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Hundreds of thousands of finger light toys sold on Amazon recalled over swallowing risk
Hundreds of thousands of children’s finger light toys have been recalled by a California-based company because of a risk they could be swallowed, cause chemical burns and death, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Cade California…
I saw the movie that Warner tried to delete: ‘Coyote vs. Acme’
AUSTIN, Texas – The backstory to how this movie got to a theater near you could be a movie. And it might be someday, but Hollywood won’t make it. Hollywood isn’t making a lot of movies these days. Production has moved away, to Texas, to Georgia, to Canada…
More than 2 million sour candy bottles recalled over potentially deadly choking hazard
About 2.3 million sour candy bottles are facing a recall over a choking hazard that could lead to serious injury or death, according to federal regulators. The recall was initiated for Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Bottles because the rolling ball…
Hunter Biden lashes out after $LAPTOP meme coin collapse
Former first son Hunter Biden lashed out online after his $LAPTOP meme coin collapsed, blaming a “f–k up” that left four out of five investors with losses, while one mystery trader came away with nearly $1 million. Biden chose the name $LAPTOP in a nod to the…
JP Morgan names Nelle Miller and William Sinclair co-CEOs of its US Private Bank
J.P. Morgan this week named Nelle Miller and William Sinclair as the new co-CEOs of its U.S. Private Bank, a specialized wealth management division that serves important clients. The Private Bank is one of the largest providers of wealth management services…
Federal budget deficit reaches $2T in first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, CBO reports
The federal government’s annual budget deficit reached $2 trillion after the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported. The CBO’s monthly budget update for August noted that the 11-month deficit total was…
NYSE president touts Texas’ ‘pro-business environment’ as stock exchange competition grows
Texas is emerging as the newest battleground in the fight for corporate America. As the Texas Stock Exchange lands commitments for its first major corporate listings, New York Stock Exchange President Lynn Martin is pointing to the Lone Star State’s…
Broccoli sprouts linked to salmonella outbreak recalled after 22 are sickened
Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC on Thursday announced it’s recalling over 200 cases of broccoli sprouts over concerns they may be contaminated with salmonella, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Evergreen said it’s recalling 215 cases of…
Ford to invest $1B in Kentucky truck plant
Ford announced Thursday that it’s planning to expand its manufacturing presence in Kentucky with a $1 billion investment in a new state-of-the-art paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant. The investment will allow for the construction of a new paint shop…
Large medical uniform retailer closing all brick-and-mortar stores nationwide
A nationwide healthcare uniform retailer is shutting all of its brick-and-mortar retail stores, the company said. A message on the Scrubs & Beyond website reads: “All Retail Stores Closing.” No other explanation was given. The company sells nurse scrubs and…