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Popular Restaurant Chain Responds As Cyclospora Outbreak Grows Popular Restaurant Chain Responds As Cyclospora Outbreak Grows
Popular Restaurant Chain Responds As Cyclospora Outbreak Grows Sweetgreen says it's not connected to the widespread Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce. The salad chain responded to concerns from customers in an Instagram post on Wednesday, July 22. The message comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 4,173 confirmed Cyclospora cases as of Tuesday, July 21. The CDC is also aware of more than 7,400 additional reported cases that have not yet been laboratory confirmed, with many of those reported in Michigan and Ohio. Federal and state health officials are investigating multiple Cyclospora clus…

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by Chris Spiker
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19 Million Eggs Recalled In South: What It Means For Northeast Consumers 19 Million Eggs Recalled In South: What It Means For Northeast Consumers
19 Million Eggs Recalled In South: What It Means For Northeast Consumers A massive food-safety action centered outside the Northeast is raising a closer-to-home question: Could any of it reach local refrigerators? Midwest Poultry Services voluntarily recalled 1,589,577 dozen eggs, equal to 19,074,924 individual eggs, on Wednesday, July 22, because of possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The immediate answer for Northeast shoppers is reassuring. The FDA lists no distribution in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, or Virginia. The agency has not indicated that the re…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Chick-Fil-A Customers' Personal Data Exposed In Cyberattack: What To Know Chick-Fil-A Customers' Personal Data Exposed In Cyberattack: What To Know
Chick-Fil-A Customers' Personal Data Exposed In Cyberattack: What To Know Chick-fil-A customers in several states are being warned that hackers may have accessed personal information stored in their loyalty accounts. The fast-food chain sent notification letters to affected Chick-fil-A One members on Monday, July 20, after identifying suspicious login activity involving its website and mobile app. The company determined on Monday, July 13, that the attackers may have accessed information in certain accounts. Unauthorized parties launched an automated cyberattack between Wednesday, June 17, and Friday, June 19, using email addresses and passwords obtained fro…

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by Chris Spiker
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Engine Starters Could Catch Fire In 318K+ Recalled BMWs, Toyotas Engine Starters Could Catch Fire In 318K+ Recalled BMWs, Toyotas
Engine Starters Could Catch Fire In 318K+ Recalled BMWs, Toyotas More than 318,000 BMW and Toyota vehicles are being recalled because an engine starter can overheat and catch fire. BMW of North America issued the recall for 318,495 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report released on Wednesday, July 8. The recall includes certain 2021-2025 BMW vehicles and 2023-2024 Toyota Supras. The engine starter may overheat because of unexpected wear on an internal component. In some cases, the starter may fail to work properly, preventing the engine from starting. Owners are advised not to park the affected vehicles inside gar…

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by Chris Spiker
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Popular Soup Sold Across NJ Recalled Over Spoilage Concerns Popular Soup Sold Across NJ Recalled Over Spoilage Concerns
Popular Soup Sold Across NJ Recalled Over Spoilage Concerns More than 184,000 cans of a popular type of soup are being recalled because they may spoil. Amy's Kitchen voluntarily recalled 15,350 cases of Organic Lentil Soup - Light in Sodium, according to a Food and Drug Administration enforcement report dated Tuesday, July 14. The recall affects 14.5-ounce cans sold in more than two dozen states and Canada. The affected cans have lot number 60D0924 and a best-before date of April 2027. Each case contains 12 cans, bringing the recall total to about 184,200 cans. According to the company, a manufacturing defect involving the can's easy-open pull tab …

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by Chris Spiker
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NBC Shakes Up 'Today' Show Security After Frightening Breach: Report NBC Shakes Up 'Today' Show Security After Frightening Breach: Report
NBC Shakes Up 'Today' Show Security After Frightening Breach: Report A frightening backstage breach is now changing who can enter one of television’s most familiar studios. NBC’s “Today” show has imposed stricter access rules for on-air guests and their entourages, according to an exclusive report published by Variety on Thursday, July 23. The changes follow an alarming encounter exactly one week earlier. Andrew Truelove allegedly entered an unauthorized area in a vestibule near Studio 1A at NBC’s Rockefeller Center studios in midtown Manhattan at about 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, as Daily Voice previously reported. NBC News identified Truelove, 41, after…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Apple Launching New Payment Service With Klarna As Prices Rise: Reports Apple Launching New Payment Service With Klarna As Prices Rise: Reports
Apple Launching New Payment Service With Klarna As Prices Rise: Reports You could soon lease an Apple device through a new subscription-style program as the tech giant looks to offer more payment options amid rising prices, according to a report. The company plans to launch a device leasing service called Apple Upgrade on Tuesday, July 28, Bloomberg reported. The program will initially be available in the US through Apple stores and online. Apple is partnering with buy-now-pay-later service Klarna to finance the leases, sources told Bloomberg. The company plans to promote Apple Upgrade as a way to get lower monthly payments than its current financing …

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by Chris Spiker
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Allergy Medication Recall Tied To Heartburn Drug Contamination Risk, FDA Says Allergy Medication Recall Tied To Heartburn Drug Contamination Risk, FDA Says
Allergy Medication Recall Tied To Heartburn Drug Contamination Risk, FDA Says An allergy medication found in cabinets across the country may contain something that was never supposed to be in the bottle. Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is voluntarily recalling four lots of cetirizine hydrochloride 5 mg tablets because of potential cross-contamination with ranitidine, an acid-reducing medication used to treat heartburn and other conditions. The company announced the nationwide recall in a notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration this week. The FDA posts company recall announcements as a public service and does not endorse the product or company. The recal…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Packaging Defect Prompts Nationwide Snack Recall Packaging Defect Prompts Nationwide Snack Recall
Packaging Defect Prompts Nationwide Snack Recall A grab-and-go snack is being pulled from shelves over something consumers should not find inside the package. PT Organics Limited announced on Tuesday, July 21, that it was voluntarily recalling select Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry Fruit Puree pouches. The 4 oz. pouches were sold nationwide exclusively at Target, Meijer, and Kroger stores from Friday, March 6, through Monday, July 13, according to the company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration. The recall involves an internal packaging defect that could leave a strand of soft, food-grade pl…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Passenger Nearly Sucked Out Of Plane Reveals What Saved His Life Passenger Nearly Sucked Out Of Plane Reveals What Saved His Life
Passenger Nearly Sucked Out Of Plane Reveals What Saved His Life A passenger who was nearly pulled out of a Ryanair plane after a cabin window became detached says his seat belt may have saved his life. The incident happened to a Serbian entrepreneur named Ljubisa Karović on Friday, July 10. The 61-year-old spoke to The Guardian in an interview published on Wednesday, July 22. Karović was sleeping in a window seat on the Malta Air-operated flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, when the window shattered. "The explosion is what I remember," he said. "It's the noise before the chaos, the noise that is always there when I close my ey…

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Kosher NJ Pizzeria That Beat 14 Non-Kosher Rivals Gets Dave Portnoy's Verdict Kosher NJ Pizzeria That Beat 14 Non-Kosher Rivals Gets Dave Portnoy's Verdict
Kosher NJ Pizzeria That Beat 14 Non-Kosher Rivals Gets Dave Portnoy's Verdict Zevy's Pizza has already earned one of Fair Lawn's highest local food honors, beating out 14 other pizzerias to be named the Fair Lawn Award Bureau's Best Pizza Restaurant of 2022. Now, Dave Portnoy has weighed in. The Barstool Sports founder visited Zev Rocklin's kosher restaurant at 10-16 River Road for his latest One Bite review, posted Tuesday, July 21. At the time of the award, The Jewish Link noted that kosher restaurants are rarely mentioned alongside non-kosher competitors because of the restrictions of keeping kosher, making Zevy's recognition especially notable. Portnoy liked wh…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Deadline Nears For Amazon Prime Customers To File Claims In $2.5B Settlement Deadline Nears For Amazon Prime Customers To File Claims In $2.5B Settlement
Deadline Nears For Amazon Prime Customers To File Claims In $2.5B Settlement Amazon Prime customers have only a few days left to file a claim as part of a $2.5 billion federal settlement. The deadline to submit claims is Monday, July 27. The Federal Trade Commission and Amazon reached the settlement in September 2025 over how Prime memberships were marketed and canceled. The FTC accused Amazon of enrolling consumers in Prime without clear consent, collecting billing information before fully disclosing membership terms, and making it difficult for users to cancel. Amazon settled the case without admitting fault but said it's working to "make it clear and simple …

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168K Nissan, Infiniti Vehicles Recalled Over Safety Concern: What To Know 168K Nissan, Infiniti Vehicles Recalled Over Safety Concern: What To Know
168K Nissan, Infiniti Vehicles Recalled Over Safety Concern: What To Know More than 168,000 Nissan and Infiniti SUVs are being recalled because an incorrect weight label could lead to overloading and increase crash risks. Nissan North America issued the recall for 168,149 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, July 16. The recall includes certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 Infiniti QX80 vehicles equipped with 22-inch wheels. The SUVs were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on the certification label. The rating shows how much weight each axle can sa…

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McDonald's Unveils New Chicken Items, Adds Sauce To Menu McDonald's Unveils New Chicken Items, Adds Sauce To Menu
McDonald's Unveils New Chicken Items, Adds Sauce To Menu McDonald's is adding a new sauce and several chicken menu items for a limited time. The fast-food chain announced Caesar Sauce on the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter on Tuesday, July 14. The sauce will arrive at participating restaurants nationwide on Tuesday, July 21. The creamy sauce features garlic, parmesan, and hints of lemon. "Whether you're dipping, wrapping, or sandwiching, Caesar Sauce is here at McDonald's for a limited time to make your favorite chicken order a summer staple," the company said. Caesar Sauce's launch will also include new limited-time menu options. McDonald's …

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McDonald's Debuts New Breakfast Item With Sweet Twist McDonald's Debuts New Breakfast Item With Sweet Twist
McDonald's Debuts New Breakfast Item With Sweet Twist McDonald's is giving breakfast a sweet-and-savory upgrade with a new limited-time biscuit sandwich. The fast-food chain announced the Honey Brown Butter Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit on the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter on Monday, July 20. The sandwich will arrive at participating restaurants nationwide on Tuesday, July 21. The new breakfast item features bacon, egg, and cheese served between two freshly baked biscuits with creamy Honey Brown Butter. "Some mornings call for something sweet," McDonald's said on the Menu Spotter. "Others demand something savory. Why not enjoy both?" Customer…

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Judge Halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Megamerger After Challenge By NJ, 11 Other States Judge Halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Megamerger After Challenge By NJ, 11 Other States
Judge Halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Megamerger After Challenge By NJ, 11 Other States Several Northeast states have won the first round in their effort to block Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. A federal judge in California issued a temporary restraining order on Monday, July 20, preventing Paramount from completing the megamerger. Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York are among a dozen states challenging the deal. The ruling comes one week after the coalition sued to stop what would become the largest merger in Hollywood history. The attorneys general argue the deal would illegally reduce competition by co…

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Seats Can Slide Unexpectedly, Triggering Massive Recall Of 387K+ Fords, Lincolns Seats Can Slide Unexpectedly, Triggering Massive Recall Of 387K+ Fords, Lincolns
Seats Can Slide Unexpectedly, Triggering Massive Recall Of 387K+ Fords, Lincolns Nearly 388,000 Ford and Lincoln SUVs are being recalled because second-row seats can unexpectedly tip or slide while driving. Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 387,911 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Tuesday, July 14. The recall affects certain 2020-2026 Ford Explorers and 2020-2027 Lincoln Aviators. The easy-entry switch for the second-row outer seats may bind or become stuck in the down position. The problem can cause a seat to unlatch, tip, or slide unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving. A seat that moves unexpectedly may…

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by Chris Spiker
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Rita's New Summer Menu Features Frozen Treats Inspired By Iconic Drink, Comedies Rita's New Summer Menu Features Frozen Treats Inspired By Iconic Drink, Comedies
Rita's New Summer Menu Features Frozen Treats Inspired By Iconic Drink, Comedies Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is serving up a new summer menu inspired by some of TV's most popular comedies. The eastern Pennsylvania-based chain launched a limited-time promotion celebrating its new Shirley Temple Ice on Monday, July 20. "A Shirley Good Time" is part of a partnership between Rita's and TBS. The treats are available through Sunday, Aug. 23, at participating Rita's locations. "Summer has always been about creating memories with family and friends, and that's exactly what this partnership is all about," said Carmela Hughley, a senior vice president of ma…

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Burger King Launches 'Whopper Guarantee' Amid Major Changes To Iconic Burger Burger King Launches 'Whopper Guarantee' Amid Major Changes To Iconic Burger
Burger King Launches 'Whopper Guarantee' Amid Major Changes To Iconic Burger Burger King is taking another step in its effort to improve the Whopper by promising customers a free burger if their order disappoints. The fast-food chain announced a new Whopper Guarantee in a news release on Monday, July 20. The promise is part of Burger King's ongoing push to improve its signature menu item and the overall restaurant experience. If a Whopper isn't served hot or prepared the way it was ordered, Burger King will remake it immediately and give the customer a free classic Whopper during a future visit. "When we asked guests where we could do better, they gave us a lo…

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Fire, Shock Risk Sparks Large Recall Of Popular Toaster Ovens From NJ Importer Fire, Shock Risk Sparks Large Recall Of Popular Toaster Ovens From NJ Importer
Fire, Shock Risk Sparks Large Recall Of Popular Toaster Ovens From NJ Importer Thousands of Panasonic toaster ovens are being recalled because a problem with the power cord can create shock and fire hazards. Panasonic Corporation of North America issued the recall for about 11,480 Electric Toaster Ovens, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 16. Another 2,184 toaster ovens were sold in Canada. The power cord's insulation can be insufficient because a protective fiberglass sleeve doesn't adequately cover it. The recall includes all Panasonic Electric Toaster Ovens with model number NB-G200. Panasonic, whose North American headquarters is in New…

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Taylor Farms Reveals Full List Of Recalled Lettuce Products Sold In 27 States, Including NJ Taylor Farms Reveals Full List Of Recalled Lettuce Products Sold In 27 States, Including NJ
Taylor Farms Reveals Full List Of Recalled Lettuce Products Sold In 27 States, Including NJ A major break in a sprawling parasite investigation has triggered a sweeping food recall stretching across more than half the country. Click here for a new, updated story: Major Lettuce Recall Expands As Walmart Pulls Products The Food and Drug Administration published a recall notice on Saturday, July 18, stating that Taylor Farms de Mexico is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the US market due to possible Cyclospora contamination. The affected shredded iceberg lettuce was distributed between Monday, June 29, and Thursday, July 16. The recall…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Glass May Appear In Pillsbury Rolls, Triggering Massive Recall Glass May Appear In Pillsbury Rolls, Triggering Massive Recall
Glass May Appear In Pillsbury Rolls, Triggering Massive Recall Hundreds of thousands of frozen Pillsbury rolls are being recalled because they may contain glass. General Mills voluntarily recalled about 736,000 Pillsbury Hard Roll Dough and Kaiser Roll Dough pieces, according to a Food and Drug Administration enforcement report from Monday, July 13. The frozen rolls were distributed in 19 states across the country, including Maine, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. According to the FDA, the products were recalled because of "potential foreign material (glass)." The recall includes Pillsbury Hard Roll Dough sold in cases containing 180 rol…

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Popular Kitchen Step Stools Recalled Over Fall Hazard: What To Know Popular Kitchen Step Stools Recalled Over Fall Hazard: What To Know
Popular Kitchen Step Stools Recalled Over Fall Hazard: What To Know More than 116,000 step stools are being recalled because they can tip over while being used. TOMY International issued the recall for about 116,908 Boon PIVOT Collapsible Toddler Tower Kitchen Step Stools, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 16. Another 2,033 stools were sold in Canada. The recalled metal and plastic tower stools were sold in gray and white. They measure about 22 inches wide, 23 inches deep, and 35 inches tall. TOMY has received 11 reports of the towers being unstable and shifting or leaning. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. …

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Stop & Shop Now Offering Free Ice Cream: Here's How Long Stop & Shop Now Offering Free Ice Cream: Here's How Long
Stop & Shop Now Offering Free Ice Cream: Here's How Long A major supermarket chain is dishing out free ice cream just in time for summer’s hottest stretch, but only for a limited time. The giveaway for a 48-ounce (1.5-quart) container will run from Friday, July 17 through Thursday, July 23 at all 360 Stop & Shop locations, the company announced.  Sunday, July 19, is National Ice Cream Day. To get the freebie, shoppers must check in at an in-store Savings Station kiosk during the promotion window.  Once checked in, a digital coupon will be loaded to the customer’s Stop & Shop GO Rewards account. No purchase is required. Those w…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Faulty Seat Belts Trigger Huge Recall Of Popular Hyundai Vehicles Faulty Seat Belts Trigger Huge Recall Of Popular Hyundai Vehicles
Faulty Seat Belts Trigger Huge Recall Of Popular Hyundai Vehicles Nearly 48,000 Hyundai SUVs are being recalled over a seat belt buckle problem that increases injury risks during a crash. Hyundai Motor America issued the recall for 47,749 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday, July 14. The issue affects certain 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric and 2026 Hyundai Kona vehicles. The rear center seat belt buckle may have been improperly manufactured and could fail to properly restrain a passenger during a crash. The defect was linked to a supplier's stamping tools that weren't properly maintained and had worn down from ove…

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Flying Parts Prompt Massive Recall Of Nearly 290K Ford Vehicles Flying Parts Prompt Massive Recall Of Nearly 290K Ford Vehicles
Flying Parts Prompt Massive Recall Of Nearly 290K Ford Vehicles Nearly 290,000 Ford Explorer SUVs are being recalled because roof rail covers can come loose and detach while driving. Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 288,314 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Tuesday, July 14. The recall affects certain 2016-2019 Ford Explorers. The roof rail covers may loosen over time and separate from the vehicle while it's moving. A detached cover could create a hazard for other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Drivers may notice more wind noise, squeaks, rattles, or a visible gap between the roof…

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Popular Italian Restaurant Closing After 36 Years In NJ Popular Italian Restaurant Closing After 36 Years In NJ
Popular Italian Restaurant Closing After 36 Years In NJ A longtime New Jersey Italian restaurant is preparing to close its doors after 36 years in business. The owners of 111 Amici Ristorante, located at 1700 W. Elizabeth Ave., in Linden, announced the restaurant will permanently close on Sunday, Aug. 2, as owner Giovanni Lavorato retires. "It is with both heavy hearts and immense gratitude that we announce the closing of 111 Amici Ristorante after 36 unforgettable years of serving this incredible community & all the surrounding areas." Established in 1990, the restaurant said it grew from a family dream into a gathering place where generat…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular Coca-Cola-Owned Beverage Halts US Production After Cyberattack Popular Coca-Cola-Owned Beverage Halts US Production After Cyberattack
Popular Coca-Cola-Owned Beverage Halts US Production After Cyberattack A cyberattack has temporarily halted US production at Fairlife, the dairy company owned by Coca-Cola. The Coca-Cola Company announced the ransomware attack in a news release on Thursday, July 16. Fairlife identified unauthorized access by a third party to part of its computer systems, including production-related systems. After detecting the cyberattack, Fairlife activated its incident response and business continuity plans. The company said it's continuing to investigate the breach with help from law enforcement, outside advisors, and cybersecurity experts. The full scope, natur…

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National Ice Cream Day 2026: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals National Ice Cream Day 2026: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals
National Ice Cream Day 2026: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals Giveaways, deals, and even frozen treats for pets are returning across the country to celebrate one of summer's sweetest holidays. National Ice Cream Day 2026 falls on Sunday, July 19. President Ronald Reagan officially proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday as National Ice Cream Day back in 1984, according to the International Dairy Foods Association. The dairy trade group said that the US churned out more than 1.23 billion gallons of ice cream in 2025. The IDFA also estimates that the average American eats about four gallons of ice cream a year. The sweet t…

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Popular Airline Finally Adding Wi-Fi To Flights: Here's When Popular Airline Finally Adding Wi-Fi To Flights: Here's When
Popular Airline Finally Adding Wi-Fi To Flights: Here's When Frontier Airlines is adding Wi-Fi on its planes for the first time. The Denver-based airline plans to launch its first aircraft equipped with Wi-Fi in early 2027, Frontier announced in a news release on Tuesday, July 14. SpaceX-owned Starlink will provide internet aboard Frontier's fleet.  The service is expected to support streaming, online gaming, video calls, browsing, and work during flights. Frontier will be the first US airline to offer passenger access through a new system managed directly by Starlink. Frontier said the new Wi-Fi will also help its pilots, flight attendant…

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Never-Ending Pasta Pass Returning To Olive Garden After 6 Years: How To Get One Never-Ending Pasta Pass Returning To Olive Garden After 6 Years: How To Get One
Never-Ending Pasta Pass Returning To Olive Garden After 6 Years: How To Get One After a six-year hiatus, Olive Garden is bringing back one of its hardest-to-get deals. The Italian restaurant chain announced the return of its "Never-Ending Pasta Pass" in a news release on Monday, July 13. Only 10,000 passes will be available for $100 on PastaPass.com at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 16. The Never-Ending Pasta Pass includes 13 weeks of unlimited pasta, homemade sauces, and protein toppings, along with never-ending soup or salad and breadsticks. Passholders will receive early access to Olive Garden's Never-Ending Pasta Bowl promotion starting Monday, Aug. 24. The nationw…

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