more than 20 times. The sentencing closes one chapter in a case that drew national attention because…

A Resort Project — and the Controversy It Has UnleashedOn the Adriatic coast of Albania, a stretch of wetland that serves as habitat for flamingos, Mediterranean monk seals, and sea turtles has become the center of a legal, political, and environmental battle that is drawing international attention — and placing Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald Trump, at the center of a storm he did not publicly anticipate. Albanian anti-corruption prosecutors have opened a formal investigation into how the protected status of the Vjosa-Narta landscape near Zvërnec was altered to make way for a luxury resort development that Kushner’s investment…

A popular raw dog food company has expanded a recall after federal officials warned that several frozen products may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can pose serious risks to both pets and people. The recall affects Raaw Energy frozen dog food products manufactured from July 17, 2025, through Dec. 23, 2025. It also includes one batch of “Beef and Turkey Medley” dated March 31, 2026, according to a notice from the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA said the recall was launched “out of an abundance of caution” after testing found listeria in multiple samples. FDA Urges Consumers to…

Cuba, less than 90 miles from Florida, is reportedly in possession of over 300 attack drones, according to recent reports. The proximity of these drones has intensified concerns about the security of the over 20 U.S. military bases located in the Sunshine State, particularly in the Tampa area, home to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM). A former U.S. military officer highlighted the vulnerability, noting that allies in the Middle East are better protected against Iran’s Shahed drones than Florida. This revelation underscores the growing threat posed by inexpensive but lethal drones near American shores. The…

Three people are dead and 18 first responders were placed under quarantine after exposure to an unknown substance inside a home in Mountainair, New Mexico, authorities said Wednesday. The incident began around 11 a.m. when New Mexico State Police responded to assist the Torrance County Sheriff’s Office with what officials first believed was a suspected overdose involving an unidentified substance. When authorities entered the residence, they found four people unresponsive. Three were pronounced dead, while the fourth person was taken to the University of New Mexico Hospital. Officials said the situation widened after 18 first responders were exposed to the…

Health officials in upstate New York are investigating a suspected hantavirus case, though authorities say there is no indication the situation poses a broader public health threat. The Ontario County Public Health Department (OCPHD) announced Thursday that it is reviewing what officials described as a “suspected locally acquired hantavirus case” in the Canandaigua area. In a public statement, the department stressed that the case has no known link to the recent international hantavirus outbreak connected to the MV Hondius cruise ship. “There is NO connection to the cruise ship outbreak, and there is no risk to the general public,” OCPHD…

The battle for the wildest stadium snack may have a new contender after the Washington Nationals unveiled a concession item that baseball fans are either eager to try or ready to ban forever. During Friday’s Hot Dog Day celebration against the Baltimore Orioles, the Nationals introduced “hot dog fries” — sliced hot dogs cut shoestring-style, deep-fried and served with chipotle ranch dipping sauce. The unusual creation immediately sparked strong reactions online, with some fans intrigued by the bold twist on a ballpark classic while others questioned whether the hot dog experiment had gone too far. Nationals Introduce ‘Hot Dog Fries’…

Consumers in 17 states are being urged to check their freezers after Straus Family Creamery voluntarily recalled select organic ice cream products due to the possible presence of metal fragments. The recall, announced Wednesday and published Friday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), affects limited production runs of the company’s Organic Super Premium Ice Cream products. According to the FDA, the Northern California-based dairy company initiated the recall after discovering the potential for foreign metal material in some containers. Which Straus Family Creamery Ice Cream Products Are Recalled? The recall applies only to specific pint and quart containers…

A longtime Coca-Cola facility in Southern California is set to close permanently this summer, ending a business presence in Ventura that local reports say lasted more than a century. Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling confirmed the upcoming closure in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice filed on May 8, informing employees that operations at the Ventura distribution center will cease on July 10. The move will affect 85 employees as the company continues restructuring and consolidating operations across Southern California. Coca-Cola Ventura Facility to Shut Down in July According to the company, the Ventura location most recently operated as a…

Former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro died from an accidental overdose involving fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol, according to a report that cited the Maricopa County Medical Examiner. The report, published by the California Post, said Mauro’s cause of death was acute combined fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol intoxication. It also said the death was classified as accidental. Mauro’s death was first publicly announced by his father, Greg Mauro, in a Facebook post last month. In that message, he said his son died on April 23 and asked for prayers as the family grieved. Greg Mauro described the loss as devastating and…