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Early Addition: Taco Bell is switching up its lettuce out of an abundance of caution
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Published Jul 17, 2026
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Good Friday morning in New York City, where the car thieves are very sophisticated.
Here's what else is happening:
- Bruce Blakeman's gubernatorial campaign told the New York Post he'd raised $11 million. City & State says the Republican's direct contribution total is closer to $4 million.
- A state judge has issued a temporary restraining order on the construction of protected bike lanes on West 72nd Street after residents with disabilities sued to block the project.
- Everyone's flocking to the AMC Lincoln Square to see "The Odyssey" because it has the world's second-largest IMAX 70mm theater behind one in Melbourne, Australia.
- Flavor Flav's grandson is a college lacrosse star from Long Island.
- Taco Bell said it's switching lettuce suppliers after fears that its food may be responsible for the explosive diarrhea outbreak in several states.
- Here are some New York City teens showing off their rooms.
- When the World Cup ends, people will need a new excuse for not working.
- And finally, y'all:
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