Artificial sweetener linked to higher risk of cardiovascular events

Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were linked to a higher risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event, a new study finds.

Smucker’s Uncrustables lawsuit against Trader Joe’s allowed to proceed

The difference between a circle and a squircle could help decide a lawsuit over whether Trader Joe’s frozen sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables.

Check your piggy bank - You may have a rare 1969 penny worth up to $600,000

A penny minted at the San Francisco Mint in 1969 may be worth up to $600,000 due to what is referred to as a "doubled die obverse" mistake made during the minting process.

Americans warned against travel plans as terrorism threatens popular destination

The State Department's Level 3 advisory warns of terrorism and unrest in Israel, with some areas near Gaza carrying a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warning.

Walmart re-announces recall on 165K dressers - because more were sold

The company reissued the announcement after discovering more dressers had been distributed after the recall and customers had bought them.

Apple raises Apple TV prices: Here’s how much it will cost you

Apple is raising the cost of Apple TV and its Apple One subscription bundle, marking the company’s second streaming price increase in about a year.

Pabst Blue Ribbon truck carrying 40,000 pounds of beer stolen in California heist

A truck carrying an estimated 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer—equivalent to more than 50,000 cans—was stolen in Montclair in what may be the largest beer heist ever recorded.

American Airlines bets big on international travel with 7 new routes

New daily flights will connect major U.S. hubs with destinations across Europe and Asia beginning in spring 2027 as the carrier expands its global network.

Dolly Parton fans urging US Postal Service to honor her with a stamp

Dolly Parton sold over 100 million records and earned 11 Grammy Awards and 55 nominations during her decades-long career and was also an avid philanthropist. Fans on social media are urging the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to honor her with a stamp.

Lettuce-linked cyclosporiasis outbreak expands to 3 more states

The largest foodborne outbreak of its kind in history has expanded, with three additional states now reporting cases of cyclosporiasis linked to recalled iceberg lettuce. 

Nearly 2 million more grill brushes recalled over ingestion risk

Conair has expanded its recall of Cuisinart grill brushes, adding additional models and production years after reports of metal bristles breaking off and causing injuries. 

SNAP junk-food bans begin Aug. 31 in South Carolina and Sept. 1 in North Dakota - See other states with bans

South Carolina and North Dakota are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.

General Mills ditches artificial dye from Lucky Charms, Trix

General Mills announced it is dropping synthetic food dyes in its cereals, swapping them for natural alternatives to keep its products colorful.

Google Assistant $68M settlement claim deadline is here: What to know

Eligible Americans have just hours left to file a claim in a proposed $68 million Google Assistant privacy settlement. Here’s who may qualify and how to file a claim.

Army unit allowing reenlistees 4 days off incentive to play GTA 6

The 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion in Fort Stewart, Georgia, is offering soldiers who sign their reenlistment contracts “a special 4 day pass” in November, giving them time off to play the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6.