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NBC 'Today' Correspondent Stuns Co-Hosts With Live Personal Announcement NBC 'Today' Correspondent Stuns Co-Hosts With Live Personal Announcement
NBC 'Today' Correspondent Stuns Co-Hosts With Live Personal Announcement A routine catch-up among morning show colleagues suddenly turned into an emotional celebration. NBC News correspondent Emilie Ikeda caught Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer completely off guard during the third hour of NBC’s “Today” on Monday, Aug. 31. Ikeda, 32, announced that she is five months pregnant with her first child and due in January 2027, according to Today.com. She was filling in for Al Roker when Dreyer invited the hosts to discuss their weekends. Ikeda said hers was “best encapsulated in pictures.” The show then displayed photos of Ikeda and her husband, Pat, holding sonogram …

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by Joe Lombardi
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114K Car Seats Recalled Over Injury Risks For Infants 114K Car Seats Recalled Over Injury Risks For Infants
114K Car Seats Recalled Over Injury Risks For Infants More than 114,000 infant car seats are being recalled because their carrying handles can partially detach, increasing the risk that a child could fall and be injured. Britax Child Safety issued the recall for 114,660 B-Safe infant car seats, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report submitted on Thursday, Aug. 20. The recall covers several models, including B-Safe Gen 2, B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit, B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit Plus, B-Safe 35, B-Safe Ultra, and Endeavours. A screw on one side of the car seat's handle assembly can loosen due to extended use and wear. T…

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by Chris Spiker
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Joe Budden's Pregnant GF Thought She Had The Big Surprise — She Was Wrong Joe Budden's Pregnant GF Thought She Had The Big Surprise — She Was Wrong
Joe Budden's Pregnant GF Thought She Had The Big Surprise — She Was Wrong Joe Budden's pregnant girlfriend thought she had the biggest surprise of his 46th birthday celebration. Shadée Monique told the crowd that so many people had come out because so many people love Budden, adding that she was happy to be part of his family before revealing her own surprise: The couple is expecting a baby girl. Budden came out to thank her. But first, he had a correction: “You ain't in the family yet,” he said. “Well pretty much I am,” Monique replied. View this post on Instagram That's when Budden, wearing a white tux, got…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Never-Ending Pasta Returns To Olive Garden: What To Know Never-Ending Pasta Returns To Olive Garden: What To Know
Never-Ending Pasta Returns To Olive Garden: What To Know Pasta lovers can once again fill up on unlimited bowls at Olive Garden. The restaurant chain's Never-Ending Pasta Bowl returned nationwide on Monday, Aug. 31. The $14.99 deal will be available through Sunday, Nov. 22. The promotion includes unlimited refills of pasta, sauces, and protein toppings, along with never-ending soup or salad and freshly baked breadsticks. Olive Garden says diners can create 120 possible combinations, and the chain has added two new choices: Spicy Alfredo sauce and Crispy Shrimp Fritta as a protein topping.  The nationwide return comes aft…

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by Chris Spiker
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Major Recall Expands To 3.6M Grill Brushes Before Labor Day Weekend Major Recall Expands To 3.6M Grill Brushes Before Labor Day Weekend
Major Recall Expands To 3.6M Grill Brushes Before Labor Day Weekend More than 3.6 million grill brushes are now being recalled as Labor Day weekend cookouts and football tailgates approach. Conair has expanded its recall to cover about 3,625,800 Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Aug. 27. The Stamford, Connecticut-based importer previously recalled 1,719,995 brushes in July. The brushes were recalled because small metal bristles can detach from them and stick to grills or food. Swallowing the bristles can cause serious internal injuries that may require surgery. …

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by Chris Spiker
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Fruit Sold At Walmart Recalled By NY-Based Company Over Contamination Concern Fruit Sold At Walmart Recalled By NY-Based Company Over Contamination Concern
Fruit Sold At Walmart Recalled By Ny-based Company Over Contamination Concern A fruit recall is affecting shoppers in several Northeast states after testing raised concerns about possible contamination. Mamaroneck, New York-based Panorama Produce is recalling 302 boxes of Martina-brand mangoes that were distributed in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania and sold at select Walmart stores, according to a company announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration. The mangoes were distributed from Monday, Aug. 10, through Friday, Aug. 21. The recall involves size 9 mangoes packaged in Martina-branded cases. Individual fruit can be identified by …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early
Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early The Hershey Company is unwrapping its Halloween lineup early as more people get into the spooky spirit months before October. Hershey announced its 2026 Halloween lineup on Thursday, Aug. 13. The eastern Pennsylvania candy giant called it the company's largest and most diverse seasonal portfolio. The lineup is highlighted by the return of Hershey's Cookies 'N' Creme Fangs, which are coming back for the first time since 2024. The fang-shaped treat features the brand's Cookies 'N' Creme flavor in a Halloween design. Here are some other new and returning Halloween favorites for 2026: K…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
More Than 20 Missing After Raging Flash Flooding At Grand Canyon National Park More Than 20 Missing After Raging Flash Flooding At Grand Canyon National Park
More Than 20 Missing After Raging Flash Flooding At Grand Canyon National Park A frantic search is underway at one of the world’s most famous natural landmarks after violent flooding tore through its remote interior. The National Park Service said on Sunday, Aug. 30, that it was seeking information about more than 20 people who may be missing or unaccounted for at Grand Canyon National Park, carved by the Colorado River in Arizona. The hikers, backpackers, and campers may have been in Bright Angel Canyon or the Phantom Ranch area when a flash flood struck Saturday afternoon, Aug. 29. Park officials and the Arizona Department of Public Safety were continuing evacuatio…

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by Joe Lombardi
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17 Animals Found Without Proper Care At Condemned Home: Saratoga Sheriff 17 Animals Found Without Proper Care At Condemned Home: Saratoga Sheriff
17 Animals Found Without Proper Care At Condemned Home: Saratoga Sheriff An animal complaint in New York led to misdemeanor charges against two people after authorities said 17 animals were not properly cared for at a condemned home. The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office was called to Angel Road in Corinth at 2:42 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, according to Sheriff Jeffrey R. Brown. The investigation resulted in the arrests of Shannon M. Long, 31, of Hadley, and Michael L. Bovee, 47, of Corinth, on Saturday, Aug. 30. Each was charged with 17 counts of overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals by failing to provide proper sustenance, a Class A misdemeanor, the sher…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Major Rice Recall Covers Nearly 55,000 Pounds Sold Across 12 States, Including NY Major Rice Recall Covers Nearly 55,000 Pounds Sold Across 12 States, Including NY
Major Rice Recall Covers Nearly 55,000 Pounds Sold Across 12 States, Including NY A popular pantry staple sold in a dozen states is being recalled because it may contain foreign material. The voluntary recall covers 54,648 pounds of Lundberg Family Farms White Jasmine Rice, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The FDA classified the action as a Class II recall. That classification means exposure may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, while the chance of serious consequences is considered remote. Lundberg Family Farms initiated the recall after discovering potential contamination with unspecified foreign materials, the FDA said. A tota…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Taylor Swift Drops $50K Surprise On Mom Who Nearly Died Saving Teen On I-95 Taylor Swift Drops $50K Surprise On Mom Who Nearly Died Saving Teen On I-95
Taylor Swift Drops $50K Surprise On Mom Who Nearly Died Saving Teen On I-95 Ashley Taunton isn't out of the woods yet, but Taylor Swift is helping her get there. The 42-year-old Connecticut mother who suffered critical injuries while assisting a group of teenagers on I-95 got an unexpected assist from a certain 36-year-old singer. You may have heard of her. Taylor Swift donated $50,000 to the GoFundMe campaign for Ashley Taunton, whose recovery from a July crash has gone viral. PEOPLE confirmed on Friday that the pop star had contributed to the fund, which has since jumped to more than $87,000 since it was created in July. Taylor Swift made a big donation…

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by Zak Failla
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20-Year-Old Player Dies Moments After Scoring Touchdown In College Football Season Opener 20-Year-Old Player Dies Moments After Scoring Touchdown In College Football Season Opener
20-Year-Old Player Dies Moments After Scoring Touchdown In College Football Season Opener A college football season opener turned from celebration to heartbreak in a matter of minutes. Click here for a new, updated story: Family Of College Football Player Who Died After Scoring Touchdown Breaks Silence William Jewell College junior running back MicahJo Barnett died after suffering a medical emergency during a game on Saturday, Aug. 29, in Liberty, Missouri, the college announced. Barnett, 20, experienced the emergency on the William Jewell sideline during the NCAA Division II game against Fort Lewis College at Greene Stadium. Emergency personnel began assisting him abou…

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by Joe Lombardi