A Tohono O'odham family integrates Catholic and Native beliefs in the Arizona desert

Oscar Mayer is recalling a massive amount of turkey bacon—about 368,000 pounds—because it might be contaminated with listeria, a bacteria that can make people seriously sick. Federal health officials announced the recall Wednesday, urging consumers to check their fridges.

Editor’s Note: Listeria infections are no joke—they can be especially dangerous for pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. If you’ve got Oscar Mayer turkey bacon at home, you’ll want to toss it or return it. This recall is a big deal because it involves a well-known brand and a product lots of people buy regularly, so it’s worth paying attention to.

A fireworks warehouse in northern California went up in flames after an explosion, triggering multiple fires and sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Nearby residents had to evacuate as emergency crews rushed to contain the situation.

A senior FDA leader went against the recommendations of the agency's own scientists by limiting access to two COVID-19 vaccines, raising questions about internal decision-making and transparency.

Editor’s Note: When top officials override expert advice—especially on something as critical as vaccines—it can erode public trust. People rely on the FDA to make science-driven calls, so this kind of clash matters beyond just bureaucratic drama. It could impact vaccine availability and confidence at a time when clarity is crucial.

The UN is sounding the alarm that armed gangs now effectively run Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, with violence spiraling out of control. Government forces are overwhelmed, leaving the country—already one of the poorest in the Western Hemisphere—in a deepening crisis.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another headline about crime—it’s a snapshot of a state on the brink. Haiti’s collapse into lawlessness has ripple effects: more refugees, regional instability, and a power vacuum that could draw in outside intervention. For a country that’s suffered decades of crises, this might be the breaking point.

Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines is putting pressure on the organization to strip transgender athlete Lia Thomas of her records, calling NCAA leaders "spineless" for not taking action. The University of Pennsylvania has already removed Thomas’ achievements from their program records, but her NCAA title still stands—something Gaines and others are pushing to change.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about swimming records—it’s part of a much bigger debate over fairness in women’s sports and how institutions handle transgender athletes’ participation. With high-profile figures like Gaines and political pressure (even from Trump, as hinted in the title), the NCAA is caught in a no-win situation that could set a precedent for future cases. Whether you side with Gaines or see it as discrimination, the outcome will ripple through college sports.