December 10, 2025 5:39 pm
(AP) – Federal health officials have expanded an outbreak of infant botulism tied to ByHeart baby formula to include any illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that at least 51 babies in 19 states have been sickened since 2023. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said new cases include any infants with botulism who consumed ByHeart formula since the product’s release. The outbreak was announced on Nov. 8. ByHeart recalled all of its products sold in the U.S. and around the world on Nov. 11th. (Photo: AP)
December 10, 2025 4:12 pm
(AP) – The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months, a move that could attract ire from President Donald Trump, who has demanded steep reductions to borrowing costs. In a set of quarterly economic projections, Fed officials signaled they expect to lower rates just once next year. Wednesday’s cut reduced the rate to about 3.6%, the lowest it has been in nearly three years. Lower rates from the Fed can bring down borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards over time, though market forces can also affect those rates.
December 10, 2025 5:05 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he’s still weighing whether to release the full video of an attack on an alleged drug boat that killed two survivors. Hegseth provided a classified briefing Tuesday to congressional leaders alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top national security officials. Hegseth is facing demands from Congress that he release the video amid a deepening investigation into the strikes. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer called the briefing “very unsatisfying” and said every lawmaker has a right to see the video. Congress is threatening to withhold travel funding for Hegseth unless the Pentagon provides the unedited video.
December 10, 2025 5:04 am
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map have submitted thousands of petition signatures calling for a statewide vote on the plan backed by President Donald Trump. Organizers of the petition drive said they turned in more than 300,000 signatures Tuesday to the secretary of state’s office. That’s well more than the roughly 110,000 signatures needed to suspend the U.S. House districts from taking effect until a public vote can be held next year. But the signatures still must be formally verified by election authorities. Republicans hope the new voting districts could help their party win additional seats in Congress in next year’s midterm elections.
December 10, 2025 4:55 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of President Nicolás Maduro. Using U.S. forces to take control of a merchant ship is incredibly unusual and marks the Trump administration’s latest push to increase pressure on Maduro. The seizure Wednesday was led by the U.S. Coast Guard and supported by the Navy. That’s according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity. Video posted to social media by Attorney General Pam Bondi shows people fast-roping from a helicopter to the deck and later moving around with their weapons drawn.
December 10, 2025 4:28 am
Federal health officials have expanded an outbreak of infant botulism tied to ByHeart baby formula to include any illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that at least 51 babies in 19 states have been sickened since 2023. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said new cases include any infants with botulism who consumed ByHeart formula since the product’s release. The outbreak was announced on Nov. 8. ByHeart recalled all of its products sold in the U.S. and around the world on Nov. 11.
December 10, 2025 2:27 am
North Franklin Township Supervisors ratified their budget for 2026. The budget is balanced and contains no tax raise. The spending plan comes in at $3.6 million according to Supervisor Chairman Bob Sabot. Sabot says that the process of putting the budgets together has gotten easier over the last several years and the township actually has a savings fund, something that was lacking when he was elected to office his second time around. Sabot says that residents will see a lot of exciting things for them to do. Pickleball courts and a boat launch area are planned for next year. In other township business, supervisors will consider amendments to the burning ordinance at their January meeting.
December 10, 2025 2:26 am
Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania got an early Holiday present from county officials. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at their new location in the Washington County Courthouse. Commissioner Nick Sherman was proud to bring to life the new office that he says will make the filing of Protection From Abuse Orders easier and safer. He pointed to the new children’s area that will shield the children from the sometimes angry atmosphere that exists in these situations. Megan Hegedus, CEO of Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania was extremely appreciative of the new space and thanked all of the judges and commissioners that worked for years to bring this new space into existence. Commissioner Sherman offered words of caution. He said that the holiday season is when cases of domestic violence see a large spike. It is often caused by overindulgence of alcohol or drugs.
December 10, 2025 1:25 am
A big drug bust in North Strabane Township. Police say multiple stamp bags of suspected drugs, including some 1,000 glassine stamp bags filled with suspected heroin, fentanyl, and xylazine were found following a traffic stop on Tuesday along McClelland Road. Police said charges have since been filed against two individuals, but they have not been identified. Police say both have been charged with possession with the intent to deliver a controlled substance and related offenses. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing and more charges may be filed. North Strabane Police say they were assisted by the state district attorney’s office Anyone with information related to illegal drug activity is asked to call the department at 724-746-4090 or submit tips via email at tips@nstpd.com.
December 9, 2025 5:51 pm
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (AP) — A Cinnabon worker in Wisconsin has been fired after a racist outburst directed at two customers went viral. A video showing part of the incident was posted on TikTok and shows the white employee cursing and taunting at the customers from behind the counter. The TikTok user who posted video said the incident happened while she and her husband were taking a break from shopping Friday at a mall in a suburb of Green Bay. The Georgia-based cinnamon roll chain said in a social media post on Saturday that the worker was immediately terminated by the franchise owner over the “disturbing video.”
