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Major Airline Issues Ban After Robot Sits In Window Seat On Flight Major Airline Issues Ban After Robot Sits In Window Seat On Flight
Major Airline Issues Ban After Robot Sits In Window Seat On Flight Southwest Airlines has officially banned human-like and animal-like robots from flying on its planes. The carrier recently added a new rule prohibiting robots from airplane cabins and checked baggage. The ban applies regardless of a robot's size or purpose. Toy-sized robots can still fly if they can fit inside a carry-on bag and follow Southwest's battery restrictions. "A 'human‑like robot' is a robot designed to resemble or imitate a human in its appearance, movement, or behavior," Southwest said. "An 'animal-like robot' is a robot designed to resemble or imitate …

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by Chris Spiker
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Flower Shop To Close After 8 Years In Hudson Valley — Here's Its Last Day Flower Shop To Close After 8 Years In Hudson Valley — Here's Its Last Day
Flower Shop To Close After 8 Years In Hudson Valley — Here's Its Last Day An independent flower shop in Northern Westchester is preparing to close its doors after nearly a decade in business.  Upper Village Blooms, located at 122 Grand St. in Croton-on-Hudson, announced over the weekend that it will officially close after eight years in business.   The florist’s final retail day will be Sunday, June 7. Throughout June, the shop will also sell remaining inventory, display pieces, and furniture.  Owner Catherine Kondo Arkin shared the emotional news in a heartfelt message posted online, thanking customers, artists, employees, friends, and famil…

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by Ben Crnic
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Metal Fragment Risk Prompts Ice Cream Recall Metal Fragment Risk Prompts Ice Cream Recall
Metal Fragment Risk Prompts Ice Cream Recall A freezer favorite is being pulled from shelves because of a possible hazard no one wants in a dessert. Straus Family Creamery announced the voluntary recall on Wednesday, May 14, and the US Food and Drug Administration posted the notice on Friday, May 15.  The FDA notice, including product labels and code information, is available here. The recall involves select production runs of Straus Family Creamery Organic Super Premium Ice Cream in pint and quart sizes. The products may contain foreign metal, according to the company's announcement posted by the FDA. The recalled lots were d…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Spam Unveils Hot Dog For Barbecue Season: Will You Try It? Vote In Poll Now Spam Unveils Hot Dog For Barbecue Season: Will You Try It? Vote In Poll Now
Spam Unveils Hot Dog For Barbecue Season: Will You Try It? Vote In Poll Now Spam is leaving its well-known can and heading to the grill with a new summer snack. Hormel Foods officially unveiled the Spam Dog in a news release. The canned, precooked pork brand is offering a different spin on the classic hot dog that Spam fans enjoy. The Spam Dog will be launched at sporadic locations nationwide, along with its debut at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, which started Saturday, May 16, and runs until Tuesday, May 19. "We're excited to be rolling out the Spam Dog and the opportunity it creates for foodservice operators to offer something bo…

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by Chris Spiker
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New 'Smart Pills' Can Track Medicine In The Body: What To Know New 'Smart Pills' Can Track Medicine In The Body: What To Know
New 'Smart Pills' Can Track Medicine In The Body: What To Know A new type of “smart pill” designed to confirm when medications are actually swallowed could one day help doctors better track whether patients are taking prescriptions as directed. The technology, developed by researchers at MIT and partner institutions, was detailed in a study published in Nature Communications. The electronic capsules are designed to transmit a wireless signal after being swallowed, then safely dissolve in the stomach within about a week. Unlike existing electronic monitoring pills, which can leave behind permanent components, the new capsules are made almost entirely fr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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You Can Stay In This Luxury NJ Houseboat With $10M Views: Here’s The Cost You Can Stay In This Luxury NJ Houseboat With $10M Views: Here’s The Cost
You Can Stay In This Luxury NJ Houseboat With $10M Views: Here’s The Cost Forget cramped hotel rooms and $500-a-night Manhattan stays — a luxury houseboat with jaw-dropping skyline views just docked in Jersey City. FLOHOM 16 | Isaac’s Way officially opened at Liberty Landing Marina, giving guests the chance to sleep on the Hudson River directly across from Lower Manhattan, with One World Trade Center glowing outside the window and the Statue of Liberty visible from the rooftop deck. The floating stay is the first luxury houseboat of its kind in the New York metro market, with prices starting at $297 per night. Inside, the boat looks more boutique hotel than…

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by Cecilia Levine
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New 'Godfather' Novel With Corleone Family Plot Twist Coming Soon New 'Godfather' Novel With Corleone Family Plot Twist Coming Soon
New 'Godfather' Novel With Corleone Family Plot Twist Coming Soon A classic crime saga is returning with a fresh perspective. Penguin Random House announced Wednesday, May 13, that a new authorized "Godfather" novel titled "Connie" is set for a fall 2027 release. The book will reimagine "The Godfather" from the perspective of Connie Corleone, Don Vito Corleone’s only daughter, who, Random House says, "is born to a certain kind of privilege and is also hemmed in by it," according to a report in Publishers Weekly. Talia Shire played Connie in the film trilogy directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Talia Shire played Connie in "The Godfather" film t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Major Chain Selling Pickle Smoothies In 'Unhinged' Collab: See What's In Them Major Chain Selling Pickle Smoothies In 'Unhinged' Collab: See What's In Them
Major Chain Selling Pickle Smoothies In 'Unhinged' Collab: See What's In Them Pickle lovers can now enjoy their favorite briny flavor in a smoothie. Smoothie King and Grillo's Pickles have teamed up to launch a limited-edition Pickle Smoothie, the companies announced in a news release on Tuesday, May 12. The 20-ounce Smoothie King x Grillo's Pickles Smoothie is available nationwide for $5.99. The new drink blends real Grillo's Pickles with bananas, organic kale, and coconut water. Smoothie King said the smoothie is packed with electrolytes to help support hydration during the summer. Curious customers can try a free 4-ounce smoothie on International P…

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by Chris Spiker
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Soccer Balls Holding 12 Beers Available For 2026 World Cup: How To Buy One Soccer Balls Holding 12 Beers Available For 2026 World Cup: How To Buy One
Soccer Balls Holding 12 Beers Available For 2026 World Cup: How To Buy One Miller Lite is giving soccer fans a new way to bring beer to wherever they'll watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Molson Coors Beverage Company unveiled the Miller Time MVP Matchball on Wednesday, May 13. The limited-edition soccer ball-style holder can fit up to 12 Miller Lites and helps celebrate the world's largest sporting event, which the US is co-hosting with Canada and Mexico. The Matchball is about 1.5 times the size of a regulation soccer ball. While it shouldn't be kicked, the Matchball comes with a display stand and is aimed at watch parties at bars, homes, or backyards…

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by Chris Spiker
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Broken Arm, Fall Injuries Trigger Massive Recall Of Popular Stools Broken Arm, Fall Injuries Trigger Massive Recall Of Popular Stools
Broken Arm, Fall Injuries Trigger Massive Recall Of Popular Stools A popular children's tower stool is being recalled after eight children were injured in falls, including one who broke their arm, officials said. Cosyland Official issued the recall for about 125,200 Cosyland Children's Tower Stools, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, May 14. They were sold on Amazon from April 2021 through November 2025 for about $70. The stools can collapse or tip over while being used, increasing the risk of serious injury or death. A child's torso can also fit through openings on the front and back sides, creating an entrapment hazard. There …

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by Chris Spiker
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8 People Injured From Falls, Prompting Huge Recall Of Popular Patio Swings 8 People Injured From Falls, Prompting Huge Recall Of Popular Patio Swings
8 People Injured From Falls, Prompting Huge Recall Of Popular Patio Swings More than 18,000 patio swings sold at Costco are being recalled after eight people suffered injuries when seats detached from the frame, officials said. World Bright International Limited issued the recall for about 18,500 Agio Menlo Woven Patio Swings, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, May 14. The issue stems from the swing seat, which can detach from the frame while in use, creating a dangerous fall hazard. The company has received eight reports of the swing seat detaching from the frame. Eight people were injured, including impact injuries …

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by Chris Spiker
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Burn Risks Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Electric Kettles From NY Distributor Burn Risks Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Electric Kettles From NY Distributor
Burn Risks Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Electric Kettles From NY Distributor More than 157,000 electric kettles are being recalled because their handles can loosen or separate, creating serious burn risks. ZWILLING J. A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft is recalling about 113,440 ENFINIGY 1.5-liter Electric Kettles and ENFINIGY Pro 1.5-liter Electric Kettles, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, May 14. About 43,963 kettles were sold in Canada and around 48 were sold in Mexico. The kettles' handles may loosen or separate, which could cause hot contents to spill. The recall applies to stainless-steel kettles sold in black, silver, rose, gold,…

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by Chris Spiker