17 Mar, 2025

Spicy ‘One Chip Challenge’ to be pulled from shelves after Worcester teen’s death

Local News The chip was one of the last things Harris Wolobah, 14, ate before he died, his family said. Steve LeBlanc / AP By Remy Tumin, New York Times Service updated on September 7, 2023 | 3:55 PM The tortilla chip company that challenged consumers to eat a single chip dusted with two of […]

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Parents should discuss ‘One Chip Challenge’ with their children, Worcester DA says after teen’s death

Local News “We urge parents to discuss this with their children and advise them not to partake in this activity,” Joseph Early Jr. wrote on Facebook Wednesday. In the wake of 14-year-old Harris Wolobah’s death, following his participation in the “One Chip Challenge,” Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. is recommending parents discuss the […]

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Red Sox promote relief prospect Luis Guerrero to Triple-A Worcester

Red Sox Luis Guerrero spent his entire 2023 with Double-A Portland until now. Newly-promoted Worcester Red Sox reliever Luis Guerrero pitches during this year’s Futures Game. Steph Chambers/Getty One of the Red Sox organization’s best pitchers is now one step closer to playing in Boston. Corey Kluber to begin rehab assignment Friday with hope of […]

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‘I miss my son’: Family of Worcester teen who died after participating in ‘One Chip Challenge’ wants spicy chip banned

Local News Harris Wolobah died Friday after eating a super-spicy tortilla chip that’s part of a social media promotion by Paqui Chips. The family of 14-year-old Worcester student Harris Wolobah believes he died from the viral “One Chip Challenge.” GoFundMe The family of Harris Wolobah, the Worcester teen who died Friday after participating in the […]

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Family believes Worcester teen died from ‘complications’ after participating in viral ‘One Chip Challenge’

Food News The cause of 14-year-old Harris Wolobah’s death has not yet been confirmed, but he reportedly ate the spicy Paqui Chips’ product at school before going home sick the day he died. The family of 14-year-old Worcester student Harris Wolobah believes he died from the viral “One Chip Challenge.” GoFundMe The family of a […]

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Red Sox call up left-handed pitcher Brandon Walter, infielder Enmanuel Valdez from Triple-A Worcester

Red Sox Walter most recently appeared in a major league game in late July; Valdez has been in Worcester since early June. Enmanuel Valdez and Brandon Walter were both called up to the Red Sox on Friday. (AP Photo/Brandon Sloter) The Red Sox recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Walter and infielder Enmanuel Valdez to their major […]

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Report: Red Sox promote top prospect Ceddanne Rafaela from Worcester

Red Sox Rafaela has reportedly been called up to Boston. Recent improvements in his game may have Ceddanne Rafaela nearing a promotion to Triple A. Ceddanne Rafaela will get his first shot at the Major League level this week, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. The Red Sox are calling Rafaela up to the big […]

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Worcester diocese policy prohibits Catholic school students from expressing ‘same-sex attraction,’ using different pronouns

Schools Under the policy, Catholic school students in Worcester could be dismissed if their expression of gender or sexuality “should cause confusion or disruption at the school.” Catholic Bishop Robert J. McManus of the Diocese of Worcester. Rick Cinclair/Worcester Telegram & Gazette via AP, File Catholic school students in Worcester will soon be required to […]

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3 prospect takeaways from the Worcester Red Sox’ game on Thursday

Red Sox Multiple highly-touted prospects played during Thursday’s game. Ceddanne Rafaela is one of the best prospects the Red Sox have. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Chris Sale can’t get through the 5th inning as Nationals top Red Sox 10-7 ‘We want the best for him’: Alex Cora expressed support for Jarren Duran The Worcester Red […]

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