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Popular Baby Brand Takes On 'Glaring Gap' With New Kids' Personal Care Line Popular Baby Brand Takes On 'Glaring Gap' With New Kids' Personal Care Line
Popular Baby Brand Takes On 'Glaring Gap' With New Kids' Personal Care Line Frida is expanding beyond babies and mothers with a new line of personal care products for kids who are a little older. The company is launching Frida Kids Personal Care, a collection of 32 items for children ages 6 to 11, to be sold on Amazon and at Walmart. CNBC was first to report the products' launch on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The new line includes body wash, deodorant, electric flossers, and other personal care products. The items will be priced between $6.99 and $19.99. CEO and founder Chelsea Hirschhorn said the move will help Frida keep its loyal customers as their children grow older. …

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by Chris Spiker
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Domino's Cooking Up Major Menu Change To Reignite Pizza Sales Domino's Cooking Up Major Menu Change To Reignite Pizza Sales
Domino's Cooking Up Major Menu Change To Reignite Pizza Sales Domino's Pizza is adding a new personal-sized option as it tries to cook up a sales boost. The Michigan-based pizza chain unveiled the "Domino" in a news release on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The Detroit-style pizza made for one will launch nationwide on Monday, Aug. 31. The rectangular pizza is shaped like the company's logo and cut into two slices. The Domino is made with buttery-flavored pan dough encrusted with Parmesan cheese and topped with two layers of cheese, a choice of sauce, up to three toppings, and a drizzle of Domino's garlic seasoning. A one-topping Domino is expected to c…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Rod Stewart Abruptly Cancels Remaining North American Shows Rod Stewart Abruptly Cancels Remaining North American Shows
Rod Stewart Abruptly Cancels Remaining North American Shows Rod Stewart is stepping away from the stage for now, scrapping the remaining North American dates of his farewell tour. The 81-year-old singer canceled his upcoming performances after successfully undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure, his representatives announced Tuesday, Aug. 11. Doctors advised Stewart to take four weeks off to recuperate and regain full fitness before performing again, according to People. A coronary stent is a small tube placed inside a narrowed or blocked artery to help keep it open. Stewart had been scheduled to continue his “One Last Time” tour through ear…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Chris Hansen Came Back To Maryland, Now The Sheriff Has Another Warning Chris Hansen Came Back To Maryland, Now The Sheriff Has Another Warning
Chris Hansen Came Back To Maryland, Now The Sheriff Has Another Warning The suspects are facing the allegations. Their families aren't. One day after details emerged from a third Chris Hansen “Takedown” operation in Maryland, Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler issued a pointed message on Tuesday, Aug. 11, urging an angry public not to turn its attention toward the innocent relatives and friends of those accused. The warning comes as the sheriff's office wraps up its latest covert operation with Hansen targeting adults allegedly attempting to exploit children online. The arrests understandably sparked outrage. But Gahler said that anger needs to stop with t…

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by Zak Failla
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Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Nears: Best Time To Watch Summer's Most Popular Sky Show Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Nears: Best Time To Watch Summer's Most Popular Sky Show
Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Nears: Best Time To Watch Summer's Most Popular Sky Show One of summer's biggest sky shows is about to reach its brightest stretch, and conditions could make this year's display especially favorable. The Perseid meteor shower will peak overnight from Wednesday, Aug. 12, into Thursday, Aug. 13, according to NASA and the International Meteor Organization. A new moon on Wednesday will leave skies free of significant lunar glare during the prime viewing window. NASA considers the Perseids among the best meteor showers of the year. They are known for fast, bright streaks and occasional fireballs that can remain visible longer than an average meteor. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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$83K Salary, $7.1M Lifestyle: Virginia Man Lived Large On Employer's Millions, Feds Say $83K Salary, $7.1M Lifestyle: Virginia Man Lived Large On Employer's Millions, Feds Say
$83K Salary, $7.1M Lifestyle: Virginia Man Lived Large On Employer's Millions, Feds Say Ricardo Fontanilla was making about $83,000 a year in Virginia. He was spending like he had hit the jackpot. Luxury brands. Premium flights through the Caribbean and Asia. Millions in credit card bills. Hundreds of thousands toward mortgages, loans and investments. The problem, federal prosecutors say, was that the money wasn't his. Fontanilla, 66, of Fairfax, has agreed to plead guilty to wire fraud after investigators say he spent years secretly funneling more than $7.1 million from his employer into a personal bank account, according to federal investigators on Tuesday, Aug. 11. And F…

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by Zak Failla
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New Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow' New Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow'
New Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow' A newly released long-range forecast is offering an early look at a winter that could prove especially tricky across the Northeast. The Farmers' Almanac says the 2026-27 season may bring sharp weather contrasts nationwide, with an unpredictable mix of precipitation expected across the Northeast. "The Northeast may face one of the season’s most complicated winter patterns," the Farmers' Almanac said. The outlook calls for a mix of rain, sleet, freezing rain, and snow, with the type of precipitation varying depending on storm tracks and temperatures. "Coastal communities could receive more …

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by Joe Lombardi
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McDonald's Energizes Drink Menu With Red Bull Partnership: See What's New McDonald's Energizes Drink Menu With Red Bull Partnership: See What's New
McDonald's Energizes Drink Menu With Red Bull Partnership: See What's New Some extra energy is coming to the McDonald's drink menu with a new Red Bull beverage. McDonald's is launching the Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer nationwide, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The beverage will be available at participating restaurants starting on Monday, Aug. 17. The new drink combines Red Bull with blue raspberry syrup and freeze-dried dragonfruit. Customers looking for less sugar can substitute Red Bull Zero as the base. McDonald's will also sell 8.4-ounce cans of Red Bull on their own at some locations. "We've seen growing enth…

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by Chris Spiker
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Rock Legend Joan Jett Suddenly Scraps Upcoming Shows Rock Legend Joan Jett Suddenly Scraps Upcoming Shows
Rock Legend Joan Jett Suddenly Scraps Upcoming Shows Rock icon Joan Jett has abruptly pulled the plug on her remaining 2026 concerts. The 67-year-old singer and guitarist canceled two September appearances after undergoing orthopedic surgery for a fractured vertebra following an injury, according to multiple reports. Her team announced the news in an Instagram Story on Wednesday, Aug. 5.  People reported that Jett will focus on physical therapy and healing while recovering from surgery. No additional details about how she was injured have been disclosed.  The cancellations affect a Saturday, Sept. 5 performance in Costa Mesa, Calif…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Jon Cypher Dies: 'Hill Street Blues,' 'Major Dad' Actor Spent Decades On Screen Jon Cypher Dies: 'Hill Street Blues,' 'Major Dad' Actor Spent Decades On Screen
Jon Cypher Dies: 'Hill Street Blues,' 'Major Dad' Actor Spent Decades On Screen A well-known actor whose career stretched from Broadway and live television to some of TV's most recognizable dramas and comedies has died. Jon Cypher, the New York City native best known for playing Chief Fletcher Daniels on "Hill Street Blues," died Monday, Aug. 3, at his home in Central Point, Oregon, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 94. A specific cause of death has not yet been released. Cypher appeared throughout the 1981-87 run of "Hill Street Blues" and later played Brigadier General Marcus Craig on the CBS sitcom "Major Dad." He appeared in 69 episodes of "Major Dad" fro…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Popular Drug At Center Of $44M Pfizer Settlement: How To File Claim Popular Drug At Center Of $44M Pfizer Settlement: How To File Claim
Popular Drug At Center Of $44M Pfizer Settlement: How To File Claim People who paid for a popular drug to quit smoking may be eligible for money in a major class action settlement with Pfizer. The $44 million settlement covers people and third parties who paid any amount of money for retail purchases of the smoking cessation medicine Chantix. The lawsuit claims Pfizer failed to follow current good manufacturing practices, causing Chantix to become contaminated with a nitrosamine, which can cause cancer. The plaintiffs also accused Pfizer of misrepresenting its compliance with manufacturing standards. Pfizer has denied wron…

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by Chris Spiker
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Mystery Diesel Spill Turns Virginia Waterway Rust-Red As Hazmat Crews Rush In (DEVELOPING) Mystery Diesel Spill Turns Virginia Waterway Rust-Red As Hazmat Crews Rush In (DEVELOPING)
Mystery Diesel Spill Turns Virginia Waterway Rust-Red As Hazmat Crews Rush In (Developing) Something was clearly wrong with the water in Alexandria Tuesday evening. Hazmat crews were called to the area of Holland Lane and Jamieson Avenue on Tuesday, Aug. 11, after a reported diesel spill and petroleum odor prompted an emergency response, according to Alexandria Fire-EMS. The scene was hard to miss. A photo released by the department shows portions of the water near the spill stained a striking rust-red as crews worked to contain the material and figure out where it came from. That part remains a mystery. Fire officials said the spill was reported as diesel and a petroleum odor…

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