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Dua Lipa Sues Samsung For $15M, Claims Company 'Makes A Mockery Of Her Hard Work' Dua Lipa Sues Samsung For $15M, Claims Company 'Makes A Mockery Of Her Hard Work'
Dua Lipa Sues Samsung For $15M, Claims Company 'Makes A Mockery Of Her Hard Work' You might think Dua Lipa has a special partnership with Samsung if you saw some of its TVs in stores, but the pop star is calling that an "Illusion." Dua Lipa filed a lawsuit against the tech giant in a federal court in California on Friday, May 8. The British performer is suing Samsung for $15 million and accuses the company of using her picture without permission on TV boxes. The "One Kiss" singer's lawyers claim that she owns the rights to the photo, titled "Dua Lipa - Backstage at Austin City Limits, 2024." "Samsung's copying and distribution of the [Dua Lipa] image constitutes wi…

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by Chris Spiker
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Speedometer, Warning Lights May Vanish In Massive Mercedes-Benz Recall Speedometer, Warning Lights May Vanish In Massive Mercedes-Benz Recall
Speedometer, Warning Lights May Vanish In Massive Mercedes-Benz Recall More than 144,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles are being recalled because of a glitch that can cause the instrument panel display to go blank. Mercedes-Benz USA issued the recall for 144,049 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Friday, May 1. The affected vehicles are from the model years 2024 through 2026. Drivers could suddenly lose access to critical information like the speedometer and warning lights because the infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion. "The system is designed to improve perf…

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by Chris Spiker
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Applebee's Revives Huge All-You-Can-Eat Deal: What You'll Get Applebee's Revives Huge All-You-Can-Eat Deal: What You'll Get
Applebee's Revives Huge All-You-Can-Eat Deal: What You'll Get Applebee's is bringing back its popular all-you-can-eat promotion for a limited time. The restaurant chain announced the return of the dine-in-only deal in a news release on Monday, May 11. Guests can choose from Boneless Wings, Riblets, and Double Crunch Shrimp, with the option to mix and match during the meal for $15.99. The offer is available at participating locations and includes endless french fries. "It's a saucy, savory, All You Can Eat American summer at Applebee's with the return of our fan-favorite All You Can Eat Boneless Wings, Riblets, and Double Crunch Shrimp,…

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by Chris Spiker
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Summer 2026 Menu At Starbucks Features New Tropical Drink, Returning Favorites Summer 2026 Menu At Starbucks Features New Tropical Drink, Returning Favorites
Summer 2026 Menu At Starbucks Features New Tropical Drink, Returning Favorites Starbucks is heading into summer with a colorful new Refresher and the return of horchata-inspired drinks. The coffeehouse chain revealed its summer 2026 menu in a news release on Monday, May 11. The menu launches at Starbucks stores on Tuesday, May 12. The new Tropical Butterfly Refresher features guava and passionfruit flavors, mango-pineapple flavored pearls, and a splash of butterfly pea flower infusion, which gives the drink its bright color. Customers can customize the beverage with lemonade or coconut milk, along with their preferred level of caffeine and B vitamins. Starbucks …

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by Chris Spiker
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Chocolate Bars Recalled Nationwide Because Of Possible Health Risk Chocolate Bars Recalled Nationwide Because Of Possible Health Risk
Chocolate Bars Recalled Nationwide Because Of Possible Health Risk A sweet treat sold across the country is now part of a widened food safety warning. Spring & Mulberry expanded its voluntary recall of select chocolate bars because of possible Salmonella contamination, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Friday, May 8. The affected products were sold online and through select retail partners nationwide since August 2025. The expanded recall includes certain lots of Spring & Mulberry Blood Orange, Coffee, Earl Grey, Lavender Rose, Mango Chili, Mint Leaf, Mixed Berry, Mulberry Fennel, Pecan Date, Pure Da…

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by Joe Lombardi
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73 Workers Losing Jobs As CT Manufacturing Plant Closes 73 Workers Losing Jobs As CT Manufacturing Plant Closes
73 Workers Losing Jobs As CT Manufacturing Plant Closes A Connecticut manufacturing company announced it is shutting down its facility and laying off 73 workers, according to a state filing. IDEX Health & Science LLC said it will stop operating at its Bristol plant by the end of October. The company filed a WARN notice with the Connecticut Department of Labor last week. Layoffs will happen in two rounds, starting July 15 and again on Oct. 30. The cuts are expected to finish by Nov. 13. “These actions are expected to be permanent, and the Company’s entire operations at the Bristol facility are ceasing," wrote Jennifer Meiring, vice president…

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by Josh Lanier
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Trump Calls For Gas Tax Pause During Iran War: How Much You Would Save Trump Calls For Gas Tax Pause During Iran War: How Much You Would Save
Trump Calls For Gas Tax Pause During Iran War: How Much You Would Save A new White House idea could put a little breathing room back into drivers’ budgets. President Donald Trump said in a phone interview with CBS News on Monday, May 11, that he wants to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax as prices at the pump climb during the war with Iran. "I think it's a great idea," Trump said in the interview. "Yup, we're going to take off the gas tax for a period of time, and when gas goes down, we'll let it phase back in." The federal gas tax is 18.4 cents per gallon on gasoline and 24.4 cents per gallon on diesel. That means drivers could save about 18 cents per…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Rearview Camera Problems Prompt Massive Recall In Tesla's Latest Safety Issue Rearview Camera Problems Prompt Massive Recall In Tesla's Latest Safety Issue
Rearview Camera Problems Prompt Massive Recall In Tesla's Latest Safety Issue Tesla is recalling nearly 220,000 vehicles over rearview camera issues in the latest safety problem for the troubled electric automaker. The recall affects 218,868 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report reported filed on Tuesday, May 5. The affected Teslas include certain Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, increasing crash risks. That means the vehicles fail to comply with federal rear visibility requirements. Tesla…

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by Chris Spiker
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Savannah Guthrie To Host New NBC Primetime Show With Jimmy Fallon Producing Savannah Guthrie To Host New NBC Primetime Show With Jimmy Fallon Producing
Savannah Guthrie To Host New NBC Primetime Show With Jimmy Fallon Producing A familiar morning TV face is taking on a new primetime challenge. Savannah Guthrie announced on NBC's "Today" on Monday, May 11, that she will host a new NBC game show based on The New York Times puzzle Wordle. Jimmy Fallon, host of "The Tonight Show," joined Guthrie during the show's 8 a.m. hour to make the announcement and will serve as an executive producer on the project through his production company, Electric Hot Dog. Episodes will begin airing in 2027. The series will feature teams of players racing to solve five-letter word puzzles, bringing the daily online game into a faster, T…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Apple Updates macOS 26 With Bigger Changes Coming: What To Know Apple Updates macOS 26 With Bigger Changes Coming: What To Know
Apple Updates macOS 26 With Bigger Changes Coming: What To Know Apple is giving its latest Mac software another round of cleanup. Click here for a new, updated story: Major Apple Update Now Live: What To Know About iOS 26.5 The company is pushing updates to macOS 26 Tahoe as it prepares broader design changes for macOS 27, Bloomberg reported. Bloomberg says that macOS 27 is expected to address some design quirks in macOS 26 Tahoe, which introduced Apple's Liquid Glass look across the Mac. The current fixes are more immediate. Apple's macOS Tahoe 26.4 update, released Tuesday, March 24, included bug fixes, security updates, and several feature …

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by Joe Lombardi
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NBC Cancels 'Law & Order: Organized Crime'; Star Christopher Meloni Says 'It Was A Good Ride' NBC Cancels 'Law & Order: Organized Crime'; Star Christopher Meloni Says 'It Was A Good Ride'
NBC Cancels 'Law & Order: Organized Crime'; Star Christopher Meloni Says 'It Was A Good Ride' One of TV’s most familiar detectives has worked his last full-time case. "Law & Order: Organized Crime" has been canceled after five seasons and will not return for Season 6 on NBC or Peacock, according to Deadline. The spinoff starred Christopher Meloni as Elliot Stabler, the detective he first played on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." The show aired its first four seasons on NBC before moving to Peacock for its fifth. “I just saw that they announced ‘Organized Crime’ won’t be coming back," Meloni said in a video posted on Instagram. "I wanted to take this moment to say thank…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Muffin Recall Issued Nationwide Over Labeling Error Muffin Recall Issued Nationwide Over Labeling Error
Muffin Recall Issued Nationwide Over Labeling Error A grab-and-go breakfast item is now a label-check moment for some shoppers. The FDA published a company recall notice on Friday, May 8, after The Brownie Baker, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of Nouria Banana Nut Muffins that were incorrectly labeled as blueberry muffins. The problem is that the blueberry muffin packaging does not declare tree nuts, specifically walnuts. That can pose a serious risk for people with a tree nut allergy or severe sensitivity. The recalled product is Nouria Banana Nut Muffin labeled as Blueberry Muffin. It was sold in 9-count packages of 6-ounce muffins. T…

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by Joe Lombardi