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Trump Mobile, Gold Smartphone Released Amid Presidential Ethics Concerns Trump Mobile, Gold Smartphone Released Amid Presidential Ethics Concerns
Trump Mobile, Gold Smartphone Released Amid Presidential Ethics Concerns The Trump Organization is launching a new wireless plan, increasing ethical concerns surrounding President Donald Trump and his family's business dealings. Trump Mobile was unveiled on Monday, June 16, by the organization with two of the President's sons as executive vice presidents, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. The service claims to offer unlimited data, complete device protection, and 24/7 roadside assistance. A $499 golden smartphone called the "T1 Phone" will also be sold. The phone includes the Android 15 operating software, 256 gigabytes of storage, and "AI face unlock." The…

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Sports
Coney Island Comeback: Joey Chestnut Returning To Nathan's Hot Dog Contest Coney Island Comeback: Joey Chestnut Returning To Nathan's Hot Dog Contest
Coney Island Comeback: Joey Chestnut Returning To Nathan's Hot Dog Contest The "glizzy GOAT" is returning to his famous Coney Island stage. Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut will compete in the 2025 Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest. The annual Independence Day tradition will be held on Friday, July 4. Chestnut announced his return in an Instagram post on Monday, June 16. "This event means the world to me," Chestnut posted. "It's a cherished tradition, a celebration of American culture, and a huge part of my life." Major League Eating celebrated the 16-time champion's return. "Welcome back to Coney. 🙌," MLE replied. …

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Business
Meta Puts Ads On WhatsApp: Here's What's Changing Meta Puts Ads On WhatsApp: Here's What's Changing
Meta Puts Ads On WhatsApp: Here's What's Changing Meta is bringing advertisements to WhatsApp, marking a major shift for the globally popular messaging app. WhatsApp will now have ads on its Updates tab, Meta announced in a blog post on Monday, June 16. Meta purchased WhatsApp for $19 billion in 2014, adding to its portfolio that includes Facebook and Instagram. The tech giant said ads won't appear in private conversations on the app. "Subscriptions, promotions and ads will appear only on the Updates tab, away from your personal chats," Meta said. "This means if you only use WhatsApp to chat with friends and loved ones, there will be no c…

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Business
Scammers Using Trump Tariff Confusion To Trick Online Shoppers, BBB Warns Scammers Using Trump Tariff Confusion To Trick Online Shoppers, BBB Warns
Scammers Using Trump Tariff Confusion To Trick Online Shoppers, BBB Warns Scammers are using the confusion surrounding President Donald Trump's changing tariffs to cover up missing packages and ignore refund requests. The Better Business Bureau says it's seeing more reports of shady sellers blaming "tariffs" and "customs delays" when products don't arrive. In many cases, the sellers vanish after taking your money. The BBB has warned that shoppers aren't typically responsible for tariffs after buying online and it's a red flag if a seller says your item is stuck in customs due to tariffs. "After 2 months of not receiving my product I have…

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Lifestyle
'Jaws' Turns 50: Where To Watch, Celebrate Steven Spielberg's Iconic Shark Movie 'Jaws' Turns 50: Where To Watch, Celebrate Steven Spielberg's Iconic Shark Movie
'Jaws' Turns 50: Where To Watch, Celebrate Steven Spielberg's Iconic Shark Movie You're going to need a bigger couch to celebrate the golden anniversary of "Jaws." All four movies based on the 1975 classic officially began streaming on Peacock on Sunday, June 15. The move is part of NBC's celebration of the 50th anniversary of "Jaws." The thriller was set in a fictional New England town called Amity Island, based on the real island of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. NBC will show "Jaws" in primetime at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 20, exactly 50 years after it first debuted in theaters. The three-hour broadcast will include a special introduction from director Steven Spiel…

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Business
Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall
Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall A popular hedge trimmer is being recalled after blades began turning on without warning, cutting more than a dozen people. Ryobi issued the recall for more than 113,000 24-inch cordless hedge trimmers sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 12. The recall also impacts about 15,000 of the 40-volt trimmers sold in Canada. The tool's blade can activate if either the safety or trigger control is pressed alone, instead of requiring both together. The issue can create a serious injury risk and customers should stop using the trimmers immediatel…

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PA Ranked In Top 20 Nationally For Working Dads, New Study Says: Here's Why PA Ranked In Top 20 Nationally For Working Dads, New Study Says: Here's Why
PA Ranked In Top 20 Nationally For Working Dads, New Study Says: Here's Why This Father's Day, many Northeast states are getting recognized as having some of the best conditions for working dads. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Working Dads on Tuesday, June 10. The study compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, across 22 metrics tied to economic stability, child care quality, parental leave policies, health care, and overall work-life balance. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says 94.3% of married fathers are employed. "Working dads have to worry about much more than just how much income they're bringing home to support th…

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Business
Deadly Pool Cover Flaw Prompts Large Recall From PA Manufacturer Deadly Pool Cover Flaw Prompts Large Recall From PA Manufacturer
Deadly Pool Cover Flaw Prompts Large Recall From PA Manufacturer An eastern Pennsylvania company is recalling more than 11,000 manual retractable pool covers due to serious drowning and entrapment hazards. The recall was issued for about 11,500 Endless Pools manual retractable pool covers sold in the US and another 480 sold in Canada, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 12. Endless Pools is based in Aston, about 30 minutes southwest of Philadelphia. The pool covers have a design flaw that could pose a deadly risk to children. They can leave a gap larger than 4.5 inches between the cover roller and the pool su…

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19 Fires, Burn Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of 1.1M+ Portable Chargers 19 Fires, Burn Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of 1.1M+ Portable Chargers
19 Fires, Burn Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of 1.1M+ Portable Chargers More than a million portable phone chargers are being recalled after dozens of reports involving battery fires, burn injuries, and thousands in property damage. Anker issued the recall for about 1,158,000 Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 12. The issue stems from the lithium-ion batteries inside the chargers, which can overheat and catch fire. Anker has received 19 reports of fires and explosions. Two people suffered minor burns, and there were 11 cases of property damage worth more than $60,700, the CPSC said. T…

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PA Among 20 Best States For Environmental Protections, New Study Says: Here's Why PA Among 20 Best States For Environmental Protections, New Study Says: Here's Why
PA Among 20 Best States For Environmental Protections, New Study Says: Here's Why Many Northeast states are among the nation's leaders in protecting the environment, according to a new study. SmileHub released its 2025 list of Best States for Environmental Protection on Tuesday, June 10. The website ranked all 50 states based on environmental protection programs, energy use, waste reduction, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. The analysis included whether states have water reuse rules, how many environmental charities they support, and how vulnerable they are to climate shifts like record-breaking heat. "The US produces over 292 million tons of waste per…

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