Head Injury Risks Force Large Recall Of Bicycle Helmets Head Injury Risks Force Large Recall Of Bicycle Helmets
Head Injury Risks Force Large Recall Of Bicycle Helmets More than 30,000 bicycle helmets are being recalled because of added risks of head injury, officials said. Bell Sports is recalling about 31,200 bike helmets sold in the US and 480 in Canada, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 26. The recall affects children's Axle, Cadence, Rev, and Frenzy helmets, along with adult Cadence and Passage models. The bike helmets don't meet federal impact protection standards and "can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash." No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. The helmets we…
Fractured, Injured Fingers Prompt Recall Of 225K+ Camping Cots Fractured, Injured Fingers Prompt Recall Of 225K+ Camping Cots
Fractured, Injured Fingers Prompt Recall Of 225K+ Camping Cots More than 200,000 camping cots are being recalled after an issue with the backrest caused serious finger injuries, including fractures. Coleman issued the recall for about 228,760 Converta camping cots and camping suspension stretchers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 26. The recall also affects about 438 cots and stretchers sold in Canada. The CPSC said the backrest can snap shut and pinch a person's fingers, creating a risk of lacerations and amputations. At least seven people have been injured, including two with fractured finge…
Spirit Halloween Hiring 50K Workers To Prepare For 'Killer Season': How To Apply Spirit Halloween Hiring 50K Workers To Prepare For 'Killer Season': How To Apply
Spirit Halloween Hiring 50K Workers To Prepare For 'Killer Season': How To Apply Summer is just beginning, but Halloween lovers looking for some extra cash can already get started on spooky season. Spirit Halloween is hiring for more than 50,000 retail jobs, the retailer said in a news release on Wednesday, June 25. The company based in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, is aiming to open more than 1,500 temporary stores across the US and Canada. According to Spirit Halloween, workers will enjoy perks like flexible schedules, competitive pay, and a premium incentive program. "With the anticipation for Halloween at an all-time high, we are committed to creating the s…
Adam Sandler To Play MD Show On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour Adam Sandler To Play MD Show On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour
Adam Sandler To Play MD Show On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour The Sandman is stepping back into the spotlight. Funnyman Adam Sandler will hit the road this fall for a new North American comedy tour, titled “You’re My Best Friend.” The tour features stops in over 30 cities across the United States and Canada, including New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. Tickets are available at StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats. Here’s when and where you can catch him: Saturday, Sept. 13 – CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, MD Monday, Sept. 15 – Madison Square Garden in New York, NY Tuesday, Sept. 16 – MVP Arena in Albany, NY Friday, Sept. 1…
Starbucks Reportedly Tweaks Pricing For Drink Charges: Here's What's New Starbucks Reportedly Tweaks Pricing For Drink Charges: Here's What's New
Starbucks Reportedly Tweaks Pricing For Drink Charges: Here's What's New Starbucks is changing how it charges for some drink add-ons in a move the company claims will simplify pricing and save customers money, according to reports. Customers in the US and Canada will now pay a flat 80 cents for any combination of sauces and syrups, no matter how many pumps or flavors are added, Starbucks said. The news was first reported by Bloomberg. Previously, the cost of modifications varied depending on the drink or specific flavor. The change applies only to company-operated stores. A Starbucks spokesperson told Bloomberg that it'll also be free to add or swap any sy…
McDonald's, Krispy Kreme End Doughnut Partnership As Chains Face Sales Slumps McDonald's, Krispy Kreme End Doughnut Partnership As Chains Face Sales Slumps
McDonald's, Krispy Kreme End Doughnut Partnership As Chains Face Sales Slumps The Krispy Kreme "red hot" light is about to turn off at McDonald's. Krispy Kreme and McDonald's are ending their deal to sell the popular doughnuts at the fast-food restaurant, the companies announced on Tuesday, June 24. The partnership will officially end on Wednesday, July 2. The move ends plans to expand Krispy Kreme doughnuts to McDonald's locations nationwide by 2026. "Ultimately, efforts to bring our costs in line with unit demand were unsuccessful, making the partnership unsustainable for us," Krispy Kreme CEO Josh Charlesworth said. The companies launched a pilot progr…
Oakley, Meta Drop AI Sunglasses With 3K Camera, Speakers: Here's How Much They'll Cost You Oakley, Meta Drop AI Sunglasses With 3K Camera, Speakers: Here's How Much They'll Cost You
Oakley, Meta Drop AI Sunglasses With 3K Camera, Speakers: Here's How Much They'll Cost You Ready to level up your content, your fitness, and your feed? Oakley and Meta just dropped a new line of AI-powered smart glasses, and they’re built for athletes, creators, and anyone chasing performance. The shades pack a 3K Ultra HD camera, open-ear speakers, voice-activated Meta AI, and water resistance into hands-free headset that looks like it belongs on a Super Bowl MVP. The limited-edition Oakley Meta HSTN glasses were announced Friday, June 20. You can order the Oakley Meta HSTN Limited Edition on July 11 at $499. The full lineup arrives this summer, starting at $399. "Oakley …
Fire Risk Sparks Large Off-Road Vehicle Recall: What To Know Fire Risk Sparks Large Off-Road Vehicle Recall: What To Know
Fire Risk Sparks Large Off-Road Vehicle Recall: What To Know Thousands of popular off-road vehicles are being recalled due to a fire hazard linked to faulty filters. Polaris is recalling about 4,900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Wednesday, June 18. The recall also affects 330 ROVs sold in Canada. The issue stems from a cracked filter that allows water to leak into the high-voltage charging harness. That could potentially cause a short circuit and fire. So far, Polaris has received 47 reports of filter failures, including six incidents of melting or fire and four repo…
Wendy's, Takis Spice Up Summer With Fiery New Meal: Here's What's In It Wendy's, Takis Spice Up Summer With Fiery New Meal: Here's What's In It
Wendy's, Takis Spice Up Summer With Fiery New Meal: Here's What's In It Wendy's is cranking up the heat at the start of summer. The fast-food chain is teaming up with Takis, a spicy brand of rolled tortilla chips. Starting Friday, June 20, customers can buy the limited-time Takis Fuego Meal, which combines Wendy's spicy chicken with the crunch and kick of Takis chips. The new meal includes the Takis Fuego Chicken Sandwich, a spicy filet topped with crushed Takis Fuego chips, chili lime sauce, creamy corn spread, and cheddar cheese sauce. The meal also has classic Wendy's fries tossed in chili lime seasoning and served in a special tear-away bag. Customers…
Deadly Pool Cover Flaw Prompts Large Recall From Northeast Manufacturer Deadly Pool Cover Flaw Prompts Large Recall From Northeast Manufacturer
Deadly Pool Cover Flaw Prompts Large Recall From Northeast Manufacturer An eastern Pennsylvania company is recalling more than 11,000 manual retractable pool covers due to serious drowning and entrapment hazards. The recall was issued for about 11,500 Endless Pools manual retractable pool covers sold in the US and another 480 sold in Canada, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 12. Endless Pools is based in Aston, about 30 minutes southwest of Philadelphia. The pool covers have a design flaw that could pose a deadly risk to children. They can leave a gap larger than 4.5 inches between the cover roller and the pool su…
Biggest Great White Shark Recorded On Atlantic Coast: Where He's Headed Biggest Great White Shark Recorded On Atlantic Coast: Where He's Headed
Biggest Great White Shark Recorded On Atlantic Coast: Where He's Headed He's back. The biggest great white shark ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean is heading north after disappearing off the radar for a few weeks. Nicknamed Contender, the 14-foot, 1,653-pound mature male was just pinged off Pamlico Sound in North Carolina, suggesting a potential migration north, according to Ocearch global shark tracker. The mature male is moving from North Carolina up the East Coast, likely to spend the summer in colder waters near Canada, researchers say, noting that it's a common migration pattern for great whites during late spring and early summer.  …
Expect Frequent Haze, Smoke From Canadian Wildfires This Summer, Forecasters Say Expect Frequent Haze, Smoke From Canadian Wildfires This Summer, Forecasters Say
Expect Frequent Haze, Smoke From Canadian Wildfires This Summer, Forecasters Say The sun may still shine this summer, but it won’t always look like it. Across the northern United States, residents can expect hazy skies, milky sunsets, and the occasional whiff of campfire as wildfire smoke from Canada drifts south through the summer months, according to AccuWeather. Forecasters say that smoke impacts will be frequent and widespread, affecting much of the Northeast, the mid-Atlantic, and parts of the Midwest through late August.  While the hazy conditions might seem like a typical summer heat quirk, meteorologists note that this particular summer haze will largely b…