The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a Walmart broccoli recall to the highest threat level, warning consumers that the products may cause serious health consequences or death due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Braga Fresh is recalling 12oz bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets sold at Walmart stores with a specific UPC … Read more
As the world faces turmoil, many Americans are turning to a simpler way of living – buying less. The “No Buy 2025 Challenge” and “Project Pan” have become popular movements, encouraging individuals to reassess their consumption habits and adopt more frugal lifestyles. The challenge is gaining momentum, especially among Gen Z and millennials who are … Read more
Ukraine has reported that at least 18 civilians were killed in strikes over the weekend, with four of those fatalities occurring in a Russian town under Ukrainian control. The attacks targeted cities near and far from the front lines, resulting in casualties among both Ukrainian and Russian civilians. According to local emergency services, two airstrikes … Read more
The nation’s largest banks are taking advantage of customers’ lack of attention when it comes to their savings accounts. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently sued Capital One for creating confusion that led to customers missing out on higher interest rates. According to the CFPB, Capital One created a new high-yield account called 360 … Read more
Scientists have discovered that muscles behind the human ear are activated when people listen intently, according to a study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience. The auricularis posterior muscle, thought to be inactive or vestigial for centuries, shows signs of reactivation during challenging auditory tasks. A study of 20 participants found that the superior auricular muscle, … Read more
FBI agents are bracing themselves for potential mass firings as the Justice Department demands they fill out questionnaires about their involvement in investigating the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot. The move has been met with significant pushback, including warnings of lawsuits and threats of doxing. The FBI Agents Association has urged its members not … Read more
Electronic Arts (EA) has re-released The Sims and The Sims 2 as part of the series’ 25th birthday celebration, making the classic life sim games available on modern platforms. The Legacy Collection versions come with most expansion packs and a few enhancements for modern systems, but not full remakes or remasters. PC players can now … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs, 55, was recently hospitalized after experiencing knee pain while awaiting his sex trafficking trial. According to sources, the Grammy winner underwent an MRI and was returned to police custody shortly after. Combs’ attorney, Marc Agnifilo, declined to comment on the prison movement or possible medical issues. The Federal Bureau of Prisons also … Read more
The inability to buy a home has become increasingly difficult for young adults in the US, with rising interest rates, inflated home prices, and stagnant wages forcing many into lifelong renting. Experts warn that this trend could lead to an entire generation being priced out of the American dream. According to real estate investor Lori … Read more
Caitlin Clark supplied the star power for Iowa Hawkeyes’ 76-69 win over No. 4 USC on Sunday, but the real showstopper was the ceremony to raise her jersey to the rafters at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Iowa school honored Clark’s legacy by recognizing her as one of the greatest players in NCAA Division I history, with … Read more