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Hartford, CT
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Uber Adds Hotel Booking, Vacation Rentals In Major App Expansion
You can soon do more than order a ride or food through Uber as the platform expands into hotel bookings and vacation rentals. Uber announced the updates at its annual GO–GET product event in New York on Wednesday, April 29. Users in the US will be able to book hotels directly on the popular ridesharing app. The new feature is part of Uber's partnership with Expedia Group, offering access to more than 700,000 hotels worldwide. "Uber is becoming an app for everything — helping people go, get, and now travel all in one place," said Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.&nbs…
Hartford, CT
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Payouts Finally Starting In $2.67B Health Insurance Settlement After Years Of Delays
Millions of people could finally receive money in a major Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement more than five years after the deal was approved in court. The $2.67 billion settlement is expected to begin paying out in May 2026, according to the settlement's website. The agreement follows a yearslong legal battle after Blue Cross Blue Shield was accused of restricting competition in the health insurance market. A class action lawsuit argued that Blue Cross Blue Shield created higher costs for customers because of limited competition between insurers. The company denied …
Tyngsborough, MA
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Popular BBQ Chain With Tyngsborough Location Shutters All Restaurants: What To Know
Popular barbecue restaurant chain Smokey Bones has closed its remaining locations about three months after its parent company declared bankruptcy. All restaurants are listed as closed every day on the Smokey Bones website. The chain had experienced years of decline after once operating more than 100 locations nationwide. A sign on the door of a former Smokey Bones in Springfield, Illinois, said the chain is no longer operating, The State-Journal Register reported. "This location is permanently closed," the sign reads. "Smokey Bones has ceased operations at all locations. We thank…
Bethesda, MD
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Child Swallows Broken Pieces, Sparking Massive Recall Of Popular Baby Toys
Hundreds of thousands of plush baby toys are being recalled due to a risk of infants potentially choking on broken parts, federal officials said. The recall covers about 227,500 Stephan Baby Boo Bunnie and Friends toys sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, April 30. About 1,400 toys were sold in Canada. The problem stems from a small, water-filled plastic cube inside the toy that can crack or break into sharp pieces. Those pieces can cause serious injuries or choking if handled by children. There have been at least 20 reports of t…
Bethesda, MD
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Massive Recall Issued For Widely Used Nasal Spray Over Child Poisoning Risk
Nearly 800,000 nasal spray bottles are being recalled because the packaging is not child-resistant, federal officials said. Bayer is recalling about 786,100 Afrin Original Nasal Spray 6 mL bottles, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 30. The recall applies to unexpired travel-size bottles with specific lot numbers. The nasal sprays contain an imidazoline, which must be in child-resistant packaging or include required safety labeling under federal law. The recalled bottles don't meet those requirements, creating a risk of serious injury or illness if swallowed…
East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ
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Oreo Releasing Newest Flavor Inspired By Classic Summer Treat: How You Can Buy It
A new Oreo flavor inspired by a classic summer treat is arriving in stores as the weather gets warmer. Oreo announced the launch of its limited-edition Firecracker Pop Oreo on Thursday, April 30. The new version of the popular sandwich cookie will be available at retailers nationwide on Monday, May 4. Firecracker Pop Oreos feature blue raspberry, lemon, and cherry-flavored creme layered between two golden cookies. According to a product description obtained by Parade magazine, the "triple-flavor punch" creates a "unique, multi-layered taste experience with every bite." Some fans on Instagr…
National Interest
Former NFL Player, 46, Saves Lives By Donating Organs After Sudden Death
A Virginia native and former NFL player is being celebrated for saving four people through organ donation after his death. Former Minnesota Vikings defensive back Ronyell Whitaker's organs were used to help four people, Minnesota health care system M Health Fairview said on Wednesday, April 29. The 46-year-old from Norfolk, Virginia, died from a brain aneurysm on Sunday, Feb. 22. Whitaker remained on life support for several days at the M Health Fairview Donor Care Unit as doctors carried out his decision to be an organ donor. "Ronyell loved coaching high school ki…
Arlington, VA
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Fire Danger Inside Vehicles Sparks Ford's Latest Recall Amid Ongoing Safety Issues
Ford is recalling more than 140,000 pickups because wiring issues could spark a fire inside the vehicle, federal officials said. The recall was issued for about 140,201 Ford Ranger trucks, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report released on Tuesday, April 14. The pickups are from the 2024 through 2026 model years. The problem involves sun visor and headliner wiring harnesses that may be improperly positioned or wrapped with too much tape. That can damage the wires and cause an electrical short, potentially creating heat or sparks near the win…
Canton, MA
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Latest Dunkin' Drinks Chase Summer Cravings, Dirty Soda Craze: See What's New
Dunkin' is rolling out a new lineup of drinks and treats as it leans into the growing "dirty soda" trend. Several additions to Dunkin's menu were announced and became available nationwide on Wednesday, April 29. The new items include the chain's first-ever Dirty Soda, new Refreshers, and a revamped frozen coffee lineup designed for warmer weather. The launch is headlined by new Black Cherry Dunkin' Refreshers. The sweet-tart flavor is mixed into several drinks, including the Cherry Daydream Refresher, which is made with oatmilk and Sweet Cold Foam, along with the Cherry Lime Rickey Ref…
National Interest
Cobra Kills Tourist During Snake-Charmer Show At Popular Resort, Police Say
A tourist was killed during a snake-charmer performance at a popular Egyptian resort after a venomous cobra crawled into his pants, authorities said. The 57-year-old German man died while vacationing with his family along the Red Sea coast in early April, Bavarian State Police said in a news release on Monday, April 27. The incident happened at a resort in Hurghada, about five hours southeast of Cairo. The hotel's show featured two snakes, believed to be cobras, which were placed around the necks of audience members as part of the scheduled performance. "One of the snakes crawled into…
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