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Urgent 'Do Not Drive' Alert Issued As Ford Warns About Dangerous Steering Issues Urgent 'Do Not Drive' Alert Issued As Ford Warns About Dangerous Steering Issues
Urgent 'Do Not Drive' Alert Issued As Ford Warns About Dangerous Steering Issues Thousands of Ford owners are being urged not to drive their vehicles because of suspension problems that could raise the risk of a crash, federal regulators said. Ford has recalled and issued a "Do Not Drive" warning for 4,653 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, May 27. The recall includes certain 2021 through 2026 Ford Bronco Sport and 2022 through 2026 Ford Maverick models. The vehicles' front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the assembly plan…

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by Chris Spiker
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Dentures, Ozempic, 50 Avocados: Weirdest Lost Items Revealed By Uber Dentures, Ozempic, 50 Avocados: Weirdest Lost Items Revealed By Uber
Dentures, Ozempic, 50 Avocados: Weirdest Lost Items Revealed By Uber A 75-gallon fish tank, a package of live butterflies, and pelvis implants were among the strangest items riders left behind in Ubers over the past 12 months. Uber released its 10th annual Lost & Found Index on Tuesday, June 2. The report highlights the most unusual, valuable, and frequently forgotten belongings that riders lost nationwide. Many of the most commonly lost items have remained the same over the years, while others reflect changing cultural trends. "From AirPods becoming an everyday essential, to vaccine cards and face masks taking over in 2021, Ozempic making its…

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by Chris Spiker
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Frozen Food Product Sold At Costco, Walmart, Target Recalled Over Possible Health Risk Frozen Food Product Sold At Costco, Walmart, Target Recalled Over Possible Health Risk
Frozen Food Product Sold At Costco, Walmart, Target Recalled Over Possible Health Risk A popular freezer-aisle item sold at several major retailers is being pulled because of a possible health risk. Champion Foods LLC of New Boston, Michigan, is voluntarily recalling certain batches of Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread, the Food and Drug Administration said in a recall notice posted Monday, June 1. The company announcement was dated Friday, May 29. The recall covers Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread single packs and 2-packs that may have been exposed to possible Salmonella contamination. The action follows a California Dairies Inc. milk powder recall tied to concern over …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Future Of Stephen Colbert's Popular Ice Cream Revealed After 'Late Show' Ends Future Of Stephen Colbert's Popular Ice Cream Revealed After 'Late Show' Ends
Future Of Stephen Colbert's Popular Ice Cream Revealed After 'Late Show' Ends Stephen Colbert's late-night run has ended after a controversial cancellation, but his popular ice cream flavor isn't leaving. Ben & Jerry's will continue to sell "Stephen Colbert's Americone Dream," a flavor launched back in 2007. The vanilla ice cream includes fudge-covered waffle cone pieces and a caramel swirl. A spokesperson for the Vermont-based ice cream company confirmed Americone Dream will remain in freezers nationwide with updated packaging. "The flavor is a top 10 and is going nowhere!" the spokesperson told People magazine. The final episode of "The Late Show with Stephen…

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by Chris Spiker
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Teen Summer Hiring May Hit Record Low In 2026: Here's Why Teen Summer Hiring May Hit Record Low In 2026: Here's Why
Teen Summer Hiring May Hit Record Low In 2026: Here's Why Teens looking for work are facing the toughest summer job market in decades as employers pull back due to rising inflation and higher fuel costs. Employers are forecast to add 790,000 teen jobs between May and July 2026, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The projection would mark the lowest summer hiring total since the Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking the data in 1948. The global outplacement firm found that 2025 saw the worst summer for teen hiring on record, falling 25.6% from 2024 to 801,000 jobs. “Last summer was the weakest summer for teen hiring …

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by Chris Spiker
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Air Bag Dangers Prompt Massive Recall Of 419K+ Jeep SUVs: What To Know Air Bag Dangers Prompt Massive Recall Of 419K+ Jeep SUVs: What To Know
Air Bag Dangers Prompt Massive Recall Of 419K+ Jeep SUVs: What To Know More than 419,000 Jeep SUVs are being recalled because a software glitch could delay side air bag deployment during a crash and increase injury risks. Chrysler issued the recall for 419,035 Jeep Grand Cherokees, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, May 21. The recall covers certain 2022 through 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023 through 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The problem involves a software error in the occupant restraint controller module. The issue may cause side air bags to deploy late in certain types of crashes. The r…

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by Chris Spiker
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Amputated Finger Sparks Outdoor Lounge Chair Recall: What To Know Amputated Finger Sparks Outdoor Lounge Chair Recall: What To Know
Amputated Finger Sparks Outdoor Lounge Chair Recall: What To Know A type of outdoor lounge chair is being recalled after a person's finger was amputated. Giantex issued the recall for about 1,155 of its outdoor lounge chairs, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, May 28. A pinch point can trap a person's fingers while the chair is being adjusted, posing an amputation risk. According to the CPSC, Giantex has received one report of a finger being amputated while someone was adjusting the lounge chair. The recall involves blue Giantex outdoor lounge chairs with model number NP10025NY. The chairs measure 76 inches long, 23 inches…

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Nearly 100,000 Honda, Acura Vehicles Recalled: What Drivers Should Know Nearly 100,000 Honda, Acura Vehicles Recalled: What Drivers Should Know
Nearly 100,000 Honda, Acura Vehicles Recalled: What Drivers Should Know A new recall affects a wide range of popular Honda and Acura vehicles. Honda is recalling 98,892 vehicles because a front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short-circuit, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall report. The issue could cause the front passenger frontal and knee airbags to deploy during a crash even when they should be suppressed for an infant in a child seat, a child, or a smaller passenger, NHTSA said. The recall affects certain Honda and Acura vehicles from model years 2016 through 2026. The list includes certain Acura MDX, RDX, and …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Chocolate Snack Treats Recalled Nationwide Over Allergy Risk Chocolate Snack Treats Recalled Nationwide Over Allergy Risk
Chocolate Snack Treats Recalled Nationwide Over Allergy Risk A chocolate snack marketed as almond- and coconut-based is being pulled because of what may be hiding inside. Bazzini, LLC, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, announced the voluntary recall on Tuesday, May 27, for certain lots of SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites, according to a company announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration. The recall was issued because the products may contain undeclared peanuts. People with peanut allergies risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they eat the recalled products, the company said in the FDA-posted notice. The r…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Banking Access Rule Targets 'Reputation Risk': What To Know New Banking Access Rule Targets 'Reputation Risk': What To Know
New Banking Access Rule Targets 'Reputation Risk': What To Know A new federal banking rule is set to kick in, and it puts one of Washington's most charged financial fights under a brighter spotlight. The final rule from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency takes effect Tuesday, June 9, according to the Federal Register. The agencies issued the rule on Tuesday, April 7, according to a joint FDIC and OCC release. It bars the FDIC and OCC from criticizing or taking adverse action against a bank based on reputation risk alone.  It also says the agencies cannot require, instruct, or encourage a ba…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Popsicles Recalled In 4 States, Including NY, After FDA Inspection Finds Allergen Popsicles Recalled In 4 States, Including NY, After FDA Inspection Finds Allergen
Popsicles Recalled In 4 States, Including NY, After FDA Inspection Finds Allergen A freezer-case favorite is being pulled from stores over allergy concerns. De Dios’s Ice Pops II LLC, of Paterson, New Jersey, announced the voluntary recall on Tuesday, May 27, for 3.7-ounce packages of D’Dioses Fruit Pops, according to a company announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration. The popsicles may contain undeclared milk, Yellow No. 5, Red No. 40, pecans, and pistachios, according to the notice. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to those ingredients risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they eat the recalled products. The recalled pro…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Personal Data Stolen From 6M People As Major Cruise Company Suffers Massive Data Breach Personal Data Stolen From 6M People As Major Cruise Company Suffers Massive Data Breach
Personal Data Stolen From 6M People As Major Cruise Company Suffers Massive Data Breach Nearly 6 million people had their personal information stolen in a data breach claimed by a notorious hacking group against the world's largest cruise company. Carnival Corporation confirmed that 5,995,277 people were impacted by the cybersecurity incident, according to a notice from the Maine Attorney General's Office. The Miami company behind Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, and Holland America Line began notifying affected people on Wednesday, May 27. The breach occurred on Friday, April 10, and was discovered on Tuesday, April 14. "An unauthorized a…

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by Chris Spiker