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Get Special Stop & Shop Freebie To Celebrate National Guacamole Day: Here's How Get Special Stop & Shop Freebie To Celebrate National Guacamole Day: Here's How
Get Special Stop & Shop Freebie To Celebrate National Guacamole Day: Here's How Stop & Shop is celebrating a popular sidekick for tacos, burritos, and tortilla chips. Customers can get a free container of Nature's Promise guacamole starting on Friday, Sept. 11. The promotion runs through Thursday, Sept. 17. The offer celebrates National Guacamole Day, which falls on Wednesday, Sept. 16. According to Avocados From Mexico, guacamole was invented by the Aztecs between the 14th and 16th centuries by mashing avocados with a mortar and pestle, then adding ingredients like tomatoes, peppers, and salt. The word "guacamole" is a combination of the Nahuatl words f…

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This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says
This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says An overlooked calculation could leave workers with less money each payday or an unwelcome surprise when they file their taxes. The IRS recommends checking federal income tax withholding at least once a year. Its free online Tax Withholding Estimator helps employees determine whether their employers are taking the right amount from their pay. Withhold too little, and a worker could face an additional tax bill and possibly penalties. Withhold too much, and take-home pay shrinks while more money goes toward a potential refund. The agency’s withholding guidance highlights several situations th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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100+ Babies Hit Heads, Prompting Urgent Warning About Popular Bouncers 100+ Babies Hit Heads, Prompting Urgent Warning About Popular Bouncers
100+ Babies Hit Heads, Prompting Urgent Warning About Popular Bouncers Federal regulators are warning about a popular type of baby rocker chair after more than 100 infants hit their heads when the bouncers collapsed. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning for about 14,200 Flyboss 3-in-1 Portable Baby Bouncer and Rocker Chairs on Thursday, Sept. 10. The bouncers can collapse while in use, creating a risk of impact injuries to infants. The CPSC has received 191 reports of the bouncers collapsing, with an infant's head striking the surface underneath the bouncer in 115 incidents. Adults "sought medical attention" for at least 20 ba…

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Urgent Warning Issued Over Electrical Dangers Found In Power Washers Urgent Warning Issued Over Electrical Dangers Found In Power Washers
Urgent Warning Issued Over Electrical Dangers Found In Power Washers Federal regulators are warning about two types of power washers over electrical hazards that could lead to serious injuries or death. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued warnings for Le Hao Tool and HOTFINE pressure washers on Thursday, Sept. 10. The machines lack safety protections designed to prevent electric shock and electrocution. About 3,100 Le Hao Tool pressure washers were originally recalled in April. The pressure washers lack an integrated immersion protection device on or near the power plug, also known as a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI). Le Hao Too…

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National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Tasty Deals National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Tasty Deals
National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Tasty Deals Fast-food chains and sit-down restaurants are celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with plenty of deals! National Cheeseburger Day in 2026 falls on Friday, Sept. 18. The annual holiday celebrates one of the most popular foods in the US. Several restaurants claim to have invented the cheeseburger, according to National Day Calendar. One origin story says Lionel Sternberger dropped a slice of American cheese on a sizzling hamburger at his father's Pasadena, California, restaurant called The Rite Spot in 1926. Other claims to cheeseburger fame include O'Dell's in Los Angeles, Kaelin's Restau…

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Exploding Fire Spray Canisters Spark Huge Recall: What To Know Exploding Fire Spray Canisters Spark Huge Recall: What To Know
Exploding Fire Spray Canisters Spark Huge Recall: What To Know Tens of thousands of fire spray canisters are being recalled after some exploded or deteriorated, officials said. Prepared Hero issued the recall for about 31,000 Hero Fire Spray Canisters, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 10. The canisters can deteriorate over time, causing them to rupture or fail to work during a fire. The Wyoming-based company has received nine reports of the canisters exploding or deteriorating while in storage. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. The recall involves 20-fluid-ounce Hero Fire Spray canisters tha…

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Deadly Choking Risk Sparks Recall Of Popular Candy Sold In NY Deadly Choking Risk Sparks Recall Of Popular Candy Sold In NY
Deadly Choking Risk Sparks Recall Of Popular Candy Sold In NY A popular type of candy sold in stores across the Northeast is being recalled because of a potentially deadly choking hazard. The Ricky Joy Company recalled about 2.3 million Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy bottles, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 10.  The recalled candy comes in 1.85-fluid-ounce plastic bottles and is applied through a rollerball top. The rolling ball on the bottles can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking. The candy was sold in blue raspberry, strawberry, green apple, and watermelon flavors. No i…

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Krispy Kreme Adds New Fall Favorites With Limited-Time Deal Krispy Kreme Adds New Fall Favorites With Limited-Time Deal
Krispy Kreme Adds New Fall Favorites With Limited-Time Deal Krispy Kreme is adding new treats to celebrate the return of two fall staples: apples and football. The doughnut chain announced the new Apple Cider Original Glazed Doughnut and Fall & Football Dozen in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Both will be available beginning Thursday, Sept. 10, at participating locations. The new Apple Cider Original Glazed Doughnut is made with apple cider dough, spiced with cinnamon, and finished with Krispy Kreme's signature glaze. Customers can buy a dozen Apple Cider Original Glazed Doughnuts for $5 with the purchase of any regularly priced doze…

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Halloween Candy Sold At Major Retailers Recalled Over Health Risk Halloween Candy Sold At Major Retailers Recalled Over Health Risk
Halloween Candy Sold At Major Retailers Recalled Over Health Risk A popular Halloween treat is being pulled from store shelves in more than a dozen states due to a potentially serious health risk. Crystal Temptations is recalling several sizes of its Halloween Chocolatey Eyeballs because the candy contains milk that is not declared on the packaging, according to an announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration.  The candy was sold at Marshalls, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Sierra Trading Post stores, according to the FDA announcement. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk could suffer a serious or life-threatening allergic rea…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Scammers Sending Fake MyChart Messages To Steal Personal Info: What To Know Scammers Sending Fake MyChart Messages To Steal Personal Info: What To Know
Scammers Sending Fake MyChart Messages To Steal Personal Info: What To Know A growing scam is targeting MyChart users with fake offers for free Medicare health kits, tricking some victims into handing over personal and financial information. At least 41 health systems nationwide have warned patients about the phishing campaign, according to Becker's Hospital Review. The messages may offer free products like "MyChart Medicare Kits," "Medicare Health Kits," or "Senior Health Packages." The scam often starts with an email or text that appears to come from MyChart, which is a patient portal developed by Epic Systems. Some emails use subject lines like "Your M…

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Get Football Season's Worth Of Wingstop For $27.99: Here's How Get Football Season's Worth Of Wingstop For $27.99: Here's How
Get Football Season's Worth Of Wingstop For $27.99: Here's How Wingstop is celebrating the National Football League's return with a special game-day offer for some lucky fans. The restaurant chain announced its first-ever Wing Pass in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The $27.99 pass includes up to 18 Watch Party Bundles, one for every week of the NFL's 18-week regular season. Only 100 passes will be available. Sales begin for Club Wingstop members at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, exclusively at wingshop.com. Each Watch Party Bundle includes 20 classic wings in up to four flavors, a large fry, and a large ranch dip. Passholders will receive a new …

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Snoop Dogg Will Pay You $30K To Eat Ice Cream: Here's How Snoop Dogg Will Pay You $30K To Eat Ice Cream: Here's How
Snoop Dogg Will Pay You $30K To Eat Ice Cream: Here's How If eating ice cream around the world sounds like a dream job, Snoop Dogg is hiring someone to do exactly that. Dr. Bombay is looking for an "International Ice Cream Taster" for a three-month contract paying $10,000 per month, according to a LinkedIn job posting. The person hired will travel, sample frozen desserts, track new flavor trends, and report discoveries back to Snoop Dogg and the Dr. Bombay team. The job includes uncovering unusual dessert trends, trying different flavors around the world, creating social media content, and helping develop new tastes. "Your mission? Taste. Tr…

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Girl Scouts Adds New Cookies, Including First-Ever Dog Treat Girl Scouts Adds New Cookies, Including First-Ever Dog Treat
Girl Scouts Adds New Cookies, Including First-Ever Dog Treat Two new Girl Scout Cookies are joining the lineup for the 2027 season, including one made just for dogs. Girl Scouts of the USA unveiled Patch Pals and Girl Scout Sparkables on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Both will be available exclusively online for direct shipping beginning Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2027, when the national Girl Scout Cookie season begins. Patch Pals are the organization's first cookies created for dogs. Developed with BARK, the soft-baked treats are blueberry muffin-flavored and feature one of four patch designs representing Girl Scout experiences. Girl Scout Sparkables are the first alle…

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Hidden Scam Risk: This Online Activity Could Make You A Bigger Target, Research Reveals Hidden Scam Risk: This Online Activity Could Make You A Bigger Target, Research Reveals
Hidden Scam Risk: This Online Activity Could Make You A Bigger Target, Research Reveals What looks like a routine digital breadcrumb could tell strangers far more than users intend. Public ratings and reviews can expose hidden relationships, even when social-media connections or friend lists remain private, according to a study published in the journal Information Systems Research. Researchers developed an algorithm that used publicly visible Yelp activity to infer connections among users. It examined behavioral patterns rather than relying on disclosed friendships. The team tested its framework with Yelp data from Louisiana and Pennsylvania. At a 10 percent false-positive ra…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Major Apple Reveal Will Showcase New Leader, Products: When To Watch Major Apple Reveal Will Showcase New Leader, Products: When To Watch
Major Apple Reveal Will Showcase New Leader, Products: When To Watch Apple is preparing for one of its most closely watched product events in years, with expectations running high for a potentially pivotal addition to its lineup. The company will livestream its fall showcase at 1 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, Sept. 9, according to Apple. The presentation, which will be livestreamed on apple.com and on the Apple TV app, will also mark John Ternus’ first major product keynote since becoming CEO. Apple will livestream its fall product event at 1 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, Sept. 9. Apple The 51-year-old Ternus succeeded Tim Cook on Tuesday, Sept. 1.…

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Ready-To-Eat Products Recalled Over Contamination Risk In 8 States, Including NY Ready-To-Eat Products Recalled Over Contamination Risk In 8 States, Including NY
Ready-To-Eat Products Recalled Over Contamination Risk In 8 States, Including NY A new multistate recall is raising concerns that potentially contaminated food could remain inside business and household refrigerators. Prime Line Distributors, Inc., and Ferrarini USA, Inc., recalled about 1,513 pounds of imported ready-to-eat pork guanciale on Sunday, Sept. 6, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced. The dry-cured pork jowl may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Routine import reinspection testing detected the bacteria in a product sample, according to the USDA. No illnesses linked to the products had been confirmed when…

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Major Airline Tests New Way To Get Food, Essentials Before Boarding: How It Works Major Airline Tests New Way To Get Food, Essentials Before Boarding: How It Works
Major Airline Tests New Way To Get Food, Essentials Before Boarding: How It Works United Airlines is testing a new service that allows travelers to order food and other essentials without leaving their gate. The airline launched the pilot program at Newark Liberty International Airport on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The service is available on some flights departing from or connecting through up to nine designated gates in Terminal C. Customers can order food, drinks, and travel essentials through the United app and pick up their items at the gate. Travelers receive a push notification through the United app or an email before departure.  Travelers can choose from foo…

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Health Coverage Price Hike Shock Could Hit Millions: Here's When, Why Health Coverage Price Hike Shock Could Hit Millions: Here's When, Why
Health Coverage Price Hike Shock Could Hit Millions: Here's When, Why Another financial squeeze may be coming for millions of Americans who receive health coverage through work. Employer-sponsored health benefit costs are projected to rise an average of 8.2 percent per employee in 2027, according to preliminary findings from Marsh’s 2026 National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans. That would be the largest increase since 2003 and the fifth straight year of elevated growth. The projection already accounts for steps that companies plan to take to control spending. Without those measures, employers expect the cost of their existing plans to climb an ave…

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USPS Raising Rates For 2026 Holiday Season: See What's Increasing USPS Raising Rates For 2026 Holiday Season: See What's Increasing
USPS Raising Rates For 2026 Holiday Season: See What's Increasing The US Postal Service is planning price hikes for the 2026 holiday season. The higher USPS rates are expected to begin on Sunday, Oct. 4. The temporary prices would stay in place through Sunday, Jan. 17, 2027, pending a review by the Postal Regulatory Commission. The increases would apply to Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select. Retail increases would range from 50 cents for lighter packages traveling shorter distances to as much as $20.80 for heavier Priority Mail Express shipments traveling longer distances. Flat Rate boxes and envelopes would al…

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Popular Popcorn Brand Recalled Over Missing Ingredient Disclosure Popular Popcorn Brand Recalled Over Missing Ingredient Disclosure
Popular Popcorn Brand Recalled Over Missing Ingredient Disclosure A sweet-and-salty snack sold in two states was pulled after a labeling problem left an ingredient off the package. Prospector Popcorn recalled 140 bags of its Belgian Chocolate Toffee-flavored popcorn because they contain undeclared soy, specifically soy lecithin, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The Ridgefield, Connecticut-based company initiated the voluntary recall on Tuesday, April 28. The FDA classified it as a Class II recall on Thursday, May 14. The affected popcorn was distributed in Connecticut and NY. The recall covers 3.5-ounce bags with UPC 850073852125. Affec…

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Southwest Adds Major New Perk As Airlines Compete For Premium Travelers Southwest Adds Major New Perk As Airlines Compete For Premium Travelers
Southwest Adds Major New Perk As Airlines Compete For Premium Travelers Southwest Airlines is opening airport lounges for the first time as the carrier continues adding more premium travel options. The Dallas-based airline will launch its first lounge network in late 2027, Southwest announced in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Construction has already started on four locations, and at least seven more are planned over the next several years. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport will be among the first lounges to open in late 2027. The other three locations will be at airports in Austin, Texas; Honolulu, Hawaii; and N…

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Fall Dangers Spark Huge Office Chair Recall From NY Company: What To Know Fall Dangers Spark Huge Office Chair Recall From NY Company: What To Know
Fall Dangers Spark Huge Office Chair Recall From NY Company: What To Know More than 15,000 office chairs are being recalled after reports that the backrests detached, creating a fall hazard. Branch issued the recall for about 16,000 of its Ergonomic Chairs, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Sept. 3. About 180 additional chairs were sold in Canada. The recall applies to height-adjustable chairs with backrest anchors that were installed incorrectly during manufacturing. The affected chairs were made between Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, and Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Branch, which is based in New York City, has received 11 reports of …

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Popular Tofu Product Recalled Across 29 States, Including NY, Over Packaging Concern Popular Tofu Product Recalled Across 29 States, Including NY, Over Packaging Concern
Popular Tofu Product Recalled Across 29 States, Including NY, Over Packaging Concern A popular plant-based food is being pulled from stores and online distribution after the manufacturer discovered a potential problem involving its packaging. Hodo Inc. announced Monday, Aug. 31, that it is voluntarily recalling select lots of its 8-ounce Lightly Fried Chili Crisp Tofu because printing ink from the packaging may have migrated into the food. The Hodo recall notice says the affected product was distributed to wholesalers, retailers, and consumers in 29 states, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Distribution ran fr…

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11 Killed By Banned Air Bag Inflators, Feds Say: What Drivers Should Know 11 Killed By Banned Air Bag Inflators, Feds Say: What Drivers Should Know
11 Killed By Banned Air Bag Inflators, Feds Say: What Drivers Should Know A banned replacement air bag inflator has now been linked to 11 deaths in the US, according to federal safety officials. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the latest death involved a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox in Dallas on Thursday, Aug. 27. It was the first known death involving one of the defective inflators installed in an Equinox. The Chinese-made inflators are marked with the identifier "DTN60DB" and were used as replacements after the original frontal driver's-side air bag inflators were removed. All previous 10 deaths and three severe injuries involved Che…

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Air Bag Danger For Children Triggers Kia SUV Recall Air Bag Danger For Children Triggers Kia SUV Recall
Air Bag Danger For Children Triggers Kia SUV Recall More than 21,000 Kia SUVs are being recalled because the front passenger air bag could deploy when a child or children's seat is in the front seat. Kia issued the recall for 21,290 EV9 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Friday, Aug. 21. The recalled EV9s are from the 2025 and 2026 model years. The recall is due to improper routing of a tube in the Occupant Detection System beneath the front passenger seat. The tube can become pinched when the seat is adjusted to its highest position and may become damaged after repeated height or tilt adju…

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Taco Bell Debuts New Ice Cream Taco With Sweet Twist Taco Bell Debuts New Ice Cream Taco With Sweet Twist
Taco Bell Debuts New Ice Cream Taco With Sweet Twist Taco Bell is putting chocolate and ice cream inside its tacos with a new dessert option. The fast-food chain began selling the Salt & Straw Churro Ice Cream Taco at participating restaurants nationwide on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The $3.99 ice cream taco features a crispy waffle cone shell filled with churro-flavored ice cream and covered with puffed rice and a dark chocolate-flavored coating. The dessert is Taco Bell's second collaboration with Salt & Straw after the two brands launched the Tacolate in 2025. The original ice cream taco sold out during its launch weekend and was …

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VW Slashing 50K Jobs, Shrinking Vehicle Lineup Amid 'Enormous' Challenges VW Slashing 50K Jobs, Shrinking Vehicle Lineup Amid 'Enormous' Challenges
VW Slashing 50K Jobs, Shrinking Vehicle Lineup Amid 'Enormous' Challenges Volkswagen is planning another massive round of job cuts as the German automaker looks to lower costs and become more competitive worldwide. The company announced plans to eliminate about 50,000 additional positions, including management roles, by 2030. Volkswagen's Supervisory Board unanimously approved the restructuring plan on Thursday, Sept. 3. The latest layoffs would bring the total number of planned job losses to about 100,000. That makes up about 15% of VW's workforce of more than 650,000 employees. Volkswagen will also sharply reduce the number of vehicles it offers. The comp…

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Burlington Leaving Its Namesake NJ Home For $370M Philadelphia HQ, 2K Jobs Burlington Leaving Its Namesake NJ Home For $370M Philadelphia HQ, 2K Jobs
Burlington Leaving Its Namesake NJ Home For $370M Philadelphia HQ, 2K Jobs Burlington Stores, formerly Burlington Coat Factory, is leaving its namesake New Jersey city after more than 50 years for a new $370 million corporate headquarters in Philadelphia — a move expected to bring at least 2,000 jobs to Pennsylvania over the next five years. The Fortune 500 off-price retailer will buy property at 3151 Market St. in West Philadelphia’s Schuylkill Yards development, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Thursday, Sept. 3. Pennsylvania will put $30 million toward the project, including a $20 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant and a $10 million Pennsylvania …

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Popular McDonald's Favorite Returns For Limited Time: 'We're So Back' Popular McDonald's Favorite Returns For Limited Time: 'We're So Back'
Popular McDonald's Favorite Returns For Limited Time: 'We're So Back' McDonald's is bringing back a spicy menu favorite nationwide. The fast-food chain officially returned Spicy Chicken McNuggets to participating restaurants on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The spicier version of the chain's classic chicken nuggets is coated in a spicy tempura breading made with aged cayenne and chili peppers. McDonald's is also offering Mighty Hot Sauce, which blends crushed red pepper, spicy chilis, garlic, and a hint of sweetness. "We're so back," the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter said. "And just as spicy as ever." The spicy nuggets first debuted in September 2020, USA Today repo…

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Target Unveils Major Beauty Makeover At 600+ Stores: See What's New Target Unveils Major Beauty Makeover At 600+ Stores: See What's New
Target Unveils Major Beauty Makeover At 600+ Stores: See What's New Target is giving its beauty section a major makeover. The retailer announced that it's launching Target Beauty Studio in more than 600 stores nationwide on Thursday, Sept. 10. The studio will also be available on Target's website. The launch comes shortly after Target's partnership with Ulta Beauty ended in August 2026. The companies launched their shop-in-shop partnership in 2021, bringing prestige beauty products into hundreds of Target stores. Target Beauty Studio will feature more than 1,600 products from 90 prestige, emerging, and global brands. More than two-thirds of the brands are …

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Milk Recalled Nationwide Over Potential Spoilage: What To Know Milk Recalled Nationwide Over Potential Spoilage: What To Know
Milk Recalled Nationwide Over Potential Spoilage: What To Know A nationwide milk recall is underway after consumers reported troubling changes to the product and its packaging. Horizon Organic Dairy voluntarily recalled more than 53,000 cases distributed across the US because the contents may spoil prematurely, according to the FDA and the company. The recall remains ongoing. The affected product is Horizon Organic shelf-stable 1 percent chocolate milk sold in 8-ounce cartons. It was packaged in 12-count and 18-count boxes. Horizon said consumers complained that some packages appeared bloated. The contents could also have an unpleasant taste, odor, or…

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