Author: David Donovan

More than 457,000 vehicles have received “do not drive” warnings from Ford Motor Company and Mazda North American Operations.  A list of all affected models can be found here. NHTSA Statement Wikimedia Commons user Dave Parker According to a statement released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), these automobiles and trucks were equipped with Takata airbags. These airbags were recalled and have not been repaired.  Subject of Recalls Wikimedia Commons user OSX In the past, Takata airbags have been the subject of recalls. Drivers have been told, “If you have one of these vehicles, do not drive it…

Due to rising costs, Walgreens plans to close nearly 700 locations across the country, according to a spokesperson. There are a couple of branches that were struggling to stay afloat with costs and were seriously failing to meet expectations. As a consequence of this, the business will close the doors of the selected branches. Lower Sales Source: Theopolisme/Wikimedia Commons Consumers have been more cautious since the beginning of the year when spending their hard-earned money.  Many households have been affected by the rising cost of living, which has resulted in lower sales at stores like Walgreens. Difficult Times for Retailers…

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that mpox has been designated a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) on Wednesday. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated during a press briefing on Wednesday, “Today, the Emergency Committee met and advised me that in its view, the situation constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. I have accepted that advice.” Cases This Year James Gathany In the U.S., there have been 1,634 cases of mpox recorded up so far this year. This information comes from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Comparisons to Previous Years James…

US health authorities have escalated a product recall on a popular candy. Palmer candy products are sold at several retail locations, including Target and Walmart. Initiating a Recall Facebook user Palmer Candy Company The Iowa-based Palmer Candy Company at first pulled their “white coated confectionary items.”  The products were recalled over a potential salmonella contamination risk. Potential Contamination Facebook user Palmer Candy Company The recall was a precautionary effort on the part of the Palmer Candy Company. This action was taken in the wake of being told by its liquid coating supplier of possible contamination. FDA Update Flickr user USFDA…

JCPenney has reported the shuttering of multiple locations across America.  The retail giant has targeted stores that are underperforming in Alabama, Texas and Maine. Nationwide Closures Source: Jonathan Konrath/Wikimedia Commons The current closures of JCPenney locations come as no surprise. Between 2020 and 2021, the retailer saw more than 100 locations close its doors for good. This string of closures happened after the store failed for bankruptcy. Hitting Several States Source: Phillip Pessar/Wikimedia Commons JCPenney has announced several closures over the next few months. The retailer will close its doors at locations in Maine, Alabama, Texas, Maryland, Minnesota, California and…

U.S. intelligence authorities cautioned that Iran intended to stir up cultural strife and subvert former president Donald Trump’s attempts to regain the White House, a repeat of its online obstruction in 2020.  With suspected hacking attempts targeting the Republican and Democratic presidential campaigns, it now appears that the 2024 effort has begun. However, intelligence authorities and disinformation specialists remain uncertain of Iran’s exact plans. Spear-Phishing Emails Wikimedia Commons user Whoisjohngalt The FBI is looking into suspected hacking by Iran focusing on Trump associate Roger Stone as well as advisers to the Biden-Harris campaign that utilized spear-phishing emails — endeavors to…

Joe Swanson, a Perry, Iowa, resident, is no longer employed in the town he adores and where his children attend school.  This is because a Tyson Foods’ pork plant, the city’s largest employer, recently closed. Closure Announcement Source: Brandonrush/Wikimedia Commons Swanson says when the organization declared in spring they were closing the plant, he was unable to take a chance with unemployment as a result of his medical problems.  Therefore, he claims that he accepted a new position with health benefits and left Tyson approximately six weeks prior to the company’s June 28 closure. ‘Hard for a Lot of People’…

Former President Donald Trump’s discussion with Elon Musk on X Monday night began about an hour late as the social media platform was littered with technical difficulties before the two were connected for a discussion that covered illegal immigration, the pandemic, and Trump’s rival, VP Kamala Harris. Listeners who were able to access X Spaces were greeted with hold music for approximately forty minutes. Musk eventually stated on X that the website appeared to be facing “a massive DDOS,” or Distributed Denial of Service attack. Assassination Attempt Flickr user The White House In the end, at about a quarter to…

Neanderthals might have experienced a few very familiar diseases 50,000 years ago, which might have led to their extinction. Three viruses that cause colds, cold sores, genital warts, and cancer were found in ancient Neanderthal DNA. Ancient Human Spread Wikimedia Commons user Eunostos What’s more, ancient humans could have been the ones who began spreading these bugs, as per the researchers who recently distributed their work in the peer-reviewed journal “Viruses.” The majority of experts on Neanderthals believe that the species went extinct for a variety of reasons, including human interactions, low fertility rates, and a changing climate. It probably…

Former President Donald Trump erroneously claimed via social media Sunday that a crowd at a Michigan rally for VP Kamala Harris last week “DIDN’T EXIST,” “nobody was there” and that photographs of the occasion were created by artificial intelligence. Soon after President Joe Biden’s declaration that he would step down as the Democratic candidate, conspiracy theorists and far-right influencers have advanced various misrepresentations targeted at the Harris campaign. “Nobody at the Plane” Flickr user The White House However, Trump’s repeated posts on his Truth Social platform making false claims about the size of the crowd and photos are a significant…