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Tobacco Products That Look Like Candy Targeted In New FDA Warning Tobacco Products That Look Like Candy Targeted In New FDA Warning Tobacco Products That Look Like Candy Targeted In New FDA Warning
Tobacco Products That Look Like Candy Targeted In New FDA Warning The Food and Drug Administration is warning retailers about unauthorized nicotine and tobacco products packaged to look like candy and cough drops that may appeal to children. Eight retailers received warning letters from the FDA after they were accused of selling the unapproved items, the agency announced in a news release on Wednesday, May 20. The questioned products include various types of nicotine pouches and dissolvable tobacco. The FDA said the products have labeling, advertising, or design features that could entice children and teens. "Products that look like everyd…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Customers May Get Up To $5K After Rental Car Company's Data Breach: How To File Claim Customers May Get Up To $5K After Rental Car Company's Data Breach: How To File Claim Customers May Get Up To $5K After Rental Car Company's Data Breach: How To File Claim
Customers May Get Up To $5K After Rental Car Company's Data Breach: How To File Claim Avis customers may receive up to $5,000 after the car rental company suffered a data security breach. The company reached a settlement in the class action lawsuit related to the incident that exposed customers' personal information, including driver's licenses, credit card numbers, dates of birth, phone numbers, and names. The data breach happened between Saturday, Aug. 3, and Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. Avis has denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle the case. Eligible customers who submit valid claims can seek reimbursement of up to $5,000 for proven out-of-pocket loss…

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by Chris Spiker
Arlington, VA
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Trump Invested Millions In Sushi Chain With VA Restaurant As Critics Question Trades Trump Invested Millions In Sushi Chain With VA Restaurant As Critics Question Trades Trump Invested Millions In Sushi Chain With VA Restaurant As Critics Question Trades
Trump Invested Millions In Sushi Chain With VA Restaurant As Critics Question Trades President Donald Trump made a stock purchase of up to $5 million in a revolving sushi restaurant chain, adding to criticism over thousands of trades he has made during his presidency. Trump bought between $1 million and $5 million in Kura Sushi USA stock on Monday, Feb. 2, according to newly released financial disclosures. The company operates restaurants that specialize in sushi and other dishes delivered to customers on conveyor belts. Kura Revolving Sushi Bar has 91 locations in the US and plans to open 14 more restaurants. The chain was founded in Osaka, Japan, in 19…

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US-Bound Plane Diverted Amid Ebola Outbreak In Central Africa: What To Know US-Bound Plane Diverted Amid Ebola Outbreak In Central Africa: What To Know US-Bound Plane Diverted Amid Ebola Outbreak In Central Africa: What To Know
Us-bound Plane Diverted Amid Ebola Outbreak In Central Africa: What To Know A US-bound flight was diverted to Canada after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of the Congo boarded "in error" amid an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, officials said. Air France Flight 378 was redirected to Montreal at the request of US authorities after the plane was already in the air, according to the airline. The flight departed Paris and was headed to Detroit on Wednesday, May 20. A spokesperson for Customs and Border Protection said the passenger shouldn't have been allowed on the plane because of new Ebola-related travel restrictions. The flight landed at Montreal Tr…

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Hartford, CT
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Panera Bread Brings Lobster Favorites Back To Northeast Cafés For Summer Panera Bread Brings Lobster Favorites Back To Northeast Cafés For Summer Panera Bread Brings Lobster Favorites Back To Northeast Cafés For Summer
Panera Bread Brings Lobster Favorites Back To Northeast Cafés For Summer Panera Bread is bringing lobster back to its menus across the Northeast in time for summer. The fast-casual chain is once again offering its Lobster Roll and Lobster Mac & Cheese. The items are only available at select cafés across the Northeast. The Lobster Roll starts at $23.99. It features lobster claw and knuckle meat tossed in a lemon tarragon mayonnaise-based dressing and served on a New England roll. The Lobster Mac & Cheese starts at $12.99. The dish includes Panera's Vermont white cheddar macaroni and cheese topped with buttered claw and knuckle lobster meat and seasoned p…

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Retired Cop Jailed For Critical Charlie Kirk Post Wins $835K Settlement Retired Cop Jailed For Critical Charlie Kirk Post Wins $835K Settlement Retired Cop Jailed For Critical Charlie Kirk Post Wins $835K Settlement
Retired Cop Jailed For Critical Charlie Kirk Post Wins $835K Settlement A retired police officer will receive $835,000 after social media posts he made in the aftermath of the killing of controversial right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. The payout was won by Larry Bushart, a former officer from Tennessee who was arrested over a Facebook comment he posted about a pro-Kirk vigil in September 2025. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) announced the settlement in a news release on Wednesday, May 20.  Bushart shared a meme under a post promoting the event in Perry County, Tennessee. The picture showed President Donald Tru…

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Arlington, VA
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Fire Risks Spark Huge Recall Of Hyundai Cars: What To Know Fire Risks Spark Huge Recall Of Hyundai Cars: What To Know Fire Risks Spark Huge Recall Of Hyundai Cars: What To Know
Fire Risks Spark Huge Recall Of Hyundai Cars: What To Know More than 54,000 Hyundai cars are being recalled because a power control unit can overheat and increase the risk of a fire. Hyundai Motor America issued the recall for 54,337 Elantra Hybrid vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Friday, May 15. The Elantras are from the model years 2024 through 2026. The issue involves the hybrid power control unit (HPCU), which controls electrical power delivery to parts of the hybrid system. A transistor inside the unit can overheat under high electrical loads. Drivers may experience a "no start" condi…

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by Chris Spiker
Lakewood, NJ
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Judge Rules Kars4Kids Ads Are Misleading Over Ties To Lakewood Organization Judge Rules Kars4Kids Ads Are Misleading Over Ties To Lakewood Organization Judge Rules Kars4Kids Ads Are Misleading Over Ties To Lakewood Organization
Judge Rules Kars4Kids Ads Are Misleading Over Ties To Lakewood Organization A charity behind one of the most familiar jingles in the US must stop airing its current ads in one state after a judge found donors were not clearly told about the group's ties to Israel-related programs. A judge in Orange County, California, ruled on Thursday, May 8, that Kars4Kids violated the state's false advertising and unfair competition laws. The ruling bars Kars4Kids from using its "Kars4Kids" jingle, or any version of it, in California unless the ads include "an explicit and audible disclosure of the organization's religious affiliation." The judge ruled that t…

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by Chris Spiker
Canton, MA
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Dunkin' Launching Giant Beverage Buckets After Viral Test Run: How To Get One Dunkin' Launching Giant Beverage Buckets After Viral Test Run: How To Get One Dunkin' Launching Giant Beverage Buckets After Viral Test Run: How To Get One
Dunkin' Launching Giant Beverage Buckets After Viral Test Run: How To Get One A cup holder won't help with this Dunkin' order. The chain's viral 48-ounce Iced Beverage Buckets are officially launching nationwide, Dunkin' announced in a news release on Wednesday, May 20. The limited-time containers will be available at participating Dunkin' locations on Friday, May 22. The oversized buckets are being released to celebrate Memorial Day weekend. "Perfect for beach days, road trips, backyard hangs, and everything in between, these 48 oz. buckets make it easier than ever to bring your favorite Dunkin' drink along for the ride," Dunkin' said. "Guests can purchase the…

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Hartford, CT
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New Pringles Potato Crisps Flavor Hitting Stores New Pringles Potato Crisps Flavor Hitting Stores New Pringles Potato Crisps Flavor Hitting Stores
New Pringles Potato Crisps Flavor Hitting Stores Two popular brands are teaming up again for potato snacks inspired by beer and backyard cookouts. Pringles and Miller Lite are launching two limited-edition crisps, Mars Inc. announced in a news release. The Beer Cheese Burger and Beer-Braised Steak flavors will be available through participating retailers nationwide starting in June. The snacks promise to pack the flavors of grilling season into one can. "The response to our first collaboration with Miller Lite was incredible, and we knew we had to bring it back for another summer," said Mauricio Jenkins, US marke…

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