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Urgent Recall: Costco Pulls Popular Frozen Burritos Over Contamination Risk
Costco shoppers should check their freezers as one popular frozen item has just been pulled from shelves over listeria risk. While no illnesses have been reported, the recall is tied to a much larger issue affecting multiple retailers. Here’s what…
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Almost 10 MILLION Pounds of Meat Recalled Due to Listeria
You may recall a recent listeria outbreak due to Boar’s Head meats that killed 10 people. Well, now there’s another huge meat recall at a different company, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service. BrucePac,…
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Made in USA? Buyers of Chinese-Made Pyrex May Get Refund
Pyrex is in a lot of hot water — pun intended. Instant Brands, the maker of heat-safe Pyrex glass cookware and measuring cups, misrepresented where one of its products was manufactured, and now the Federal Trade Commission is refunding customers…
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FDA Alert: Dog Food Recall Over Salmonella, Listeria Fears — What Owners Must Do Now
Before you feed your dogs, check to be sure they’re not eating something that could potentially make them ill. The FDA has tested samples of Answers Pet Food and Darwin’s Natural Pet Products and found salmonella and listeria. Answers voluntarily withdrew…
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The Most Devastating Hurricanes to Ever Hit the U.S.
When September rolls around, the hurricanes start showing up. And while few hurricanes leave the land or people unscathed, there are several hurricanes that have done so much damage in the past that we’re likely to never forget them. The…
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28 Biggest Worker Strikes in U.S. History
U.S. labor history stretches back to 1768 when New York tailors protested a cut in wages; the first union formed in 1794 among shoemakers in Philadelphia. As times changed, work stoppages in larger industries grew, sometimes pitting strikers against law…
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Chuck E. Cheese Rolls Out a Subscription Model To Win Us Back
Chuck E. Cheese — the nostalgic family entertainment chain known for its pizza, arcade games, animatronic band (RIP), and prizes — is trying to win us back. Launching a nationwide…
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Infant Formula, Palmer Candy, and More Major Food Recalls You Should Know About Right Now
We all see big food recalls in the news sometimes, but food manufacturers issue product recalls more often than you might expect. Sometimes they’re for mislabeling issues, but they also…
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U.S. Secret Service: Tragedies, Scandals and Trivia
While much of what the Secret Service does is, well, secret, the normally out-of-the-spotlight agency will find itself under scrutiny again as authorities investigate the assassination attempt on former President Trump amid…
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Annoyed by Political Campaign Spam Texts and Calls? Here’s What You Can Do
As election season heats up, so does the influx of unsolicited political campaign texts and calls. While these communications are often legal, they can intrude on personal time and space…
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The 10 Most Annoying Types of Spam Calls Americans Receive
If you’re often getting sketchy calls from unknown numbers, you’re not alone. Spam calls are a common nuisance for Americans — with millions of complaints recorded each year. According to…
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Money Woes of the Rich and Famous: 11 Celebrities Who Filed for Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a financial nightmare that can affect anyone, even the rich and famous. Despite their often lavish lifestyles and staggering earnings, numerous celebrities have faced hefty financial difficulties, with…
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The Top 10 Highest-Paid Players in the MLB
Major League Baseball continues to captivate fans with its thrilling games, legendary players, and, of course, staggering salaries. As we look at the 2024 season, the financial landscape of the sport…
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8 Ridiculous Social Media Challenges That Can Kill You
Social media isn’t always fun and games; it can sometimes lead to dangerous trends and food challenges that take things too far — especially for young, impressionable audiences. These extreme…
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As Another Price Hike Looms, Here’s Why the Cost of Stamps Has Risen Over the Years
The U.S. Postal Service is planning to raise postage costs for a second time this year on July 14 with the price of a first-class stamp rising to 73 cents…
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Super Bowl Ticket Prices Are Ridiculous — a Timeline
As the excitement for Super Bowl LVIII builds in Las Vegas, so does the anticipation of the event’s astronomical ticket prices. With an average price of over $12,000, Super Bowl…
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True Love Delivered: 11 Heart-Shaped Pizzas for Your Valentine
Though a heart-shaped pizza isn’t exactly a romantic gift for your sweetheart, it’s still a fun, light-hearted, and tasty treat for Valentine’s Day, especially for kids. It’s such a popular…
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Devastating Photos of Dying Sears and Kmart Stores
Not long ago, the slow-motion decay of Sears and Kmart would have been unthinkable. But the chains have been shuttering stores for years. Michael Lisicky, a retail historian, has been…
