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5./15 WEST/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The push on Capitol Hill to rein in China-owned social media network TikTok has set its sights on tech giants Apple and Google. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-CO, sent a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Thursday calling on their companies to remove TikTok from […]

Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was raising its short-term borrowing rate another 0.25%, the central bank’s second consecutive decision to slow rate increases while extending an effort to cool the economy and dial back inflation. The Fed has put forward a string of borrowing cost increases as it tries to […]

USDA (NEW YORK) — Conagra Brands is recalling over 2.5 million pounds of canned meat and poultry after a packaging defect that might cause contamination was found, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Tuesday. The problem was discovered when a Congra location in Iowa notified FSIS after someone saw spoiled […]

Peerapon Boonyakiat/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Depending on where they live, owners of certain Hyundai and Kia models may have a hard time insuring their vehicles due to the cars’ high incidence of theft. State Farm and Progressive are refusing to insure vehicles in certain states over the rising rate of theft, […]

Darren Staples/Bloomberg via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The U.S. Department of Labor on Wednesday announced new citations at three more Amazon warehouses — in Aurora, Colorado; Nampa, Idaho; and Castleton, New York -. for failing to keep workers safe. As part of the enforcement action, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration delivered hazard alert […]

Courtesy of Nike, Tiffany & Co. (NEW YORK) — The moment many sneaker fans have been patiently waiting for has arrived. Nike and Tiffany & Co. have partnered to create a “Legendary Pair” of the Air Force 1 1837 shoes inspired by the jewelry brand’s sterling silver accessories collection. Slated to officially release on March […]

Krispy Kreme (NEW YORK) — Valentine’s Day celebrations just got sweeter with four new doughnuts at Krispy Kreme. The new heart-shaped doughnuts, which hit menus Tuesday, are made with real Hershey’s milk chocolate and Hershey’s kisses, and are perfect to share with friends or loved ones during Cupid’s busiest season. Krispy Kreme’s Valentine’s Day Dozen […]

PK-Photos/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Two travelers claim United Airlines lost their wheelchairs after taking a flight with the carrier earlier this week. Karah Behrend and Ryan Major were returning from a wheelchair rugby tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, and both said they checked their wheelchairs just before boarding the plane on Sunday, expecting them to […]

Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Federal Reserve is set to announce on Wednesday whether it will impose another interest rate hike, the central bank’s latest move in a months-long fight that has eased inflation but risks plunging the U.S. into a recession. The Fed has put forward a string of borrowing cost increases as […]

USDA (NEW YORK) — Before you start on that charcuterie board, check your meats to ensure they’re safe to consume. Over 50,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage products were recalled Sunday due to possible listeria contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced. The agency’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, along with Daniele International LLC, a Rhode […]