Sudden Power Loss Risk Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall: What To Know
More than 24,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles are being recalled over a defect that could lead to sudden loss of power, federal officials said.
Mercedes-Benz USA issued the recall for 24,092 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report submitted on Friday, April 3. The issue affects certain 2018-2020 E-Class and S-Class models with 4MATIC all-wheel drive, including sedans, coupes, wagons, and convertibles.
The drive shaft's universal joint in the affected vehicles may wear down over time, which could increase the risk of a crash.
"There could be a loss of l…
Gatorade Introduces Lower Sugar Drinks, New Products In Major Shift
Gatorade is rolling out a major overhaul of its lineup, introducing lower-sugar drinks, new hydration products, and updated packaging.
The PepsiCo-owned brand announced the changes in a news release on Thursday, April 16. The move highlights a broader shift toward everyday hydration beyond sports.
At the center of the update is Gatorade Lower Sugar, which launched in March. The drink contains no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or colors and has 75% less sugar than the original Gatorade Thirst Quencher.
Gatorade Lower Sugar is available in Fruit Punch, Glacier Cherry, Lemonade, an…
20+ Passengers, Crew Sickened In Luxury Cruise Ship Outbreak: CDC
A gastrointestinal illness outbreak sickened nearly two dozen people aboard a luxury cruise ship, federal health officials said.
The outbreak occurred on the Oceania Cruises ship Oceania Insignia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday, April 15. Nineteen of the ship's 633 passengers reported symptoms, along with three out of 394 crew members.
The Oceania Insignia departed Panama City on Tuesday, April 7, and arrived in Miami on Tuesday, April 14, according to CruiseMapper. The outbreak was reported to the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program on Monday, April …
