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Dog food recall in 14 states; Philadelphia officer struck in traffic stop; critics warn Netflix–Warner Bros. mashup could shrink film’s future; Kansas teacher to stand trial in alleged grooming case; Philadelphia braces for 2026 World Cup with six matches and a July 4 clash
Recall Issued for Frozen Dog Food in 14 States Over Possible Plastic
Frozen dog food distributed in 14 states is being pulled over concerns it may contain plastic, a quality control triumph only if the goal was to invent crunchy kibble surprise. Pet owners should stop feeding the affected product and check the FDA or manufacturer recall notices for lot details and refund instructions.
Philadelphia Traffic Stop Ends With Officer Struck, Car Into Building
In North Philadelphia around 2:10 p.m., officers attempted to stop a red Chrysler Sebring when the 20-year-old driver allegedly reversed into a patrol car, then drove forward and struck an officer. The officer was not injured. The car later crashed into a building on North Eighth Street, and the driver fled on foot. Police found her at Temple Women’s Hospital and arrested her. Charges, including assault on an officer, are pending. The patrol car was not damaged.
Critics Say a Netflix and Warner Bros. Mashup Could Shrink Film’s Future
Analysts warn a Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. would hand one supersized gatekeeper outsized power over what gets made, where it plays, and how you watch it. Fewer choices for moviegoers and tighter margins for theater workers, great for corporate synergy decks, less great for your local marquee. Expect lofty promises about innovation while the menu quietly gets smaller.
Judge Orders Kansas Teacher to Stand Trial in Alleged Grooming Case
A Wichita judge ordered former North High School art teacher Nicole Hernandez, also known as Nikki Baird, to stand trial on four felony counts of unlawful sexual relations with a student. An affidavit describes a yearslong pattern that allegedly began with boundary crossing mentorship, escalated through high school via private communications and handwritten notes, and culminated in conduct the former student later recognized as manipulation. The student preserved messages and reported them, and police acted after a detective noted a social media post suggesting misconduct. Hernandez was arrested in May. Prosecutors are expected to present a detailed timeline at trial.
Philadelphia Braces for 2026 World Cup, Six Matches and a July 4 Clash
Philadelphia, one of 16 host cities, is set to stage six World Cup matches at Lincoln Financial Field, including a Round of 16 game on July 4. Officials forecast more than 400,000 visitors, about 770 million dollars in economic impact, and 51 million dollars in state tax revenue. Fans packed South Street for the tournament draw, where Germany topped Group E with Curaçao, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ecuador, and the United States landed in Group D with Australia, Paraguay, and the Playoff C winner. Venue assignments arrive Saturday, and the tournament kicks off June 11 on FOX and FIFA’s YouTube. Local pubs and brewers are already planning for surging crowds, so bring your scarf and, yes, your wallet.
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