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Falls, Fractures Spark Recall Of 120K+ Multi-Purpose Ladders Falls, Fractures Spark Recall Of 120K+ Multi-Purpose Ladders
Falls, Fractures Spark Recall Of 120K+ Multi-Purpose Ladders More than 120,000 ladders sold nationwide are being recalled after a faulty locking mechanism caused more than a dozen falls and injuries. Werner issued the recall for about 122,250 of its 20-foot and 24-foot Multi-Max Pro multi-purpose ladders, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 14. The ladders, sold in silver with a blue top and side rail label, feature a long black rope on the back section. The ladders' locking mechanism can jam and fail to fully lock into place, creating a fall hazard. According to the CPSC, there have been 18 falls reported, causing…
Key Health Tracking Feature Restored On Apple Watches: What To Know Key Health Tracking Feature Restored On Apple Watches: What To Know
Key Health Tracking Feature Restored On Apple Watches: What To Know Many Americans who use Apple Watches will be able to access the blood oxygen feature once again. Apple will roll out a redesigned Blood Oxygen feature for some Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models through an iPhone and Apple Watch software update, the company said on Thursday, Aug. 14. The update applies to US users who currently don't have the feature. By updating to iOS 18.6.1 on iPhone and watchOS 11.6.1 on Apple Watch, sensor data from the Blood Oxygen app will be measured and calculated on the paired iPhone. Results will be available in the Health app's…
School Lunches Are Costing Families More Than Ever: Here's Why School Lunches Are Costing Families More Than Ever: Here's Why
School Lunches Are Costing Families More Than Ever: Here's Why As the new school year gets closer, parents are preparing to pay more to pack a lunch, with many changing what will be in their kids' lunchboxes to save money. Nearly half of parents and caregivers (48%) expect to pay more for school-day lunches this year than last, according to Deloitte's 2025 Back-to-School Survey. The study also found that grocery prices are 23% higher than they were in 2020. The increase comes as many everyday staples are getting more expensive under President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on imports, which economists say are raising costs on a variety of foods f…
Taco Bell Launches First New Baja Blast Flavor In Two Decades: See What It Tastes Like Taco Bell Launches First New Baja Blast Flavor In Two Decades: See What It Tastes Like
Taco Bell Launches First New Baja Blast Flavor In Two Decades: See What It Tastes Like Taco Bell is giving its cult-favorite Mountain Dew Baja Blast a bold twist for the first time in two decades. Mountain Dew Baja Midnight is debuting nationwide on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The new drink blends the tropical lime flavor of Baja Blast with passion fruit for a vibrant purple soft drink. Taco Bell and PepsiCo launched Baja Blast as a restaurant-exclusive flavor of Mountain Dew in 2004. "Baja Blast has consistently sparked creativity, defied expectations, and continues to be a cornerstone of the Taco Bell experience," Taco Bell chief marketing officer Taylor Montgomery said.…
Amtrak Rolling Out New High-Speed Trains: What Northeast Travelers Should Know Amtrak Rolling Out New High-Speed Trains: What Northeast Travelers Should Know
Amtrak Rolling Out New High-Speed Trains: What Northeast Travelers Should Know New high-speed trains are about to be available for travelers along the Northeast Corridor. Amtrak will launch five NextGen Acela trains on Thursday, Aug. 28. The upgraded high-speed train will connect major cities like Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. The new trains offer 27% more seats per departure, along with expanded weekday and weekend schedules. "NextGen Acela is more than a new train — it's an evolution of travel," said Amtrak president Roger Harris. "In just a few weeks, history will be made with the debut of NextGen Acela as we launch a new standard f…
Atlantic City Airport Lands Second Airline, Adds Four Warm-Weather Routes: See Where Atlantic City Airport Lands Second Airline, Adds Four Warm-Weather Routes: See Where
Atlantic City Airport Lands Second Airline, Adds Four Warm-Weather Routes: See Where Atlantic City International Airport is getting a major boost with its second commercial airline to operate from the Jersey Shore airport. Allegiant Air announced its first flights at ACY on Wednesday, Aug. 13. The budget airline will launch four nonstop routes to Florida: Fort Lauderdale, St. Petersburg, Orlando Sanford International Airport, and Punta Gorda. Service will roll out over the winter, with introductory one-way fares starting at $39. "We're thrilled to bring our brand of low-cost, high-value travel to one of New Jersey's most iconic destinations," Allegiant chief comm…
Amazon Adds Fresh Groceries To Same-Day Delivery: What To Know Amazon Adds Fresh Groceries To Same-Day Delivery: What To Know
Amazon Adds Fresh Groceries To Same-Day Delivery: What To Know Amazon is expanding its same-day deliveries to include fresh produce, meat, dairy, and other grocery staples. Thousands of perishable items have been added to Amazon's Same-Day Delivery service, the company announced in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 13. The rollout covers more than 1,000 US cities and towns, with a target of more than 2,300 by the end of 2025. Amazon Prime members will get quick access to fresh foods like fruit, vegetables, meat, and baked goods. “We're continuously innovating to make grocery shopping simpler, faster, and more affordable for our customers, es…
You Can Get Up To $7,500 In Massive Cellphone Data Breach Settlement: Here's How You Can Get Up To $7,500 In Massive Cellphone Data Breach Settlement: Here's How
You Can Get Up To $7,500 In Massive Cellphone Data Breach Settlement: Here's How Customers whose personal or call record information was compromised in two major AT&T data breaches may be eligible to receive as much as $7,500. AT&T has agreed to pay $177 million to settle claims from two data breaches announced in March and July 2024 that exposed sensitive customer information. The settlement covers US residents whose data was included in either incident and offers payments of up to $7,500 for documented losses. The first breach involved names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, birth dates, account passcodes, billing account numbers, and Socia…
Kodak May Not Survive After 130+ Years, Iconic Film Company Warns: 'Substantial Doubt' Kodak May Not Survive After 130+ Years, Iconic Film Company Warns: 'Substantial Doubt'
Kodak May Not Survive After 130+ Years, Iconic Film Company Warns: 'Substantial Doubt' Kodak's "moment" may be coming to an end after 133 years. Eastman Kodak Company is warning investors that it may not be able to continue operating without securing new financing. The Rochester, New York, company disclosed its financial concerns in its quarterly earnings release on Monday, Aug. 11. The pioneering photography brand reported a $26 million loss in the second quarter of 2025. That's a $52 million swing from the same period in 2024. The poor earnings report sent Kodak's stock tumbling nearly 20% on Tuesday, Aug. 12. "As a result, these conditions raise substantia…
YouTube Launches New Tech To Verify Ages Automatically Amid Privacy Concerns YouTube Launches New Tech To Verify Ages Automatically Amid Privacy Concerns
YouTube Launches New Tech To Verify Ages Automatically Amid Privacy Concerns YouTube will begin using artificial intelligence to estimate whether US users are under 18, regardless of the birthdate on their account. Google started using the AI system on Wednesday, Aug. 13. The change will apply safeguards like limiting advertisements and adjusting recommendations to more teen YouTube accounts, even if users entered an adult birthdate. The AI system will analyze signals such as YouTube activity and how long the account has been active. If flagged as under 18, users will get a notification and can verify their age through a government ID, selfie, or credit ca…
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