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Stop & Shop Rolls Out Expanded Hot Bar Options For Dinner Rush Stop & Shop Rolls Out Expanded Hot Bar Options For Dinner Rush
Stop & Shop Rolls Out Expanded Hot Bar Options For Dinner Rush Stop & Shop is revamping its in-store hot bars with new menu items and lower prices, aiming to provide more convenient and flavorful meal options.  The expanded dinner offerings, available daily from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., include globally inspired proteins, classic comfort-food sides, and a $ 1-per-pound price drop. The updated hot bars now feature proteins such as black pepper steak, Thai coconut chicken thighs, and pork burnt ends, alongside sides like mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, collard greens, and buttered corn. These additions are designed to help busy shoppers quickly and …
McRib Under Fire: Lawsuit Claims McDonald's Misleads Customers About Iconic Sandwich McRib Under Fire: Lawsuit Claims McDonald's Misleads Customers About Iconic Sandwich
McRib Under Fire: Lawsuit Claims McDonald's Misleads Customers About Iconic Sandwich A new class-action lawsuit accuses McDonald's of misleading customers, claiming the McRib does not actually contain pork rib meat. The complaint was filed in a federal court in Illinois on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. The suit argues that McDonald's knowingly deceived customers by marketing the McRib in a way that suggests it is made from pork ribs. Four plaintiffs claim the McRib is really made from ground pork sourced from lower-quality cuts, including pork shoulder, heart, and scalded stomach. Pork rib meat is traditionally considered a premium cut, while those components are l…
Two Tickets Win $1.787B Powerball Jackpot: Here's Where Two Tickets Win $1.787B Powerball Jackpot: Here's Where
Two Tickets Win $1.787B Powerball Jackpot: Here's Where Two tickets matched all six numbers in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing, splitting a $1.787 billion jackpot — the second-largest in U.S. lottery history, officials said. The winning tickets were sold in Missouri and Texas, and matched all six numbers in last night’s drawing. They'll split the $1.787 billion jackpot. Nationwide, 18 tickets matched all five white balls to win $1 million prizes, with some sold locally:  The $1 million-winning tickets were sold in California (2), Colorado, Florida, Illinois (2), Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York (2), Ohio (…
$1M Tickets Sold Along The East Coast $1M Tickets Sold Along The East Coast
$1M Tickets Sold Along The East Coast While no one walked away with Saturday night’s $925 million Powerball jackpot, several lucky players still struck it rich — including some right here in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. The Aug. 30 winning numbers were 3, 18, 22, 27, 33 and the Powerball 17, with a 3x Power Play, lottery officials said. Six tickets matched all five numbers (but missed the Powerball) to win $1 million each. Those were sold in California (4), Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. Three more tickets in Colorado, Indiana, and New Hampshire matched five plus the Power Play…
Trump Is Blocking Crime Victim Funds Over Immigration Laws: NJ Fights Back Trump Is Blocking Crime Victim Funds Over Immigration Laws: NJ Fights Back
Trump Is Blocking Crime Victim Funds Over Immigration Laws: NJ Fights Back New Jersey is leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general from states including New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts in suing the Trump Administration over what officials call unlawful conditions placed on federal funding for crime victims, officials announced Monday, Aug. 18. The lawsuit challenges the Trump Administration’s move to withhold Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant money from states unless they comply with federal immigration enforcement priorities, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said.  VOCA funds are used for advocacy services, sexual assault forensic exams, funera…
Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including NY, Pulled From Shelves Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including NY, Pulled From Shelves
Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including NY, Pulled From Shelves A sweet treat sold at one of the nation’s biggest retailers is now under a safety alert covering 20 states and Washington, DC. The recall involves Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies, a 10-count product sold under Target’s private label brand.  According to the Food and Drug Administration, manufacturer Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp. of Canada pulled the cookies due to possible contamination with wood. A total of 803 cases are affected. The cookies were distributed through three Target distribution centers — in Connecticut, Maryland, and Ohio — and reached stores in: Connect…
CT Added To ‘Sanctuary’ Watchlist With 34 Others, Trump's DOJ Vows More Lawsuits CT Added To ‘Sanctuary’ Watchlist With 34 Others, Trump's DOJ Vows More Lawsuits
CT Added To ‘Sanctuary’ Watchlist With 34 Others, Trump's DOJ Vows More Lawsuits The Department of Justice has designated Connecticut as one of several states and cities that federal officials consider “sanctuary” jurisdictions. The move, announced Tuesday, Aug. 5, names 12 states, nearly 20 cities, and multiple counties as having laws or policies that “impede the enforcement of federal immigration laws” and interfere with former President Donald Trump's latest crackdown on undocumented immigrants. Attorney General Pamela Bondi said the designation is part of a wider enforcement effort following Trump’s Executive Order 14287, which directs the federal government to take…
'Baltimore County Not Sanctuary Jurisdiction' Exec Says After Being Named By DOJ 'Baltimore County Not Sanctuary Jurisdiction' Exec Says After Being Named By DOJ
'Baltimore County Not Sanctuary Jurisdiction' Exec Says After Being Named By DOJ The US Department of Justice has officially named just one Maryland city in its newly released list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” — and it's joined only by Washington, DC, as the only two locations in the DMV region. The list, published Tuesday, Aug. 5, by the DOJ, includes states, cities, and counties the federal government says have “policies, laws, or regulations that impede enforcement of federal immigration laws.” “Sanctuary policies impede law enforcement and put American citizens at risk by design,” said US Attorney General Pamela Bondi in the announcement. “The Department of Justice…
Ground Beef Product Recalled In PA Due To Possible Presence Of Metal Ground Beef Product Recalled In PA Due To Possible Presence Of Metal
Ground Beef Product Recalled In PA Due To Possible Presence Of Metal A ground beef product distributed to five states is being pulled from shelves due to possible metal contamination. Ada Valley Meat Company of Ada, Michigan, is recalling about 1,065 pounds of fully cooked, frozen ground beef that may contain pieces of metal, according to an alert issued Tuesday, July 29 by the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The product was packed in 20-pound boxes, each containing four 5-pound bags labeled “Ada Valley FULLY COOKED GROUND BEEF.” It was produced on Wednesday, May 28 and Friday, May 30 and shipped to establishments an…
Your Electric Bill Is About To Spike — And It’s Hitting Millions Across The East Coast Your Electric Bill Is About To Spike — And It’s Hitting Millions Across The East Coast
Your Electric Bill Is About To Spike — And It’s Hitting Millions Across The East Coast A record-high electricity auction held by PJM Interconnection is expected to drive up energy bills across much of the East Coast, even as many states have already been hit with rate hikes this summer. The results of PJM’s 2026/2027 Base Residual Auction, announced Tuesday, July 22, show the price of capacity cleared at the federal cap of $329.17 per megawatt-day, the highest in years.  That’s a 22% jump from last year’s price of $269.92. PJM, which manages the power grid for 13 states and Washington, D.C., secured over 134,000 megawatts of power to meet the projected electricity needs…
Toxic Chemical In Lilo & Stitch-Themed Highlighters Prompts Recall Toxic Chemical In Lilo & Stitch-Themed Highlighters Prompts Recall
Toxic Chemical In Lilo & Stitch-Themed Highlighters Prompts Recall They look like fun, fruity slushies, but these colorful highlighters just got pulled from store shelves for a dangerous reason. Primark is recalling about 2,600 four-packs of its DTR Stitch Scented Highlighters, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 17. Tests found that the highlighters contain phthalates, a toxic chemical banned in children's products. Phthalates are known to cause health issues in children if ingested. While no injuries have been reported, the CPSC says the chemical's presence violates a federal ban. Shaped like mini drink cups with…
Measles Cases In US Approaches 25-Year High As CDC Confirms 27 Outbreaks Measles Cases In US Approaches 25-Year High As CDC Confirms 27 Outbreaks
Measles Cases In US Approaches 25-Year High As CDC Confirms 27 Outbreaks America has reached another grim milestone as the number of confirmed cases of the measles hit a record high since the US declared the disease "under control" decades ago. A total of 1,267 confirmed measles cases have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 38 states and jurisdictions — more than triple the number reported in all of 2024, according to the agency's latest report. At least 27 outbreaks (defined as three or more connected cases) have been reported so far this year, with 88 percent of cases (1,115 of 1,267) linked to outbreaks, health officials …
Judge Cites Simpsons Episode In Ruling Against Trump Affecting 14 States Judge Cites Simpsons Episode In Ruling Against Trump Affecting 14 States
Judge Cites Simpsons Episode In Ruling Against Trump Affecting 14 States “Electric van only has 20 minutes of juice left!” That’s the line from The Simpsons a federal judge used to deliver a legal blow to President Donald Trump, quoting a 1995 episode as she struck down his administration’s freeze on electric vehicle infrastructure funding. In a preliminary injunction issued from the bench of the US District Court for the Western District of Washington, Judge Tana Lin invoked Homer Simpson’s long-lost goodbye to his mother as a pop culture parable for a very real-world problem: “range anxiety.” The phrase refers to the fear that electric vehicle drivers might r…
Hidden Risk Prompts Recall For Apricots Sold In MA Hidden Risk Prompts Recall For Apricots Sold In MA
Hidden Risk Prompts Recall For Apricots Sold In MA A dried fruit product sold in 19 states has been recalled due to a labeling issue that could pose a risk to some consumers. Turkana Food Inc., based in Kenilworth, New Jersey, is recalling 352 cases of Floria Dried Apricots because the product contains sulfites that were not listed on the package label, according to the company’s announcement on Thursday, June 12. The recalled 200-gram Floria Dried Apricots were distributed in retail locations across: Florida Kentucky Virginia New York New Jersey Tennessee Massachusetts Texas Illinois Indiana Michigan Rhode Island Pennsylvania North Carol…
Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Sold In CT Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Sold In CT
Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Sold In CT Consumers are being urged to check their refrigerators and freezers after federal food safety officials issued a public health alert tied to a popular brand of ground beef. The alert, issued by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), warns that a batch of Organic Rancher ground beef may be contaminated with E. coli, a potentially dangerous bacteria that can cause severe illness. Although the beef is no longer being sold, officials say consumers may still have the product at home. It was shipped to distributor locations in Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, and Maryland, and later…
45 Sickened, 16 Hospitalized As Salmonella Outbreak In Cucumbers Expands To 18 States 45 Sickened, 16 Hospitalized As Salmonella Outbreak In Cucumbers Expands To 18 States
45 Sickened, 16 Hospitalized As Salmonella Outbreak In Cucumbers Expands To 18 States A Salmonella outbreak linked to a cucumber producer has now expanded to 18 states with 45 illnesses and 16 hospitalizations now reported. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new recall for Bedner Growers cucumbers on Friday, May 30.  The recalled cucumbers, grown in Boynton Beach, Florida, and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, were shipped to retailers, distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service dealers from Tuesday, April 29, to Monday, May 19. The products were labeled as either being “supers,” “selects,” or “plains." Target had issued…
Bahama Breeze Suddenly Closes 15 Locations: Here's Where Bahama Breeze Suddenly Closes 15 Locations: Here's Where
Bahama Breeze Suddenly Closes 15 Locations: Here's Where Bahama Breeze has suddenly shut down more than a third of its restaurants across the United States, with 15 locations quietly closed this week, according to multiple reports. The closures span 11 states, including Florida, New Jersey (Woodbridge, Toms River, Paramus, Wayne), New York (Lake Grove), Illinois, Massachusetts (Tyngsborough), Michigan, Nevada, and Tennessee, according to USA Today. In a statement to CNN, parent company Darden Restaurants said the closures were “the right decision because it will allow Bahama Breeze to focus on its highest performing restaurants and strengthen the…
US Measles Cases Surge Past 1,000 As CDC Reports 14 Outbreaks US Measles Cases Surge Past 1,000 As CDC Reports 14 Outbreaks
US Measles Cases Surge Past 1,000 As CDC Reports 14 Outbreaks America reached a grim milestone this week as the number of confirmed measles cases across the country has soared past 1,000, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A total of 1,001 confirmed measles cases have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by 31 states and jurisdictions — more than triple the number reported in all of 2024, according to the agency's latest report. At least 14 outbreaks (defined as three or more connected cases) have been reported so far this year, with 93 percent of cases (928 of 1,001) linked to outbreaks,…
Recall Issued For Baked Beans Sold In 23 States, Including NY Recall Issued For Baked Beans Sold In 23 States, Including NY
Recall Issued For Baked Beans Sold In 23 States, Including NY A new recall has been issued for a popular baked bean product distributed to retailers in more than 20 states. The beans, made by Vietti Food Group and sold under the Yellowstone brand, are being pulled due to the presence of an undeclared allergen. According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the product contains undeclared soy, posing a risk to individuals with a soy allergy or severe sensitivity. Consuming the affected product could lead to serious or life-threatening reactions, the FDA said. The recall involves 15-ounce cans of Yellowstone Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans wi…
Tomatoes Sold In New York Recalled Due To Salmonella Risk Tomatoes Sold In New York Recalled Due To Salmonella Risk
Tomatoes Sold In New York Recalled Due To Salmonella Risk A tomato product sold in New York, Pennsylvania and nine other states has been recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella, according to a new FDA announcement. Ray & Mascari Inc., based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is recalling 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes packaged in 20-ounce plastic clamshell containers. The affected products carry UPC# 7 96553 20062 1 and include Lot# RM250424 15250B or Lot# RM250427 15250B. The tomatoes were distributed through Gordon Food Service Stores in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee,…
Recall Issued For Salad Brand Sold At Trader Joe's In 18 States, Including NY Recall Issued For Salad Brand Sold At Trader Joe's In 18 States, Including NY
Recall Issued For Salad Brand Sold At Trader Joe's In 18 States, Including NY A brand of salad sold at Trader Joe’s locations in 18 states has been voluntarily recalled following the discovery of an undeclared allergen. According to a recall notice posted by the US Food and Drug Administration, a limited quantity of Trader Joe’s Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon may contain milk, which is not listed on the label.  The potential allergen is linked to a packaging mix-up in which 500 salad units were mistakenly shipped with parmesan cheese crumbles instead of the expected crispy onions. The product was distributed by Taylor Fresh Foods Illinois and affects only salads…
Update: 18-Year-Old, 3 Girls Killed, 6 Injured After SUV Crashes Into After-School Program Update: 18-Year-Old, 3 Girls Killed, 6 Injured After SUV Crashes Into After-School Program
Update: 18-Year-Old, 3 Girls Killed, 6 Injured After SUV Crashes Into After-School Program This story has been updated. A teenage woman and three girls were killed and six others injured after an SUV crashed into an after-school program. The incident happened in Illinois around 3:20 p.m. local time Monday, April 28, in Chatham, just south of Springfield, about 95 miles north of St. Louis, Missouri, and 200 miles south of Chicago. The vehicle drove into the east side of the building housing the YNOT After School Camp, hitting people outside and inside, before crashing through the west side wall, according to Illinois State Police.  The crash did not appear to be t…
Recall Issued For Popular Apple Juice Brand Sold In 28 States, Including PA Recall Issued For Popular Apple Juice Brand Sold In 28 States, Including PA
Recall Issued For Popular Apple Juice Brand Sold In 28 States, Including PA A voluntary recall has been issued for certain batches of a widely sold apple juice brand, according to an alert from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The juice was distributed across 28 states and comes in clear, round glass bottles with white metal screw-top lids packaged in four 10-ounce bottles per pack (six packs per case).  The recall was initiated due to concerns that were not detailed in the FDA’s official notice, but the agency classified the situation as a Class II recall, meaning use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. …
Fugitive Caught At McDonald's: Was Wanted In 2 States Before Mamaroneck Arrest, Police Say Fugitive Caught At McDonald's: Was Wanted In 2 States Before Mamaroneck Arrest, Police Say
Fugitive Caught At McDonald's: Was Wanted In 2 States Before Mamaroneck Arrest, Police Say A fugitive wanted for serious crimes in two different states was caught in a police operation at a McDonald's location in Westchester, police said. The arrest was made on Friday, April 18 around 1:20 p.m., when a man from Mamaroneck with warrants in both Illinois and Nevada was taken into custody after officers spotted his car near 46 Madison St., the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department said on Sunday, April 20.  The driver, identified as 43-year-old Christopher Arroyo, had been driving with revoked privileges when an officer noticed his vehicle had an improper license plate, …
Mislabeled Decaf Coffee Recalled For Giving Drinkers That Caffeinated Jolt Mislabeled Decaf Coffee Recalled For Giving Drinkers That Caffeinated Jolt
Mislabeled Decaf Coffee Recalled For Giving Drinkers That Caffeinated Jolt This Traverse City coffee hits different. That's what some customers were saying after brewing the brand's cherry-flavored decaf coffee — only to discover it packed a serious caffeine punch. That's because the bags were mislabeled, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. In a consumer alert, the agency said that Our Family Traverse City Cherry Artificially Flavored Decaf Light Roast Ground Coffee, distributed by Coffee Roasters, was incorrectly labeled as decaffeinated but actually contained caffeine. Related: Tostitos Recalls Chips Sold in 13 States Suffolk, Virginia-based Ma…
Recall Issued For Tostitos Chips Sold In 13 States, Including Virginia Recall Issued For Tostitos Chips Sold In 13 States, Including Virginia
Recall Issued For Tostitos Chips Sold In 13 States, Including Virginia 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…
These Maryland Bridges Are At Risk Of Failure, NTSB Says After Key Bridge Collapse In Baltimore These Maryland Bridges Are At Risk Of Failure, NTSB Says After Key Bridge Collapse In Baltimore
These Maryland Bridges Are At Risk Of Failure, NTSB Says After Key Bridge Collapse In Baltimore The catastrophic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland is sparking national concern as federal investigators warn that nearly 70 other bridges across the country could face a similar fate. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Thursday, March 20, recommended that 30 bridge owners conduct urgent vulnerability assessments after an investigation into the deadly collapse of the Key Bridge found it was nearly 30 times above the acceptable risk threshold for critical structures. Key Bridge collapse. Baltimore County PD According to the NTSB, 68 bri…
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…
Delete These Suspicious Texts Immediately, FBI Warns Delete These Suspicious Texts Immediately, FBI Warns
Delete These Suspicious Texts Immediately, FBI Warns The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an urgent warning about a widespread text message scam designed to steal personal and financial information from unsuspecting victims. Known as “smishing” (SMS phishing), the scam involves fraudulent texts impersonating toll and package delivery services to trick recipients into clicking malicious links or revealing sensitive data. According to cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42, cybercriminals have registered over 10,000 fraudulent domains as part of this operation, targeting at least 11 states and one Canadian province. Key…
11 Dead In Listeria Outbreak Linked To Frozen Shakes 11 Dead In Listeria Outbreak Linked To Frozen Shakes
11 Dead In Listeria Outbreak Linked To Frozen Shakes Frozen shakes are being recalled due to a Listeria outbreak that has caused 11 deaths and sickened dozens more, the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The products under the brand names Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial were sold to institutional settings such as long-term care facilities and hospitals and distributed throughout the nation in 4-ounce cartons. For a rundown of recalled products, item numbers and best-by dates, check this link from the FDA. Click here to view product labels. States reporting cases connected to this outbreak include: Alabama California Color…
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including NY Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including NY
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including NY Consumers in multiple states are being urged to check their snack cabinets after a major recall affecting a popular brand of biscuits, wafers, and snack rolls. ZB Importing LLC is voluntarily recalling certain lots of six varieties of Ulker Brand snack products due to undeclared wheat, egg, and/or milk in the ingredient list and/or "Contains" statement on product labels.  People with allergies or severe sensitivities to these ingredients could experience serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume the affected items. Affected Distribution Areas Products were distributed thr…