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Bush's Gives Classic Baked Beans A Wild Summer Twist: See What's New Bush's Gives Classic Baked Beans A Wild Summer Twist: See What's New
Bush's Gives Classic Baked Beans A Wild Summer Twist: See What's New Bush's is putting a different spin on its popular baked beans with three strange flavors inspired by classic summer snacks and desserts. Bush Brothers & Company announced the limited-edition lineup in a news release on Wednesday, May 20. The unusual baked bean flavors include Dill Pickle, Apple Pie, and Rocket Pop. The company said the new flavors are meant to blend nostalgia with bold tastes while creating conversation at summer cookouts. "With these new Baked Bean flavors, we want to surprise people and bring a new energy to the barbecue spread, because the best dishes aren't ju…

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by Chris Spiker
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Whole Foods Minestrone Soup Recalled Over Undeclared Shrimp Whole Foods Minestrone Soup Recalled Over Undeclared Shrimp
Whole Foods Minestrone Soup Recalled Over Undeclared Shrimp A ready-to-eat favorite is being pulled from shelves due to a potentially dangerous labeling issue. Kettle Cuisine of Lynn, Massachusetts, is recalling 24-ounce cups of Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup because they may contain undeclared shrimp, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, May 21.  People with allergies to crustacean shellfish, including shrimp, could face a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat the soup. The recalled soup was sold in Whole Foods retail stores in AL, CT, DC, FL, GA, MA, MD, M…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Asbestos Found In Toys Sold At Major Retailers, Triggering Massive Recall Asbestos Found In Toys Sold At Major Retailers, Triggering Massive Recall
Asbestos Found In Toys Sold At Major Retailers, Triggering Massive Recall More than 121,000 children's squeeze toys are being recalled because the sand inside may contain asbestos, federal officials said. The Orb Factory is recalling about 121,340 Orb Funkee squeeze toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, May 21. The recall applies to two models with the date code 3102491A. The toys are made of a soft, stretchable material and filled with sand. They may contain a form of asbestos called fibrous tremolite, which can cause health problems if inhaled. No incidents or injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. Customers are urged to t…

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by Chris Spiker
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Friendly's New Summer Menu Brings Back Fan Favorites Friendly's New Summer Menu Brings Back Fan Favorites
Friendly's New Summer Menu Brings Back Fan Favorites A familiar family restaurant chain is kicking off the season with a new lineup built for summer cravings. Friendly’s launched its limited-time Star-Spangled Summer menu on Wednesday, May 20, at participating locations nationwide, the company said in an announcement provided to Daily Voice. The menu includes returning Summer Catch items, new seasonal entrées, colorful drinks, desserts, and value options. More information is available on the Friendly’s website. The seafood lineup includes the Maine Style Lobster Roll, Connecticut Style Lobster Roll, and Lobster & Shrimp Quesadilla. Othe…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Customers Could Get Paid In Krispy Kreme Data Breach Settlement: How To File Claim Customers Could Get Paid In Krispy Kreme Data Breach Settlement: How To File Claim
Customers Could Get Paid In Krispy Kreme Data Breach Settlement: How To File Claim Krispy Kreme customers could receive cash after some claimed their private information was exposed in a data breach. The doughnut shop chain has agreed to a $1.616 million settlement in a class action lawsuit over the breach that was discovered on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Krispy Kreme has denied wrongdoing or liability but agreed to settle the case. The lawsuit claims that the data breach exposed private information such as names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and financial account access information. People could receive payments if they live in the U…

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by Chris Spiker
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Customers May Get Up To $5K After Rental Car Company's Data Breach: How To File Claim Customers May Get Up To $5K After Rental Car Company's Data Breach: How To File Claim
Customers May Get Up To $5K After Rental Car Company's Data Breach: How To File Claim Avis customers may receive up to $5,000 after the car rental company suffered a data security breach. The company reached a settlement in the class action lawsuit related to the incident that exposed customers' personal information, including driver's licenses, credit card numbers, dates of birth, phone numbers, and names. The data breach happened between Saturday, Aug. 3, and Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. Avis has denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle the case. Eligible customers who submit valid claims can seek reimbursement of up to $5,000 for proven out-of-pocket loss…

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by Chris Spiker
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Georgetown Cupcake Keg-Tossing Fool Arrested After Viral Window-Smashing Rampage: Owners Georgetown Cupcake Keg-Tossing Fool Arrested After Viral Window-Smashing Rampage: Owners
Georgetown Cupcake Keg-Tossing Fool Arrested After Viral Window-Smashing Rampage: Owners The keg-tossing fool who shattered Georgetown Cupcake’s front window and terrified employees inside the iconic DC bakery has officially been caught. Sister-owners Katherine Berman and Sophie LaMontagne confirmed on Thursday that an arrest has been made following the now-viral beer keg attack that left glass scattered across the Georgetown storefront and stunned customers across the region. “This week, our community showed up for us in the most extraordinary way,” the sisters wrote in a public update posted days after the incident. “Thank you to Detective Leiva and the DC Metropolitan Po…

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by Zak Failla
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Trump Invested Millions In Sushi Chain With Fairfax Co. Restaurant As Critics Question Trades Trump Invested Millions In Sushi Chain With Fairfax Co. Restaurant As Critics Question Trades
Trump Invested Millions In Sushi Chain With Fairfax Co. Restaurant As Critics Question Trades President Donald Trump made a stock purchase of up to $5 million in a revolving sushi restaurant chain, adding to criticism over thousands of trades he has made during his presidency. Trump bought between $1 million and $5 million in Kura Sushi USA stock on Monday, Feb. 2, according to newly released financial disclosures. The company operates restaurants that specialize in sushi and other dishes delivered to customers on conveyor belts. Kura Revolving Sushi Bar has 91 locations in the US and plans to open 14 more restaurants. The chain was founded in Osaka, Japan, in 19…

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by Chris Spiker
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Maryland Lottery Player Hits $50K Powerball Winner At 7-Eleven Ahead Of Memorial Day Weekend Maryland Lottery Player Hits $50K Powerball Winner At 7-Eleven Ahead Of Memorial Day Weekend
Maryland Lottery Player Hits $50K Powerball Winner At 7-Eleven Ahead Of Memorial Day Weekend A Maryland lottery player is heading into Memorial Day weekend a whole lot richer after a Powerball ticket sold in Baltimore County cashed in for a $50,000 prize. The winning ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven on East Joppa Road in Nottingham for the Wednesday, May 20 drawing, according to Maryland Lottery officials. Whoever bought the lucky ticket matched four white balls plus the Powerball to score the third-tier prize. The winning numbers were 10-28-30-46-57, with a Powerball of 25. Lottery officials have not yet identified the winner, who now has 182 days to claim the prize. Nottingham …

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by Zak Failla
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Panera Bread Brings Lobster Favorites Back To Northeast Cafés For Summer Panera Bread Brings Lobster Favorites Back To Northeast Cafés For Summer
Panera Bread Brings Lobster Favorites Back To Northeast Cafés For Summer Panera Bread is bringing lobster back to its menus across the Northeast in time for summer. The fast-casual chain is once again offering its Lobster Roll and Lobster Mac & Cheese. The items are only available at select cafés across the Northeast. The Lobster Roll starts at $23.99. It features lobster claw and knuckle meat tossed in a lemon tarragon mayonnaise-based dressing and served on a New England roll. The Lobster Mac & Cheese starts at $12.99. The dish includes Panera's Vermont white cheddar macaroni and cheese topped with buttered claw and knuckle lobster meat and seasoned p…

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by Chris Spiker
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Fire Risks Spark Huge Recall Of Hyundai Cars: What To Know Fire Risks Spark Huge Recall Of Hyundai Cars: What To Know
Fire Risks Spark Huge Recall Of Hyundai Cars: What To Know More than 54,000 Hyundai cars are being recalled because a power control unit can overheat and increase the risk of a fire. Hyundai Motor America issued the recall for 54,337 Elantra Hybrid vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Friday, May 15. The Elantras are from the model years 2024 through 2026. The issue involves the hybrid power control unit (HPCU), which controls electrical power delivery to parts of the hybrid system. A transistor inside the unit can overheat under high electrical loads. Drivers may experience a "no start" condi…

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by Chris Spiker
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iOS 26.5 Now Available: What Apple Users Should Know iOS 26.5 Now Available: What Apple Users Should Know
iOS 26.5 Now Available: What Apple Users Should Know A new Apple update is worth more than a quick tap through Settings. Apple has released iOS 26.5 with new messaging, Maps, wallpaper, and security changes, according to its support site. It's available now on iPhones and iPads with a corresponding update called watchOS 26.5 for the Apple Watch. For Apple laptops (MacBook Air and MacBook Pro) released in late 2020 or later, Apple released macOS 26.5 (macOS Tahoe). The biggest change is support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in beta. Apple says the feature is available in Messages with supported carriers and will roll out over ti…

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by Joe Lombardi