5.9 MILLION FRENCH PRESS COFFEE MAKERS SOLD AT WALMART RECALLED DUE TO BURN AND BREAKAGE HAZARD
Bodum USA has announced a massive recall of approximately 5.9 million French Press coffee makers following reports of glass carafes unexpectedly breaking and causing burns.
3.6 MILLION LITTLE GIANT LADDERS RECALLED OVER FALL HAZARD AFTER REPORTS OF INJURIES AND SUDDEN RETRACTIONS
Federal safety officials have announced a massive recall of approximately 3,662,000 Little Giant ladders equipped with Rapid Locks. The ladders can suddenly retract if the
FTC AND 20 STATES SUE DOLLAR GENERAL OVER DECEPTIVE PRICING ALLEGATIONS
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), alongside 20 state attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against discount retailer Dollar General, accusing the company of costing consumers
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS NOV. 1
East Tennessee residents will soon get an extra hour of sleep as Daylight Saving Time officially comes to an end. Clocks are set to fall
KAYEM FOODS RECALLS OVER 1.5 MILLION POUNDS OF MEAT AND POULTRY PRODUCTS DUE TO TEMPERATURE ABUSE
Kayem Foods Inc., based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products due to potential temperature abuse during
NO MAIL DELIVERY OR FEDERAL SERVICES ON MONDAY FOR COLUMBUS DAY / INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY
Residents across the country can expect a pause in standard federal and postal services this Monday as the nation observes Columbus Day, also widely recognized
WALMART RECALLS MILLIONS OF METAL WIRE BRISTLE GRILL BRUSHES OVER INGESTION HAZARD
Walmart has issued a massive recall for approximately 4.48 million metal wire bristle grill brushes and grill tool sets due to a serious ingestion hazard.
MEZZETTA ISSUES VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR GOLDEN GREEK PEPERONCINI AFTER SOCIAL MEDIA CONCERN
Mezzetta has announced a voluntary recall for a specific batch of its 32-ounce Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat following a consumer video posted on social
CONGRESS MOVES CLOSER TO FORMALLY AXING THE PENNY AND OVERHAULING THE NICKEL UNDER NEW BILL
The United States is taking major steps toward formally ending the era of the penny. Following a Senate vote this week, the House of Representatives
FEDERAL OFFICIALS ISSUE URGENT SAFETY WARNING OVER DECADES-OLD RECALLED FIRE SPRINKLER HEADS AFTER FATAL BLAZE
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Tyco Fire Products LP are sounding a renewed alarm regarding millions of recalled Central Sprinkler fire sprinkler
VITRUVIAS THERAPEUTICS ISSUES VOLUNTARY NATIONWIDE RECALL FOR THYROID TABLETS DUE TO SUPERPOTENCY RISKS
Vitruvias Therapeutics Inc. has announced a voluntary, nationwide recall of one lot of Thyroid Tablets, USP 30 mg, affecting Lot Number 504950. Routine testing revealed
FCC RELEASES NEW GUIDES TO HELP CONSUMERS BLOCK ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS AND SPAM TEXTS
In an ongoing effort to combat illegal robocalls and scam texts, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a new series of step-by-step guides designed
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS NOV. 1ST
It is almost that time of year again! On Sunday, November 1, 2026, Daylight Saving Time officially comes to an end. Just as the clock
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
TENNESSEE INCLUDED IN RECALL OF RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATED SHRIMP
AquaStar (USA) Corp., based in Seattle, voluntarily recalled nearly 85,000 bags of frozen shrimp sold at Kroger and affiliated grocery chains, such as Ralphs, Fred
TOYOTA AND HYUNDAI RECALL 1.1 MILLION VEHICLES FOR COMPUTER PROBLEMS
U.S. auto regulators announced that Toyota and Hyundai are recalling a combined 1.1 million vehicles due to distinct safety issues. Toyota is recalling 591,377 vehicles,
TWELVE CINNAMON BRANDS RECALLED NATIONWIDE FOR LEAD
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for twelve cinnamon brands sold across the United States due to elevated lead levels, warning
TOYOTA RECALLS OVER 591,000 VEHICLES FOR SYSTEM GLITCH
Toyota has issued a recall for approximately 591,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a malfunction in the infotainment system, affecting models such as the
C.P.S.C. ISSUES WARNING ABOUT RESTRAINT KITS SOLD ON AMAZON; 115 INCIDENTS
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning about defective plastic tip restraint kits manufactured by Cranach Hardware, sold on Amazon.com for
22-YEAR-OLD MAN ACCUSED OF CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION ARRESTED
In Orem, Utah, authorities announced the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson on Friday, accusing him of the targeted assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which
TURNING POINT USA C.E.O. CHARLIE KIRK PASSES AWAY AT AGE 31
UPDATE: According to a post by President Donald Trump on Truth Social, Charlie Kirk has passed away. “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is
DERMARITE EXPANDS HAND SOAP RECALL; BACTERIA CONTAMINATION
DermaRite Industries, LLC is expanding the voluntary recall initiated on July 16, due to potential microbial contamination identified as Burkholderia cepacia complex. Out of an
OVER 62,000 MAKITA GREASE GUNS RECALLED FOR LACERATION HAZARD
On September 4, 2025, Makita U.S.A., Inc. announced a recall of approximately 62,927 Makita Professional Cordless Grease Guns (models XPG01S1, XPG01SR1, XPG01Z) and Makita Grease
GOOGLE WARNS GMAIL USERS AFTER DATA BREACH
Google has issued an urgent warning to Gmail users following cyberattacks linked to the ShinyHunters hacking group, which exploited data stolen from a Salesforce breach.
FORD ISSUES RECALL ON 103,000 F-150 TRUCKS
NewsNation reports that Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 103,000 F-150 pickup trucks from the 2023-2025 model years due to a safety issue involving weakened
OVER 764,000 RYOBI PRESSURE WASHERS RECALLED; BURST HAZARD, 32 INJURED
On August 28, 2025, a recall was issued for approximately 764,000 Ryobi brushless electric pressure washers (models RY142300 and RY142711VNM) due to a hazardous defect
ALMOST 3 MILLION ATTIC FAN MOTORS RECALLED FOR FIRE HAZARD
On August 28, 2025, Air Vent Inc. announced a recall of approximately 2.9 million electric motors used in gable- and roof-mounted attic fans due to
CPSC ISSUES WARNING ABOUT FAKE ‘LABUBU’ DOLLS AND PRODUCTS
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an urgent warning on August 18, 2025, about counterfeit Labubu plush dolls and keychains, also known as
MINNEAPOLIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL SHOOTER NOW DECEASED; NO ACTIVE THREAT
A suspected shooter at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, where the first day of classes for the K-8 school was underway, is deceased, according to
MASS THEFT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FORCES MICHIGAN SCHOOLS TO CANCEL CLASS
On August 19, 2025, Michigan City Area Schools in Indiana were forced to cancel in-person classes on the fifth day of the school year after
F.D.A. WARNS OF RADIOACTIVE SHRIMP SOLD AT WALMART; TENNESSEE NOT AFFECTED
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning advising consumers, retailers, and distributors not to eat, sell, or serve certain frozen shrimp
OVER 200,000 KIA TELLURIDE VEHICLES RECALLED FOR FAULTY DOOR BELT MOLDINGS
Kia America has issued a recall for 201,149 Telluride SUVs from the 2023 to 2025 model years due to faulty door belt moldings that may
WERNER LADDERS RECALLED FOR FAULTY LOCKING MECHANISM
On August 14, 2025, Werner Co. announced a recall of approximately 122,250 Werner 20’ and 24’ Multi-Max Pro multi-purpose ladders due to a fall hazard
DOLLAR GENERAL ISSUES RECALL ON COFFEE FOR POSSIBLE GLASS
Goodlettsville, Tennessee – August 11, 2025 –Dollar General Corporation is recalling three (3) lots of its eight (8) ounce Clover Valley® Instant Coffee due to the potential
APOLLO MOON MISSION COMMANDER JAMES LOVELL PASSES AWAY AT 97
James Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, passed away at 97 on Thursday in Lake Forest, Illinois, as announced by NASA. Lovell, a
TOY PLAY KITCHENS RECALLED; ONE DEATH REPORTED
Backyard Kids, LLC, of Plano, Texas, is recalling approximately 192,000 KidKraft Farm to Table Model Play Kitchens due to a strangulation hazard, with about 400
RADIOACTIVE WASP NEST FOUND IN SOUTH CAROLINA
A radioactive wasp nest was found near the Savannah River Site nuclear facility in South Carolina on July 3, 2025. The nest’s contamination level exceeded
RESER’S HAM SALAD RECALLED FOR LISTERIA CONTAMINATION
WASHINGTON, July 27, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ham salad products
