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Burn Injuries From Electric Blankets Spark Large Recall: What To Know Burn Injuries From Electric Blankets Spark Large Recall: What To Know
Burn Injuries From Electric Blankets Spark Large Recall: What To Know Thousands of electric blankets sold online are being recalled after several reports of overheating, burns, and even fires, officials said. MaxKare has recalled about 8,560 electric blankets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Wednesday, June 18. The blankets have six heat settings and a nine-hour auto shutoff.  According to the CPSC, the blankets can overheat and ignite, raising the risk of burns and fires. So far, Yumo has received 34 reports of overheating. Three people reported burn injuries, while two others said their blankets caught on fi…
WNBA Rookies Outearning NBA Prospects On Social Media, Study Finds: Here's Why WNBA Rookies Outearning NBA Prospects On Social Media, Study Finds: Here's Why
WNBA Rookies Outearning NBA Prospects On Social Media, Study Finds: Here's Why Women's basketball rookies may be making less money on the court, but they're beating their male counterparts online. Doc's Sports Service, a sports betting news outlet, ranked the top 50 NBA and WNBA draft prospects in 2025 by their estimated online income. The results show that many WNBA players are supplementing their dramatically lower base salaries with endorsements and other advertising deals. Former UConn star Paige Bueckers, drafted No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings, could bring in more than $1 million per year from her Instagram and TikTok accounts. That's four times more…
Fire Risk Sparks Large Off-Road Vehicle Recall: What To Know Fire Risk Sparks Large Off-Road Vehicle Recall: What To Know
Fire Risk Sparks Large Off-Road Vehicle Recall: What To Know Thousands of popular off-road vehicles are being recalled due to a fire hazard linked to faulty filters. Polaris is recalling about 4,900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Wednesday, June 18. The recall also affects 330 ROVs sold in Canada. The issue stems from a cracked filter that allows water to leak into the high-voltage charging harness. That could potentially cause a short circuit and fire. So far, Polaris has received 47 reports of filter failures, including six incidents of melting or fire and four repo…
Deadly Fire Risk Prompts Recall Of 100K Mattresses Sold On Amazon Deadly Fire Risk Prompts Recall Of 100K Mattresses Sold On Amazon
Deadly Fire Risk Prompts Recall Of 100K Mattresses Sold On Amazon Tens of thousands of mattresses sold on Amazon are being recalled due to a serious fire hazard, officials said. Crayan is recalling about 100,000 of its 10-inch and 12-inch mattresses, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Wednesday, June 18. The mattresses fail to meet federal open flame flammability standards and pose a risk of serious injury or death. Crayan is contacting all known buyers directly. No injuries have been reported as of the recall date, according to the CPSC. The recalled mattresses were sold online only on Amazon between July 2022 a…
Mini Fridges Cause $360K+ In Fire Damage, Sparking Massive Recall Mini Fridges Cause $360K+ In Fire Damage, Sparking Massive Recall
Mini Fridges Cause $360K+ In Fire Damage, Sparking Massive Recall Nearly a quarter million mini fridges are being recalled due to electrical issues that can increase the chances of a fire, officials said. AstroAI is recalling 249,100 of its four-liter/six-can mini fridges, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Wednesday, June 18. The fridges were sold on Amazon and AstroAI's websites between 2019 and 2022 for about $40.  According to the CPSC, the fridges can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards. At least 70 incidents have been reported, including two fires that caused over $360,000 in property damage. The fridges…
'Heartless Frauds': Feds Seize Record $225M In Crypto From 'Pig Butchering' Scammers 'Heartless Frauds': Feds Seize Record $225M In Crypto From 'Pig Butchering' Scammers
'Heartless Frauds': Feds Seize Record $225M In Crypto From 'Pig Butchering' Scammers Federal agents have seized the largest amount of cryptocurrency ever related to "pig butchering" scams, where victims were tricked into fake online relationships. The Department of Justice announced the seizure of $225.3 million in crypto from the global "confidence scam" on Wednesday, June 18. The scam is also known as "pig butchering" since it uses tactics used to "fatten up" victims before draining their savings. Scammers relied on false identities through online messaging to gain trust and enter fake relationships before pushing fraudulent investments. "These scams prey …
Wendy's, Takis Spice Up Summer With Fiery New Meal: Here's What's In It Wendy's, Takis Spice Up Summer With Fiery New Meal: Here's What's In It
Wendy's, Takis Spice Up Summer With Fiery New Meal: Here's What's In It Wendy's is cranking up the heat at the start of summer. The fast-food chain is teaming up with Takis, a spicy brand of rolled tortilla chips. Starting Friday, June 20, customers can buy the limited-time Takis Fuego Meal, which combines Wendy's spicy chicken with the crunch and kick of Takis chips. The new meal includes the Takis Fuego Chicken Sandwich, a spicy filet topped with crushed Takis Fuego chips, chili lime sauce, creamy corn spread, and cheddar cheese sauce. The meal also has classic Wendy's fries tossed in chili lime seasoning and served in a special tear-away bag. Customers…
Brake Pedal Defect Prompts Massive Recall Of Honda, Acura Vehicles Brake Pedal Defect Prompts Massive Recall Of Honda, Acura Vehicles
Brake Pedal Defect Prompts Massive Recall Of Honda, Acura Vehicles More than 259,000 Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled because their brake pedals may shift out of place, increasing crash risks, officials said. The recall impacts about 259,033 Honda and Acura vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday, June 16. The vehicles affected include the Acura TLX, Acura MDX, and Honda Pilot. The brake pedal pivot pin in certain vehicles wasn't properly secured during production, the NHTSA said. This could allow the brake pedal to shift sideways, making it difficult for the driver to slow down or stop the car. Off…
TikTok Ban Delayed Again Despite Doubts About Trump's Legal Power: Reports TikTok Ban Delayed Again Despite Doubts About Trump's Legal Power: Reports
TikTok Ban Delayed Again Despite Doubts About Trump's Legal Power: Reports TikTok will reportedly stay available in the US for at least three more months despite legal questions surrounding President Donald Trump's authority to keep delaying enforcement of the ban. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump will sign an executive order to extend a pause on the ban for 90 more days, CNBC reported. An extension would push the Thursday, June 19, deadline to Wednesday, Sept. 17. The divest-or-ban bill became law in April 2024. The ban's enforcement has been postponed for a third time under Trump, who once advocated for banning the popular video app. The …
Builder Confidence Sinks Near Pandemic Low As Trump Tariffs Worry Homebuyers Builder Confidence Sinks Near Pandemic Low As Trump Tariffs Worry Homebuyers
Builder Confidence Sinks Near Pandemic Low As Trump Tariffs Worry Homebuyers Homebuilder confidence just sank to its third-lowest level since 2012 as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs and stubbornly high mortgage rates scare off prospective homebuyers. Builder sentiment dropped two points to 32 in June, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index released on Thursday, June 17. That's barely above the readings of 31 in December 2022 and 30 in April 2020. In the Northeast, sentiment slipped one point to 43 on a three-month moving average. A score above 50 means more builders see conditions as good than poor…
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