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MA Ranked Second-Safest State In Nation, New Study Says: Here's Why MA Ranked Second-Safest State In Nation, New Study Says: Here's Why MA Ranked Second-Safest State In Nation, New Study Says: Here's Why
MA Ranked Second-Safest State In Nation, New Study Says: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the nation's safest, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Safest States in America on Monday, Oct. 6. The study analyzed all 50 states across crime, financial stability, road safety, workplace protections, and emergency preparedness. The report emphasized that safety goes far beyond low crime. "The safest states in America protect their residents from harm in a multitude of different ways, from keeping crime rates low and maintaining safe roadways to having strong economies and job markets that prevent people from falling into dan…

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Bethesda, MD
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Portable Fans Catch Fire, Prompting Large Recall Portable Fans Catch Fire, Prompting Large Recall Portable Fans Catch Fire, Prompting Large Recall
Portable Fans Catch Fire, Prompting Large Recall Nearly 50,000 portable waist fans are being recalled due to a fire hazard. Guangzhou Jiguang Lighting is recalling about 48,000 Living Glow portable waist fans, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Oct. 9. The lithium-ion batteries can overheat while charging, posing a risk of fire. The recall covers model CP-WFLED01, which features five fan speeds, a flashlight, and a power bank. Four incidents of the fans melting or catching fire have been reported. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage, according to the CPSC. The fans were sold in seven colo…

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Bethesda, MD
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$850K In Fire Damage Sparks Major Recall Of Power Stations $850K In Fire Damage Sparks Major Recall Of Power Stations $850K In Fire Damage Sparks Major Recall Of Power Stations
$850K In Fire Damage Sparks Major Recall Of Power Stations More than 25,000 portable power stations are being recalled due to fire and burn hazards. EcoFlow Technology is recalling about 25,030 EcoFlow Delta Max 2000 Model EFD310 Power Stations, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Oct. 9. The power stations can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of fires and serious burn injuries. Six fires have been reported, causing more than $850,000 in property damage. There have been no reported injuries, according to the CPSC. The recall covers black-and-silver units with a rectangular LCD on the front and six outlets on the ba…

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National Interest
CT's Favorite Fall Food Revealed In New Survey: See Which One CT's Favorite Fall Food Revealed In New Survey: See Which One CT's Favorite Fall Food Revealed In New Survey: See Which One
CT's Favorite Fall Food Revealed In New Survey: See Which One Several fall treats across the Northeast are being recognized for showcasing the region's seasonal flavors and charm. A Mission for Michael released its list of each state's favorite fall food for 2025. The mental health organization asked 3,014 self-described food lovers which autumn dish they would most like to enjoy with their family. The list includes popular dishes like chili in Texas, pumpkin pie in Illinois, and caramel apples in Michigan. "Food traditions are powerful because they connect us to both place and people," said Anand Mehta, a therapist with A Mission for Micha…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Wendy's Seeking To Revitalize Brand, Keep Up With Competition: Here's How Wendy's Seeking To Revitalize Brand, Keep Up With Competition: Here's How Wendy's Seeking To Revitalize Brand, Keep Up With Competition: Here's How
Wendy's Seeking To Revitalize Brand, Keep Up With Competition: Here's How Wendy's is trying to become more profitable after a wave of new menu items and promotions. The fast-food chain announced the launch of "Project Fresh" on Thursday, Oct. 9. The sweeping plan aims to improve Wendy's operations in the US, boost profitability, and modernize the brand. Under Project Fresh, Wendy's will reassess restaurant operations, update employee schedules and location hours, and cut at least $20 million from its developmental program called "Build to Suit." Those funds will be redirected toward technology, training, and marketing. Interim CEO K…

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by Chris Spiker
Arlington, VA
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Tesla Faces New Investigation After Vehicles Run Red Lights, Stall On Train Tracks Tesla Faces New Investigation After Vehicles Run Red Lights, Stall On Train Tracks Tesla Faces New Investigation After Vehicles Run Red Lights, Stall On Train Tracks
Tesla Faces New Investigation After Vehicles Run Red Lights, Stall On Train Tracks Tesla is facing another federal investigation after reports of cars running red lights, veering into oncoming lanes, and stopping on railroad tracks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating more than 2.8 million Tesla vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving (FSD), according to a filing on Tuesday, Oct. 7. The review will focus on how Tesla's system responds to red lights, lane markings, wrong-way signs, and railroad crossings. According to the NHTSA, at least 58 incidents have been linked to potential FSD failures. Those include 14 crashes and 23 reported injuri…

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Killingly-Danielson, CT
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Lay's Making Major Changes To Potato Chip Brand: See What's New Lay's Making Major Changes To Potato Chip Brand: See What's New Lay's Making Major Changes To Potato Chip Brand: See What's New
Lay's Making Major Changes To Potato Chip Brand: See What's New The world's top potato chip brand is removing artificial additives as it undergoes its largest redesign in nearly 100 years. Lay's will remove artificial flavors and colors from all of its core US products by the end of 2025, parent company PepsiCo announced on Thursday, Oct. 9. The brand is also tweaking its logo and the designs on its potato chip bags. PepsiCo said the visual changes will focus on the potatoes it sources from more than 100 family-owned farms in North America. "This redesign, the brand's biggest in nearly a century, is a love letter to our origins," said Ca…

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National Interest
March Madness Icon Sister Jean Dies At 106: 'No Human Like Her' March Madness Icon Sister Jean Dies At 106: 'No Human Like Her' March Madness Icon Sister Jean Dies At 106: 'No Human Like Her'
March Madness Icon Sister Jean Dies At 106: 'No Human Like Her' One of the most iconic faces of an improbable Cinderella story during March Madness has died. Loyola University Chicago announced the death of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt on Thursday, Oct. 9. The former men's basketball team chaplain was 106. Sister Jean became a national celebrity during the Ramblers' unlikely run out of the mid-major Missouri Valley Conference to the NCAA Final Four in 2018. It was the school's first Final Four appearance since winning the 1963 national championship. Loyola students, alumni, and countless basketball fans will remember Sister Jean for her deep k…

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Bethesda, MD
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Exploding Batteries Spark Fires, Forcing Power Bank Recall To Expand Exploding Batteries Spark Fires, Forcing Power Bank Recall To Expand Exploding Batteries Spark Fires, Forcing Power Bank Recall To Expand
Exploding Batteries Spark Fires, Forcing Power Bank Recall To Expand More than 21,000 portable chargers are being recalled after some caught fire and exploded, causing thousands of dollars in property damage. The recall affects about 19,500 ESR HaloLock wireless power banks sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 9. An additional 2,015 portable chargers were sold in Canada. Waymeet Limited has received 20 reports of the batteries igniting, resulting in about $30,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. The impacted model numbers include 2G505, 2G520, 2G505B, and …

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Newark, NJ
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Get Free M&M's Delivered If You Run Out Of Halloween Candy: Here's How Get Free M&M's Delivered If You Run Out Of Halloween Candy: Here's How Get Free M&M's Delivered If You Run Out Of Halloween Candy: Here's How
Get Free M&M's Delivered If You Run Out Of Halloween Candy: Here's How One popular brand has you covered if you run out of candy on Halloween. The M&M's Halloween Rescue Squad is returning for 2025, Mars Wrigley said in a news release. The program is in its third year and delivers free refills on Thursday, Oct. 31. The Rescue Squad is available in areas served by Gopuff's delivery service. To request a candy refill, you must go to M&M's website starting at 5 p.m. on Halloween. Despite rising chocolate prices, M&M's said it will be offering more candy than ever before to keep trick-or-treaters happy. "Nothing is scarier than an empty can…

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