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Chocolate Snack Treats Recalled Nationwide Over Allergy Risk Chocolate Snack Treats Recalled Nationwide Over Allergy Risk
Chocolate Snack Treats Recalled Nationwide Over Allergy Risk A chocolate snack marketed as almond- and coconut-based is being pulled because of what may be hiding inside. Bazzini, LLC, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, announced the voluntary recall on Tuesday, May 27, for certain lots of SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites, according to a company announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration. The recall was issued because the products may contain undeclared peanuts. People with peanut allergies risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they eat the recalled products, the company said in the FDA-posted notice. The r…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Banking Access Rule Targets 'Reputation Risk': What To Know New Banking Access Rule Targets 'Reputation Risk': What To Know
New Banking Access Rule Targets 'Reputation Risk': What To Know A new federal banking rule is set to kick in, and it puts one of Washington's most charged financial fights under a brighter spotlight. The final rule from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency takes effect Tuesday, June 9, according to the Federal Register. The agencies issued the rule on Tuesday, April 7, according to a joint FDIC and OCC release. It bars the FDIC and OCC from criticizing or taking adverse action against a bank based on reputation risk alone.  It also says the agencies cannot require, instruct, or encourage a ba…

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by Joe Lombardi
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They Weren't The Owners. They Were Tippy's Taco. Now They Need Help After 30 Years They Weren't The Owners. They Were Tippy's Taco. Now They Need Help After 30 Years
They Weren't The Owners. They Were Tippy's Taco. Now They Need Help After 30 Years For more than 30 years, customers walking into Tippy's Taco in Fairfax County were greeted by the same two people. Lilibeth Panlaqui knew their orders before they reached the register. Rizal worked behind the scenes, preparing the food that kept generations of Northern Virginia families coming back. Now, with the longtime Centreville restaurant preparing to close its doors, the couple who became the face of Tippy's Taco are suddenly searching for what's next. According to a GoFundMe launched this week for Lilibeth "Lili" Panlaqui and Rizal, rising rent has forced the restaurant to close i…

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by Zak Failla
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Personal Data Stolen From 6M People As Major Cruise Company Suffers Massive Data Breach Personal Data Stolen From 6M People As Major Cruise Company Suffers Massive Data Breach
Personal Data Stolen From 6M People As Major Cruise Company Suffers Massive Data Breach Nearly 6 million people had their personal information stolen in a data breach claimed by a notorious hacking group against the world's largest cruise company. Carnival Corporation confirmed that 5,995,277 people were impacted by the cybersecurity incident, according to a notice from the Maine Attorney General's Office. The Miami company behind Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, and Holland America Line began notifying affected people on Wednesday, May 27. The breach occurred on Friday, April 10, and was discovered on Tuesday, April 14. "An unauthorized a…

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by Chris Spiker
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Walmart Offering 30-Minute Deliveries In PA Amid Growing Competition: Here's Where Walmart Offering 30-Minute Deliveries In PA Amid Growing Competition: Here's Where
Walmart Offering 30-Minute Deliveries In PA Amid Growing Competition: Here's Where Walmart is speeding up its delivery options in dozens of cities as the retail giant faces stiff competition to get items to customers faster. Customers in 33 US markets can now get eligible orders delivered in 30 minutes or less, Walmart announced in a news release on Thursday, May 29. The expanded service is available in several cities across the Northeast. Shoppers can order from more than 100,000 eligible items, including groceries, baby essentials, household supplies, pet food, electronics, medicine, and prescriptions. "Customers are looking for faster, easier ways to get wha…

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by Chris Spiker
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Busch Light Lets Fans Pick Next Flavor After 'Bapple' Success: See The Options Busch Light Lets Fans Pick Next Flavor After 'Bapple' Success: See The Options
Busch Light Lets Fans Pick Next Flavor After 'Bapple' Success: See The Options Busch Light is letting fans choose what could be its next big summer flavor. Anheuser-Busch announced the launch of its "Flavor Showdown" in a news release on Wednesday, May 27. The nationwide vote lets anyone 21 and older pick between lemon, orange, and peach as Busch Light's next flavor. The three options were chosen based on customer feedback and the success of past Busch Light flavor releases. The company said one in every three comments on Busch Light's social media channels at one point called for the return of popular flavors. Fans can vote through Monday, July 7, on Busch's website…

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by Chris Spiker
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National Hamburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Meal Deals National Hamburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Meal Deals
National Hamburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Meal Deals Fast-food chains and sit-down restaurants are celebrating National Hamburger Day with plenty of deals! National Hamburger Day falls on Thursday, May 28. The annual holiday wraps up National Burger Month and unofficially kicks off summer grilling season, according to National Day Calendar. The hamburger's exact origin is still debated, although the Library of Congress considers Louis' Lunch in New Haven, Connecticut, to be the birthplace of the burger. National Day Calendar says the hamburger likely first appeared in the late 19th or early 20th century, before becoming a culinary icon in the…

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by Chris Spiker
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Ranch Seasoning Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk Ranch Seasoning Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk
Ranch Seasoning Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk A pantry product sold nationwide is being pulled from shelves due to a potential foodborne illness risk. The FDA published a company announcement saying Blackstone Products of Providence, Utah, is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning. The recall affects Blackstone Parmesan Ranch 7.3-ounce seasoning, product number 4106. The company said the affected products may be contaminated with Salmonella. Blackstone’s recall is tied to a California Dairies, Inc. recall of dry milk powder because of possible Salmonella contamination. The FDA notice said the affect…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Engine Failure Concerns Prompt Huge Toyota Recall: What To Know Engine Failure Concerns Prompt Huge Toyota Recall: What To Know
Engine Failure Concerns Prompt Huge Toyota Recall: What To Know More than 43,000 Toyota vehicles are being recalled over an engine issue that could cause drivers to lose power on the road and increase crash risks. Toyota issued the recall for 43,566 Tundra pickups, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Wednesday, May 20. The recall covers certain 2024 models equipped with a V35A engine. The problem involves debris from the manufacturing process, which may contaminate the engine and cause a main bearing to fail. That can lead to engine knocking, rough running, the vehicle not starting, or an engine stall. The recal…

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by Chris Spiker
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Maryland Agent Used Hispanic Names In Scam Because He Thought They Were Undocumented: AG Maryland Agent Used Hispanic Names In Scam Because He Thought They Were Undocumented: AG
Maryland Agent Used Hispanic Names In Scam Because He Thought They Were Undocumented: AG A Maryland insurance agent accused of filing fake life insurance applications allegedly told investigators he intentionally used Hispanic surnames because he believed the company would assume the applicants were undocumented immigrants and skip over deeper Social Security checks. That explanation is now sitting at the center of a felony fraud case. Corrie Dewayne Alston, 51, of Bowie, was indicted Tuesday, May 26, after Maryland investigators accused him of inventing fake customers so he could pocket commission payments from life insurance policies that never should have existed in the firs…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Sues For $5M, Claims Cruise Ship's Pool Deck Burned His Feet In Seconds Man Sues For $5M, Claims Cruise Ship's Pool Deck Burned His Feet In Seconds
Man Sues For $5M, Claims Cruise Ship's Pool Deck Burned His Feet In Seconds A cruise passenger is suing Carnival Corporation for at least $5 million after claiming that he suffered severe burns while walking barefoot on a ship's pool deck. A Florida man named Jorge Luis Alverio Nunez filed the lawsuit against Carnival Corporation in federal court in Miami. He claimed the incident happened aboard the Carnival Magic on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. According to court documents, Nunez walked barefoot about 20 steps from the pool to his chair on the Lido Deck to put on his shoes. The suit claims that the deck surface was "unreasonably and dangerousl…

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by Chris Spiker
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Blue Moon To Serve Blue Beer At Bars Across Northeast: Here's When, Why Blue Moon To Serve Blue Beer At Bars Across Northeast: Here's When, Why
Blue Moon To Serve Blue Beer At Bars Across Northeast: Here's When, Why A beer known for its name is finally matching its color. Blue Moon will serve a limited-time blue version of Blue Moon Belgian White Belgian-Style Wheat Ale, Molson Coors Beverage Company said in a news release. The blue beer will be sold at participating bars nationwide from Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31. The promotion comes ahead of May's blue moon, which can be seen in the sky on May 31. "We can't do much about the color of the moon in the sky, but we can do something about the one in your glass," said Elizabeth Hitch, a marketing executive for Molson Coors. …

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by Chris Spiker