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Fires Prompt Recall Of E-Bike Batteries Sold On Amazon, Walmart Fires Prompt Recall Of E-Bike Batteries Sold On Amazon, Walmart
Fires Prompt Recall Of E-Bike Batteries Sold On Amazon, Walmart Tens of thousands of lithium-ion batteries sold with electric bicycles have been recalled due to fire and burn hazards. VIVI has issued the recall for about 24,000 lithium-ion batteries for e-bikes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 17. The batteries can overheat, increasing the risk of injury or death. At least 14 incidents have been reported, including three fires. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. The recall affects 36-volt lithium-ion batteries sold with more than a dozen VIVI e-bike models. Buyers can find the e-bike…

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Company Breaks Silence After CEO, HR Chief Seen Cuddling At MA Coldplay Show Company Breaks Silence After CEO, HR Chief Seen Cuddling At MA Coldplay Show
Company Breaks Silence After CEO, HR Chief Seen Cuddling At MA Coldplay Show It's been far from "Paradise" for Astronomer after the company's CEO and human resources chief were spotted having a suspected affair at a Coldplay concert. Searches for the word "Astronomer" exploded in the aftermath of the scandalous moment caught on camera at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. According to Google Trends, the term saw very little traffic until interest surged on the morning of Thursday, July 17. The New York artificial intelligence firm's CEO, Andy Byron, and chief people officer, Kristin Cabot, appeared on the "kiss cam" during Coldplay's show on Wednesday, July…

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Business
Beef Prices Soar To All-Time Highs During Summer Cookout Season: Here's Why Beef Prices Soar To All-Time Highs During Summer Cookout Season: Here's Why
Beef Prices Soar To All-Time Highs During Summer Cookout Season: Here's Why Hot weather isn't the only thing hitting summer cookouts – beef prices are also on the rise. The average price of a pound of ground beef hit a record high of $6.10 in June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That's 13.7% higher than the average in June 2024. Uncooked steak climbed 8% to $11.49 per pound, according to the Associated Press. The surging beef costs come as the US cattle herd has fallen to its smallest size since 1951, with the US Department of Agriculture reporting just 86.7 million cattle and calves nationwide as of Wednesday, Jan. 1. David Anderson, a liv…

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Politics
NPR, PBS Respond To Congress Canceling Public Media Funds: 'Tremendous Setback' NPR, PBS Respond To Congress Canceling Public Media Funds: 'Tremendous Setback'
NPR, PBS Respond To Congress Canceling Public Media Funds: 'Tremendous Setback' Republicans in Congress have voted to slash more than $1 billion in funding for public media outlets, putting millions of Americans at risk of losing news, educational programming, and emergency alerts. The House passed the plan to cancel $9 billion in previously approved funding, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, late at night on Thursday, July 17. The move also cuts about $7 billion in allocated foreign aid. With GOP Senators also clearing the measure that's called rescission, the bill heads to President Donald Trump's desk. Trump is expected to sign…

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Business
Peacock Reportedly Making Biggest Price Hike Yet: Here's What You'll Pay Peacock Reportedly Making Biggest Price Hike Yet: Here's What You'll Pay
Peacock Reportedly Making Biggest Price Hike Yet: Here's What You'll Pay The home of "Love Island," Premier League soccer, and many popular movies is about to get more expensive. Peacock is raising its monthly rates by $3 starting on Wednesday, July 23, Vulture reported. It's the biggest price hike since the NBC streaming platform launched in 2020. The ad-supported Peacock Premium plan will climb nearly 40% to $10.99, while the ad-free Premium Plus tier will jump about 20% to $16.99. The new prices take effect for new and returning customers on July 23, while current subscribers will see the hike on or after Thursday, August 22, depending on billing. …

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Lifestyle
Popular Classic Rock Band Cancels Tour Due To Extreme Weather: 'Trust Your Instincts' Popular Classic Rock Band Cancels Tour Due To Extreme Weather: 'Trust Your Instincts'
Popular Classic Rock Band Cancels Tour Due To Extreme Weather: 'Trust Your Instincts' The band behind hits like "Jet Airliner" and "The Joker" is canceling its tour weeks before it was set to begin in the Northeast. The Steve Miller Band announced the cancellation of its entire tour, according to a message on the group's website posted on Thursday, July 17. The "Fly Like An Eagle" performers cited dangerous weather conditions across the country. The rock band hasn't said if or when the concerts will be rescheduled. "The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, and massive forest fires make these risks for you, our audience, the band, …

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Popular Deodorants Pulled From Shelves In Nationwide Recall, FDA Says Popular Deodorants Pulled From Shelves In Nationwide Recall, FDA Says
Popular Deodorants Pulled From Shelves In Nationwide Recall, FDA Says A popular line of roll-on deodorants is being recalled after safety issues were discovered during manufacturing. A.P. Deauville of Easton, Pennsylvania, issued the recall for more than 67,000 cases of Power Stick products, the Food and Drug Administration said. Three versions of the 1.8-ounce roll-on antiperspirants are involved: Power Stick for Her Roll-On, Powder Fresh – 21,265 cases Power Stick Invisible Protection, Spring Fresh – 22,482 cases Power Stick Original Nourishing Invisible Protection – 23,467 cases Each was recalled due to "cGMP deviations." That means the deodorants did no…

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Business
Most US Ice Cream Makers Pledge To Remove Artificial Dyes Most US Ice Cream Makers Pledge To Remove Artificial Dyes
Most US Ice Cream Makers Pledge To Remove Artificial Dyes The vast majority of the nation's ice cream makers have agreed to make their treats without artificial food colorings by 2028. The International Dairy Foods Association has pledged to phase out the synthetic dyes by the end of 2027, the trade group announced on Monday, July 14. The IDFA represents dozens of companies that make more than 90% of the nation's ice cream products. The companies will phase out certified artificial colors from ice cream and frozen dairy desserts made with real milk. Those dyes include Red 3, Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 5, and Y…

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'Largest Piece Of Mars On Earth' Sells For $5.3M At NYC Auction 'Largest Piece Of Mars On Earth' Sells For $5.3M At NYC Auction
'Largest Piece Of Mars On Earth' Sells For $5.3M At NYC Auction A massive meteorite called the "largest piece of Mars on Earth" was sold for millions of dollars at a New York City auction. A bidder won the 55-pound space rock for $5,296,000 on Wednesday, July 16, according to Sotheby's. The "Red Planet" relic measures more than 14 inches and is about 70% larger than the next biggest Martian meteorite ever found on Earth. Sotheby's said a large asteroid strike ejected the rock from Mars and traveled 140 million miles through space. On Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, the meteorite slammed into the Sahara Desert, crash-landing in Niger's remote Agadez R…

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Forever Stamp Prices Rise After Years Of Steady Increases: Here's How Much Forever Stamp Prices Rise After Years Of Steady Increases: Here's How Much
Forever Stamp Prices Rise After Years Of Steady Increases: Here's How Much The concept of "forever" just got a little more expensive, according to the US Postal Service. The USPS officially raised the cost of a Forever stamp to 78 cents on Sunday, July 13. The price rose five cents from its previous 73-cent cost. The change is part of a broader rate adjustment averaging 7.4% across mailing services. "As changes in the mailing and shipping marketplace continue, these price adjustments are needed to achieve the financial stability sought by the organization's Delivering for America 10-year plan," the USPS said. "USPS prices remain among the most affordable in the w…

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