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'Deadliest Catch' Star, 25, Dies On Dangerous Sea: 'He Quickly Became Family' 'Deadliest Catch' Star, 25, Dies On Dangerous Sea: 'He Quickly Became Family' 'Deadliest Catch' Star, 25, Dies On Dangerous Sea: 'He Quickly Became Family'
'Deadliest Catch' Star, 25, Dies On Dangerous Sea: 'He Quickly Became Family' A crew member featured on "Deadliest Catch" has died in what the captain called the "most tragic day" in the history of the crab boat. Todd Meadows, a crew member on the Aleutian Lady, died at the age of 25 on Wednesday, Feb. 25. Rick Shelford, the boat's captain, announced Meadows' death in an Instagram post on Monday, March 2. Meadows was the newest member of the crew featured on the long-running reality TV show on the Discovery Channel. "He quickly became family," Shelford wrote. "His love for fishing and his strong work ethic earned everyone's respect right away. His smile was con…

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White House Explains Trump's Neck Rash In Latest Medical Concern White House Explains Trump's Neck Rash In Latest Medical Concern White House Explains Trump's Neck Rash In Latest Medical Concern
White House Explains Trump's Neck Rash In Latest Medical Concern The White House has responded after President Donald Trump was seen with visible redness on his neck in the latest medical issue that's raising questions about the 79-year-old's health. Trump was seen with a rash behind his right ear during a Medal of Honor Ceremony on Monday, March 2. The redness extended from underneath his shirt collar on the right side of his neck. Trump's physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, released a statement saying that the President was using a medicated cream as a "preventative" skin treatment. "President Trump is using a very common cre…

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Sudden Blackout In UMass-UConn Hockey OT Thriller Stuns Social Media: 'No Penalty, Right?' Sudden Blackout In UMass-UConn Hockey OT Thriller Stuns Social Media: 'No Penalty, Right?' Sudden Blackout In UMass-UConn Hockey OT Thriller Stuns Social Media: 'No Penalty, Right?'
Sudden Blackout In UMass-UConn Hockey OT Thriller Stuns Social Media: 'No Penalty, Right?' UMass goalie Michael Hrabal wasn't the only one to have a "lights-out" performance during a crucial showdown against UConn. A men's hockey game between the No. 14 Huskies and No. 17 Minutemen on Saturday, Feb. 28, ended in controversy after the Mullins Center lights briefly turned off during a critical moment in overtime. UConn and UMass ended up tying 3-3, but the Minutemen took home an extra point in the Hockey East Association standings by winning the shootout in seven rounds. With about 1:55 left in OT, UMass forward Justin Kerr's close-range shot was stopped by UConn goalie Tyler …

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Hartford, CT
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Burger King Reveals Major Whopper Changes For First Time In 10 Years: What's New Burger King Reveals Major Whopper Changes For First Time In 10 Years: What's New Burger King Reveals Major Whopper Changes For First Time In 10 Years: What's New
Burger King Reveals Major Whopper Changes For First Time In 10 Years: What's New Burger King is making its first major update to the Whopper in about a decade. The Miami-based chain said it has refined its signature flame-grilled hamburger following customer comments, according to a news release on Thursday, Feb. 26. Burger King said that the updated Whopper has a more premium, better-tasting bun and is now served in a box designed to help it hold its shape from the kitchen to customers. Company leaders said the changes focus on quality while keeping the burger's core ingredients intact. "Over the past several years, we've focused on strengthening our op…

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Arlington, VA
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Here's How Much Gas Prices Could Surge Due To Trump's Iran Attacks Here's How Much Gas Prices Could Surge Due To Trump's Iran Attacks Here's How Much Gas Prices Could Surge Due To Trump's Iran Attacks
Here's How Much Gas Prices Could Surge Due To Trump's Iran Attacks President Donald Trump's weekend military strikes on Iran have sent global oil markets into turmoil, likely fueling higher gas prices for Americans in March. The national average price of gasoline rose 5.6 cents over the past week to $2.94 per gallon, GasBuddy said on Monday, March 2. Prices are now 7.8 cents higher than at the beginning of February, though still 10.1 cents lower than at the start of March 2025. The data came before the full market effect of the US-Israeli attacks, which have killed at least 555 people in about 131 cities, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Soc…

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College Football QB Killed In Fiery Tesla Crash: 'You Were A Blessing To So Many' College Football QB Killed In Fiery Tesla Crash: 'You Were A Blessing To So Many' College Football QB Killed In Fiery Tesla Crash: 'You Were A Blessing To So Many'
College Football QB Killed In Fiery Tesla Crash: 'You Were A Blessing To So Many' A college football quarterback died in a fiery car crash just one day before his team was set to begin spring practice. University of Colorado QB Dominiq Ponder was killed in the wreck in Boulder County, Colorado, on Sunday, March 1. The redshirt sophomore from Opa Locka, Florida, was 23 years old. The Buffaloes announced his death in a statement on the athletic department's website. "The entire CU Athletics family is devastated at the tragic passing of Dominiq Ponder," said athletic director Fernando Lovo. "He epitomized the values of passion, enthusiasm, leadership, toughness, and i…

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Bethlehem, PA
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Smell Like Easter: Peeps-Inspired Scents Launching At Bath & Body Works Smell Like Easter: Peeps-Inspired Scents Launching At Bath & Body Works Smell Like Easter: Peeps-Inspired Scents Launching At Bath & Body Works
Smell Like Easter: Peeps-Inspired Scents Launching At Bath & Body Works The marshmallow scent popular during the Easter season will be available in new ways. Bath & Body Works is launching a limited-time collaboration with Peeps, the company announced in a news release on Friday, Feb. 27. The partnership will bring the iconic Easter candy's scent to body care, home fragrance, decor, and other accessories across North America. Loyalty members can begin ordering the collection online starting on Sunday, March 1, with all shoppers getting access to the new products the next day. "We are so excited to partner with Peeps, an iconic symbol of spring," said …

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Bethesda, MD
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Fire Hazards Prompt Major Recall Of Popular Grill Lighters Fire Hazards Prompt Major Recall Of Popular Grill Lighters Fire Hazards Prompt Major Recall Of Popular Grill Lighters
Fire Hazards Prompt Major Recall Of Popular Grill Lighters A popular grill lighter sold at major hardware stores is being recalled over serious fire and burn risks. Royal Oak Enterprises is recalling about 190,560 of its Flame Saber lighters, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Feb. 26. The lighters violate the mandatory federal standard for multipurpose lighters because they don't have the required child-resistant mechanisms. The lighters also fail to meet labeling requirements under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act by missing required safety information. No incidents or injuries have been reported, accordin…

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Arlington, VA
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FedEx Vows To Return Money To Customers If Courts Force Trump Tariff Refunds FedEx Vows To Return Money To Customers If Courts Force Trump Tariff Refunds FedEx Vows To Return Money To Customers If Courts Force Trump Tariff Refunds
FedEx Vows To Return Money To Customers If Courts Force Trump Tariff Refunds FedEx says it will return money to customers if it receives refunds after the Supreme Court struck down many of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. The global shipping giant updated a statement on its website about Trump's tariffs on Thursday, Feb. 26. The update comes nearly a week after the Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that Trump unconstitutionally invoked the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose many of his tariffs. FedEx, which moves about 17 million packages per day worldwide, often acts as an importer of record when goods enter the …

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Hartford, CT
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Popular Pizza Chain Closing Hundreds Of Locations Popular Pizza Chain Closing Hundreds Of Locations Popular Pizza Chain Closing Hundreds Of Locations
Popular Pizza Chain Closing Hundreds Of Locations A major pizzeria chain is shrinking as Americans tighten their budgets and demand for takeout pizza plunges. Papa Johns plans to close about 300 underperforming restaurants across North America, the company announced during an earnings call on Thursday, Feb. 26. Roughly 200 locations will shut down in 2026, with the remaining closures expected by the end of 2027. The company did not release a list of specific closing locations. Papa Johns had about 3,500 US restaurants at the end of 2025, according to its annual report. Papa Johns also laid off about 7% of its roughly 700-person corpo…

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