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Amputated Fingertips, Severe Injuries From Coolers Spark Massive Recall: Cpsc
Igloo is recalling more than one million rolling coolers after reports of severe fingertip injuries, including amputations.
Igloo Products Corp. issued the recall for about 1,060,000 of its 90-quart Flip & Tow rolling coolers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. A dangerous defect in the tow handle can pinch users' fingertips, posing risks of crushing injuries.
The CPSC said Igloo has received 12 reports of injuries, including fingertip amputations, bone fractures, and lacerations. The recall also includes about 47,000 coolers sold …
Weekend Storm To Be Followed By 60 MPH Winds That Could Cause Power Outages
A complex winter storm with snow, ice, and rain will be followed by windy conditions with gusts up to 60 miles per hour, which may cause power outages.
After the system moves off the coast on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 16, a surge of Arctic air will bring temperatures 10 to 25 degrees below normal starting on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17
Windy conditions are expected to develop Sunday night, with dangerous gusts persisting through Tuessday, Feb. 18, according to the National Weather Service.
The strongest gusts will be across a wide part of the Northeast, shown in the darker shade of …
MA Leads Nation As Most Educated State In New Study: Here's Why
Several Northeast states are among the most educated in the US, excelling in school quality, college attainment, and overall academic achievement, a new study said.
Massachusetts was ranked as the country's most-educated state, according to a WalletHub study released on Monday, Feb. 10. Maryland was second, followed by Vermont, Colorado, and Connecticut in the top five.
The study analyzed all 50 states using 18 factors, including educational attainment, quality, and achievement gaps.
"There's a strong correlation between being more educated and receiving higher compensation," said Wal…
White House Valentine's Day Post Playing Off 'Roses Are Red' Poem Sparks Controversy
A Valentine’s Day post from the White House social media accounts sparked controversy after featuring a rhyme about illegal immigration, drawing sharp reactions from both supporters and critics.
The post, shared across X, Instagram, and Facebook, reimagined the classic "roses are red, violets are blue" poem with a political twist:
"Roses are red, violets are blue, come here illegally, and we’ll deport you."
Set against a pink backdrop, the poem was accompanied by images of President Donald Trump and border czar Tom Homan, with the caption “Happy Valentine’s Day” followed by a red heart emo…
Police ID Driver Who Died After Crashing Car During Medical Event On I-95
A 57-year-old Massachusetts man was killed earlier this week when he was involved in a three-car crash on I-95 South in Foxboro, authorities said.
William Martindale, 57, of Attleboro, was killed around 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, from a crash just before Exit 23B, Massachusetts State Police said. Investigators believe Martindale suffered a medical event, which caused him to go over the median, veer back onto the road, and strike two other vehicles.
Paramedics rushed him to a nearby hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. One of the other drivers suffered non-fatal injuries in …
Final MA Snowfall Predictions Released For Weekend Storm
Final snowfall projections have been released for a new winter storm just as it is set to arrive in New England.
Snow will arrive around the middle of the afternoon Saturday, Feb. 15, changing to an icy mix overnight and then all rain for most locations, except the highest elevations, on Sunday, Feb. 16, the National Weather Service says.
Related story - Storm Packed With Snow, Ice, Rain, Gusty Winds Nears Northeast: Here's What's Coming
Very gusty winds will kick in behind the storm and continue into Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 17. A High Wind Watch has been issued fo…
Final MA Snowfall Predictions Released For Weekend Storm
Final snowfall projections have been released for a new winter storm just as it is set to arrive in New England.
Snow will arrive around the middle of the afternoon Saturday, Feb. 15, changing to an icy mix overnight and then all rain for most locations, except the highest elevations, on Sunday, Feb. 16, the National Weather Service says.
Related story - Storm Packed With Snow, Ice, Rain, Gusty Winds Nears Northeast: Here's What's Coming
Very gusty winds will kick in behind the storm and continue into Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 17. A High Wind Watch has been issued fo…
Final MA Snowfall Predictions Released For Weekend Storm
Final snowfall projections have been released for a new winter storm just as it is set to arrive in New England.
Snow will arrive around the middle of the afternoon Saturday, Feb. 15, changing to an icy mix overnight and then all rain for most locations, except the highest elevations, on Sunday, Feb. 16, the National Weather Service says.
Related story - Storm Packed With Snow, Ice, Rain, Gusty Winds Nears Northeast: Here's What's Coming
Very gusty winds will kick in behind the storm and continue into Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 17. A High Wind Watch has been issued fo…
Recall Issued For Nearly 34K Pounds Of Beef Products
A major food recall has been issued for nearly 34,000 pounds of a beef products, with federal officials warning consumers to check their pantries.
The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall by Common Sense Soap, a New Hampshire-based establishment, after determining the beef product was processed , package, and labeled on behalf of Lady May Tallow without federal inspection.
What’s Been Recalled?
The affected beef tallow products were produced between Oct. 16, 2024, and Feb. 6, 2025, and sold nationwide. They include:
24-fl-oz. glass…
