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Over 1 Million Oven Gloves Recalled Over Burn Risk — Here’s What to Know
When you buy an oven mitt or heat-proof glove, you expect them to prevent burns. But that’s not the case with one brand of oven gloves that’s been on sale for six years now. More than a million pairs of…
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The Worst Cities for Package Theft in 2024
You better watch out, you better not cry — because porch pirates are coming to town, and it might be your package they’ve got their eyes on. According to the annual study by SafeWise, 120.5 million packages were stolen in 2023,…
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What You Need To Know About the Cold and Flu Season
Though winter may have many of us hunkering down amid cold snaps and snowstorms, it’s also a time that ushers in some unwelcome visitors: colds and flu. Adults average two to three colds a year, and each year 5%-20% of…
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Spirit Airlines Filed for Bankruptcy. Here’s What It Means for You
Budget airline Spirit doesn’t exactly have the best reputation, so it’s probably not a surprise that the company just filed for bankruptcy protection. But considering it happened just as the busiest travel season of the year is starting, people are…
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Long Lines to Vote? Nonprofit ‘Pizza to the Polls’ Has Sent 10,000 Pies to Waiting Voters
Forget about partisan politics for a minute. If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that exercising your right to vote is important. That’s why you might be reading this article in a long line at your polling…
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Size Matters: Subway Finally Being Sued for Skimpy Sandwiches
When was the last time you got a sandwich from Subway and thought, ‘Gosh, this sub is so big and meaty!’? That’s definitely never happened to us, and it apparently hasn’t happened to Anna Tollison, either. She filed a proposed…
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American Airlines Tries New Boarding System That Publicly Shames ‘Gate Lice’
Do those boarding group numbers really mean anything when you’re boarding a flight? Turns out they don’t really, at least until now. American Airlines is implementing a new system that…
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Wooly Worms, Persimmon Seeds and Other Old-Timey Weather Indicators
How did folks predict the weather before we had meteorologists? They relied on the indicators they found in nature. From caterpillars to the color of the sunset, these folklore tidbits…
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Bath & Body Works Candle That Resembles KKK Hoods on Label Pulled From Shelves
Bath & Body Works is a popular store for holiday shopping, selling soaps, scents, and candles. But this year they’re in some hot water after customers pointed out that the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Beloved Chain Restaurants That Are Making a Comeback After Filing for Bankruptcy
Many restaurants have faced tough times due to changing consumer habits, rising costs, and the impact of global events. Some, including the iconic Red Lobster, have been forced to seek…
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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…
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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…
