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Hartford, CT
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Instagram Adds New Feature For Sharing Private Photos: How It Works Instagram Adds New Feature For Sharing Private Photos: How It Works Instagram Adds New Feature For Sharing Private Photos: How It Works
Instagram Adds New Feature For Sharing Private Photos: How It Works Instagram is rolling out a new feature designed to make sharing quick, casual photos easier and more private. Meta announced the launch of "Instants" in a blog post on Wednesday, May 13. The additional feature allows users to send spontaneous photos directly to Close Friends or mutual followers. Instants appear as a small stack of photos in the bottom-right corner of direct message inboxes. "No edits, no pressure, just life as it happens," Meta wrote. Unlike Stories, users add captions before sharing and can't further edit photos. Friends can react and reply, with responses sent directly …

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Bethesda, MD
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11 Choking Incidents Trigger Massive Recall Of Popular Baby Toy 11 Choking Incidents Trigger Massive Recall Of Popular Baby Toy 11 Choking Incidents Trigger Massive Recall Of Popular Baby Toy
11 Choking Incidents Trigger Massive Recall Of Popular Baby Toy A baby teething toy sold online is being recalled after nearly a dozen young children choked on it, officials said. ZW Creations issued the recall for about 102,430 Tiyol Pull String Teething Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, May 14. The toy's silicone strings are smaller and longer than allowed under federal safety standards. The strings can reach the back of a child's throat and become lodged, creating a deadly choking hazard. There have been 11 choking incidents involving the toy, according to the CPSC. The recalled teething toy is an off-white, disc-sh…

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Windsor Locks, CT
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Budget Airlines Complete $1.5B Merger That Could Reshape Northeast Travel Budget Airlines Complete $1.5B Merger That Could Reshape Northeast Travel Budget Airlines Complete $1.5B Merger That Could Reshape Northeast Travel
Budget Airlines Complete $1.5B Merger That Could Reshape Northeast Travel Allegiant Air has finalized its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines in a major deal that unites two budget carriers that offer flights nationwide. The airlines announced the completed merger in a news release on Wednesday, May 13. The move expands Allegiant's footprint to more than 650 routes across nearly 175 cities. According to Allegiant, the combined company will serve about 22 million customers a year and offer more vacation destinations across the US and internationally. "Today marks a defining moment in Allegiant's history as we officially join forces with Sun Country to create…

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Hartford, CT
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Popular Snack Bags Going Black-And-White Due To Iran War: Here's Why Popular Snack Bags Going Black-And-White Due To Iran War: Here's Why Popular Snack Bags Going Black-And-White Due To Iran War: Here's Why
Popular Snack Bags Going Black-And-White Due To Iran War: Here's Why A popular Japanese snack brand's bags are going black-and-white as the US-Israeli war with Iran disrupts global energy markets and supply chains. Calbee will temporarily limit packaging for 14 products to two ink colors, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday, May 12. The manufacturer is known for Calbee Potato Chips, along with Jagarico potato sticks and shrimp crackers called Kappa Ebisen. While Calbee snacks are widely available in Japan, the company also distributes internationally, including the US, Australia, and China. Major US retailers like Costco, …

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Hartford, CT
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Nutella Launches First-Ever Ice Cream: How To Win Free Pints Nutella Launches First-Ever Ice Cream: How To Win Free Pints Nutella Launches First-Ever Ice Cream: How To Win Free Pints
Nutella Launches First-Ever Ice Cream: How To Win Free Pints If you love Nutella, there is a new way to enjoy the hazelnut-cocoa flavor straight from the freezer. Wells Enterprises announced the nationwide launch of Nutella Ice Cream in a news release on Wednesday, May 13. The new frozen treat is available in 14-fluid-ounce containers and 3.04-fluid-ounce single-serve cones. The ice cream is made with real Nutella and features layers and swirls throughout. The containers start at a suggested retail price of $4.36, while four-packs of cones are priced at $5.47. The launch marks Nutella's first ice cream since Ferrero launched the hazelnut cocoa …

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Man Threw Large Rock At Endangered Seal, Said He's 'Rich Enough' To Pay Fines: Feds (Video) Man Threw Large Rock At Endangered Seal, Said He's 'Rich Enough' To Pay Fines: Feds (Video) Man Threw Large Rock At Endangered Seal, Said He's 'Rich Enough' To Pay Fines: Feds (Video)
Man Threw Large Rock At Endangered Seal, Said He's 'Rich Enough' To Pay Fines: Feds (Video) A man is facing federal charges after he was caught on camera throwing a large rock at the head of a beloved and endangered Hawaiian monk seal, authorities said. Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, was charged with harassing and attempting to harass the protected seal, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Hawaii said in a news release on Wednesday, May 13. The Covington, Washington, man was accused of violating the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The incident happened in Lahaina, a community on the island of Maui, on Tuesday, May 5…

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Hartford, CT
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7-Eleven Launches Slurpee Happy Hour Deal As Competition Heats Up 7-Eleven Launches Slurpee Happy Hour Deal As Competition Heats Up 7-Eleven Launches Slurpee Happy Hour Deal As Competition Heats Up
7-Eleven Launches Slurpee Happy Hour Deal As Competition Heats Up 7-Eleven is leaning into one of its most popular drinks as it works through a broad overhaul of its locations nationwide. The convenience store company has launched a limited-time Slurpee Drink Happy Hour, offering large Slurpee drinks to rewards members for $1 every Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. The deal is available at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes locations through Tuesday, Aug. 25. The promotion comes as 7-Eleven counts down to Slurpee Day, which falls on Saturday, July 11. "Slurpee Day is a can't-miss tradition for our customers, and the countdown is…

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National Interest
Trump Mobile Says Golden Phones Will Be Shipped After Long Delays, Criticism Trump Mobile Says Golden Phones Will Be Shipped After Long Delays, Criticism Trump Mobile Says Golden Phones Will Be Shipped After Long Delays, Criticism
Trump Mobile Says Golden Phones Will Be Shipped After Long Delays, Criticism Trump Mobile claims that its long-delayed gold smartphones will finally be shipped to customers who paid deposits nearly a year ago. The brand owned by The Trump Organization posted an update on Facebook about the phones on Wednesday, May 13. Trump Mobile was unveiled on Monday, June 16, 2025, to coincide with the 10th anniversary of President Donald Trump's first campaign launch. The Trump-branded gold smartphones were initially promoted with an August 2025 release date, but customers have yet to receive them. "The T1 Phone has arrived!!" Trump Mobile wrote. "Thos…

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Hartford, CT
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Krispy Kreme's Newest Flavor Puts Summer Twist On Classic Doughnut Krispy Kreme's Newest Flavor Puts Summer Twist On Classic Doughnut Krispy Kreme's Newest Flavor Puts Summer Twist On Classic Doughnut
Krispy Kreme's Newest Flavor Puts Summer Twist On Classic Doughnut If you love orange-and-cream summer treats, Krispy Kreme has a limited-time doughnut that might be hard to resist. Krispy Kreme unveiled the Orange Dreamsicle Original Glazed doughnut in a news release on Tuesday, May 12. The summer twist on the iconic glazed doughnut will be available at participating shops from Thursday, May 14, through Sunday, May 17. Orange Dreamsicle Original Glazed doughnuts have a citrus flavor with a smooth vanilla finish. The treat is inspired by Creamsicles and Dreamsicles, which are orange-flavored frozen desserts with vanilla centers. Custom…

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National Interest
Cruise Passenger Dies, Nearly 50 Sickened As Officials Investigate GI Illness Outbreak Cruise Passenger Dies, Nearly 50 Sickened As Officials Investigate GI Illness Outbreak Cruise Passenger Dies, Nearly 50 Sickened As Officials Investigate GI Illness Outbreak
Cruise Passenger Dies, Nearly 50 Sickened As Officials Investigate GI Illness Outbreak A cruise ship passenger has died and about 50 others became sick in a gastrointestinal illness outbreak, health officials said.  The illnesses were reported aboard the Ambition cruise ship, which was anchored in Bordeaux, France, on Wednesday, May 13, the Agence Régionale de Santé (ARS) Nouvelle-Aquitaine said in a translated news release. More than 1,700 passengers and crew members remained confined aboard the vessel. One passenger in their 90s died during the cruise before the ship arrived in the northwest French port city of Brest. Ambassador Cruise Line told The…

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