'OG Facebook' Returns With Revamped Friends Tab In Meta's Latest Change 'OG Facebook' Returns With Revamped Friends Tab In Meta's Latest Change
'OG Facebook' Returns With Revamped Friends Tab In Meta's Latest Change Meta is hoping to bring back the original Facebook experience with a new Friends tab that shows only content from friends, removing recommended posts and ads.  The feature launched in the US and Canada on Thursday, Mar. 27. The addition is part of a broader effort to restore Facebook's original focus on connecting friends, according to Meta. The revamped feed only highlights content from friends, eliminating recommended posts and ads. "The new Friends tab is a throwback to OG Facebook when you only saw friends' status updates," CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted. "More OG Facebook coming soon…
NFL Star Micah Parsons Welcomes Academy Sports To Harrisburg With Shopping Spree For 100 Kids NFL Star Micah Parsons Welcomes Academy Sports To Harrisburg With Shopping Spree For 100 Kids
NFL Star Micah Parsons Welcomes Academy Sports To Harrisburg With Shopping Spree For 100 Kids A sporting goods chain marked a major milestone with some football star power when the company opened its first locations in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Academy Sports + Outdoors now has more than 300 stores in 21 states, the company said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 27. The chain opened its first two PA locations in Harrisburg and York, along with the first MD store in Hagerstown. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons appeared at the opening in his native Harrisburg. The four-time Pro Bowler and former Penn State star led 100 kids through the aisles, helping them pick out their fav…
Recall Issued For Tostitos Chips Sold In 13 States Recall Issued For Tostitos Chips Sold In 13 States
Recall Issued For Tostitos Chips Sold In 13 States Shoppers in more than a dozen states are being urged to check their snack shelves following a new safety alert involving a popular brand of tortilla chips. Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall of a limited number of 13-ounce bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips after it was discovered the bags may contain nacho cheese chips with undeclared milk.  The company said people with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity could face a serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume the product. The impacted chips were distributed through retail and e-commerce c…
US-Canada Air Travel Down 70% Amid Trump's Trade War, '51st State' Aggression US-Canada Air Travel Down 70% Amid Trump's Trade War, '51st State' Aggression
Us-canada Air Travel Down 70% Amid Trump's Trade War, '51st State' Aggression Bookings for flights between the US and Canada have plummeted as President Donald Trump threatens tariffs on Canadian goods and challenges the country's sovereignty.  Airline capacity between the neighboring nations has been reduced through October, aviation data firm OAG said on Wednesday, Mar. 26. Forward bookings between the US and Canada are down more than 70% compared to 2024. The most significant cuts are hitting peak travel months in July and August, when millions of Canadian tourists traditionally head south of their border. "For all scheduled airlines operating…
Dollar Tree Sells Family Dollar For $1B As Tariffs, Online Rivals Pressure Discount Chains Dollar Tree Sells Family Dollar For $1B As Tariffs, Online Rivals Pressure Discount Chains
Dollar Tree Sells Family Dollar For $1B As Tariffs, Online Rivals Pressure Discount Chains Family Dollar is being sold for $1 billion — about one-ninth of what Dollar Tree paid for it a decade ago — as discount chains nationwide face fierce online competition and President Donald Trump's tariff threats. Dollar Tree will offload Family Dollar to Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The deal follows a full review of strategic alternatives and is expected to close later this spring. Family Dollar will stay headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia. The chain's current president Jason Nordin w…
Burrito Panic Over: Chipotle Denies Closure Rumors After Bankruptcy False Claim Spreads Burrito Panic Over: Chipotle Denies Closure Rumors After Bankruptcy False Claim Spreads
Burrito Panic Over: Chipotle Denies Closure Rumors After Bankruptcy False Claim Spreads Don't worry, Chipotle fans. Barbacoa burritos aren't going anywhere. Chipotle Mexican Grill has denied social media rumors that claimed the fast-casual restaurant chain is closing locations and filing for bankruptcy. A company spokesperson confirmed Chiptole isn't downsizing in an email to the Daily Voice on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The rumors appear to have started with a story by Madrid-based outlet Unión Rayo, Newsweek reported. The aggregate site from Spain used an image of the Chipotle logo while reporting on the closure of the chain's spinoff, Farmesa Fresh Eatery. The test location …
Security Company Laying Off Dozens Of PA Workers Amid Corporate Overhaul Security Company Laying Off Dozens Of PA Workers Amid Corporate Overhaul
Security Company Laying Off Dozens Of PA Workers Amid Corporate Overhaul A major security company is planning to cut dozens of jobs in Montgomery County amid a restructuring effort, officials said. Allied Universal Security Services will lay off 72 corporate employees, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. The layoffs will impact staff at the company's office at 161 Washington Street in Conshohocken. A company spokesperson said Allied Universal is centralizing and standardizing its business processes to boost efficiency and focus on it…
Chili's Honors 'The Office' With Retro Restaurant In PA Inspired By Scranton's Hit Show Chili's Honors 'The Office' With Retro Restaurant In PA Inspired By Scranton's Hit Show
Chili's Honors 'The Office' With Retro Restaurant In PA Inspired By Scranton's Hit Show Like Pam Beesly, you just might feel God in this Chili's one night. Chili's will open a special restaurant inspired by "The Office" in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, a few miles outside the TV show's hometown of Scranton, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The "Scranton Branch" was announced 20 years after the US version of the comedy classic debuted on Thursday, Mar. 24, 2005. "The Office" was set at the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company and its Scranton branch. The NBC hit prominently features Scranton, right down to a parody of a song from "Saturday Nig…
Waymo To Begin Self-Driving Taxi Service In This Northeast City By 2026 Waymo To Begin Self-Driving Taxi Service In This Northeast City By 2026
Waymo To Begin Self-Driving Taxi Service In This Northeast City By 2026 Washington, DC, will soon join Waymo's growing list of cities offering fully autonomous taxi rides. Waymo announced it'll launch its driverless ride-hailing service in the nation's capital in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The self-driving taxi rides are expected to begin in 2026. The rollout of Waymo One, the company's paid robotaxi app, follows a return to the capital earlier in 2025, when the company began laying the groundwork for expansion. Human-operated Waymo vehicles are already on DC streets collecting feedback and learning the area's driving patterns. Owned by Goog…
Consumer Confidence Crashes To 12-Year Low As Trump Tariffs, Rising Prices Fuel Economic Gloom Consumer Confidence Crashes To 12-Year Low As Trump Tariffs, Rising Prices Fuel Economic Gloom
Consumer Confidence Crashes To 12-Year Low As Trump Tariffs, Rising Prices Fuel Economic Gloom Consumer confidence continued its freefall in March, tumbling to its lowest level since the early 2010s as inflation fears, President Donald Trump's rapidly changing tariff threats, and stock market pessimism weighed heavily on Americans. The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell 7.2 points in March to 92.9, the nonprofit said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 25. That was the lowest reading since late 2022 and well below the threshold that typically signals a looming recession. The steepest drop came in the Expectations Index, which fell 9.6 points to 65.2 — marking its l…
Trader Joe's Bringing Back Internet-Chic Mini Totes: How You Can Get Yours Trader Joe's Bringing Back Internet-Chic Mini Totes: How You Can Get Yours
Trader Joe's Bringing Back Internet-Chic Mini Totes: How You Can Get Yours The viral mini canvas tote bags at Trader Joe's are returning with a spring twist. Trader Joe's will resume selling the limited-edition bags at stores nationwide, a company spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice on Monday, Mar. 24. The totes will be $2.99, coming in new pastel shades of blue, pink, purple, and green. The spokesperson said the exact date the bags will be available will vary by store but TODAY.com reported the totes will be for sale as soon as April. "If customers have any questions about product availability, they can ask any crew member in their neighborhood s…
1.2M+ Ford F-150s Under Investigation For Dangerous Highway Downshifts: NHTSA 1.2M+ Ford F-150s Under Investigation For Dangerous Highway Downshifts: NHTSA
1.2M+ Ford F-150s Under Investigation For Dangerous Highway Downshifts: Nhtsa Federal safety officials have opened an investigation into nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150 pickup trucks after drivers reported sudden downshifts at highway speeds that, in some cases, caused the rear wheels to lock up. An estimated 1,270,970 Ford F-150 pickups are potentially involved in the issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The probe comes after 138 drivers reported that their trucks unexpectedly downshifted into a lower gear while traveling at high speeds. The investigation covers model years 2015 through 2017, according to the NHTSA's Office of D…
23andMe Files For Bankruptcy As Customers Urged To Delete Their Genetic Data 23andMe Files For Bankruptcy As Customers Urged To Delete Their Genetic Data
23andMe Files For Bankruptcy As Customers Urged To Delete Their Genetic Data Embattled genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the latest blow after a massive data breach exposed the personal information of millions of customers. 23andMe CEO and co-founder Anne Wojcicki resigned on Sunday, Mar. 23, so she could bid for the company independently. Joseph Selsavage, the company’s chief financial and accounting officer, is now serving as interim CEO, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Wojcicki confirmed the move in a social media post on Monday, Mar. 24. "While I am disappointed that we have come to…
Fireball's Senior Discount Is Straight Fire: Win Free Whisky For Life If You're 90+ Fireball's Senior Discount Is Straight Fire: Win Free Whisky For Life If You're 90+
Fireball's Senior Discount Is Straight Fire: Win Free Whisky For Life If You're 90+ Fireball Whisky is turning up the heat on senior discounts. Fireball is offering a lifetime supply of its cinnamon whisky to fans who are at least 90 years old, Sazerac Company said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 24. The offer runs through Monday, Mar. 31 — fittingly, the 90th day of the year. Anyone born in 1935 or earlier can enter by heading to LifetimeSupplyofFireball.com or by having someone nominate them. "We've seen them all over social, we've heard directly from the source, and we can confirm one undeniable truth: senior citizens love Fireball," said Dan…
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Returns Next Week — Here’s What You Can Score Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Returns Next Week — Here’s What You Can Score
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Returns Next Week — Here’s What You Can Score Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is back next week, offering weeklong savings across dozens of popular categories. The sale — which begins Tuesday, March 25, and through the end of the month — features discounts of up to 40 percent on select apparel, beauty products, sports gear, travel essentials, outdoor furniture, and gardening supplies from big-name brands, the company said. New daily deals will drop every 24 hours, giving shoppers fresh opportunities to save. Many offers are limited-time and while supplies last, so checking back often is key. The online retail giant has already dropped some d…
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 …
DoorDash Unveils ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ For Deliveries—Internet Has A Field Day DoorDash Unveils ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ For Deliveries—Internet Has A Field Day
DoorDash Unveils ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ For Deliveries—Internet Has A Field Day Struggling to justify that $30 fast food order? No worries–DoorDash is letting you buy now, worry later. The popular food delivery app announced a partnership with Klarna, the buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform, allowing customers to split the cost of their meals, groceries, and even DashPass membership into installment payments. In the coming months, DoorDash users will have three new payment options at checkout: Pay in Full: The traditional method Pay in 4: Split payments into four interest-free installments Pay Later: Defer payments until a later date, aligning them with your paycheck …
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…
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 …
Ocean State Job Lot Moving Into Former Big Lots In Harrisburg, 14 Other Stores: Here's Where Ocean State Job Lot Moving Into Former Big Lots In Harrisburg, 14 Other Stores: Here's Where
Ocean State Job Lot Moving Into Former Big Lots In Harrisburg, 14 Other Stores: Here's Where Ocean State Job Lot is taking over more than a dozen former Big Lots locations, bringing the discount retail chain to new communities across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. Ocean State Job Lot has acquired 15 former Big Lots stores, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 19. The acquisitions come after Big Lots filed for bankruptcy in September 2024. The expansion will include Ocean State opening its first store in Delaware. "This is an exciting chapter for us," said Ocean State CEO and principal owner Marc Perlman. "Expanding into new markets has long been part of…
Purdue Pharma Files New $7.4B Bankruptcy Plan: How Opioid Victims, Families Could Benefit Purdue Pharma Files New $7.4B Bankruptcy Plan: How Opioid Victims, Families Could Benefit
Purdue Pharma Files New $7.4B Bankruptcy Plan: How Opioid Victims, Families Could Benefit Purdue Pharma has filed a new bankruptcy plan that will distribute more than $7.4 billion to compensate opioid epidemic victims and fund addiction treatment programs. The Stamford, Connecticut-based company submitted the plan to the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, Purdue said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 19. The reorganization increases the Sackler family's payout by $1 billion from a previous deal. The plan will dissolve Purdue and transfer its assets to a new public benefit company focused on opioid crisis abatement. The Sacklers, who have…
Possible 'Wood-Like' Contamination Leads To Recall Of Stouffer's, Lean Cuisine Frozen Meals Possible 'Wood-Like' Contamination Leads To Recall Of Stouffer's, Lean Cuisine Frozen Meals
Possible 'Wood-Like' Contamination Leads To Recall Of Stouffer's, Lean Cuisine Frozen Meals Some popular frozen meals are being pulled from shelves after reports of an unusual — and potentially dangerous — contaminant. Nestlé USA has issued a voluntary recall of a limited batch of Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s frozen meals due to the possible presence of wood-like material, the company just announced. The affected products include: Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry Stouffer’s Party Size Chicken Lasagna (96 oz.) Visit the FDA site to view product labels. These meals were produced between August 20…
New Owners Buying Dutch Wonderland, Kennywood Among Dozen Northeast Attractions New Owners Buying Dutch Wonderland, Kennywood Among Dozen Northeast Attractions
New Owners Buying Dutch Wonderland, Kennywood Among Dozen Northeast Attractions A major shake-up in the amusement park industry is bringing some of the Northeast's most beloved attractions under new ownership. Herschend Family Entertainment, which owns other theme parks like Dollywood and Silver Dollar City, is acquiring all of Palace Entertainment's properties, Herschend said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 18. Palace Entertainment is the US subsidiary of Spanish-based Parques Reunidos. The acquisition means Herschend will own Lake Compounce, a Bristol, Connecticut, landmark known as the oldest amusement park in the US and the home of Boulder Dash, believed to…
Scammers Stole $14M+ Promising Passive Income From AI-Powered Amazon Shops: FTC Scammers Stole $14M+ Promising Passive Income From AI-Powered Amazon Shops: FTC
Scammers Stole $14M+ Promising Passive Income From Ai-powered Amazon Shops: FTC A federal court has temporarily shut down an online business that regulators accused of deceiving consumers out of more than $14 million with false promises of big earnings through artificial intelligence-powered online stores, officials said. The Federal Trade Commission said Click Profit, operating under names like FBALaunch and Automation Industries, misled consumers into believing they could earn large sums in passive income by selling products on platforms like Amazon, Walmart, and TikTok. The FTC announced the legal action against Click Profit in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 18…
Google Purchasing Cybersecurity Startup Wiz In Landmark $32B Deal Google Purchasing Cybersecurity Startup Wiz In Landmark $32B Deal
Google Purchasing Cybersecurity Startup Wiz In Landmark $32B Deal Google is acquiring New York City-based cloud security firm Wiz for $32 billion in one of the largest cybersecurity acquisitions in history. Google announced the all-cash deal to purchase Wiz in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 18. If the deal is approved, Wiz will be officially integrated into Google Cloud. The acquisition comes as online threats increase, with artificial intelligence-driven risks and multicloud security challenges growing more complex. Google Cloud executives said the deal will enhance cybersecurity offerings, lower costs for customers, and improve protection across m…
Gotta Build 'Em All! Lego Releasing Pokémon Sets In Multi-Year Partnership Gotta Build 'Em All! Lego Releasing Pokémon Sets In Multi-Year Partnership
Gotta Build 'Em All! Lego Releasing Pokémon Sets In Multi-Year Partnership Pokémon fans will soon be able to catch 'em all — one Lego brick at a time.  The Lego Group and The Pokémon Company International will begin a multi-year partnership, the companies announced in a joint news release on Tuesday, Mar. 18. The first official collaboration between the two global brands will bring Lego Pokémon sets to stores in 2026. While this is Pokémon's first partnership with Lego, the franchise has previously teamed up with Mega Bloks, a competing building toy brand owned by Mattel. The shift to Lego marks a major move for Pokémon, expanding its brick-built univers…
Rival Airline Offering Free Bags, Taunting Southwest: 'We've Always Had Heart' Rival Airline Offering Free Bags, Taunting Southwest: 'We've Always Had Heart'
Rival Airline Offering Free Bags, Taunting Southwest: 'We've Always Had Heart' As Southwest Airlines scraps its well-known "Bags Fly Free" policy, Frontier Airlines is hoping to capitalize. Frontier will give customers a free economy bundle for all nonstop bookings made by Sunday, Mar. 24, the airline said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 18. The promotion will apply to most flights between Wednesday, May 28 and Monday, Aug. 18. The economy bundle includes a carry-on bag, free seat selection, and free flight changes. One-way fares start as low as $39 and travelers can check a bag for free using the promo code FREEBAG.  The move came less than a week …
PepsiCo Buys Poppi For $1.95B As Prebiotic Soda Industry Heats Up PepsiCo Buys Poppi For $1.95B As Prebiotic Soda Industry Heats Up
PepsiCo Buys Poppi For $1.95B As Prebiotic Soda Industry Heats Up PepsiCo is making a nearly two-billion-dollar bet on the future of soda. Pepsi said it will acquire Poppi, a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, the company said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 17. The $1.95 billion deal aims to strengthen Pepsi's push into health-focused beverages. The Texas-based brand, founded by husband-and-wife duo Allison and Stephen Ellsworth, skyrocketed in popularity after landing an investment on the TV show "Shark Tank". With its mix of prebiotics, fruit juice, and apple cider vinegar, Poppi has built a loyal following as a low-calorie alternative to tradit…
Forever 21 Collapses: Bankruptcy Forces US Stores To Shut Down, Reports Say Forever 21 Collapses: Bankruptcy Forces US Stores To Shut Down, Reports Say
Forever 21 Collapses: Bankruptcy Forces US Stores To Shut Down, Reports Say Forever 21 is going out of business in the US after struggling against online rivals Shein and Temu, according to reports. Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in six years and has already started liquidation sales at more than 350 stores, CNBC reported. Its US operations are expected to shut down entirely unless a buyer steps in. Sparc Group, Forever 21's operator, had been searching for a buyer for months and contacted more than 200 potential bidders. Court filings show that 30 parties signed confidentiality agreements, but no viable deal materialized. Talks wit…
Recall Issued For 75,000 Bottles Of Popular Creamer Due To Health Hazards Recall Issued For 75,000 Bottles Of Popular Creamer Due To Health Hazards
Recall Issued For 75,000 Bottles Of Popular Creamer Due To Health Hazards A popular coffee creamer has been recalled due to potential health risks, affecting thousands of bottles distributed across 31 states. International Delight has voluntarily recalled over 75,000 bottles of its coffee creamer after reports of spoilage and illness from consumers, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall, initiated on Friday, Feb. 21, was classified as Class II by the FDA on Wednesday, March 12 — indicating that while health risks are not life-threatening, they could cause temporary or medically reversible issues. The recall affects two flavors of Int…
Recall Issued For Popular Mac & Cheese Product Recall Issued For Popular Mac & Cheese Product
Recall Issued For Popular Mac & Cheese Product A popular frozen mac and cheese product is being recalled due to undeclared egg and meat ingredients, posing a potential health risk for those with egg allergies. C.H. Guenther & Son LLC, based in San Antonio, Texas, announced the recall of its 365 Whole Foods Market Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese after a consumer complaint revealed the product contained meat and was not a macaroni and cheese bite as labeled. The recalled product was sold in 8.5-ounce cartons in the frozen food section at Whole Foods locations nationwide. Affected items have the following identifying details: UPC Co…