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Toddler's Death Prompts Massive Recall Of Toy Kitchens Toddler's Death Prompts Massive Recall Of Toy Kitchens
Toddler's Death Prompts Massive Recall Of Toy Kitchens Nearly 200,000 toy kitchens are being recalled after a toddler was killed by the playset. Backyard Kids is recalling about 192,000 KidKraft Farm to Table Model Play Kitchens sold in the US and Canada, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 31. Plastic and metal hooks for holding toy pots and pans can snag children's clothing, creating risks of serious injuries or death. The recall comes after a 23-month-old Oregon boy died by asphyxiation in February 2023, according to the CPSC. The toddler's shirt got caught on one of the hooks as he cli…

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Business
IKEA To Sell Products Inside Some Best Buy Stores: What To Know IKEA To Sell Products Inside Some Best Buy Stores: What To Know
IKEA To Sell Products Inside Some Best Buy Stores: What To Know IKEA is testing out a collaboration with Best Buy to sell some of its furniture at the electronics giant's stores. Best Buy and IKEA will begin a pilot program in the fall to have IKEA products in Best Buy locations, the chains announced in a joint news release on Thursday, July 31. This marks the first time IKEA merchandise will be available through another US retailer. Ten Best Buy locations across Florida and Texas will feature 1,000-square-foot IKEA showrooms where shoppers can get design help, along with purchasing furniture, appliances, and storage setups. "When you're shop…

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Popular Barbie Designers Killed By Wrong-Way Driver: 'Their Generosity Was Boundless' Popular Barbie Designers Killed By Wrong-Way Driver: 'Their Generosity Was Boundless'
Popular Barbie Designers Killed By Wrong-Way Driver: 'Their Generosity Was Boundless' Two world-renowned Barbie designers were among four people killed in a crash caused by a wrong-way driver in northern Italy. Mattel confirmed the deaths of Mario Paglino, 52, and Gianni Grossi, 55, in an Instagram post on Monday, July 28. The longtime couple co-founded Magia2000, a custom Barbie doll brand they launched in 1999 that became widely celebrated in the world of collectible dolls. The crash happened at around 11 a.m. Central European Summer Time on Sunday, July 27. According to Italian news service ANSA, an 82-year-old man made a U-turn before a toll booth in Arluno, about 2…

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Business
Moderna Slashing Hundreds Of Jobs As COVID-19 Vaccine Sales Slow Moderna Slashing Hundreds Of Jobs As COVID-19 Vaccine Sales Slow
Moderna Slashing Hundreds Of Jobs As Covid-19 Vaccine Sales Slow Vaccine manufacturer Moderna will lay off hundreds of employees about five years after it rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic. The layoffs make up about 10% of Moderna's global workforce, CEO Stéphane Bancel said in a staff memo on Thursday, July 31. The Cambridge, Massachusetts, biotech firm is trying to cut $1.5 billion in annual operating expenses by 2027. Bancel said the job cuts are a "necessary step forward" for the company. "This decision was not made lightly," he wrote. "It impacts teammates and friends who have dedicated themselves to our mission an…

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TikTok Launches Fact-Checking Feature To Stop 'Harmful Misinformation': How It Works TikTok Launches Fact-Checking Feature To Stop 'Harmful Misinformation': How It Works
TikTok Launches Fact-Checking Feature To Stop 'Harmful Misinformation': How It Works TikTok is rolling out a new community notes-style feature that allows some contributors to add written context to the app's short-form videos. The popular app officially released Footnotes to nearly 80,000 qualified contributors on Wednesday, July 30. TikTok conducted a limited pilot test of the fact-checking feature earlier in 2025. The goal of Footnotes is to help users better understand posts that may involve complex or disputed topics, such as science, statistics, or current events. "Footnotes builds on our extensive efforts to maintain platform integrity with content labels, sear…

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Back-To-School 2025 Deals: More Families Shopping Early To Dodge Rising Prices Back-To-School 2025 Deals: More Families Shopping Early To Dodge Rising Prices
Back-To-School 2025 Deals: More Families Shopping Early To Dodge Rising Prices Most families are already hunting for back-to-school deals in the summer heat. Roughly two-thirds (67%) of families with children in kindergarten through 12th grade had started shopping by early July, according to the National Retail Federation. That's up from 55% in 2024 and the highest level since NRF began tracking early shopping in 2018. More than half (51%) of families said they're shopping ahead of time because they expect prices to rise due to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. "Consumers are being mindful of the potential impacts of tariffs and inflation on b…

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Energy Drink Cans Contain Vodka Seltzer, FDA Recall Warns: What To Know Energy Drink Cans Contain Vodka Seltzer, FDA Recall Warns: What To Know
Energy Drink Cans Contain Vodka Seltzer, FDA Recall Warns: What To Know A popular energy drink is being recalled because some of its cans were accidentally filled with hard seltzer. High Noon is recalling certain 12-packs of its vodka seltzer, the Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday, July 30. The alcoholic beverage was discovered in cans labeled as Celsius energy drinks. The recall affects certain High Noon Beach Variety Packs sent to distributors and retailers in several states, including New York and Virginia. The packs of 12-ounce cans were shipped between Monday, July 21, and Wednesday, July 23. Some cans in two production lots are labeled …

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Bed Bath & Beyond Plotting Comeback For Physical Stores: What We Know Bed Bath & Beyond Plotting Comeback For Physical Stores: What We Know
Bed Bath & Beyond Plotting Comeback For Physical Stores: What We Know Bed Bath & Beyond could be returning with physical stores more than two years after the last location closed. Beyond Inc. hinted at the first Bed Bath & Beyond store opening in the company's earnings report on Monday, July 28. Beyond also owns Overstock and buybuy BABY. The "small-format" store would be located in Nashville. "It's a smart, scalable model that puts our iconic brands back in the heart of communities," said Beyond executive chair Marcus Lemonis. The company hasn't said when the store would open or if more locations are planned. Bed Bath & Beyond filed for b…

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Oreo, Reese's Thrill Fans With New Crossover Snacks: When You Can Get Them Oreo, Reese's Thrill Fans With New Crossover Snacks: When You Can Get Them
Oreo, Reese's Thrill Fans With New Crossover Snacks: When You Can Get Them After years of hints, hacks, and wishful thinking, two of the country's most iconic snacks are making things official. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Oreo announced a long-awaited collaboration on Wednesday, July 30. Candy and cookie fans will soon enjoy two new products combining the widely popular chocolate and peanut butter treats. The Reese's Oreo Cup and the Oreo Reese's Cookie will have their "hard launch" on Tuesday, Sept. 2. "When we heard the incredible demand for a Reese's and Oreo mashup, we knew we had to make magic happen," said Dan Mohnshine, the vice president of US con…

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Starbucks Adding New Menu Items As Chain's Sales Slump: Here's What's Coming Starbucks Adding New Menu Items As Chain's Sales Slump: Here's What's Coming
Starbucks Adding New Menu Items As Chain's Sales Slump: Here's What's Coming The head of Starbucks is downplaying the coffeehouse chain's latest sales slump as the company tries to get more customers back into its stores. Starbucks saw a 2% drop in US and global sales during its third quarter of fiscal year 2025, the company said in its earnings report on Tuesday, July 29. This is the chain's sixth consecutive quarter of shrinking comparable sales, CNBC reported. CEO Brian Niccol said the company's turnaround is "ahead of schedule." "While our financial results don't yet reflect all the progress we've made, the signs are clear — we're gaining momentum," s…

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