A Napa Valley wine giant has issued a dire warning about the direction of the industry, pointing to “ongoing category pressures.” Constellation Brands, the New York-based owner of California’s Robert Mondavi Winery, expects the high-end wine market to decline as its CEO Bill Newlands steps away from the company. Chief Financial Officer Garth Hankinson pointed to … Read more
A popular sauté pan brand recalled hundreds of thousands of frying pans for “burn hazards.” On April 2, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that about 740,000 Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue Sauté Pans imported by E Mishan & Sons, Inc., based in New York City. The sauté pans were sold in a two-piece set … Read more
Popular car-shopping website Edmunds put a Chinese vehicle through a series of rigorous tests for the first time, and Editor-in-Chief Alistair Weaver came away with a notable impression: US automakers have good reason for concern. While Chinese cars are effectively banned in the US, Edmunds wanted to test one because of growing US consumer interest in the affordable, feature-packed … Read more
Talk about a sight for sore eyes. A California drugmaker is pulling more than three million bottles of eye drops from the shelves of major pharmacy chains and grocery stores nationwide over potential safety concerns. The FDA announced this week that K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc. voluntarily recalled the products and is urging consumers to stop using … Read more
According to some workers, Target is missing the mark. The retailer recently rolled out a stricter, more standardized dress code for its employees, and some are seeing red, in addition to wearing it. The policy change is part of a broader effort to refresh the brand, improve customer experience, and drive in-store traffic. In November, … Read more
Holy weight loss, Batman! Spend enough time scrolling through keto-diet or weight-loss Reddit threads and you’re bound to come across the “whoosh” — an effect that many dieters explain as a sudden but significant drop in pounds. Doctors and nutrition experts have debunked the concept before, though the whoosh effect is not altogether flim-flam. Still, … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its warning about weight loss supplements that contain a toxin that can trigger neurologic, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular problems and even death. The agency determined that an additional product labeled as tejocote (Crataegus mexicana) root or Brazil seed has yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana) instead of the ingredients on its … Read more
Ford has issued two recalls affecting nearly 1.74 million of its cars in the U.S., due to software issues that impact the vehicles’ rearview camera displays. According to notices published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration this week, an internal component inside the infotainment system of certain 2021-2026 Ford Broncos and 2021-2024 Ford Edges … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m a senior male who has been married and divorced twice. For the last eight years, I have been in a relationship with an amazing woman. She has always had some control issues, but because of the love we share, I was able to look past them. I’ve always been the one who … Read more
Not all supplements are super for your health. In fact, in the wrong dose or combined with the wrong stuff, some supplements can actually do more damage than repair. The rise of TikTok docs, pseudo sponsorships with influencers and gray market sales has led to an explosion of misinformation around dietary supplements — or the more … Read more
Nissan is recalling more than 640,000 vehicles as part of two separate recalls related to engine and gear issues, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration said. The Japanese automaker is recalling 323,917 model year 2023-2025 Nissan Rogue SUVs due to possible bearing failure that could allow hot oil to be discharged and increase the risk of an engine … Read more
Some problems won’t wash right outta your hair. New analysis from leading breast cancer researchers reveals just how toxic certain popular haircare products can be — testing positive for dozens of hazardous, cancer-causing chemicals. Published in the American Chemical Society journal “Environment and Health,” the study says the items fall under a “largely unregulated category of … Read more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday issued an urgent warning to American used car buyers, owners and repair shops after two more drivers were killed in crashes in December by dangerous Chinese replacement air bag inflators that are likely illegally imported. The agency said it was aware of 10 crashes resulting in death … Read more
Netflix had a tough time nailing Christmas Day football. The streaming giant that has gotten its foot wet in NFL streaming and broadcasting more or less embarrassed itself Thursday, particularly during the Lions vs. Vikings game where there were loads of issues that left fans furious. Between the broadcast sounding like it was underwater at … Read more
Jessie James Decker is fighting a mysterious illness. The 37-year-old country singer opened up about her health in a series of Instagram stories, sharing she hasn’t been feeling well the past few days. In a story posted last night, Jessie can be seen sitting in a hot tub, with the words, adding the caption: “Feeling a … Read more
Never-before-seen letters between “I Love Lucy” stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz are giving fans a deeper glimpse into the iconic couple’s love story. Ball and Arnaz were married for 20 years, but their storybook romance began with deep emotion, insecurity and enduring affection, as shown in the new book, “Lucy & Desi: The Love Letters.” The … Read more
Libido at zero? Horniness — or the lack thereof — can be a key indicator of overall well-being. Tennessee Williams wrote that “the opposite of death is desire” — and it would seem that the playwright was onto something, as experts agree that a low sex drive can indicate a slew of concerning health issues. Though … Read more
The U.S. State Department has issued an increased travel advisory pertaining to Tanzania, adding an “unrest” risk indicator. The Level 2 advisory was increased to Level 3 on Oct. 31, following the presidential, Parliament and council elections there. “Reconsider travel to Tanzania due to unrest, crime, terrorism and targeting of gay and lesbian individuals,” the advisory says. “Some areas … Read more
A microdosing mom who took psychedelic mushrooms while pregnant and breastfeeding says it has given her “more patience” as a parent. Mikaela de la Myco, 31, began ingesting psylocibin mushrooms – a type of hallucinogenic mushroom – four months into her pregnancy with her son, aged five. Following battles with alcohol addiction, ingesting mushrooms was … Read more
Gen Alpha: Put down the serum bottle. A top dermatologist is sounding the alarm about teenagers’ skincare routines, warning that some product-obsessed middle and high schoolers are doing way more harm than good. And they may be dooming themselves to suffer for the rest of their lives. Dr. Sandy Skotnicki says teens are developing serious … Read more