30+ Fires, Person's Death Spark Massive Refrigerator Recall 30+ Fires, Person's Death Spark Massive Refrigerator Recall
30+ Fires, Person's Death Spark Massive Refrigerator Recall More than 121,000 retro-style refrigerators are being recalled after dozens caught fire, including one blaze linked to a death, officials said. Galanz Americas issued the recall for about 121,680 Galanz Retro Refrigerators, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. Internal electrical components can short-circuit and ignite, creating serious fire and burn hazards. The CPSC is aware of 34 fires involving the refrigerators. One person was killed in one of the fires, according to firefighters. The recall covers model numbers BCD-215V-62H, GLR76TRDER, GLR76TBKER, G…
Urgent Recall Issued Over Rollaway Risks In 310K+ Mercedes-Benz Vehicles Urgent Recall Issued Over Rollaway Risks In 310K+ Mercedes-Benz Vehicles
Urgent Recall Issued Over Rollaway Risks In 310K+ Mercedes-Benz Vehicles More than 310,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles are being recalled because they can roll away due to a faulty driver's door switch. Mercedes-Benz USA issued the recall for 310,667 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Friday, July 24. The recall includes certain 2019-2026 Mercedes-Benz cars and SUVs. The micro-switch inside the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect when the door is opened. The problem can prevent the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically, potentially allowing the vehicle t…
Chili's Going Retro With Nostalgic Makeovers At Restaurants Nationwide: Reports Chili's Going Retro With Nostalgic Makeovers At Restaurants Nationwide: Reports
Chili's Going Retro With Nostalgic Makeovers At Restaurants Nationwide: Reports The next time you walk into Chili's, it may feel like you've stepped back into the '90s. Chili's is reportedly planning to give its more than 1,200 US restaurants retro makeovers over the next several years. The casual dining chain will bring back many of the nostalgic features that helped define the brand decades ago, CNN reported. The redesigned restaurants will feature red leather booths, colorful Southwest-inspired tile tabletops, vintage wall décor, and updated bar areas with more televisions and neon margarita signs. "Our objective is we want to make Chili's more …
The Next Chapter For Maryland's Former Six Flags Starts With A New Name The Next Chapter For Maryland's Former Six Flags Starts With A New Name
The Next Chapter For Maryland's Former Six Flags Starts With A New Name Maryland's Six Flags is gone. Now, the place generations of families knew for roller coasters, water slides, school trips, and summer memories is about to get something it's never had before. A new name. Prince George's County officials are asking residents to help choose what the former Six Flags America property in Bowie will be called as plans move forward to transform the 500-acre site into a new mixed-use destination. The public can vote from five proposed names or submit a write-in suggestion through an online survey launched this week. The finalists are: The Ascend at Central Av…
JetBlue Makes Major Changes To How You Book Flights: See What's New JetBlue Makes Major Changes To How You Book Flights: See What's New
JetBlue Makes Major Changes To How You Book Flights: See What's New JetBlue Airways is changing how travelers book flights as it prepares to launch a new domestic first-class option. The New York-based airline announced this week that it will begin rolling out what it called a simpler shopping system. Customers will first choose their onboard experience before selecting a fare based on price and flexibility. Travelers will be able to choose from four classes: Main, EvenMore, BlueFirst, and Mint. "With the introduction of BlueFirst and our recently improved EvenMore experience, we want to make sure customers can easily find the JetBlue experiences they…
$1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Odenton Royal Farms As $707M Jackpot Keeps Climbing $1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Odenton Royal Farms As $707M Jackpot Keeps Climbing
$1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Odenton Royal Farms As $707M Jackpot Keeps Climbing One number stood between someone in Maryland and a life that would've looked very different. Instead, they're walking away a newly minted millionaire. The winning Powerball ticket was sold Wednesday, July 29, at the Royal Farms on Annapolis Road in Odenton, Anne Arundel County, according to the Maryland Lottery. The ticket matched the first five numbers drawn, 30, 36, 40, 42 and 57, but missed the Powerball number, 2, costing the winner the massive jackpot. Not that a million dollars is a bad consolation prize. The lucky player has 182 days from the drawing to claim the seven-figure payo…
Cookie Recall Hits Stores Across East Coast Over Labeling Failure Cookie Recall Hits Stores Across East Coast Over Labeling Failure
Cookie Recall Hits Stores Across East Coast Over Labeling Failure A sweet treat sold across a wide stretch of the East Coast is being pulled from shelves over a potentially life-threatening labeling failure. Lidl US said in an announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday, July 28, that it is recalling all units of Eridanous Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Truffle Coating and Apricot Filling. The 11.6 oz. boxes may contain undeclared wheat, soy, milk, and egg allergens. People with an allergy or sensitivity to any of those ingredients could suffer a serious or life-threatening reaction if they eat the cookies, the company warned. …
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recall Of 19 Million Eggs Expands To These 17 States Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recall Of 19 Million Eggs Expands To These 17 States
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recall Of 19 Million Eggs Expands To These 17 States A food recall already measured in millions has taken on a more troubling dimension as illnesses appear far beyond its confirmed distribution zone. The US Food and Drug Administration says that 98 people across 17 states have been infected with an outbreak strain of Salmonella linked in part to recalled shell eggs. At least 26 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Cases have been identified in: Arizona California Colorado Georgia Illinois Louisiana Michigan Mississippi Missouri Nevada New Mexico New York North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Texas West Virginia …
Her Next Chapter? Retirement: Laurel 'Book Worm' Wins $2M Scratch-Off Her Next Chapter? Retirement: Laurel 'Book Worm' Wins $2M Scratch-Off
Her Next Chapter? Retirement: Laurel 'Book Worm' Wins $2M Scratch-Off Every good story needs a twist. For one Maryland "Book Worm," it came hiding beneath a scratch-off ticket worth $2 million. The Laurel woman, who asked to remain anonymous under the nickname "Book Worm," claimed the first of two $2 million top prizes on the Maryland Lottery's Diamonds & Gold scratch-off after what she thought would be an ordinary stop at a 7-Eleven on Baltimore Avenue. The longtime lottery player, a Washington, DC, native who has lived in Laurel for the past five years, makes weekly trips to buy Pick 3, Pick 4 and scratch-off tickets before heading home to her latest b…
'60 Minutes' Unveils New Lineup Of Correspondents, Contributors After Major Staff Shake-Up '60 Minutes' Unveils New Lineup Of Correspondents, Contributors After Major Staff Shake-Up
'60 Minutes' Unveils New Lineup Of Correspondents, Contributors After Major Staff Shake-Up One of television's most enduring news programs is remaking its on-air team after months of upheaval behind the scenes. CBS News announced on Tuesday, July 28, that New York Times opinion columnist Ross Douthat will join "60 Minutes" as a correspondent for its 59th season. Journalist and author Sebastian Junger, investigative journalist Gianna Toboni, and British broadcaster Trevor Phillips will become contributors. Norah O'Donnell will expand her role from contributor to full correspondent. The additions join veteran correspondents Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim. The new s…
Starbucks Unveils New Twist To Menu Starbucks Unveils New Twist To Menu
Starbucks Unveils New Twist To Menu Starbucks is adding citrus to its summer menu with a new lineup of Orange Cream drinks. The coffeehouse chain launched the limited-time collection on Tuesday, July 28. The new beverages combine tangerine and mandarin flavors with sweet vanilla notes. The Orange Cream flavor will be available in cold brew, espresso, matcha, chai, and Frappuccino blended beverages. "For many people, orange cream is associated with the feeling of summer," said Starbucks beverage developer Kris Murray. "It can evoke childhood nostalgia and familiar moments like enjoying freezer pops, peeling oranges,…
Hurleyville Performing Arts Center Announces Closure After Over Decade — Here's Its Last Day Hurleyville Performing Arts Center Announces Closure After Over Decade — Here's Its Last Day
Hurleyville Performing Arts Center Announces Closure After Over Decade — Here's Its Last Day A longtime arts and cultural hub in Sullivan County will close its doors later this year after more than a decade of serving the community.  The Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre announced on Tuesday, July 28, that it will conclude its current operations effective Oct. 31, 2026.   The announcement was made in a joint statement with The Center for Discovery, which said it will work closely with HPAC throughout the transition. The two groups said the decision came after "thoughtful discussion and careful consideration" and reflects the theater's "evolving priorities and strat…