Coronavirus update: FDA considering kids’ vaccine
CDC says traveling to Ukraine is risky
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White House and CDC provide details on upcoming international travel policy changes
Airlines are being asked to do more to confirm a traveler’s proof of vaccination
The White House and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have provided more details about a new international air travel policy that will requi..
Macy’s announces its Black Friday deals
The company is beginning its sales promotion next week
Macy’s is the latest major retailer to roll out its Black Friday deals well in advance of the big day, as industry analysts have already warned that discou..
GM promises to build 42,000 electric vehicle charging stations
The stations will be built across the U.S. and Canada
Last month, Ford announced that it was making its largest investment ever in electric vehicles. On Monday, it was Tesla and Hertz staking a claim on the EV..
Amazon to expand Alexa into hospitals and nursing homes
The digital assistant will support both patients and staff
Amazon is moving Alexa into U.S. hospitals and senior care facilities. The company announced that the personal assistant will serve a number of roles, from..
Different vaccine strategies may help slow the spread of COVID-19, study finds
Experts are noting how important it is to get more people vaccinated
Many studies have looked at the health benefits linked with receiving both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. However, a new study conducted by researchers fro..
Amino acids from protein may help reduce the risk of dementia, study finds
Experts say following a low-protein diet could be worse for consumers’ brain health
Several studies have highlighted the ways that consumers’ diets can impact their dementia risk. Now, researchers from the National Institutes for Quantum S..
Potandon recalls various red, white, and yellow onions due to health risks
The company says the products could be contaminated by salmonella
Potandon Produce LLC is recalling its Green Gian Fresh whole yellow onions in 2 lb. bags, 3 lb. bags, and 5 lb. bags; whole white onions in 2 lb. bags; and..
Chrysler recalls over 131,000 Ram pickup trucks that could catch on fire
An electrical shorting issue could cause the vehicles to catch on fire with the ignition on or off
Chrysler is recalling 131,177 vehicles due to an electrical short in the relay that could cause them to catch on fire, regardless of whether the ignition i..
Ford Ranger Super Cab vehicles recalled over misrouted seat belts
The company is recalling nearly 50,000 vehicles due to the issue
Ford is recalling 47,683 of its 2019-2021 Ford Ranger Super Cab vehicles because they may have come installed with a misrouted seat belt. This put them in..
Coronavirus update: Expert sees vaccinations for young kids in November
World health officials are worried about vaccine knock-offs
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirme..
Consumers likely to find fewer holiday bargains, analysts say
Supply shortages could alter consumer buying behavior this year
Major retailers have begun their Black Friday sales earlier this year, but consumers may still have to search longer to find holiday bargains. And once aga..
Mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines may reduce risk of infection, study finds
Experts say mixing the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines with the AstraZeneca vaccine led to positive results
A new study conducted by researchers from Umea University explored how the different types of COVID-19 vaccines may impact consumers’ health outcomes. Thei..
Microsoft accuses Russian hackers of attacking the global technology supply chain
Cybersecurity experts say the hackers are trying to compromise accounts with poor passwords
Cybersecurity specialists at the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) claim that the Russian-linked hacking group behind the attacks on SolarWinds,..
Hertz orders 100,000 Tesla vehicles as part of a massive electric vehicle overhaul
The company hopes the move will put it ahead of the competition
Chalk one up for Tesla. The automaker just got its single largest order of electric vehicles (EV) ever thanks to rental car company Hertz. The company..
Chicago still has the worst rat problem, Orkin survey shows
The top five cities on the company’s annual list are the same as in 2020
Pests come in all shapes and sizes, but rats are among the least healthy and hardest to eliminate. In its annual survey, pest control company Orkin says Ch..
Poor mental health during pregnancy may increase women’s risk for C-section
Depression and anxiety may impact how women deliver their babies
A new study conducted by researchers from Michigan Medicine explored how women’s mental health during pregnancy can impact their delivery. According to the..
Chevrolet Traverse vehicles recalled due to possible transmission fluid leak
A leak could cause vehicles to lose engine power and crash
The Braun Corporation is recalling 639 model year 2020-2021 Chevrolet Traverse wheelchair accessible vehicles with Power In-floor Ramp conversion. The..
EveryPlate recalls products with onions due to salmonella contamination
The company joins others that have been affected by a massive onion recall
Following a major recall linked to a salmonella outbreak in dozens of states, EveryPlate has announced a voluntary recall of products that contain onions d..
HelloFresh recalls products containing onions over salmonella concerns
The move follows a massive onion recall that was linked to a large salmonella outbreak
Following a major recall of onions produced in Mexico that were linked to a massive salmonella outbreak, HelloFresh has announced that it is voluntarily re..
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