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Halloween 2022: Most popular candy by state
As the country prepares for Halloween, it’s time to take a look at this year’s candy survey. → Read More
Recall alert: More products with Jif peanut butter recalled
Several more companies are voluntarily pulling products that contain Jif peanut butter due to potential salmonella contamination. → Read More
Twitter accepts Elon Musk’s offer to buy company
Twitter had initially balked at Musk’s offer, but a deal began to emerge over the weekend. → Read More
Pfizer recalls Accupril tablets due to presence of cancer-causing impurity
Pfizer encourages impacted patients to discuss options with their doctor. → Read More
Russia attacks Ukraine: At least 50 killed by Russian missile strike on train station, officials say
The station was a main evacuation hub, according to officials. → Read More
More than 1,500 of Betty White’s personal items to be sold at auction
A variety of items from her long career will be featured at the auction. → Read More
FDA: Raw oysters linked to norovirus outbreak
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has confirmed that raw oysters potentially contaminated with norovirus and harvested in British Columbia were distributed to restaurants and retailers in the U.S. → Read More
Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19
Pelosi is fully vaccinated and boosted and is asymptomatic at this time. → Read More
President Biden’s sister, Valerie Biden Owens, tests positive for COVID-19
She tested positive for COVID-19 Wednesday after experiencing mild symptoms. → Read More
Illinois church ‘fasting from whiteness’ for Lent
A church in a suburb of Chicago announced last month it was “fasting from whiteness” for Lent. → Read More
Academy will meet Friday to discuss possible Will Smith sanctions
The Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences will meet Friday to discuss possible sanctions against Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at this year’s Oscars ceremony. → Read More
Twitter says edit feature is in works, not an April Fools’ Day prank
The ability to edit a tweet is the most requested feature from Twitter users. → Read More
Time to smile: 2022 Gerber Baby photo contest now open
It’s time once again for Gerber to select its Chief Growing Officer and Spokesbaby for 2022. → Read More
3 dead: Listeria outbreak linked to Dole packaged salads is over, officials say
Three people died as a result of the outbreak, officials said. → Read More
Red fox captured after attacks reported on US Capitol grounds
A member of Congress said he was attacked by the fox Monday night. → Read More
Report: White House to extend pause on student loan repayments through Aug. 31
The pause on student loan repayments, prompted by the pandemic, was set to end May 1. → Read More
‘Maury’ talk show to end after three decades
“Maury” became known for its paternity test episodes. → Read More
Most medical debt to be removed from credit reports
The three major credit reporting agencies will make major changes to how they report medical debt, beginning this summer, The Wall Street Journal reports. → Read More
Mortgage rates rise above 4% for first time since 2019
The 30-year fixed rate hasn’t averaged more than 4 percent since May 2019. → Read More
Amazon closes $8.5B deal to acquire MGM
The deal is Amazon’s second-largest acquisition in the company’s history. → Read More