Current Events in September 2021

Coronavirus update: CDC urges pregnant women to get vaccinated, lingering symptoms more common than previously thought

Unvaccinated hospital workers are getting pink slips

Read article 09/30/2021

New U.S. Postal Service delivery standards take effect Friday

USPS will have longer to deliver some mail

Read article 09/30/2021

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FCC tightens requirements for phone companies in effort to fight robocalls

The agency says the system isn’t bulletproof and consumers still have to remain vigilant

Read article 09/30/2021

Dollar Tree to raise its prices as inflation increases

The discount retailer will begin pricing items at up to $1.50

Read article 09/30/2021

Recommendations for sunlight exposure may need to be revised, researchers say

Experts say there’s a fine line between soaking up vitamin D and being exposed to potentially harmful rays

Read article 09/30/2021

Eating more fruits and veggies can positively impact kids' mental health

More research is highlighting the benefits of healthy food

Read article 09/30/2021

Hyundai recalls 466,000 Sonatas, Sonata Hybrids and Sonata Plug-In Hybrids

The turn signal may activate in the wrong direction

Read article 09/30/2021

Kroger recalls bagged kale

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Read article 09/30/2021

Over 10 million Android phones infected with malware that delivers monthly charges

Google says it has removed all the offending apps, but users would be wise to double-check

Read article 09/29/2021

Coronavirus update: YouTube bans anti-vaccination videos, CDC monitors booster shot reactions

Researchers think they know why diabetes patients suffer severe COVID-19 symptoms

Read article 09/29/2021

United Airlines lays off hundreds of workers for refusing to get vaccinated

Other airlines have a slightly softer stance on vaccination -- at least for now

Read article 09/29/2021

Navient seeks to sell its student loan servicing business

The Department of Education would have to sign off on any deal

Read article 09/29/2021

Experts say the housing market is beginning to return to normal

However, prices did hit record highs in July

Read article 09/29/2021

Air pollution may be responsible for nearly 6 million premature births globally, study finds

Experts say pollutants may also impact infants’ birth weight

Read article 09/29/2021

Depression in early adulthood may increase risk of dementia

Study findings point to a link between mental health struggles and cognitive decline

Read article 09/29/2021

Toyota recalls model year 2018-2021 Tundras

The headlight electrical connector may overheat

Read article 09/29/2021

Drew’s Organics recalls Aldi Simply Nature Organic Poppy Seed Dressing

The product has potential for microbial growth, including Clostridium botulinum

Read article 09/29/2021

Buurma Farms recalls Plain (Flat) Parsley

The product may be contaminated with with Shiga-toxin producing E.coli.

Read article 09/29/2021

Combi BabyRide Infant Car Seats recalled

The child seat webbing may not restrain the child adequately

Read article 09/29/2021