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Serious Injury Risks Trigger Major Recall For Popular Pool Toys: What To Know Serious Injury Risks Trigger Major Recall For Popular Pool Toys: What To Know
Serious Injury Risks Trigger Major Recall For Popular Pool Toys: What To Know A popular pool toy sold online for years is being recalled because it could seriously injure children, federal regulators said. Joyin US Corp. issued the recall for about 254,000 Sloosh dive sticks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 11. The agency said that the toys violate a federal safety ban and pose an impalement hazard. The recalled dive sticks can exceed the federal compressibility limit, creating a risk that kids could fall or land on them in shallow water and suffer serious piercing injuries. The CPSC also warned that facial …

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by Chris Spiker
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52K Spooky Jobs Available In Spirit Halloween's Largest Hiring Blitz Ever 52K Spooky Jobs Available In Spirit Halloween's Largest Hiring Blitz Ever
52K Spooky Jobs Available In Spirit Halloween's Largest Hiring Blitz Ever Halloween is months away, but Spirit Halloween is already preparing for its busiest season with a massive hiring push across North America. Spirit Halloween is hiring for more than 52,000 retail jobs for the 2026 Halloween season, the retailer said in a news release on Thursday, June 11. The company, based in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, is aiming to open more than 1,500 temporary stores across the US and Canada. The campaign is the largest in Spirit Halloween's history, according to the retailer. "Spirit Halloween provides a dynamic and fun work environment where associates can b…

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by Chris Spiker
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65 Injuries Linked To SUV Defect, Prompting Latest Massive Recall From Ford 65 Injuries Linked To SUV Defect, Prompting Latest Massive Recall From Ford
65 Injuries Linked To SUV Defect, Prompting Latest Massive Recall From Ford Nearly 550,000 Ford SUVs are being recalled after dozens of people suffered injuries from an issue that creates sharp edges inside the vehicles, adding to a growing list of safety problems for the automaker. Ford issued the recall for about 548,463 Expeditions from the 2018 through 2024 model years, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Monday, June 9. The affected SUVs were built from Tuesday, March 14, 2017, through Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. The chrome plating on the vehicles' center consoles can bubble and peel away from the base m…

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by Chris Spiker
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Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How
Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How Chipotle is kicking off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a special deal for soccer fans. Customers can get a free meal by wearing a soccer jersey in restaurants, Chipotle announced in a news release on Monday, June 8. Anyone in a jersey can buy one entrée and get another for free after 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, when the first World Cup game is scheduled to begin. The offer is valid at participating Chipotle restaurants in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. "Every four years, this tournament creates an unmatched sense of excitement, pride, and community among fans around the w…

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Popular Busch Light Flavor Returning For Summer 2026 Popular Busch Light Flavor Returning For Summer 2026
Popular Busch Light Flavor Returning For Summer 2026 Busch Light is bringing back a fruity flavor after the huge success of its "Bapple" beer. Anheuser-Busch announced the limited-time return of Busch Light Lime in a news release on Wednesday, June 10. The comeback is the latest flavored release for the brand, which sold 2.3 million cases of Busch Light Apple in six weeks earlier in 2026. The lager is described as crisp and smooth, with a sweet front and a clean finish. It will be sold in 12-, 24-, and 30-packs of 12-ounce cans across 28 states while supplies last.  Busch Light Lime was first launched in June 2025, and&nb…

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Trump: 'I Love The Inflation' As Rate Surges To 3-Year High Trump: 'I Love The Inflation' As Rate Surges To 3-Year High
Trump: 'I Love The Inflation' As Rate Surges To 3-Year High President Donald Trump brushed away concerns about affordability as inflation surged above 4% for the first time in three years, fueled by skyrocketing energy prices amid the US-Israeli war with Iran. Trump made the comments to reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday, June 10. His remarks came hours after new Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed the annual inflation rate reached 4.2% in May, marking the highest reading since April 2023. As a reporter asked him about the latest numbers, Trump seemed unbothered by rising inflation. "No, I love it," he said. …

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Hondas, Acuras Sold Across Northeast Recalled Over Suspension Failure Risks Hondas, Acuras Sold Across Northeast Recalled Over Suspension Failure Risks
Hondas, Acuras Sold Across Northeast Recalled Over Suspension Failure Risks Honda and Acura vehicles sold across the Northeast are being recalled over a corrosion issue that could cause rear suspension components to fail. American Honda Motor Company issued the recall for 880,514 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Thursday, June 4. The issue affects certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Honda Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Honda Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The NHTSA said rust can build up on parts of the rear subframe that support the suspension, potentially causing those components to break. "Fail…

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'Real-Life Cheers': Supporters Rally To Save 80-Year-Old Maryland Pub Ahead Of Key Hearing 'Real-Life Cheers': Supporters Rally To Save 80-Year-Old Maryland Pub Ahead Of Key Hearing
'Real-Life Cheers': Supporters Rally To Save 80-Year-Old Maryland Pub Ahead Of Key Hearing An 80-year-old Maryland watering hole that generations of locals say feels more like a second home than a bar is fighting to stay open, and supporters are making sure their voices are heard. The Magothy Inn on Center Street in Pasadena has become the focus of a growing community campaign ahead of a June 16 hearing before the Anne Arundel County Liquor Board, with residents raising thousands of dollars and sharing decades of memories in an effort to support the longtime neighborhood institution. A fundraiser launched on behalf of owner Paul Paesch and his family has already raised more than …

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by Zak Failla
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MD Among Top 20 In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why MD Among Top 20 In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why
MD Among Top 20 In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why Workers in many Northeast states earn some of the highest incomes in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the States Where People Have the Highest Income on Tuesday, June 2. The personal finance website compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on the average annual income of the top 5% and bottom 20% of earners, along with the median annual income for all residents. The report adjusted income figures for cost of living and examined how earnings compare across different income groups. "The highest-earning 10% of individuals in the United States …

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Former CMX Theater Reopens In Northern Virginia With $5 Movies, In-Seat Dining, D-BOX Former CMX Theater Reopens In Northern Virginia With $5 Movies, In-Seat Dining, D-BOX
Former CMX Theater Reopens In Northern Virginia With $5 Movies, In-Seat Dining, D-box Moviegoers in Northern Virginia have a new reason to skip the couch. The former CMX Village 14 Cinemas at the Village at Leesburg officially celebrated its grand opening Tuesday as Phoenix Theatres Entertainment, bringing $5 movie Tuesdays, luxury recliners, in-seat food delivery, upgraded premium screens, and a full-service bar to one of Loudoun County's largest theaters. The 63,654-square-foot theater at 1600 Village Market Blvd. SE features 14 screens, including Phoenix Theatres Experience (PTX) auditoriums equipped with laser projection, oversized screens, immersive sound, and luxury re…

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Urgent Warning Issued For 1M+ Jeeps That Can Catch Fire Even When Turned Off Urgent Warning Issued For 1M+ Jeeps That Can Catch Fire Even When Turned Off
Urgent Warning Issued For 1M+ Jeeps That Can Catch Fire Even When Turned Off A fire risk warning has been issued for more than 1 million Jeep vehicles because of a power steering wiring problem that could spark a fire, federal regulators said. Stellantis has recalled 1,076,999 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Thursday, June 4. The recall includes certain 2021 through 2025 Jeep Wrangler SUVs and Gladiator pickups. The vehicles' electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a fire. The risk remains even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the "Off" position. The recall include…

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Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release
Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release Wendy's is adding some Minions mayhem to its menu. The fast-food chain's newest lineup is inspired by the yellow creatures from the "Despicable Me" movie franchise. The limited-time promotion celebrates the release of Illumination's "Minions & Monsters," which hits theaters on Wednesday, July 1. The Minions & Monsters Meal will be available on Monday, June 15, while a kids' meal version has launched nationwide. "The best partnerships start with an understanding of what our fans are passionate about," said chief marketing officer Lindsay Radkoski. "By bringing togethe…

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