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Israel Could Be Banned From FIFA World Cup In US: Reports
Israel could be banned from the 2026 FIFA World Cup as international backlash grows against its military occupation of Gaza, which a United Nations commission has called a genocide. Europe's soccer governing body UEFA is moving toward a vote to suspend Israeli teams from international play, the Associated Press reported. A ban would impact Israel's national teams, along with clubs that can qualify for competitions like the UEFA Champions League. A majority of UEFA's 20-member executive committee is expected to support suspending Israel, two people familiar with the proposal told the AP. UEF…
Arlington, VA
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Amazon To Pay $2.5B For Trapping Customers In Prime Subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission has reached a record $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon, accusing the retail giant of tricking millions of consumers into unwanted Prime subscriptions. Click here for a new, updated story: Here's How You Can Get Amazon Prime Settlement Refund Amazon agreed to settle the case, the FTC announced on Thursday, September 25. The settlement requires Amazon to pay a $1 billion civil penalty and return $1.5 billion to roughly 35 million consumers who were misled into enrolling in or stuck paying for Prime. The settlement came just three days into a fe…
National Interest
Fox News Host Suggests Bombing, Gassing UN HQ After Trump's Visit Glitches
Controversial Fox News host Jesse Watters suggested bombing the United Nations headquarters after President Donald Trump dealt with technical problems during his General Assembly visit. Watters made the comments during an episode of "The Five" on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Trump's appearance was marred by several issues, starting with an escalator that briefly stopped as he and First Lady Melania Trump entered the New York City building. The 47-year-old Watters claimed that UN staffers "sabotaged" Trump's visit. "[It's] an insurrection and what we need to do is either…
National Interest
Jimmy Kimmel's Comeback Smashes Ratings Records After ABC Suspension
Jimmy Kimmel's late-night return didn't just make headlines; it broke records. The Tuesday, Sept. 23 episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" drew 6.26 million viewers, according to preliminary Nielsen data. That's the show's biggest audience in its 22-year history, other than a few specials, and tripled Kimmel's numbers from before his summer hiatus, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" drew massive amounts of interest after ABC temporarily took the show off the air on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Kimmel was sidelined after Nexstar Media Group said it wouldn't air the program…
Hartford, CT
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Starbucks Closing 100+ Stores, Cutting 900 Jobs: 'These Steps Are Necessary'
Starbucks is slashing about 900 jobs and closing some of its stores as the coffeehouse chain battles a significant sales slump. CEO Brian Niccol told employees about the cuts in a message on Thursday, Sept. 25. The moves are the latest in the company's "Back to Starbucks" plan, which aims to improve its customer experience and corporate operations. According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Starbucks will operate about 1% fewer cafés in North America throughout the 2025 fiscal year. That's more than 100 closures after accounting for openings and s…
Hershey, PA
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Hershey Wins Lawsuit Arguing Halloween Candies Weren't Spooky
A federal judge ruled that some popular Halloween candies are a treat, not a trick. The Florida judge dismissed a misleading advertising lawsuit against The Hershey Company on Friday, Sept. 19. The candy giant was accused of tricking customers who got disappointing candies when they bought Halloween versions of Reese's products. The May 2024 suit targeted nine Reese's products, from pumpkins and ghosts to bats and footballs. They claimed that they received blank Reese's candies when they expected ones with pumpkin faces, ghost eyes, and bat details. Two Florida men, Nathan Vidal …
Hartford, CT
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Michaels Crafts Comeback For Joann's Brand: Here's What's New
Michaels is reviving Joann's legacy by weaving the shuttered chain's brand and products into its stores nationwide. The arts and crafts retailer will now feature a "Knit & Sew Shop" in every US and Canadian location, Michaels announced on Wednesday, Sept. 24. The shops will carry Joann's name and products. The rollout comes after Michaels purchased Joann's intellectual property in June, including its private label lines. Among them is Big Twist, a popular yarn collection that will return to stores in the fall. The "store within a store" format takes up about a quart…
Hartford, CT
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Holiday Hiring To Hit Lowest Mark Since 2009 Recession, Report Says: Here's Why
Retail hiring for the holiday season is expected to reach its lowest level since the global financial crisis amid rising costs for consumer goods and a weaker labor market. Retailers are forecast to hire fewer than 500,000 workers in the final three months of 2025, Challenger, Gray & Christmas said on Wednesday, Sept. 24. That's down 8% from 2024 and marks the smallest seasonal gain since the 2009 recession, CNBC reported. The cutback is hitting just as inflation and President Donald Trump's tariffs weigh on household budgets, forcing shoppers to cut back on gifts and dining. "Sea…
National Interest
Statue Showing Trump, Epstein As 'Best Friends Forever' Removed From National Mall
A satirical statue of President Donald Trump holding hands with notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was taken down from the National Mall in Washington, DC. The 12-foot statue, titled "Best Friends Forever," showed Trump and Epstein frolicking together. The bronze artwork was on display near the US Capitol building before federal authorities removed it at around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, according to the Washingtonian magazine. A plaque at the statue's base celebrated "National Friendship Month," drawing attention to Trump and the convicted sex trafficker who died in Augus…
Hartford, CT
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Deadline Nears For Filing Claims In $8.9M Soda Settlement: How To Get Paid
Poppi drinkers have just days left to claim their share of an $8.9 million settlement over the prebiotic soda brand's "gut healthy" marketing claims. The Texas-based brand, now owned by PepsiCo, agreed to pay nearly $9 million to resolve a class action lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers with health-focused advertising. Poppi denies wrongdoing but agreed to the payout to close the case. The settlement covers anyone who bought any size or flavor of Poppi soda between Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, and Friday, July 18, 2025. Claims must be filed online at poppisettlement.com or by mail…
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