SUMMARY: Phil Lesh, founding member and bassist of the Grateful Dead, passed away at 84 in Los Angeles. His death was announced on Instagram, highlighting his legacy in redefining rock bass and contributing to the band’s signature sound during the 1960s acid rock era. Recognized for his innovative style, Lesh’s bass playing complemented Jerry Garcia’s guitar solos and contributed to the band’s legendary jam sessions. Lesh had overcome significant health challenges, including cancer and a liver transplant. He is survived by his wife, Jill, and sons Brian and Grahame. Lesh was recently honored as MusiCares’ Person of the Year.

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SUMMARY: A deadly E. coli outbreak linked to fresh onions from California’s Taylor Farms has sickened at least 49 individuals, including one fatality, primarily affecting McDonald’s restaurants. The outbreak prompted McDonald’s to pull Quarter Pounder hamburgers from several locations and led other fast-food chains like Taco Bell and KFC to remove onions from their menus. While Taylor Farms recalled potentially contaminated onions sourced from a Colorado facility, U.S. Foods clarified these onions weren’t supplied to McDonald’s. Symptoms of E. coli can quickly manifest, especially dangerous for vulnerable populations, according to health officials.

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SUMMARY: Prosecutors are recommending that Erik and Lyle Menendez be resentenced for the 1989 murder of their parents, offering a potential path to freedom after 34 years in prison. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is seeking court approval for this change. The Menendez brothers, who claimed they acted out of fear of their parents’ abuse, were sentenced to life without parole in 1996. While some family members advocate for their release, others, including relatives of their mother, oppose it, arguing that the original punishment was justified due to the heinous nature of the crime.

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