HACKERS STEAL FLOCK CAMERA AND REVEAL MASSIVE SURVEILLANCE CAPABILITIES
A group of hackers known as stegan0gram dismantled a Flock automated surveillance camera to reverse-engineer its software, uncovering that a single passing vehicle can trigger
SNAP BENEFITS TO INCREASE SLIGHTLY ACROSS US STARTING OCTOBER 1
Beginning October 1, millions of Americans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see a modest increase in their monthly grocery assistance. Driven
CDC ISSUES HEALTH ADVISORY REGARDING RISE IN RABIES EXPOSURES AND POST-EXPOSURE TREATMENT ERRORS
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Health Alert Network advisory following a notable rise in human rabies exposures and post-exposure prophylaxis
DOJ EXPANDS BEEF PRICING ANTITRUST INQUIRY TO MAJOR US GROCERS
The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division has expanded its investigation into high American beef prices by issuing information requests to eight of the country’s largest
CYCLOSPORA OUTBREAK TOTAL REACHES 11,458 ILLNESSES AS OFFICIALS CONFIRM RECALLED LETTUCE IS OFF THE MARKET
Federal health agencies report that a massive multistate Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has now reached 11,458 cases across 20 states, including 495 hospitalizations
TIM CURRY, LEGENDARY ACTOR OF ‘THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW’ AND ‘CLUE,’ DIES AT 80
Tim Curry, the versatile British actor renowned for his iconic performances in both comedic and villainous roles across film, television, and stage, has passed away
UNITED STATES ORDERS FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF TO HONOR DOLLY PARTON
President Donald J. Trump has ordered the United States flag to be flown at half-staff in honor of the late Dolly Parton. The proclamation, issued
DOLLY PARTON, LEGENDARY SINGER AND PHILANTHROPIST, DIES AT 80
Global icon and humanitarian Dolly Parton passed away peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 80. Spanning seven decades, her legendary career defined
KROGER TO PAY $17 MILLION SETTLEMENT OVER PRESCRIPTION OVERCHARGING ALLEGATIONS
Grocery chain Kroger has agreed to a $17 million settlement following a 2021 class-action lawsuit accusing the company of overcharging customers for prescriptions by misreporting
RISE IN BEDBUG INFESTATIONS SPARKS NEW HEALTH CONCERNS AND WARNINGS FOR TRAVELERS
Bedbug infestations are on the rise and peaking during their worst season, with scientists investigating potential links between the pests and antibiotic-resistant MRSA infections. While
TAYLOR FRESH FOODS RECALLS MULTIPLE SALSAS, DIPS, AND PREPARED FOODS OVER SALMONELLA CONCERNS
Taylor Fresh Foods has issued a sweeping voluntary recall for various salsas, dips, guacamole, and ready-to-eat items across 26 states following a multistate salmonella outbreak
NATIONWIDE CYCLOSPORIASIS OUTBREAK SPARKS RECORD-HIGH CASE COUNTS ACROSS U.S.
Federal health authorities are tracking the largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak in U.S. history as case numbers continue to surge across the country. According to updated
EVENFLO RECALLS SELECT REVOLVE360 CAR SEATS OVER HEADREST SAFETY RISK
Evenflo is recalling specific Reo by Revolve360 child safety seats because the headrest can shift unexpectedly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury for
FACEBOOK SUFFERS CRITICAL OUTAGE WITH MESSENGER FAILURES AND UNWANTED BANS
Meta’s flagship social media platform, Facebook, experienced a sudden wave of critical disruptions this afternoon, according to user reports logged on Downdetector. The technical issues
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY SIGNS RATEPAYER PROTECTION PLEDGE TO SAFEGUARD ENERGY AFFORDABILITY
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced today that it has officially signed the Trump Administration’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining affordable electricity
UNIQUE PHARMACEUTICALS RECALLS SELECT CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS DUE TO RANITIDINE CONTAMINATION
Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories has issued a voluntary, nationwide recall for four lots of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 5 mg, following reports of cross-contamination with Ranitidine.
FDA RETRACTS CYCLOSPORA DETECTION CLAIM IN TAYLOR FARMS LETTUCE RECALL
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially walked back a previous announcement regarding the contamination of iceberg lettuce, admitting that an earlier report detecting
CDC ISSUES URGENT WARNING AS PARASITIC ILLNESS CASES SURGE SIXFOLD ACROSS U.S.
Federal health officials have issued an urgent advisory following a dramatic spike in domestically acquired cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic stomach illness linked to contaminated
HOUSE COMMITTEE PASSES BILL TO MAKE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME PERMANENT
A long-standing American tradition could soon be heading for the history books. Legislation aimed at eliminating the twice-yearly clock change cleared a major hurdle on
HOUSE TO VOTE ON PERMANENT DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BILL AS STATES PATIENTLY WAIT
The U.S. House of Representatives is preparing to vote on the “Sunshine Protection Act,” a bill that would make daylight saving time (DST) permanent nationwide
OVER HALF A MILLION KOBALT YARD TOOLS RECALLED DUE TO SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD
Greenworks Tools has announced a massive recall of approximately 554,780 Kobalt-branded 24V and 48V yard power tools and standalone batteries due to a severe fire
OVER 2.5 MILLION BOTTLES OF PRESCRIPTION EYE DROPS RECALLED NATIONWIDE DUE TO CONTAMINATION RISK
Pharmaceutical manufacturer Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. has initiated a massive voluntary nationwide recall of over 2.5 million bottles of Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension, USP, 1%, an
FORD RECALLS OVER 110,000 MUSTANGS OVER WIPER AND DRIVETRAIN DEFECTS
Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 110,000 vehicles across two separate safety campaigns due to issues that could increase the risk of a crash.
USPS RAISES STAMP PRICES TO 82 CENTS MIDST FINANCIAL STRAINS AND NEW BALLOT SCRUTINY
Mailing a letter is about to get a bit more expensive as the United States Postal Service (USPS) rolls out another round of price hikes
GHIRARDELLI RECALLS MULTIPLE POWDERED BEVERAGE MIXES OVER POTENTIAL SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company of San Leandro, California, is voluntarily recalling specific powdered beverage mixes due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. The issue stems from
THERMOS RECALLS 8.1 MILLION STAINLESS KING FOOD JARS AND SPORTSMAN BOTTLES
Thermos is recalling approximately 8.1 million Stainless King Food Jars and Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles due to a safety hazard. The recalled products include
STATE-LICENSED MEDICAL MARIJUANA RECLASSIFIED FROM SCHEDULE 1 TO SCHEDULE 3
In a significant policy shift, President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, has signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to
OREGON WOMAN CLAIMS SHE MAY HAVE SWALLOWED A HUMAN FINGERTIP IN TRADER JOE’S ORANGE JUICE LAWSUIT
In April 2026, Julee O’Neil filed a lawsuit against Trader Joe’s in Multnomah County Circuit Court in Oregon, seeking $10,000 in damages after a disturbing
NATIONWIDE RECALL ISSUED FOR XANAX XR 3MG TABLETS
A nationwide recall has been issued for a specific batch of Xanax XR (alprazolam) 3 mg extended-release tablets. The distributor, Viatris Specialty LLC, initiated the
OVER 350,000 IRON SUPPLEMENTS RECALLED FOR LACKING CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING
Vitaquest International is recalling approximately 356,140 units of various iron-containing dietary supplements from multiple brands because they lack required child-resistant packaging under the Poison Prevention
1.7 MILLION BISSELL STEAM CLEANERS RECALLED FOR WATER AND STEAM BURN HAZARD
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with Health Canada, has announced a recall of approximately 1.7 million BISSELL Steam Shot OmniReach and Steam
OVER 400,000 FORD VEHICLES RECALLED BECAUSE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS CAN BREAK
Ford Motor Co. is recalling a total of 422,613 vehicles because the windshield wiper arms can break, which may reduce visibility and increase the risk
740,000 SAUTÉ PANS RECALLED OVER EJECTING METAL CAP HAZARD
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of approximately 740,000 Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue Sauté Pans due to a serious safety hazard.
PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT ISSUED FOR GREAT VALUE BRAND DINO SHAPED CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for certain frozen, ready-to-eat dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold
OVER 10 MILLION GRILL BRUSHES RECALLED FOR POSSIBLE ACCIDENTAL METAL INGESTION
Nexgrill is recalling approximately 10.2 million Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes due to a serious safety hazard. The small metal wire bristles can detach from
CPSC REMOVES HAZARDOUS “SUICIDE CORDS” FROM WALMART, EBAY, AND ALIEXPRESS
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has successfully secured the removal of hazardous male-to-male extension cords (commonly known as “suicide cords”) from major online
JUDGE SETS ONE DOLLAR BOND IN MURDER CASE OF WOMAN USING PILLS TO INDUCE ABORTION
A Georgia judge has set a one-dollar bond for a woman facing a murder charge tied to allegations she used pills to end a pregnancy.
LITTLE DEBBIE REMOVES CONTROVERSIAL DYE FROM SNACKS
McKee Foods, the company behind Little Debbie snacks, says it has removed Red Dye No. 3 from its products and plans to phase out additional
WATE AND WBIR IN KNOXVILLE TO OPERATE UNDER SAME CORPORATE UMBRELLA SPARKS STATE LAWSUITS
Eight states, but not Tennessee, have filed a lawsuit to block Nexstar’s acquisition of Tegna. Tegna is the parent company of WBIR Channel 10 in
LEGENDARY ACTOR AND MARTIAL ARTIST CHUCK NORRIS PASSES AWAY
Legendary actor Chuck Norris has died after he was hospitalized in Hawaii following a reported medical emergency. His family confirmed today that the 86-year-old icon
FDA RECALLING NEARLY 90,000 BOTTLES OF CHILDREN’S IBUPROFEN
The FDA is recalling children’s ibuprofen after the recalling firm received complaints of a gel-like mass and black particles in the products. Strides Pharma, Inc.
HYUNDAI STOPS SALES OF CERTAIN SUVs FOLLOWING DEATH OF CHILD
Hyundai has stopped sales of certain SUVs and plans to recall nearly 60,000 vehicles following the death of a young child. The company said it
AJINOMOTO RECALLS OVER 36 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD DUE TO GLASS CONTAMINATION
On March 3, 2026, Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., based in Portland, Oregon, announced a significant expansion of its earlier recall from February 19, 2026,
MISS VICKIE’S SPICY DILL PICKLE CHIPS RECALLED FOR UNDECLARED MILK
Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall for select 8 oz. bags of Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips due to the potential presence of
GREAT VALUE COTTAGE CHEESE PRODUCTS RECALLED FOR NOT BEING FULLY PASTEURIZED
Saputo Cheese USA Inc. announced a voluntary recall on February 24, 2026, for certain Great Value cottage cheese products sold at Walmart stores and distribution
OVER 650,000 STEAM CLEANERS RECALLED FOR BOILER RUPTURE HAZARD
The Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner (model DUP020WNA) has been recalled due to a serious safety hazard. The product’s boiler can rupture if overfilled, if corrosion
3.2 MILLION WEBER-STEPHEN METAL WIRE BRUSHES RECALLED FOR INGESTION HAZARD
Weber-Stephen Products LLC is recalling approximately 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes due to a serious ingestion hazard. The small metal wire bristles can
9,462 POUNDS OF FROZEN MEATBALLS RECALLED OVER METAL CONTAMINATION
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on February 22, 2026, that Rosina Food Products, Inc., based in West Seneca,
