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💸Provo News: Provo Resident Scammed Out of $70,000 in Cryptocurrency, SunFed Recalls Whole Cucumbers, Missing Canadian Hiker Found Alive After Six Weeks.

Issue#219

November 29, 2024


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Provo Resident Scammed Out of $70,000 in Cryptocurrency

A Provo resident was scammed out of $70,000 in cryptocurrency after seeking customer service support for their account. The victim, believing they were interacting with Aerodrome Finance support on Discord, unknowingly provided login details to a scammer who drained their Coinbase wallet. Police traced $59,736 of the stolen funds to an account with MEXC Global LTD and have requested the funds' return. Utah County District Court Judge Sean Petersen approved a search warrant for MEXC Global LTD to investigate the incident further.

National News

SunFed Recalls Whole Cucumbers Over Salmonella Concerns

SunFed, an Arizona produce company, has issued a recall for whole cucumbers sold in 26 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces due to potential salmonella contamination. The recall affects cucumbers sold between October 12 and November 26, which were distributed in labeled bulk containers. Consumers are advised to destroy any affected cucumbers and contact SunFed's hotline for assistance. This recall follows an earlier salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers, which sickened hundreds in the U.S. Salmonella infections can be severe, particularly for vulnerable populations, causing hospitalizations and fatalities annually.

International News

Missing Canadian Hiker Found Alive After Six Weeks

Sam Benastick, a 20-year-old Canadian hiker missing for over six weeks in the frigid wilderness, was found alive on November 26, 2024. After embarking on a 10-day solo camping trip in early October, Benastick did not check in, prompting alarm and a search by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Found by workers on the Redfern Lake Trail, he survived by using resourceful methods, including creating a shelter and keeping warm with a cut-up sleeping bag. Authorities and volunteers praised the collective efforts that led to his rescue, calling his survival "the absolute best outcome."

Sports News

Dolphins Struggle Again in Cold Weather Loss to Packers

The Miami Dolphins' struggles in cold weather continued with a 30-17 loss to the Packers in Green Bay, leaving quarterback Tua Tagovailoa winless in games under 40 degrees. While Tagovailoa and head coach Mike McDaniel dismissed the impact of the cold, linebacker Jordyn Brooks attributed the team's poor performance to being "soft" and affected by the elements. With a record of 5-7, the Dolphins face a challenging path to the playoffs, with upcoming road games against the Browns and Jets potentially influenced by cold weather.

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