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Friday, July 17, 2026
GROOM PAYS 24 THOUSAND DOLLARS TO ZIPLINE INTO WEDDING LIKE JAMES BOND
New York Post
Groom spends $24K to zipline into wedding like James Bond
By Ottilie Von Henning, SWNS
Published July 16, 2026, 1:09 p.m. ET
Originally Published by: SWNS
A groom spent $24,000 to zipline into his wedding ceremony in full James Bond style.
Maciej Mazurek, 30, married Ola Nowak, 31, in Perugia, Italy on July 2, but not before he entered the ceremony with a daring stunt.
Maciej, a big James Bond fan, decided to zipline into the ceremony from the top floor window while the Skyfall theme played, landing at the altar.
There were three different rope specialists at the wedding to help set it up and Maciej was up practicing at 5am.
It cost $24,000, but Maciej says it was totally worth it to see his family and friends’ reactions.
Maciej, an entrepreneur from Warsaw, Poland, said: “It was a very special moment for me.”
“I was so happy it all went well and I could arrive in style.”
“Nobody knew it was happening, but my friends and family know I’ll always go all out, so they weren’t even that surprised.”
Maciej and Ola met through Instagram in 2023 and got engaged in Rome, Italy in a restaurant overlooking the city in December, 2024.
They have been planning their lavish wedding in Perugia for the past 18 months and the groom’s entrance is actually a more toned down version of the original idea.
Maciej said: “At first, I wanted to helicopter in and descend into the ceremony hanging on a rope from the chopper.”
“I actually did three days of training for it, but quickly realized it was going to cost way too much – like $300,000.”
“So we went with this version instead.”
The zipline was a surprise to everyone at the wedding outside of the bride, so their guests were mesmerised when Maciej suddenly appeared in the air.
Maciej said: “It was one of my favorite parts of the day – waiting there before jumping.”
“I could see a beautiful vista of Italian countryside and all our friends and family smiling below.”
“Then, when I leapt into the zipline, it was the greatest moment!”
STORIES ABOUT THE CYCLOSPORIASIS OUTBREAK
PEOPLE
Investigators Identify Potential Source of Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: Report
By Ingrid Vasquez Published on July 16, 2026 08:48PM EDT
A new report from The Washington Post claims to have identified the source of cyclosporiasis, the parasitic illness that causes “explosive” diarrhea.
The outlet reported on Thursday, July 16, citing two sources familiar with the investigation, that “investigators have identified shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell restaurants by Taylor Farms as a potential source of contamination” in the current outbreak.
The sources “spoke on the condition of anonymity to share details of the ongoing investigation,” according to the Post.
Taylor Farms has 20,000 employees and, according to its website, is “the leading global producer of salads and healthy fresh foods, with production facilities across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Western Europe.”
PEOPLE has reached out to Taco Bell, Taylor Farms, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for comment.
The outbreak has mostly been concentrated in Michigan, but cases have been reported in 34 states as of Monday, July 13, according to the CDC.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has reported 4,312 cyclosporiasis cases and 102 hospitalizations as of July 16.
Meanwhile, health officials are investigating nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis in the United States — inclusive of the Michigan cases — according to a health alert from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
While the official cause of the outbreak is still under investigation, MDHHS previously reported on its website that “available information indicates that lettuce or salad greens may be a potential source of this outbreak,” but noted, “other food items cannot be completely ruled out.”
The Post’s latest report comes two days after it said that Taco Bell was being investigated by federal and state officials to determine whether it is linked to the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreaks.
After reports emerged that Taco Bell locations had recently stopped serving certain ingredients amid the outbreak, the fast-food chain told PEOPLE it was a voluntary and temporary. decision.
The company did not respond to the request for comment on the investigation into Taco Bell.
“The health and safety of our guests is our top priority,” Taco Bell told PEOPLE in an emailed statement. “Public health officials have not confirmed a link to Taco Bell or any specific ingredient, supplier, restaurant or retailer.”
“While authorities continue their broader review, Taco Bell has voluntarily and temporarily removed limited ingredients at select restaurants as a precautionary measure,” the statement continued. “We will continue to closely monitor the situation and follow the guidance of public health authorities.”
The CDC describes Cyclosporiasis as an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. People become infected by consuming food or water that contains the parasite.
While it is not usually life-threatening, it “usually causes watery diarrhea with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements,” according to the CDC.
Here’s more on this.
New York Post
Taylor Farms, allegedly linked to ‘explosive diarrhea’ cyclosporiasis outbreak, sells produce to multiple popular stores
By Chris Nesi
Published July 17, 2026, 10:38 a.m. ET
The produce supplier allegedly linked to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has sickened hundreds across at least five states also sells products at a number of retailers.
California-based Taylor Farms’ produce is sold at Target, Whole Foods, Walmart and Amazon Fresh, according to its website, among other stores — though there has been no indication that any of the allegedly tainted shredded iceberg lettuce believed to be connected to the outbreak made it to those retailers.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration and public health officials are currently investigating the outbreak “linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in 5 states,” according to the CDC’s website.
“FDA’s traceback investigation has identified a single supplier of iceberg lettuce from Mexico used by these Taco Bell locations,” the site reads.
“Do not eat shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia,” it emphatically states, noting that more than 1,644 sick people reported eating at Taco Bell in the five states.
The fast food joint has since voluntarily removed the potentially contaminated produce from its supply chain “indefinitely.”
“Taco Bell has taken precautionary action, and we encourage all relevant restaurants, retailers, and foodservice operators to do the same,” the restaurant said in a statement Thursday.
The CDC’s website also noted that the FDA “is working directly with the supplier to determine if contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce went to other places.”
The agencies didn’t identify the supplier, but two people familiar with the inquiry told the Washington Post, and a federal official told the Associated Press, that it was Taylor Farms.
Taylor Farms did not respond to The Post’s request for clarification about whether lettuce from the same allegedly contaminated batch was sent to other stores or restaurants.
Amazon Fresh, Target, Walmart and Whole Foods did not answer a message from The Post inquiring whether they’ve ceased deliveries from the produce supplier or removed items.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
CRAZED STRANGER HURLS MOLOTOV COCKTAIL AT MAN IN WHEELCHAIR, SETTING HIM ABLAZE
New York Post
Crazed stranger hurls Molotov cocktail at man in wheelchair, setting him ablaze: video
By Daniel Cody
Published July 9, 2026, 5:42 p.m. ET
A man in a wheelchair was set ablaze in an Oklahoma City crosswalk after a crazed stranger hurled a Molotov cocktail at him in a caught-on-camera attack, police said.
Bystanders and first responders rushed to pull the victim from the flames, likely saving his life, following the unhinged attack near the Oklahoma City Police Department headquarters last Thursday.
Surveillance footage shows the man wheeling across the roadway when the suspect suddenly turns around, ignites the incediary device and tosses it at the victim.
The suspect then shoves the wheelchair as nearby a detective and witness run to help to the victim, the video shows.
The man in the wheelchair is expected to make a full recovery, cops said.
The suspect, Alexander Emery, was apprehended by officers stationed nearby moments after the assault, KOCO News reported.
Police say Emery admitted to targeting the victim at random.
Mugshot of a man with tattoos on his face and neck.
Emery was hit with several charges, including arson, assault with intent to kill and assault and battery with a deadly weapon.
AH: Face tattoos are always a sure sign someone's an upstanding citizen.
JULY 12 SERVICE AT THE LAPORTE CHURCH OF CHRIST
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