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Battery Hazard Prompts Recall Of Popular Minecraft Toy Battery Hazard Prompts Recall Of Popular Minecraft Toy
Battery Hazard Prompts Recall Of Popular Minecraft Toy Nearly 76,000 Minecraft-themed slap bracelet rulers have been recalled due to a risk of children swallowing their batteries. Innovative Designs issued the recall for about 75,900 Minecraft Light-Up Slap Ruler Bracelets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 24. The recall affects two models of the bracelets that violate federal safety rules for battery-operated toys. Children can easily open the battery compartments in the bracelets, allowing kids to access the button cell batteries. Swallowing the coin-like battery can cause seriou…

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News
Boston's Logan Ranks Among Nation's Best For Airport Website Security, Study Says Boston's Logan Ranks Among Nation's Best For Airport Website Security, Study Says
Boston's Logan Ranks Among Nation's Best For Airport Website Security, Study Says Boston's main airport has the safest website of any major airport in the Northeast, while New York City-area hubs rank among the worst, according to a new study. Digital privacy website VeePN rated 31 of the largest airport websites in the US based on two cybersecurity measures. The study ranked airport sites on their security headers, which help block cyberattacks, and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption, which protects personal data like travel records and credit card information. Logan International Airport earned a B for security headers and an A for SSL.…

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Business
Swallowing Hazard For Kids Prompts Huge Recall Of Popular Scent Diffusers Swallowing Hazard For Kids Prompts Huge Recall Of Popular Scent Diffusers
Swallowing Hazard For Kids Prompts Huge Recall Of Popular Scent Diffusers More than 850,000 fragrance diffusers are being recalled after reports that loose magnets in the detachable cover could be swallowed by children. Pura Scents is recalling about 851,400 of its Pura 4 Smart Home Fragrance Diffusers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 24. Around 1,100 were also sold in Canada. The issue centers on five magnets inside the detachable front cover, which can come loose and be ingested. If swallowed, the magnets can attract inside the body, leading to intestinal blockages, infections, or death. So far, three incidents of magnets det…

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Business
Mini Fridge Fires Cause $700K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall Mini Fridge Fires Cause $700K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall
Mini Fridge Fires Cause $700K In Damage, Sparking Massive Recall More than 630,000 mini refrigerators sold at Walmart and Amazon are being recalled after dozens reportedly caught fire or melted. Curtis International is recalling about 634,000 Frigidaire-brand mini fridges, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 24. The internal electrical parts in the fridges can short-circuit and ignite the plastic housing, posing serious fire and burn hazards. There have been 26 reports of the mini fridges "smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating, and catching fire." Two people suffered smoke inhalation, whi…

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Schools
MA Tops New National Rankings For School Quality, Safety: Here's Why MA Tops New National Rankings For School Quality, Safety: Here's Why
MA Tops New National Rankings For School Quality, Safety: Here's Why Many public school systems in the Northeast are outperforming the rest of the country in quality and safety, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of States with the Best & Worst School Systems on Monday, July 21. The study ranked every state's public schools based on academic performance, safety, funding, and teacher credentials. Massachusetts ranked No. 1 in the country, earning top scores in both fourth- and eighth-grade math and reading. The Bay State also had the highest share of students scoring a three or better on Advanced Placement (AP) exams and …

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Astronomer HR Chief Resigns After Viral Kiss Cam Moment At Coldplay Concert Astronomer HR Chief Resigns After Viral Kiss Cam Moment At Coldplay Concert
Astronomer HR Chief Resigns After Viral Kiss Cam Moment At Coldplay Concert The human resources chief at the center of a viral video from a Coldplay show has left her position. Astronomer has removed the biography of former chief people officer Kristin Cabot from its website. Cabot and the artificial intelligence firm's former CEO, Andy Byron, were shown cuddling on the "kiss cam" at the concert in Foxboro, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, July 16. A spokesperson confirmed Cabot's resignation to ABC News. "Kristin Cabot is no longer with Astronomer," spokesperson Taylor Jones said in a brief statement. "She has resigned." Byron, a married man, and Cabot were spo…

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Business
Lyft Now Lets Riders Favorite Drivers – Or Block Them for Good Lyft Now Lets Riders Favorite Drivers – Or Block Them for Good
Lyft Now Lets Riders Favorite Drivers – Or Block Them for Good Lyft riders will soon be able to pick their favorite drivers or block ones they don't want to see again. The ridesharing company announced the new features on Thursday, July 24. They'll roll out in select US and Canadian cities ahead of a full launch by the end of August. When a rider favorites a driver, the app will alert that driver and mark future ride requests from that passenger. "This isn't just about convenience – it's about giving you more control over your ride experience," said Lyft. "You can build relationships with drivers who get your vibe, whether that's keeping the…

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Business
FCC Clears Paramount-Skydance Deal, Critics Slam 'Cowardly Capitulation' To Trump FCC Clears Paramount-Skydance Deal, Critics Slam 'Cowardly Capitulation' To Trump
FCC Clears Paramount-Skydance Deal, Critics Slam 'Cowardly Capitulation' To Trump The Federal Communications Commission has approved Skydance Media's $8 billion takeover of Paramount Global, which critics have blasted as a move to appease President Donald Trump. The FCC cleared the deal in a 2-1 partisan vote on Thursday, July 24, officially creating the Paramount Skydance Corporation. The approval comes about three weeks after Paramount agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit from Trump that many legal experts called frivolous. In approving the deal, the FCC said Skydance has committed to what the two Republican commissioners consider to be "unbiased journali…

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Business
Win Free Auntie Anne's Pretzels For One Year: Here's How Win Free Auntie Anne's Pretzels For One Year: Here's How
Win Free Auntie Anne's Pretzels For One Year: Here's How Willy Wonka offered golden tickets; now Auntie Anne's is handing out golden cards. The pretzel chain will give away three exclusive Golden Brown Cards, each good for a full year of free original or cinnamon sugar pretzels. The cards can also be used for free original lemonade and one catering order for up to 50 people. The contest's details will be revealed through the company's Instagram page on Saturday, July 26, in celebration of National Auntie Day. Fans are encouraged to follow and enter for a chance to win what the company is calling its most iconic offering yet. …

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Police & Fire
US Cruise Passengers Busted With Opioid More Powerful Than Fentanyl: Bermuda Police US Cruise Passengers Busted With Opioid More Powerful Than Fentanyl: Bermuda Police
US Cruise Passengers Busted With Opioid More Powerful Than Fentanyl: Bermuda Police Four American cruise ship passengers were arrested in Bermuda after arriving with a stash of illegal drugs, authorities said. Carnival Cruise Lines security detained the travelers aboard the ship before docking, the Bermuda Police Service said on Tuesday, July 22. The group was arrested upon arrival and held in police custody to await charges. The passengers had a package containing carfentanil, a deadly opioid originally used to sedate elephants. "Even tiny amounts can be deadly," said Acting Detective Superintendent Derricka Burns. "This seizure may have prevented a p…

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