The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a high-risk warning for a voluntary recall of Kirkland Signature Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke due to potential Listeria contamination. The product was sold at Costco stores in 37 states. As of the recall date, no illnesses have been reported.
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The recall involves Kirkland Signature Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke due to a risk of Listeria contamination.
The FDA classified the recall as Class I, meaning there's a significant risk of serious health issues from the product.
The affected product was sold at Costco in 37 states as of September 18, 2025.
The recall was initiated after green onions in the product tested positive for Listeria.
No illnesses related to the recalled product have been reported as of September 20, 2025.
Listeria can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable groups like young children and the elderly.
Consumers are advised not to eat the product and to dispose of it safely.
The recall is currently ongoing according to the FDA.
A study by Realtor.com found that nearly one in five U.S. homes are at high risk from hurricane winds, and many homes face risks from floods and fires. The analysis shows that climate change is making extreme weather worse, which raises home insurance costs and leads some insurance companies to leave high-risk areas.
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Around 18.3% of U.S. homes, worth about $8 trillion, are at high risk from hurricane winds.
About 6.1% of homes, valued at $3.4 trillion, face severe flood risk.
Approximately 5.6% of homes, worth $3.2 trillion, have a high risk of wildfire damage.
The study suggests that flood risks are often underestimated.
Homeowners outside FEMA's flood zones may still need flood insurance due to future climate changes and rain impacts.
All homes in 14 major cities in Louisiana, South Carolina, Florida, and Texas are at severe or extreme risk from hurricane winds.
The analysis highlights the impact of climate risks on property values, insurance costs, and market stability.
Senate Democrats are asking for health care subsidies to be extended to help end the U.S. government shutdown. Some Republicans support extending these subsidies, but many want to make changes or reduce them. The ongoing disagreement involves President Trump and Congress, and has led to federal workers not getting paid.
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The Senate is holding a meeting to discuss the government shutdown and health care subsidies.
Democrats want to extend subsidies for health insurance plans to reopen the U.S. government.
Some Republicans agree on extending subsidies, but want reforms; others oppose them.
Higher subsidies started in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce insurance costs.
24 million people are enrolled in healthcare plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), partly due to subsidies.
President Trump and some Republicans view ending the shutdown as a priority before discussing subsidies.
Talks are ongoing, but no compromise has been reached as the shutdown continues past a week.
The U.S. Supreme Court is discussing a case about whether states can ban conversion therapy for youth, which some view as harmful. The case involves a Colorado law that restricts conversion therapy, with disagreements over whether such laws interfere with free speech or protect public health.
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The Supreme Court will look at how much states can control conversion therapy for minors.
Conversion therapy tries to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity and is considered harmful by major medical groups.
A 2019 Colorado law bans conversion therapy for youths.
Supporters of the Colorado law say it helps address mental health issues among teens, including higher rates of depression and suicide.
A conservative group is challenging the law, saying it limits free speech under the First Amendment.
Colorado argues that the law regulates mental health professionals to maintain safety and professional standards.
The case has been debated in two appeals courts, with different rulings on whether conversion therapy is protected speech or not.
Legal experts worry that treating therapy as protected speech could weaken professional health standards.
A study found that the suicide rate among young adults in the U.S. increased significantly from 2014 to 2024. The rates went up particularly among Black and Hispanic men, especially in Southern and Midwestern states. Some theories suggest social media, economic issues, and cultural barriers to mental health care as reasons for this trend.
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The suicide rate for U.S. adults aged 18-27 rose nearly 20% from 2014 to 2024.
The rate increased from 13.8 per 100,000 people to 16.4 per 100,000 people.
Significant increases were seen in Georgia (+65%), North Carolina (+41%), Texas (+41%), Alabama (+39%), and Ohio (+37%).
The rate decreased in states like North Dakota (-39%), Vermont (-37%), and Delaware (-34%).
Black and Hispanic men were most affected by the rise in suicide rates.
Many experts suggest social media, economic problems, and reluctance to seek mental health help contribute to the increase.
Firearms are now involved in most youth suicides, according to a report from Everytown.
Mental health funding is at risk due to federal budget cuts under the Trump administration.
Resurfaced text messages from Jay Jones, a Democratic candidate for Virginia Attorney General, have caused a political controversy. The texts include violent comments about a Republican leader, leading to calls for Jones to leave the race. Democrats are concerned that removing him could harm their chances in the upcoming election.
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Jay Jones is a Democratic candidate for Virginia Attorney General.
Texts from 2022 show Jones making violent comments about a Republican leader.
Major Virginia Democrats have denounced the comments but have not asked Jones to step down.
Republicans, including President Donald Trump, are calling for Jones to withdraw from the race.
The Republican AG incumbent, Jason Miyares, has launched a $1.5 million ad campaign about the texts.
Jay Jones apologized for the texts but claimed they are part of a smear campaign.
The issue arises close to the election, with early voting already underway.
Over 355,000 Virginians have voted so far, amidst this controversy.
The White House has a memo stating that furloughed federal workers might not get back pay for their time off during the government shutdown. This goes against a widely held belief that a law passed in 2019 ensures these workers will be paid eventually. The White House argues that Congress must specifically approve funds for this pay.
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A White House memo suggests furloughed federal workers are not guaranteed back pay after the government shutdown.
The memo challenges the "Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019" (GEFTA), which many think ensures back pay for furloughed workers.
The White House views an amendment to GEFTA as requiring Congress to specifically approve funds for worker pay.
Furloughed workers need new appropriations by Congress for back pay, according to the memo.
The administration believes that federal employees working without pay are guaranteed back pay, unlike furloughed workers.
Federal worker representatives argue that the White House is misinterpreting the law.
The White House analysis is part of a strategy to pressure Democrats to end the shutdown.
A landlord in San Diego alerted authorities after not seeing their tenant for weeks. Upon entering the apartment, officials discovered the home filled with debris and 13 neglected animals. The San Diego Humane Society is now caring for the rescued animals and investigating the situation.
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Authorities in San Diego were contacted because a tenant had not been seen for weeks.
Upon entry, officials found the apartment packed with trash and debris.
Inside, there were 11 dogs and two cats living in poor conditions.
The animals had made tunnels in the debris to move around.
The San Diego Humane Society spent four days clearing the apartment and rescuing the animals.
The dogs found were mostly small breeds, like Pomeranians and Chihuahuas, and were in poor health.
All rescued animals are now receiving medical care and are under Emergency Boarding status.
The San Diego Humane Society is currently taking care of 792 dogs, including those rescued from this case.
President Donald Trump criticized Jack Smith, the former special counsel, after the Senate Judiciary Committee shared documents. These documents showed that the FBI looked into phone records of eight Republican Senators in their "Arctic Frost" investigation related to the 2020 election.
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President Trump called Jack Smith a "real sleazebag" on his Truth Social platform.
The Senate Judiciary Committee released documents about an FBI investigation named "Arctic Frost."
"Arctic Frost" focused on alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
The FBI targeted the phones of eight Republican Senators in this investigation.
President Trump faced criminal charges due to this investigation, but the charges were later dropped.
Newsweek reached out to Smith for comments through email but had not received a response at the time of reporting.
Federal prosecutors in Chicago have revised their account of a shooting involving Marimar Martinez, an anti-ICE protestor who was shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent. Initially, authorities claimed Martinez was armed and aggressive, but they now admit she did not display a weapon during the incident. Video evidence, presented by Martinez's attorney, suggests the agents initiated the confrontation.
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Marimar Martinez, a 30-year-old protester, was shot seven times by a Border Patrol agent.
Initial claims suggested she was armed, but prosecutors now say she did not display a weapon.
Video footage allegedly shows an agent provoking Martinez before shooting.
Martinez and Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz face federal charges for allegedly using vehicles to obstruct agents.
Martinez’s attorney argues body-camera footage contradicts government statements.
The shooting occurred during heightened immigration enforcement operations in Chicago.
Federal agents claim Martinez and other vehicles rammed their car.
Martinez was found by paramedics and later taken into custody by the FBI.
Democrat Jay Jones is leading over Republican Jason Miyares in the race for Virginia's attorney general according to recent polls. Jones is facing controversy over violent text messages he sent in 2022. These messages have led some, including President Trump, to call for Jones to withdraw from the race.
Key Facts
Jay Jones, a Democrat, is running against Republican Jason Miyares for Virginia's attorney general position.
Recent polls show Jones leading with 54 percent to Miyares' 45 percent.
In 2022, Jones sent texts joking about shooting a Republican leader, which have resurfaced and created controversy.
Jones apologized for the texts, but Republican leaders, including President Trump, want him to leave the race.
These texts are drawing attention amidst concerns about political violence in the U.S.
Early voting for Virginia's statewide elections, including the attorney general race, is already underway.
A video posted by MAGA influencer Benny Johnson shows him in a Batman costume beating up minorities. The video, shared on social media, has led to backlash, with many people calling it racist. The incident ties into larger debates about immigration enforcement in the U.S.
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Benny Johnson, a MAGA influencer, shared a video of himself as Batman beating up minorities using AI-generated content.
He captioned the video with references to his experiences accompanying Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in Chicago.
Johnson is a conservative commentator with a large following on YouTube and other platforms.
The video drew criticism for its depiction of violence against minorities, with many calling it racially insensitive.
Some social media users defended or found humor in the video, while others expressed outrage.
President Donald Trump's hard-line immigration policies have contributed to a contentious climate regarding immigration enforcement.
ICE recently conducted aggressive immigration operations in Chicago, facing opposition from local leaders.
The video has intensified discussions about how immigration enforcement is portrayed and perceived in media.
A federal appeals court in New Orleans will review a previous decision that declared a Louisiana law unconstitutional. This law requires displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms across public schools and universities. The review could affect the law’s status, given the appeals court's conservative reputation.
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The Louisiana law mandates displaying the Ten Commandments in public school and college classrooms.
The law was previously ruled unconstitutional due to violating the separation of church and state.
Nine families challenged the law, citing First Amendment rights related to religious freedom.
The law was initially blocked by a lower court and has not been enforced.
A federal appeals court will now review the decision that struck down the law.
The review will involve the full panel of 17 judges from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Similar laws in Texas and Arkansas have also been blocked by judges.
The Flight Aware Misery Map highlights significant flight delays at major airports due to the government shutdown, which has affected air traffic control staff. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has expressed concern about safety as controllers work without pay, leading to staff shortages and increased stress.
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The ongoing government shutdown has led to air traffic controllers working without pay, causing safety concerns according to the TSA.
Flight Aware's Misery Map shows significant flight delays, including 771 delays and eight cancellations by 7 p.m. Eastern Time on a recent Monday.
The number of air traffic controllers calling in sick has increased, resulting in staffing being reduced by 50% in some areas.
Major airlines have indicated they may need to adjust their services due to the funding lapse.
Notably affected airports include Chicago O'Hare, Denver International, and Dallas Fort Worth International.
Burbank airport's control tower was shut down temporarily, leading to flights taking off and landing without control tower guidance.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has given states until November 1 to follow new rules for work requirements related to SNAP benefits. These changes, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, affect who qualifies for SNAP based on work and other criteria. The goal is to limit the time adults without dependents can receive benefits unless they meet specific work rules.
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The USDA issued a memo on October 3, setting a November 1 deadline for states to follow new SNAP work rules.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act changed eligibility rules for SNAP, focusing on work requirements.
The changes affect able-bodied adults without dependents, who must meet work requirements to receive benefits for more than three months within three years.
The upper age limit for work requirement exemptions is now 65, up from 59.
Exemptions for individuals caring for children now only cover those with children under 14.
Exemptions for homeless individuals, veterans, and young adults who aged out of foster care have been removed.
Critics argue these changes could make it harder for needy people to access food assistance.
Supporters say the changes will reduce dependency on federal programs and save taxpayer money.
Conservative activist Nick Sortor had his disorderly conduct charge dropped after being arrested at an anti-ICE protest in Portland, Oregon. Sortor claims he was assaulted during the protest and criticized the Portland Police Chief. The incident has drawn attention to ongoing tensions between city authorities and demonstrators, as well as conservative media.
Key Facts
Nick Sortor is a conservative commentator with over 1.2 million followers on social media.
Sortor was arrested during an anti-ICE protest in Portland, Oregon, and charged with disorderly conduct.
The charge against Sortor was dropped, and he claims there was no evidence against him.
President Donald Trump previously criticized Portland's handling of protests and sought to deploy National Guard troops to the city.
The Portland Police Department faces criticism from conservatives for its handling of protests.
Sortor and his attorney suggest they may sue the Portland Police Department.
Sortor shared footage of his protest experience online, which received significant attention.
The situation highlights ongoing political and social tensions in Portland regarding protest activities.
Recent polls show that President Donald Trump's approval ratings are mostly negative. The ratings suggest potential challenges for him and his party as he heads toward future elections. Polls indicate that many people strongly disapprove of Trump, and they blame Republicans more than Democrats for the recent government shutdown.
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President Trump's net approval rating dropped to -10.3, indicating more disapproval than approval.
Polls from major institutions consistently report negative approval ratings for Trump, ranging from -6 to -18.
44% of respondents strongly disapprove of Trump, marking a peak level in his second term.
Polls conducted after the government shutdown show Trump's approval mostly unchanged.
The government shutdown stemmed from a funding disagreement over healthcare subsidies.
The population is highly divided, with 94% of left-wing voters disapproving and 92% of right-wing voters approving of Trump.
Polls show Americans blame Republicans more than Democrats for the government shutdown, with 47% blaming Republicans and Trump.
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Laura Loomer's attempt to revive her lawsuit against Meta and X, which she claimed violated civil racketeering laws by banning her during her congressional campaigns. Loomer, known for her activism and influence within the MAGA movement, stated she will continue advocating for free speech and against social media censorship.
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Laura Loomer's lawsuit against Meta and X was dismissed by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Loomer claimed the social media companies violated civil racketeering laws by banning her when she ran for Congress.
Her suit alleged these bans hurt her ability to compete in elections in Florida in 2020 and 2022.
Previous courts, including a federal court in California and the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, had already ruled against her.
Section 230 of a law provides social media companies with legal protection for moderating content.
Loomer has been a prominent voice in the MAGA movement and has influenced some decisions in the White House.
She expressed her continued commitment to fighting for free speech on social media.
Loomer was originally banned from X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook for violating content policies.
The article discusses U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen's call for Republicans and Democrats to work together to end the government shutdown. She highlights the potential consequences on the healthcare system if the shutdown continues and emphasizes the need to find an agreement that protects healthcare access and insurance subsidies.
Key Facts
The government shutdown has been ongoing for seven days.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen is urging both political parties to cooperate to end the shutdown.
President Trump expressed willingness to work with Democrats on healthcare, but only after reopening the government.
Negotiations are stalled over extending health insurance subsidies related to the Affordable Care Act.
The Congressional Budget Office warns that up to four million people could lose insurance if subsidies expire.
Shaheen mentioned that four medical facilities in her state might close due to spending cuts recently enacted.
The Senate Democrats' proposal includes reversing some spending cuts, but Republicans have not agreed to this.
Shaheen criticized the Trump administration's justification for layoffs during the shutdown, suggesting it's a longstanding issue.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul talked with NPR about President Donald Trump's plans to send the National Guard to Chicago. The President wants to address issues in the city, but state and local leaders do not agree with this plan.
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President Trump wants to send the National Guard to Chicago.
The idea is to help with problems in the city.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is against this move.
State and local leaders do not support the President's plan.
NPR's Steve Inskeep interviewed Kwame Raoul about the situation.
The discussion will be available as an audio segment later.
