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Capital One Kept $2B In Savings Account Interest From Banking Customers,
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The federal government is suing Captial One, accusing the banking giant of deceiving consumers and withholding more than $2 billion in interest payments on savings accounts. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against Capital One and its parent company, the agency said in a news release on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The CFPB accused Capital One of marketing its "360 Savings" accounts as offering some of the nation's highest interest rates but froze those rates while competitors' rates climbed. Simultaneously, the bank introduced a nearly identical product, "360 …
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No Coffee, No Bathroom: Starbucks Ends Open-Door Policy For Non-Customers
Starbucks is ending its open-door policy, prioritizing access for paying customers and employees. The coffeehouse chain will no longer allow just anyone to hang out in its cafes or use its bathrooms. Starbucks has created a new Coffeehouse Code of Conduct, requiring people to buy something to use the cafe, patio, or restrooms. Starbucks said it hopes the change will improve the overall coffeehouse experience. "We want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable in our stores," company spokesperson Sam Jefferies said in a statement to Daily Voice. "Implementing a Coffeehouse Code of Conduct i…
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These Jobs Will Dominate Nationally In 2025, According To New Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has unveiled its 2025 Best Jobs rankings, highlighting the top careers across various sectors to guide job seekers in making informed decisions. For the second consecutive year, the health care sector leads the list, with Nurse Practitioner securing the No. 1 position. The top five jobs for 2025 are: Nurse Practitioner IT Manager Physician Assistant Financial Manager Software Developer These rankings consider factors such as growth potential, work-life balance, job safety, employment rate, and salary. The prominence of health care and STEM (Science, Tec…
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See What Inspired Walmart's First Rebranding, Logo Change In 17 Years
Walmart is making a subtle yet noticeable tweak to its logo for the first time in nearly two decades. The retail chain announced "a comprehensive brand refresh" in a news release on Monday, Jan. 13. It's the first logo change for the 63-year-old company since it removed the star between "Wal" and "Mart" in 2008. Walmart said its fresh new look combines a nod to its rich history with a bold, modern design. "Walmart’s brand identity has evolved to reflect what the retailer offers today, while honoring what has always been special about the one-stop shopping destination," the chain …
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Healthy On The Go: Just Salad's First Drive-Thru Restaurant Opens In North Jersey
A restaurant chain specializing in fresh salads and other healthy food options has opened its first drive-thru location at a shopping center in Livingston. Just Salad has opened its new restaurant at 277 Eisenhower Parkway in The Shoppes at Livingston Circle, the company said in a news release on Monday, Jan. 13. The shopping center posted Instagram pictures on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, of the location's first day in business. The Livingston restaurant is Just Salad's first out of more than 90 nationwide locations to offer a drive-thru. "This new location reflects our belief that fast…
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Tesla Recalls 239,000+ Cars For Rearview Camera Glitch In Automaker's Latest Safety Issue
Tesla is recalling nearly 240,000 vehicles after a defect was discovered that could cause rearview cameras to fail, increasing the risk of crashes, officials said. Tesla issued a recall for 239,382 cars across its 2023-25 Model X and Model Y vehicles, along with its 2024-25 Model S and Model 3 lineup, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A defect in the cars' computer circuit boards can result in losing rearview camera functionality. The issue violates the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) for rear visibility and could compromise dri…
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Health Violations Close Bendix Diner On Route 17
A popular diner along Route 17 was forced to closed over health code violations, according to a borough notice posted on the door. UPDATE: Blind Bendix Diner Owner Fights To Save Route 17 Icon Before It's Too Late Bendix Diner in Hasbrouck Heights was surrounded by yellow caution tape on Sunday, Jan. 12, with a bright red notice and the word "unsatisfactory" taped to the glass door. The notice is dated Friday, Jan. 10, but does not go into detail. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Voice NJ (@dailyvoicenewjers…
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AI Workforce Shake-Up: Nearly Half Of Companies Plan Job Cuts Within Years
Nearly half of companies worldwide are planning to cut jobs within the next few years as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries and automates millions of positions, according to a new global report. The World Economic Forum’s "Future of Jobs Report 2025" outlines the seismic shifts AI will bring to the global workforce, revealing both challenges and opportunities: Job Displacement: The report says 41 percent of companies intent to downsize their workforce globally between 2025 and 2030, particularly in industries reliant on routine and manual tasks such as manufacturing, customer …
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Frozen Chicken Product Recalled Over Metal Contamination
A popular frozen chicken product being recalled due to reports of metal contamination. Nearly 25,000 pounds of the taquitos may harm consumers, including causing injuries. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that Bestway Sandwiches Inc., a Valencia, California company, is recalling 20-ounce cartons of “Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos.” These products were produced on July 3, 2024, and Sept. 25, 2024, and have “Best By” dates of 07/03/25 and 09/25/25 printed on the bottom panel. They were shipped to select ALDI …
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Mediterranean Gem Blue Fig Garden Opens 2nd Location At NJ Mall
Blue Fig Garden, a Mediterranean restaurant with a flagship location in Cherry Hill, has expanded to North Jersey with a new location. The restaurant held its soft opening at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne on Friday, January 10, inviting guests to experience its authentic Mediterranean cuisine and vibrant atmosphere. According to the restaurant’s website, Blue Fig Garden offers “a diverse selection of authentic cuisine,” including fire-roasted dishes, traditional Mediterranean desserts, and Turkish coffee brewed on hot sand. The menu features a wide range of appetizers, including humm…
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Cheddar Recall: NJ Distributor Pulls Cheeses Over Listeria Concerns, FDA Says
A New Jersey cheese distributor is recalling two cheddar products sold in Massachusetts due to possible listeria contamination, officials said. Abbey Specialty Foods issued the recall for 5.2-ounce blocks of its Wicklow Gold Cheddar Nettle & Chive and Wicklow Gold Cheddar Tomato & Herb cheeses, the Food and Drug Administration said. The recalled cheeses have sell-by dates of Monday, June 2. The Fairfield Township, Essex County, company said its supplier Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese reported a potential listeria contamination. There have been no reported illnesse…
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Game Over For Venu Sports: ESPN, FOX, Warner Bros. Discovery Scrap Joint Streaming Venture
Three giant media companies have abandoned their plans to launch Venu Sports, a service that aimed to drastically shake up the streaming industry by bundling many sports channels together, officials said. Venu Sports has officially been discontinued, ESPN said in a news release on Friday, Jan. 10. The massive venture was a partnership between the "Worldwide Leader in Sports," FOX, and Warner Bros. Discovery. The companies released a brief statement announcing the end of Venu Sports. "After careful consideration, we have collectively agreed to discontinue the Venu Sports joint ven…
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Kohl’s Closing 27 Stores Across The US Including In NJ
Kohl’s announced Thursday, Jan. 9, the closure of 27 underperforming stores, including locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Virginia, as part of its 2025 real estate changes. The closures are expected to be finalized by April 2025 and are part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its store portfolio while adapting to evolving consumer trends. Among the affected locations are stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Virginia. Pennsylvania Pottstown – 351 W Schuylkill Rd. New Jersey East Windsor – 72 Princeton Hightstown Rd. Massachusetts Stoug…
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Macy’s Closing 66 Stores Including Locations In NJ
Macy’s, Inc. confirmed on Thursday, Jan. 9, the closure of 16 stores across Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, and Maryland as part of its "Bold New Chapter" strategy. The closures are among 66 Macy’s locations set to shutter nationwide, a move designed to return the company to "sustainable, profitable sales growth." The stores closing in these states include: Virginia Southpark Mall Pennsylvania Logan Valley Mall Exton Square Mall Wyoming Valley Mall Philadelphia Center City Store in the Wanamaker Building New Jersey Essex Green Shopping Center New York Lake Success Melv…
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American Restaurant Chain Debuts In New Jersey
Get ready, New Jersey — J. Alexander’s is rolling into town! The popular contemporary American restaurant chain, famous for its wood-fired eats and top-notch dining vibes, is setting up shop at 852 Route 3 in Clifton, marking the first location for the Garden State. Prime rib, fresh seafood, epic sandwiches, and entree salads are just some of the menu items foodies are raving about. J. Alexander is hiring for hosts, line cooks, prep cooks, servers, and bartenders. Click here to apply. The opening date is still under wraps.
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400+ REI Employees Laid Off, Outdoor Retailer Ends Adventure Travel Program
More than 400 employees will lose their jobs as REI closes its Experiences program, ending the adventure travel and outdoor education programs that have been part of the retailer’s identity for 40 years. REI announced the shutdown of its Experiences division in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The decision will result in 438 layoffs for 180 full-time employees and 248 part-time guides as the company shifts focus to its core business. The retail chain cited ongoing financial challenges as the reason for ending the program. Experiences included adventure travel, day to…
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Mall Brand Merger: JCPenney Unites With Forever 21, Aeropostale, Brooks Brothers Operator
JCPenney is merging with a company that owns several other retailers that have also struggled as malls have declined in popularity across the U.S. The 123-year-old department store chain and SPARC Group have combined to form Catalyst Brands, the new company said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 8. SPARC Group is the operator of stores including Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Forever 21, Lucky Brand, and Nautica. Former JCPenney CEO Marc Rosen will become the CEO of Catalyst Brands, which boasts more than $9 billion of revenue and about 60,000 employees at …
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East Coast Ports Dodge Shutdown As Dockworkers Reach Tentative Six-Year Deal
Dockworkers and port companies have come to a tentative agreement on a new six-year deal, avoiding another work stoppage that would cause major shipping disruptions along the East Coast. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced the tentative agreement in a joint news release at night on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The deal aimed to avoid another potential strike on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The ILA and USMX agreed to extend the current master contract until ILA representatives can convene for a ratification vote and USMX members can final…
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Retired Fire Captain's NJ Hot Dog Restaurant Up For Sale After 15 Years
Captain Paul’s Firehouse Dogs, a cherished fixture in Mercer County, has announced it is up for sale after 15 years. Owners Paul and Janice Tweedly shared the news on Facebook on Dec. 28, 2024, citing health concerns as the reason behind the difficult decision. "Had surgery on Monday and doctor said I would have more surgeries upcoming if I didn’t slow down," Paul wrote. "Janice and I can’t thank you enough for your support over the 15 years. All the friendships we have made make this a very difficult decision." Captain Paul’s, located at 2230 Princeton Pike in Lawrence Township, opened it…
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Health Alert Issued For Popular Chicken Product Sold At Walmart
A public health alert has just been issued for a popular frozen chicken product. The product labeled as Chicken Curry Empanadas may contain Apple Cinnamon Empanadas, with milk, a known allergen, that is not declared on the product label, according to US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). FSIS said it is issuing this alert to ensure that consumers with allergies to milk are aware that this product should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the affected product is no longer available for purchase. The frozen empanada products labeled …
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H&R Block Fined $7M For Deceptive 'Free' Filing Ads, Must Reform Tax Services: FTC
H&R Block will pay $7 million in federal fines for deceptive practices and must implement sweeping changes to its filing services in time for the 2025 tax season, officials said. H&R Block reached the settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, the agency announced in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The order requires the company to revamp its services and pay $7 million to compensate its customers. The settlement stemmed from a February 2024 complaint accusing H&R Block of forcing users to contact customer service to downgrade products. The tax filer was also a…
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Delta Teams Up With Uber, Ending SkyMiles Rewards Partnership With Lyft
Delta will enter a new partnership with Uber and allow SkyMiles customers to earn rewards on rides, ending the airline's longtime relationship with Lyft, officials said. Delta Air Lines and Uber announced their new partnership at the CES 2025 trade show in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Jan. 7. SkyMiles members will be able to earn miles for eligible Uber riders and Uber Eats orders in the spring of 2025. The heads of the companies shared their excitement about the venture, saying that about 15 percent of all Uber ride bookings either begin or end at airports. "Delta is thrilled to come together wi…
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These Two Girl Scout Cookie Flavors Will Be Retired In 2025: How You Can Buy Them
If you love Girl Scout Cookies, 2025 is the last year you can buy two special flavors. The Girl Scouts of the USA said that it will retire its S’mores and Toast-Yay! cookies after this season. The organization made the announcement in a news release on Tuesday, Jan. 7 as it kicks off the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season. S'mores cookies were introduced in 2017 and are made by Little Brownie Bakers. Just like the campfire classic, the Girl Scout version has a chocolate and marshmallow filling in between two graham sandwich cookies. The Toast-Yay! flavor was introduced in 2021 an…
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2.5+ Million Teslas Investigated For Crashes Linked To Remote Driving Feature,
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A federal investigation has been launched into more than 2.5 million Tesla vehicles after reports of crashes involving a system that allows vehicles to be remotely controlled through a smartphone app, officials said. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened the probe into Tesla's "Actually Smart Summon" system on Monday, Jan. 6. A preliminary investigation report said the auto safety agency was looking into at least four crashes involving Teslas using the self-driving feature. The investigation includes an estimated 2,585,000 Teslas with full self-dri…
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Meta Drops Fact-Checking Program Ahead Of Trump's White House Return, Company Says
Meta is dismantling its third-party fact-checking program in the U.S. and aims to bring back political content as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, the company said. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the changes in a video statement on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The company that owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, will replace its fact-checking program with a Community Notes system similar to the one implemented on X (formerly Twitter). Zuckerberg said the new system's goal is to reduce bias and restore free expression. "Fact-checkers have be…
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McDonald's Launches McValue Menu With $1 Deals, Free Fries, Big Perks
A new year means a new way to save money at McDonald's. The fast-food chain has officially debuted its new McValue menu on Tuesday, Jan. 7, McDonald's said in a news release. U.S. customers can enjoy deals like the new "Buy One, Add One for $1" offer and the popular $5 Meal Deal. The McValue menu also introduces exclusive app deals, including free medium fries with a $1 purchase every Friday throughout 2025 and a complimentary McCrispy chicken sandwich for first-time app users. Owners of the roughly 13,500 restaurants nationwide can also add their own flair and unique …
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Don't Fall For It: New Twist On Imposter Fraud Targets Your Money, Personal Info
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sounding the alarm on a sophisticated new imposter scheme designed to steal your money and personal information. These scams are becoming increasingly convincing, but learning to spot the red flags can help you stay protected. How the Scam Works Initial Contact: Scammers pose as representatives from well-known companies, such as Amazon or a tech support service. They’ll claim there’s a routine issue, like suspicious charges on your account, a computer virus, or an account breach. Escalation: The scammers lie, saying your name is tied to serious …
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Popular Cold & Flu Medicine Recalled Over Contamination Concerns
A widely used cold and flu medication is being recalled due to potential contamination with foreign materials. The recall affects Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion medication sold at Costco in October and November. Impacted products have the lot code P140082 printed on the box and are linked to item number 1729556. Costco advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and return it to any Costco location for a full refund. “If you have any issues or concerns, contact us at 1-800-426-9391 or via email at complaints-inquiries@lnkintl.com,” the company said in …
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Layoffs Loom At Washington Post Amid Talent Exodus, Financial Struggles: Report
The Washington Post is bracing for significant layoffs this week, with dozens of employees in the business division expected to lose their jobs, according to a report. Layoffs are set to shake The Washington Post, targeting the business division of the Jeff Bezos-owned and Will Lewis-led newspaper, Oliver Darcy reported in his Status newsletter. Sources said the cuts will be substantial, potentially impacting dozens of employees. The news comes as morale continues to plummet at the newspaper, which has recently experienced a wave of high-profile departures. Star reporter Josh Dawsey is…
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Disney, Fubo To Combine Streaming Services In Major Merger
Disney is set to acquire a majority stake in FuboTV Inc., merging its Hulu + Live TV service with Fubo in a transformative deal expected to reshape the streaming landscape. The combined business, operating under the Fubo name, will continue offering Hulu + Live TV and Fubo as separate services, the companies announced in news releases on Monday, Jan. 6. With 6.2 million North American subscribers, the new venture aims to deliver greater consumer choice through expanded programming and flexible pricing. "This combination enables us to deliver on our promise to provide consumers with g…
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'F— That's Nice Pizza:' Jersey Shore Pizzeria Loved By Foodies Opens New Location
Rosie’s Pizzeria, hailed by many as serving the best pizza at the Jersey Shore, has officially opened its second location, bringing its beloved pies closer to even more fans. The original Rosie’s Pizzeria, located at 620 Bay Avenue in Point Pleasant, has gained a cult following, with food lovers across the state raving about its pizza. Now, the new location in Middletown is open along Route 35 in Middletown, in the same plaza as ShopRite. Since opening in 2017, Rosie’s has become best known for its square Sicilian pie. Regulars know to call ahead to secure one of these legendary pizzas. Fo…
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