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NEW YORK — A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in a New York City neighborhood now counts 60 cases, but new diagnoses are slowing, health officials said Tuesday. They reported progress on inspections for the disease-causing bacteria but still haven’t pinpointed a source. No one has died in the outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, but 49 patients have required hospitalization, though 34 so far have gone home, city Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin said. City data show two new cases were diagnosed from samples taken Thursday through Saturday, compared to as many as 11 per day from earlier samples. “All of…

Rachael Ray has left many fans worried for her after her appearance sparked health concerns in a new cooking video posted on social media. The celebrity chef has been through a lot over the last couple of years, including the loss of her mom, Elsa, as well as a fire incident that destroyed her home, and an alleged marital issue with her husband, John Cusimano. Rachael Ray also had to defend herself by revealing the health issue that caused “slurred” speech, which fans bashed her for at the time. Ray has once again found herself at the center of a…

OpenAI pushed back Tuesday against allegations made by Apple in a trade secret lawsuit, suggesting the complaint lacks merit. “While we take these allegations seriously, we’re not aware of any evidence that this complaint has merit,” OpenAI said in a statement, first shared by Bloomberg reporter Ed Ludlow on X. “We believe in fair competition and allowing people the freedom to work wherever they choose, and we’re focused on building innovative technology that empowers people everywhere.” The statement comes several days after Apple filed a lawsuit against the AI lab, alleging that OpenAI employees, who previously worked at the iPhone…

May 23, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; San Jose Earthquakes forward Preston Judd (19) tries to fight through hands of Portland Timbers defender Kamal Miller (4) during the second half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images Forward Preston Judd signed a new contract with the San Jose Earthquakes through the 2028-29 Major League Soccer season on Tuesday, with a club option for 2029-30. “It feels great to re-sign with San Jose and commit to the Earthquakes for the foreseeable future,” Judd said in a statement. “Getting an opportunity to be in an environment where people believe in me, from…

The Rolling Stones are covering Amy Winehouse. Ronnie Wood confirmed it on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. He revealed that the band’s upcoming album “Foreign Tongues” will include a version of Winehouse’s “You Know I’m No Good.” Music fans are already buzzing. Honestly? This one is exciting. Amy Winehouse‘s official Instagram account spread the news: “Recently, Ronnie Wood revealed on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon that on the upcoming Rolling Stones album ‘Foreign Tongues’ they have covered Amy’s song ‘You Know I’m No Good’ 🖤” “You Know I’m No Good” came out in 2006 and quickly became one…

Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.A helicopter company says two people are dead and another is injured after a helicopter crash near north Vancouver Island Tuesday morning. Sean Smyth, general manager of West Coast Helicopters, said the helicopter was operating in Loughborough Inlet for forestry operations when the crash happened.He said an experienced pilot who worked for him was one of the two people who died. “We’re a tight-knit crew,” he said. “It’s been…

Sep 18, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images With training camps across the NFL getting underway over the next few weeks, something interesting is happening.There are a lot of high profile, big-named free agents in the NFL yet to be signed.Sure, every season the NFL has several veterans that will wait it out to sign new contracts. It’s an easy excuse for long-tenured players who don’t necessarily want to or need to…

Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.As rates of a dangerous form of skin cancer rise, health experts are warning Albertans to protect themselves and watch out for misinformation circulating on social media.According to Statistics Canada’s most recent data, the number of new melanoma cases in Alberta nearly doubled between 2013 and 2023. And the age-standardized rate increased from 17.6 to 26.3 per 100,000 people during the same time period.The Canadian Cancer Society estimates there…

Oct 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred before game three of the 2025 MLB World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images While Major League Baseball celebrates with the 96th annual All-Star Game in Philadelphia on Tuesday, storm clouds continue to gather regarding whether the 97th edition will take place in 2027. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and MLB Players Association interim executive director Bruce Meyer spoke separately with the Baseball Writers’ Association of America and shared divergent views on the immediate future of…

Scottie Scheffler during a practice round at Royal Birkdale on July 14, 2026. The Open Championship returns to Royal Birkdale for the first time since 2017, while critical FedExCup points are on the line in the Dominican Republic as the regular season winds down. PGA TOUR THIS WEEK: The 154th Open Championship, Southport, England, July 16-19 Course: Royal Birkdale Golf Club (Par 70, 7,223 Yards) Purse: $17.75M (Winner: $3.2M) Defending Champion: Scottie Scheffler FedEx Cup Leader: Scheffler HOW TO FOLLOW TV: Thursday-Friday: 1:30-4 a.m. (NBC Sports Network/Peacock); 4 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (USA); Saturday: 5-7 a.m. (USA), 7 a.m.-3 p.m. (NBC/Peacock); Sunday:…