The deadline to file for a settlement refund from Amazon is approaching, but you still have time to get your cut. Eligible customers can file a claim as part of the company’s $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, consisting of $1 billion in civil penalties and $1.5 billion directly to Prime subscribers. Amazon … Read more
It’s not the heavy metal you want to rock. A new investigation by The Sunday Times found that several pieces of “silver” jewelry sold on Amazon and TikTok Shop contained large quantities of cadmium, a silvery-white toxic metal known to cause cancer. Often used in rechargeable batteries and metal coatings, certain kinds of exposure to … Read more
This model is toast. A recall has been issued for a popular toaster oven sold online through both Amazon and Costco. Panasonic, the manufacturer of the faulty oven, has recalled more than 11,000 of them, according to a notice posted by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall, which was issued on July 16, is … Read more
You could easily walk past one of the best cocktail bars in Tokyo without even knowing it was there — Daisuke Ito’s nine-seater speakeasy-style joint, Land Bar Artisan, is hidden behind a heavy door inside a nondescript Shimbashi shopping complex. Shaven-headed and dapper, with chunky black glasses, a gap-toothed smile and a bow tie, Ito could … Read more
New year, new fees. Amazon will tack on its “Peak Fulfillment Fees” once again during the holidays, the e-commerce giant confirmed last week. However, sellers can expect to see another surcharge this year. While the fulfillment fee is the same as 2025 — averaging out to roughly 32 cents per item — the 3.5% “fuel … Read more
If the Big Apple has one food trend that needs to die, it’s food halls – those indoor clusters of same-old “favorites” that might or might not be available at any particular time you go. Just-opened Shaver Hall on the ground floor of the former Lord & Taylor building on Fifth Avenue, now owned by … Read more
Get ready to be fully tanked this Fourth of July weekend. With gas prices up by nearly 40% since February, some of your favorite retailers and grocery stores have done the unthinkable — become charitable by offering giant savings. Ahead of July 4, companies like Amazon, JCPenney, Walmart and more are giving customers some much-needed … Read more
Amazon Prime Day isn’t the only place to find member deals this week. Costco is offering a Costco Member Appreciation Event running through June 26 to compete with Amazon, Target Circle Week and Walmart Deals who are all hosting savings events this week. Members will get deals on electronics, furniture, travel and household essentials. The … Read more
Good news for your bottom dollar. While inflation is increasing food prices at their fastest pace in three years, a lucky few could win free groceries for an entire year. This month, eligible customers could try their luck and win a year of free groceries courtesy of a $10,000 Amazon gift card. Beginning June 2, all … Read more
Soup’s off the menu — literally. A soup sold at Whole Foods stores across more than a dozen states has been recalled after federal officials discovered it may contain an unexpected (and potentially dangerous) ingredient: shrimp. Kettle Cuisine is recalling 24-ounce cups of Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup after the US Food and Drug … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Famed Biohacker Bryan Johnson has done some pretty wild things in his bid to stretch his healthspan. From controversial blood transfusions and daily infrared sauna sessions to pricey wearable devices, … Read more
It’s enough to make your skin crawl. The FDA is warning consumers about the nationwide recall of a popular eczema cream that could be contaminated with a deadly bacterium. MG217 Multi-symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant Eczema Cream is being recalled by Wisconsin-based Pharmacal because it may be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, also known as … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Health-phanatics finally seem to have found a scale they actually want to step onto. Between InBody scans, DEXA tests, and premium diagnostics from companies like Function Health and Elysium, getting … Read more
A product meant to preserve heat is costing people their sight. Thermos recalled over 8 million of its Stainless King Food Jars and Bottles after receiving 27 reports of customers being struck by a stopper that ejected from the product, leaving three with “permanent vision loss,” according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Thermos recalled … Read more
The Met Gala hasn’t even hit the red carpet — and it’s already soaked in controversy. Staff at the Metropolitan Museum of Art discovered hundreds of bottles filled with what appeared to be urine hidden inside the venue ahead of fashion’s biggest night, in a grotesque protest aimed at this year’s high-profile co-chair, Amazon founder … Read more
Items sold across major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart have been recalled due to child safety concerns. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled a wave of products in April, spanning household goods, toys, fitness equipment and infant products. Safety regulators cited a range of risks, including choking and suffocation to chemical burns, … Read more
The bot slam dunks your junk. Parcels are arriving in pieces with Amazon’s artificial intelligence-powered delivery drones. The automated mailmen are dropping off packages from 10 feet in the air, rendering the contents of each box susceptible to crashing and smashing. And it’s enough to make even the most AI-obsessed human crash out in fury. To determine the drone’s … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. TikTok’s latest “going-out hair” obsession isn’t a single tool or trick, as you may expect. Instead, it’s a three-step transformation. Influencer Halley Kate is racking up views for what followers … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Click, click — vroom. Amazon has quietly expanded its car sales business over the past year and a half, now active in over 130 cities, including New York, Los Angeles … Read more
Amazon Prime said the technical difficulty during its stream of the Hornets-Heat Play-In Tournament game was caused by “a hardware failure in our production truck” on Thursday night. “The broadcast of the Miami Heat at Charlotte Hornets experienced a temporary disruption due to a hardware failure in our production truck,” an Amazon spokesperson said, per … Read more