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Juul Reaches Settlements Covering More than 5,000 Cases
The backlash against teen vaping triggered a series of government actions that have forced the company into retreat.
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Skiing Triggers Emergency Calls from Apple Crash Detection Tech
The same thing is happening on roller coasters.
December 5, 2022
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Carbon Nanotube Foam Could Provide Better Protection Against Concussions
The new material can remain robustly shock-absorbing at both very high and very low temperatures.
December 1, 2022
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CPSC Warns of Toy-Related Injuries and Turkey Fires During the Holidays
A new report released today by CPSC found that in 2021 there were more than 152,000 toy-related, emergency department-treated injuries to children younger than 15 years of age, including two deaths.
November 23, 2022
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Dobot Launches Nova Collaborative Robots for Retail Automation
They can handle tasks such as making coffee, cocktails, ice cream, noodles, fried chicken, and even physical therapy.
November 22, 2022
Canned pumpkin and graham cracker shell crusts are displayed at a Publix Supermarket, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 in North Miami, Fla. Americans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples.
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Rising Food Costs Take a Bite Out of Thanksgiving Dinner
Wholesale turkey prices are at record highs after a difficult year for U.S. flocks.
November 16, 2022
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Professor Ernő Rubik, inventor of Rubik's Cube, is photographed in New York on Sept. 18, 2018.
The Man Who Invented the Rubik's Cube Celebrates Lasting Puzzle
December 2, 2022
Bryant Park's Winter Village, New York, Nov. 15, 2022.
Small Businesses, Shoppers Return to Holiday Markets
November 23, 2022
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FDA Warns Companies Over Dietary Supplement Claims
November 21, 2022
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Coors Light Announces 'Chill Polish'
November 18, 2022
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Amazon Reveals New Design for Prime Air Delivery Drone
Amazon's new delivery drone will have increased range, expanded temperature tolerance, and the capability to fly in light rain.
November 14, 2022
Packages of Beyond Meat's Beyond Burgers and Beyond Sausage, are shown in this photo, in New York, on April 29, 2021.
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Beyond Meat Revenue Drops as It Cuts Prices to Boost Demand
Consumers are switching to cheaper proteins because of high inflation.
November 10, 2022
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Lowe's to Sell Canadian Retail Business
A private equity firm will acquire some 450 stores for $400 million.
November 7, 2022
Starbucks coffee shop in Boston, Oct. 14, 2022.
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Starbucks Reports Record Revenue Despite China Decline
The company saw its highest-ever sales week when it introduced its fall drinks.
November 4, 2022
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Franzia Wines Unveils Holiday Packaging with Matching 'Ugly' Sweater
Franzia's merchandise ambitions extend to onesies, socks and inflatable lawn decorations.
November 1, 2022
A bag distributed by Mars - the maker of Snickers and M&M's - for recycling candy wrappers is positioned between pumpkins in Ann Arbor, Mich., on October 19, 2022.
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Trick or Trash: Candy Makers Grapple with Plastic Waste
The bags fit around 4 ounces of material; if all 17,400 are returned, that would equal more than 2 tons of recycled wrappers.
October 31, 2022
Coast Guard boats patrol in front of the partially collapsed Champlain Towers South condo building in Surfside, Fla on July 1, 2021.
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Another Miami Beach Condo Building Evacuated
A structural engineering report prompted the evacuation.
October 28, 2022
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Clorox Recalls Millions of Bottles of Cleaning Products
The products “may contain bacteria."
October 26, 2022
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Amazon to Allow U.S. Customers to Pay with Venmo
The payment service, known for peer-to-peer transactions, is moving into business payments.
October 26, 2022
Juvo Plus recently recalled Butterfly Net Sets and Army Action Figure Playsets due to violations of federal phthalates and lead content bans.
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Army Action Figures Recalled Over Lead Concerns
They were on the market for more than five years.
October 25, 2022
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Coke Sponsorship of Climate Conference Sparks Backlash
Organizers had cited Coca-Cola's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
October 24, 2022
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Lawsuit Can Proceed Against Barilla Over 'Italy's #1' Labeling
The case could cost the manufacturer millions.
October 21, 2022
This April 26, 2018, file photo, shows the Hasbro logo in New York.
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Hasbro Sales Slip as Families Tire of Playing with Inflation
Families are watching toy spending more closely as inflation cuts into budgets.
October 18, 2022
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CPSC Breaks Down Top Halloween Injuries
Is it more dangerous to carve a pumpkin or put up decorations?
October 18, 2022
Indonesian President Joko Widodo stands near a newly-unveiled Comprehensive Inspection Train (CIT) unit during his visit at the Jakarta-Bandung Fast Railway station in Tegalluar, West Java, Indonesia, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022.
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Indonesia Gears Up to Start First High-Speed Rail Line
It will cut travel time between two major cities from three hours to about 40 minutes.
October 14, 2022