Ford Bronco owners are taking the road less traveled, as nearly 5,000 units have been recalled for serious safety issues. The rugged SUV is facing a big bump in the road, with the automaker advising owners of select 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles may have incorrectly installed safety precautions and could increase the … Read more
A dangerous mosquito-borne virus has surfaced in California, prompting officials to intensify surveillance and urging residents to protect themselves from potentially infected mosquitoes. The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District announced that a mosquito sample collected in the North Shore community tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the area’s first detection of the … Read more
One of the British stars of the Tony-nominated show “Giant” is battling antisemitism in art and in life — and he has a dire warning for New Yorkers. Elliot Levey plays Jewish publisher Tom Maschler opposite John Lithgow’s Roald Dahl in the critically acclaimed Broadway hit, a drama about the famous children’s author’s antisemitism. The … Read more
Heated socks sold at Costco have been recalled after customers reported burn injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The 32 Degrees Heated Socks were sold in medium, large and extra large. The CPSC report said when the socks are worn during “high intensity activities” they pose a potential burn hazard. According to the CPSC, … Read more
Cauliflower ear was apparently too bland. After catching a cold from her 19-year-old son, Bravo personality Brandi Glanville decided to try a TikTok-approved congestion-clearing method recommended by her other son, 22. And the move is drumming up questions. The Bravo reality personality divulged that she didn’t do anything on Easter because she had a clove … 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
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
Late-night cravings aren’t the only thing DoorDash can help with. Starting this week, women can order a first-of-its-kind, at-home swab test for three common sexually transmitted infections and have it delivered straight to their door. The Visby Medical test is said to produce lab-accurate results in just 30 minutes — no doctors, long waits or … 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
It’s a case of the coworker who cried wolf. An assistant manager has launched an online debate about a workplace habit that has triggered an epidemic of eyerolls among Gen Z. An exhausted corporate cog named Mei Ryan claimed her inbox is constantly full of requests that are marked “urgent,” calling its usage in office … Read more
Please don’t squeeze. That’s the warning from mom of three Lish Marie, who ended up in urgent care — and filling four different prescriptions — after simply popping a pimple on her face. But the spot in question sat in what dermatologists call the “triangle of death” — and her blemish blunder could have actually … Read more
It’s time to screen your sunscreen. A new report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) reviewed more than 2,000 SPF products sold in the US, finding that nearly 80% of them failed to meet its criteria for safety, health and effectiveness. “Wearing any sunscreen is much more important and offers better sun protection for your … Read more
Nearly 200,000 cans of Target-brand green beans have been urgently recalled in several states. That’s according to an enforcement report released by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). On February 12, 197,808 cans of Good & Gather Cut Green Beans were recalled — due to potential contamination from a foreign object. Nearly 200,000 cans of Target-brand … Read more
A popular arthritis medication for dogs has sickened thousands of pets and likely caused others to die, the Food and Drug Administration said in an urgent warning. Dangerous side effects from the injectable canine drug Librela — used to treat osteoarthritis joint pain — have been linked to seizures, lameness and loss of muscle control, … Read more
Sydney mom Kirsty Stead used to allow her son to charge his e-bike right next to him in his room overnight. Now that she knows what can happen, she wouldn’t do it even in her worst nightmares. “I shudder to think how my son charged his bike in his bedroom every night, as he slept,” she said. … Read more
There are many things you need to take into account when naming a child. You have to consider playground nicknames and political correctness, but that’s not where the process ends. In fact, there’s one major factor that’s quite often overlooked. Initials. One woman is urging expectant parents to listen up – and her plea has now gone viral on TikTok. “Cursed” Could … Read more
This warning isn’t just smoke and mirrors. Experts are issuing an alert to social media users participating in “Stoptober” — a trend that sees people use the month of October to quit vaping by hurling their devices into water. While the act might render the vapes useless, it can also pose serious danger, potentially starting … Read more
“Chroming” is the latest trend to gain traction among teens — and it’s claimed the lives of multiple children. Similar to huffing, “chroming” refers to the practice of inhaling chemicals from common items like permanent markers, aerosol deodorant, nail polish, paints or hair spray for a short-lived high, according to CNN. “Most of these products … Read more
Jarmageddon? Sixty percent of infant and toddler foods sold in the US are not as nutritious as they might seem, according to a new study from the George Institute for Global Health. The Australia-headquartered research group compared data on 651 commercial baby foods to World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, finding that 70% failed to meet protein … Read more
Trader Joe’s is urgently recalling about 653,000 Mango Tangerine Scented Candles nationwide due to “safety risk” from an “unexpected burn pattern,” the company announced Thursday. According to a notice published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax, causing a larger flame than expected and “posing a … Read more