Boar's Head is permanently closing its Jarratt, Virginia plant after a deadly listeria outbreak linked to its liverwurst resulted in nine deaths and 57 hospitalizations across 18 states. The USDA is investigating, and Boar's Head is boosting its food safety protocols, including appointing a new chief food safety officer.

Apple has voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against Israeli spyware maker NSO Group, citing concerns over exposing sensitive security data. Filed nearly three years ago, the case was dropped in a federal court on September 13, 2024, highlighting Apple's prioritization of user security over prolonged legal battles.

Recent advancements in Eddy Current Testing (ECT) have significantly improved defect detection in carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs), crucial for aerospace and automotive safety. Enhanced high-frequency probes and innovative coil configurations, combined with numerical simulations, have achieved detection accuracies over 99%, marking a substantial leap in non-destructive testing capabilities.

Urban greening is identified as a key strategy to mitigate extreme heat's health impacts as cities like Austin and Miami innovate with heat resilience initiatives. The U.S. Forest Service's $1 billion allocation for urban forestry underscores the urgency, emphasizing community engagement in greening projects for long-term success.

Oral cancer, notably oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), remains a critical public health issue with around 600,000 new cases and 300,000 deaths annually. A recent review highlights promising non-invasive diagnostic tools like Oral Brush Cytology and spectroscopy, which could revolutionize early detection and improve patient outcomes.

Netflix is in talks to acquire the live editions of YouTube's hit talk show 'Hot Ones' from BuzzFeed amid the latter's financial woes. This potential move aims to diversify Netflix's content and capitalize on the show's massive popularity and affordable production costs.

Researchers at Mount Sinai have discovered the UBR4 gene as a key driver of fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD), a condition affecting up to 5% of adults and mainly women. The DEFINE-FMD study, published in Nature Cardiovascular Research, offers new treatment avenues by highlighting the genetic underpinnings of FMD.

A study published on Sep 13, 2024, analyzed data from 223,380 U.S. COVID-19 inpatients, finding a 34.5% mortality rate and highlighting severe risks for older adults and those with specific comorbidities. Obesity was notably linked to poor outcomes, urging further research on its role in COVID-19 severity.

A Costa Rican Institute of Technology study found that advanced calibration models significantly enhance soil moisture sensor accuracy, with VH400 and 5TM outperforming low-cost sensors. Using an ADS1115 converter further improved low-cost sensor precision, underscoring the need for accurate irrigation management as global water demand rises.

A pro-Israel rally in Newton, Massachusetts, escalated into violence Thursday when a passerby was shot, leading to the arrest of demonstrator Scott Hayes. Hayes, an Iraq war veteran, faces assault charges as authorities continue their investigation, with community tensions running high.