SUMMARY: The U.S. government has concluded its investigation into an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers, which affected 104 people across 14 states. The outbreak, traced to yellow onions from Taylor Farms, led to one death and multiple hospitalizations. McDonald’s temporarily halted Quarter Pounder sales before identifying the onions as the cause and resuming sales with a new supplier. Despite the safety resolution, the company faces lawsuits, including one from a Montana family whose daughter was hospitalized. McDonald’s has pledged $100 million to recover lost business, though customer trust has been shaken.

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SUMMARY: Picayune Memorial’s football program is known for its dominant running back room, which has been a force for the past four years. This season, Darrell Smith and Triston Cooper, dubbed “thunder and lightning,” lead the Maroon Tide with impressive rushing yards. Smith has over 2,200 yards, while Cooper, who also plays linebacker and defensive end, contributes over 780 yards. The duo credits past players and coaches for setting the standard, and they aim to continue the tradition of success. The team is focused on securing a win in the South State title game and advancing to the State Championship.

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SUMMARY: Chuck Woolery, the popular game show host known for “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection,” and “Scrabble,” has passed away at 83 at his Texas home. His friend and podcast co-host, Mark Young, confirmed his death. Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and hosted several shows, including “Lingo” and “Greed.” Later in life, he became a right-wing podcaster, controversially criticizing COVID-19 narratives and expressing strong political views. Survived by his wife and children, Woolery’s career also included music with the group The Avant-Garde.

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