Boar’s Head recalls more than 207,000 pounds of meat due to listeria concerns

Boar’s Head has recalled more than 207,000 pounds of deli meat, including liverwurst and ham products sold nationwide, because they may contain the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. The company initiated the recall after liverwurst at a store in Maryland tested positive for listeria. The sample was collected as part of an investigation into a multistate listeria outbreak that … Read more

Phillies acquire OF Austin Hays in trade with Orioles

Jul 26, 2024, 01:16 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Austin Hays from the Baltimore Orioles on Friday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Seranthony Dominguez and outfielder Cristian Pache in a deal between the East Division leaders in both leagues. The starting center fielder in the 2023 All-Star Game for the American … Read more

Eswatini seeks to expand Asia ties while navigating tricky China-Taiwan winds

Manzini, Eswatini  —  Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, is the only country left in Africa that maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan, which China considers a renegade province. Eswatini is nevertheless a growing trade partner with China, which means the country has to be careful as it reaches out to other nations in Asia for new economic opportunities. … Read more

Know when Australian gymnasts will compete

A 13-member Australian gymnastics team will compete across artistic, trampoline and rhythmic events at the Paris 2024 Olympics from July 27. Australia’s gymnastics team features a record 11 women and two men. The 13-member strong squad will also be Australia’s largest gymnastics contingent in their Olympic history. Six Australians each will feature in the rhythmic … Read more

New faculty offered opportunities to enhance teaching with technology practices

UNIVERSITY PARK. Pa. — Throughout the 2024 fall semester, Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) will facilitate numerous virtual opportunities for faculty who are new to Penn State to strengthen their teaching practices with technology. Faculty Endorsement Program Faculty from all Penn State campuses can enroll in the Faculty Endorsement Program, one of the Provost … Read more

The 2024 Jasper Fire is a grim reminder of the urgency of adopting a Canadian national wildfire strategy

In what is becoming an unfortunately common occurrence, the town of Jasper, Alta. has been ravaged by a wildfire of unprecedented scale. Crews report witnessing “300- to 400-foot flames,” while one-third of Jasper’s buildings were destroyed. Luckily, there have been no reported fatalities so far. If a fire can burn the town of Jasper in … Read more

Rain and cooler weather bring relief from Jasper fire

‘There’s mum and dad’s house’ – wildfire razes half of Jasper Rain and cooler temperatures have offered some respite for firefighters battling fast-moving fires that may have destroyed up to half of the historic Canadian town of Jasper. The weather could help keep the fires at bay for the next 72 hours, according to Jasper … Read more

Elon Musk’s Ex Grimes Shares Support for His Daughter Vivian

Elon Musk’s Ex Grimes Shares Support for His Daughter Vivian After Comments on Gender Identity Grimes is weighing in on her ex Elon Musk’s controversial comments. After the Tesla CEO criticized his daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson for coming out as transgender and seeking gender-affirming treatment, Grimes—with whom he shares children X Æ A-Xii, Exa Dark … Read more

Phillies acquire Austin Hays from Orioles in trade for Seranthony Domínguez, Cristian Pache

The Phillies found their platoon partner for Brandon Marsh from an unexpected source — another contending team. Two of the best teams in baseball found common ground Friday afternoon when the Baltimore Orioles dealt outfielder Austin Hays to the Philadelphia Phillies for reliever Seranthony Domínguez and outfielder Cristian Pache. Hays, 29, was a part-time player … Read more