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Preliminary tests find germ that causes botulism in ByHeart baby formula

California health officials say tests showed that ByHeart baby formula linked to a botulism outbreak contained the type of bacteria that produces the toxin that has sickened at least 13 infants in 10 states. No deaths have been reported. The most recent cases were confirmed in November. Consumers should stop using ByHeart powdered infant formula immediately. ByHeart officials this weekend recalled two lots of the company's Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. Botulism is a rare but serious disease that can cause paralysis and death. Symptoms can take weeks to develop.

Retired AP reporter helped cement the legend of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

In a recent interview with The Associated Press, retired reporter Harry Atkins recounts his experience covering the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the most infamous in all Great Lakes history, as family members and maritime history followers honor the 50th anniversary of the disaster. Atkins' initial news story on the shipwreck, the last major shipwreck on the Great Lakes, is credited with helping to inspire Gordan Lightfoot's famous song, “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” The large 730-foot long freighter sank on Nov. 10, 1975, in the midst of a major storm on Lake Superior. While the exact cause of the wreck remains a mystery, the story lives on in popular memory thanks to Lightfoot's ballad.

Texas returns to top 10, ACC has five teams ranked in the Top 25 and there is Group of Five intrigue

Texas has returned to the top 10 in The Associated Press college football poll. The Longhorns, ranked No. 10, are set to visit No. 5 Georgia this week. They had dropped out of the top 25 after losing to Florida several weeks ago. Ohio State remains No. 1, followed by Indiana, Texas A&M, Alabama, and Georgia. The ACC has five teams ranked, including Georgia Tech and Miami. The Group of Five conferences are represented by James Madison and South Florida.

'Predator: Badlands' tops box office with $80 million worldwide

"Predator: Badlands" has topped the North American box office with a $40 million debut, according to studio estimates. This marks a new high for the franchise, surpassing the $38.3 million opening of 2004’s "Alien vs. Predator." The film, written and directed by Dan Trachtenberg, also earned $40 million overseas. Despite a challenging box office climate, "Predator: Badlands" has performed well, receiving positive reviews and an “A-” CinemaScore. Other new releases, like "Die My Love" and "Christy," struggled to make a significant impact, while "Sarah’s Oil" emerged as the best performer among newcomers.

In new era of college hoops rosters, $20.5M salary cap feels more like a suggestion than a rule

College basketball is navigating a new financial landscape with schools allowed to pay players up to $20.5 million. Most of this money goes to football players, leaving less for basketball. Schools without football, like St. John’s and Gonzaga, might benefit from this setup. The 2025-26 season will reveal how these financial dynamics affect basketball. Third-party deals add complexity, with schools operating under uncertain rules. Some players, like BYU recruit AJ Dybantsa, have secured lucrative NIL deals. St. John’s coach Rick Pitino has leveraged these opportunities, but the impact of third-party scrutiny remains to be seen.

What to know about the 4 hostages whose remains are still in Gaza

Palestinian militants in Gaza so far have released the remains of 24 hostages held in the territory for the past two years under the current ceasefire with Israel. That leaves four hostages to be returned as called for under the truce deal that took effect on Oct. 10. Militants have released one or two bodies every few days. Israel wants faster returns. Hamas has said it has not been able to reach all the remains because they are buried under rubble left behind by Israel’s two-year offensive. The four remaining include Israelis and one agricultural worker from Thailand.

Packers couldn't stop Eagles' tush push during offseason. Now they'll try to contain it on the field

The Green Bay Packers couldn’t thwart the tush push during the offseason. Now they must try to find a way to stop it in a game. Green Bay proposed a ban on the play during the offseason. The measure was approved by more than two-thirds of the teams but fell two votes short of passage. That has enabled the Philadelphia Eagles to continue using the short-yardage play in their Super Bowl title defense. The Eagles beat the Packers twice last season and face them again Monday night at Lambeau Field.

Thanksgiving air traffic could 'slow to a trickle' if shutdown persists, transport secretary says

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns that U.S. air traffic could slow significantly if the federal government shutdown continues into the Thanksgiving travel season. The Federal Aviation Administration has already ordered flight cuts at major airports. Some air traffic controllers, who have gone unpaid for nearly a month, have stopped working. Reductions began Friday at 4% and could reach 10% by November 14. On Sunday, 1,375 flights were canceled. Duffy suggests further cuts might be needed, possibly up to 20%. He emphasizes the need for action to keep people safe amid an overtaxed system.

A car fleeing police slams into a bar in Florida, killing 4 and injuring 11

A speeding car fleeing police has crashed into a crowded bar in Tampa, Florida. Four people are dead, and 11 were injured. The crash happened early Saturday in the city's historic Ybor City district. Police say an air patrol unit spotted the car driving recklessly after it was seen street racing. The Florida Highway Patrol attempted to stop the vehicle but failed. The driver fled and eventually lost control and slammed into people outside the bar. Three people died at the scene, and a fourth died at a hospital. A 22-year-old suspect was arrested and faces multiple charges including vehicular homicide.

7 Myanmar migrants dead and 13 rescued after boat capsizes near Malaysia

Rescuers in Malaysia have recovered the bodies of seven migrants from Myanmar and found 13 survivors from a capsized boat. The vessel, carrying about 300 people, departed from Myanmar's Rakhine state. Officials said the passengers were split into three smaller boats near Malaysia. One boat sank near Tarutao island in Thailand on Thursday. The fate of the other two boats is unclear. Some of those rescued are believed to be Rohingya Muslims. The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees has urged regional governments to enhance search and rescue efforts. Nearly 600 Rohingya refugees have been reported missing or dead this year.

Landmark Paris Agreement set a path to slow warming. The world hasn't stayed on it

The world has seen faster climate change than expected since the Paris Agreement a decade ago. Scientists say Earth's warming has outpaced efforts to reduce fossil fuel pollution that came out of the 2015 accord. This issue will be a focus of this week's UN climate talks in Brazil. There has been some progress like cheaper renewable energy and increased electric vehicle sales. But warming's harms have overwhelmed those gains. Extreme weather events such as major Atlantic hurricanes have increased since 2015. More than 7 trillion tons of ice have melted. The seas have risen by enough water to fill 30 lakes the size of Lake Erie.

Aaron Rai denies Tommy Fleetwood another title by winning playoff in Abu Dhabi

Aaron Rai has won the Abu Dhabi Championship in a playoff over Tommy Fleetwood. The victory was Rai's first of the year and allows him to advance to the season-ending DP World Tour Championship next week in Dubai as the leading 50 players. Rai also beat Fleetwood in a playoff in the Scottish Open five years ago. He shot 67 at Yas Links and overcame missing a 3-foot par putt on the 14th hole. Fleetwood shot 66. Rory McIlroy matched his low score on the European tour with a 62. He tied for third, missing the playoff by one shot.

Ukrainian strikes disrupt power and heating to 2 major cities in Russia

Ukrainian strikes have disrupted power and heating in two major Russian cities near the Ukrainian border, according to local Russian officials. A drone strike temporarily caused blackouts in Voronezh, while a missile strike seriously damaged power systems in Belgorod. This report comes as Russia and Ukraine continue to target each other’s energy infrastructure. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accuses Moscow of endangering nuclear safety after strikes hit power substations for two Ukrainian nuclear plants. Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says he is ready to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the war.

Fedora man unmasked: Meet the teen behind the Louvre mystery photo

Fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux has become an internet sensation after an Associated Press photo captured him outside the Louvre on the day of a crown jewels heist. The image shows him in a fedora and a three-piece, sparking online speculation that he was a detective or even AI-generated. Pedro, a fan of classic detectives like Sherlock Holmes, decided to keep the mystery alive. He lives near Paris and often dresses in vintage style, inspired by historical figures. Despite the viral fame, he remains a regular teenager, amused by the attention and open to future opportunities.

Hamas says it will hand over an Israeli soldier whose body has been held in Gaza since 2014

Hamas says it will hand over the body of an Israeli soldier who was killed in 2014 and who has been held in Gaza since then. The group says the body will be handed over on Sunday afternoon. The soldier, Hadar Goldin, was killed on August 1, 2014, just two hours after a ceasefire took effect during a war at the time. Israeli media reports have speculated that Israel demanded Goldin’s body in exchange for safe passage for approximately 200 Hamas militants surrounded by Israeli forces. Goldin is one of five deceased hostages whose bodies are still held in Gaza.

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