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In a daring theft, over 100,000 eggs valued at approximately $40,000 were stolen from Pete & Gerry’s Organics in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, on February 1, 2025. The Pennsylvania State Police reported that the heist occurred at around 8:40 PM, targeting a delivery truck. Investigative efforts are ongoing, and authorities have issued a call for public assistance to gather more information about the incident. The egg theft comes amid a significant surge in egg prices, which have risen by over 65% in the past year, largely attributed to an ongoing bird flu epidemic affecting poultry across the United States. According to government data, the average cost of a dozen eggs soared from $2.51 in December 2023 to $4.15 in December 2024. This drastic increase has led to shortages and higher prices at various restaurants, with Waffle House recently implementing a temporary surcharge of $0.50 per egg. In light of these developments, consumers are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity related to the theft.

A 25-year-old engineer named Marko Elez, previously employed at two of Elon Musk's companies, has reportedly gained administrative access to sensitive Treasury Department systems that manage crucial U.S. government payments, according to three sources cited by WIRED. Elez possesses the capability to both read and write code within the Payment Automation Manager and Secure Payment System at the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, which oversee over $5.45 trillion in annual disbursements, including Social Security and tax returns. Concerns have been raised about the implications of his access, as it could theoretically allow for unauthorized alterations to federal payment processes. "You could do anything with these privileges," said one source familiar with the system. Though Musk's Department of Government Efficiency was believed to have only read-only access to these systems, claims suggest Elez is equipped with privileges typically reserved for administrators. The potential for misuse has alarmed Senate Democrats, with Senator Chuck Schumer expressing fears that funds for essential programs could be jeopardized.

A class-action lawsuit filed this week accuses Dr. Scott Lee, the sole gynecologist at the California Institution for Women, of subjecting six women to years of sexual abuse disguised as medical care. The lawsuit details “horrific, sadistic” mistreatment during gynecological examinations from 2016 to 2023, including inappropriate comments and forced invasive procedures, according to the federal complaint. The plaintiffs, represented by attorney Yashna Eswaran, claim that patients who sought care from Lee had no alternative and were coerced into enduring mistreatment. The complaint outlines allegations of physical abuse during examinations, harassment, and retaliation against those who spoke out. It suggests that prison officials were aware of Lee's misconduct yet took no action to stop him. The case emerges amid broader concerns over abuse in California prisons, following a conviction of a former prison guard for sexual abuse and ongoing scrutiny of detention conditions. Advocacy groups emphasize that the organizing efforts of incarcerated women have shed light on this systemic issue. “People heard about what he’d done and were terrified,” said advocate Colby Lenz.