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Family Sues Wendy's for $20 Million After Child Falls Ill Post "Biggie Bag" Meal
A family filed a $20 million lawsuit against a Wendy’s in Michigan after their 11-year-old child fell critically ill following a meal there. The child had visited the Wendy’s in Jenison in August 2022 ... Watch Now.
Consumer Reports Find High Lead and Cadmium Levels in National School Lunch Program Lunchables, Calls for Action
Consumer Reports reveals high lead, cadmium, and salt levels in Lunchables meals. Advocacy group urges USDA to stop serving them in National School Lunch Program. ... Watch Now.
Samsung Overtakes Apple as Top Phone Maker with Global Smartphone Shipments Rising by 7.8%
Global smartphone shipments increased 7.8% to 289.4 million units during January-March, with Samsung, at 20.8% market share, clinching the top phonemaker spot from Apple. ... Watch Now.
Severe Weather Alert: Millions in Midwest & Southern Plains at Risk!
From Monday through Wednesday, a significant area of the Midwest and Southern Plains, including Nebraska, might see severe weather that could affect almost 50 million inhabitants of the United States. ... Read More.
President Biden's Second Shot at Student Loan Forgiveness: What You Need to Know
President Biden’s renewed efforts to forgive student loans face challenges after a Supreme Court ruling. The $400 billion plan was struck down in a 6-3 vote. ... Read More.
Meta Introduces Flagging System for AI-Generated Content: A Game-Changer for Facebook and Instagram
Meta to flag AI-generated content; The parent company of Facebook and Instagram will sniff out and label robot-created videos, photos, and audio. ... Watch Now.
Scotland's Hate Crime Law Excludes J.K. Rowling After Transgender Comments on Social Media
Scotland’s new hate crime statute will not apply to J.K. Rowling, who disputed it on social media by claiming many transsexual women were males, police said Tuesday. ... Read More.
California Fast-Food Workers to Receive $20 an Hour Under New Legislation
A new legislation will pay most California fast-food workers $20 an hour on Monday, according to the AP. Last year, Democrats in the state Legislature approved the bill to recognize that many of the mo ... Watch Now.
Victory for Compassion: Oregon Church Feeding the Homeless Prevails Against City Restrictions
A judge sided with an Oregon church that feeds the homeless. The city of Brookings sought to curb their operations after more than a decade. ... Read More.
Unveiling Secrets: Wired's Investigation Used Cell Data to Track Up To 166 Epstein Island Guests During 2016-2019
Discover how Wired uncovers a document utilizing cell data from Near Intelligence to reveal the locations of potential guests or victims worldwide and in the US. Near Intelligence maps various high-cos ... Read More.
Beware the Eclipse Effect: Increased Road Risks During Total Solar Eclipses
Researchers warn of a surprising risk tied to the total solar eclipse: an increase in car accidents. A recent study reveals a 31% rise in accidents during eclipse times, emphasizing the need for cautio ... Watch Now.
Latin American Workers Surpass U.S.-Born Workers: A Shift in Employment Trends
According to the Current Population Survey from the Census Bureau, the number of foreign-born or immigrant people (legal and illegal) reached a new high of 51.4 million in February 2024. This is 6.4 mi ... Read More.
Protect Your Home: Tips to Keep Squatters at Bay from New York News Investigative Journalists
A local ABC News affiliate in New York highlighted the growing concern of squatters threatening residents. The report included helpful tips on safeguarding homes against unwanted intruders, such as dis ... Watch Now.
New York City Implements Larger Than Usual Congestion Toll Fees: What You Need to Know
After transportation authorities authorized a $15 cost for most automobiles heading into portion of Manhattan, New York is on pace to become the first US city to impose congestion fees on drivers enter ... Read More.
US Equities Rally: S&P 500 Hits New High, Dow Surges, Nasdaq Gains - Trump Media Group Soars! 📈
On Wednesday, US equities emerged from a three-day hiatus. The S&P 500 outperformed the record high it established last week, rising 44.91 points, or 0.9%, to 5,248.49. In its second day of trading, Tr ... Read More.
