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NJ Among 10 Most Innovative States, New Study Says: Here's Why NJ Among 10 Most Innovative States, New Study Says: Here's Why
NJ Among 10 Most Innovative States, New Study Says: Here's Why Several states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are setting the pace for US innovation by driving research, technology, and business growth, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 Most & Least Innovative States study on Wednesday, Mar. 19. The study evaluated all 50 states and Washington, DC, using 25 key factors, including STEM job concentration, research and development spending, and tech industry presence. Washington, DC, took WalletHub's top spot, driven by its high concentration of professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math. The nation's c…

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Benadryl Recall Issued Over Packaging Flaw That Endangers Children, CPSC Says Benadryl Recall Issued Over Packaging Flaw That Endangers Children, CPSC Says
Benadryl Recall Issued Over Packaging Flaw That Endangers Children, Cpsc Says A recall has been issued for Benadryl due to a bottle safety flaw that could put children at risk of poisoning, officials said. Arsell Inc. is recalling about 2,300 bottles of Benadryl Liquid Elixir, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. The Brooklyn, New York-based company issued the recall after discovering the 100-milliliter bottles' packaging wasn't child-resistant, violating federal safety regulations.  The liquid allergy medication contains diphenhydramine, which must be packaged in a way that prevents children from acc…

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Tesla Trade-Ins Hit Record High As Elon Musk's Politics Alienate Drivers, New Data Says Tesla Trade-Ins Hit Record High As Elon Musk's Politics Alienate Drivers, New Data Says
Tesla Trade-Ins Hit Record High As Elon Musk's Politics Alienate Drivers, New Data Says Tesla owners are trading in their vehicles at record levels as criticism mounts against the company and billionaire CEO Elon Musk, according to new data. March has marked the highest-ever share of Tesla trade-ins toward new or used purchases at dealerships for other automakers, according to car shopping website Edmunds. The site, which receives more than 20 million monthly views, said interest in Tesla's brand is dipping and consumer loyalty is weakening. Tesla's share of vehicle trade-ins from model year 2017 or later remained steady throughout 2024, starting at 0.5 percent …

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TikTok Adding Amber Alerts To 'For You' Pages: How The App Could Help Save Lives TikTok Adding Amber Alerts To 'For You' Pages: How The App Could Help Save Lives
TikTok Adding Amber Alerts To 'For You' Pages: How The App Could Help Save Lives Amber alerts are now live on TikTok nationwide, putting urgent information about missing children directly in front of millions of users within seconds. TikTok announced it was launching amber alerts on "For You" pages in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. The move is part of a partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Amber alerts were successfully tested in Texas, where alerts appeared in users' FYP feeds and were viewed more than 20 million times in just four months. The pilot program also sent more than 2.5 million people to the NCMEC's …

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Heathrow Airport Flights Resuming After London Power Station Fire (UPDATE) Heathrow Airport Flights Resuming After London Power Station Fire (UPDATE)
Heathrow Airport Flights Resuming After London Power Station Fire (Update) Flights resumed at Heathrow Airport in London after a massive fire at a nearby substation shut down power to two terminals. Heathrow announced the restart of flights in a Facebook update on Friday, Mar. 21. The airport was closed after the fire knocked out power, forcing more than 1,350 flights worldwide to be canceled or rerouted. The airport urged travelers not to head to Heathrow unless advised by their airline. "Our teams have worked tirelessly since the incident to ensure a speedy recovery," Heathrow posted. "We're now safely able to restart flights, prioritising repatriation and…

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Exploding Espresso Maker Handles Trigger Recall Of 12K+ Machines Exploding Espresso Maker Handles Trigger Recall Of 12K+ Machines
Exploding Espresso Maker Handles Trigger Recall Of 12K+ Machines Thousands of espresso machines sold at JCPenney and Best Buy are being recalled after reports of injuries from exploding brew cup handles, officials said. Sensio Inc. is recalling about 12,300 Bella Pro Series and Cooks Steam Espresso Makers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. The recall was issued due to a defect that can cause the brew cup handle to eject forcefully, shattering the glass carafe and posing burn and laceration hazards. The recalled machines include the Bella Pro Series Steam Espresso Maker (model No. 90195) and Cook…

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Riders Suffer Broken Bones As Segway Scooters Fold Mid-Ride, Sparking Massive Recall Riders Suffer Broken Bones As Segway Scooters Fold Mid-Ride, Sparking Massive Recall
Riders Suffer Broken Bones As Segway Scooters Fold Mid-Ride, Sparking Massive Recall Two popular Segway electric scooters are being recalled after dozens of riders were injured when the handlebars or stem collapsed mid-ride, sending some crashing to the ground. More than 220,000 Segway Ninebot Max G30P and Max G30LP KickScooters are affected by the recall, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. Segway has received 68 reports of folding mechanism failures, according to the CPSC. The incidents include 20 injuries such as abrasions, bruises, lacerations, and broken bones. The scooters were sold at Best Buy, Costco, Walmar…

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46K+ Cybertrucks Recalled As Tesla's Financial, Political Issues Escalate 46K+ Cybertrucks Recalled As Tesla's Financial, Political Issues Escalate
46K+ Cybertrucks Recalled As Tesla's Financial, Political Issues Escalate Tesla is recalling more than 45,000 of its controversial Cybertrucks after a serious safety issue was discovered with their exterior paneling, the latest in a growing list of issues for the electric automaker. Tesla has issued the recall for 46,096 Cybertrucks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The recall impacts 2024 and 2025 models. According to the NHTSA, a stainless-steel exterior trim panel known as the cant rail may detach while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risks. Tesla is offering to replace the cant rail assembly for free. The recall c…

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McDonald's Digs Into Minecraft World With Limited-Time Movie Meals, Game Add-Ons McDonald's Digs Into Minecraft World With Limited-Time Movie Meals, Game Add-Ons
McDonald's Digs Into Minecraft World With Limited-Time Movie Meals, Game Add-Ons McDonald's is stacking up something special for Minecraft fans. McDonald's is turning its menu into a pixelated adventure with a limited-time meal inspired by "A Minecraft Movie", which will be released in theaters on Friday, Apr. 4. The fast-food chain announced the partnership in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. The Minecraft movie meal and Happy Meal will launch on Tuesday, Apr. 1. McDonald's will bring the video game's blocky world to life with exclusive in-game rewards, collectible toys, and a fiery new sauce. The limited-time meals offer Minecraft fans a chance to …

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Today Is Free Cone Day At Dairy Queen: Here's How To Get Yours Today Is Free Cone Day At Dairy Queen: Here's How To Get Yours
Today Is Free Cone Day At Dairy Queen: Here's How To Get Yours Dairy Queen is helping make spring's arrival a little sweeter. Dairy Queen is bringing back its annual Free Cone Day, offering fans a free small vanilla soft-serve cone on Thursday, March 20, the first day of spring. Customers can stop by participating locations nationwide for their free cone, complete with the signature DQ curl on top. Click here to find your nearest store. "Free Cone Day is by far one of our favorite days of the year," said Maria Hokanson, DQ's executive vice president of marketing. "There's nothing sweeter than enjoying a tasty cone – on DQ – to kick off a sea…

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