The increase in backlash against a food additive has affected the recipe of a popular holiday treat. Just Born Quality Confections announced Peeps will no longer contain Red Dye No. 3. The marshmallow candy will have the chemical removed from almost all items. However, the change is not happening immediately. Starting next year the chemical will be removed from all…
Ford has issued a recall on over 238,000 Explorers. The recall affects some 2020 to 2022 Explorer vehicles. It was placed due to the possibility of the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt breaking causing the driveshaft to disconnect. If that happens, the vehicle may experience a loss of drive power or a vehicle roll-away could occur if the parking break…
A major U.S. pharmacy chain filed for bankruptcy. Last year, Rite Aid settled for up to $30 million to resolve lawsuits alleging pharmacies contributed to an oversupply of prescription opioids. It appeared to reach an agreement with its creditors on a financial restructuring plan to cut its debt and position itself for future growth. By filing for Chapter 11, the…
A portion of Colorado’s Interstate 25 has been shutdown in both directions after a coal train derailed off a bridge and onto the roadway Sunday afternoon. At least 10 train cars slid off the tracks and over the side of the bridge and nearby embankment, covering the ground with coal. The bridge, which extends over both lanes of the interstate,…
A landlord in the Chicago area has been arrested and charged with murder and hate crimes. On Saturday, authorities responded to a residence in Will County of Illinois, nearly 40 miles southwest of Chicago. A woman called and reported that her landlord attacked her and her son. The two victims were found in a bedroom, each with multiple stab wounds….
Another 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck part of Western Afghanistan. This quake comes just a week after a separate 6.3 magnitude quake struck 25 miles west of Herat city in which 11 villages were completely destroyed resulting in the deaths of 2,445 people and 2,440 people were wounded. The latest quake was center around 19 miles outside the city of Herat….
A winning Powerball ticket was sold in Myrtle Beach. The ticket was sold at the Grab’N’Go on Palmetto Pointe Boulevard in Socastee. It matched four numbers and the Powerball from Wednesday night’s drawing. The ticket holder has 180 days from Wednesday to claim their $50,000 prize. This is one of five sold in the state that missed winning a share…
Lumberton police are searching for two men wanted in connection to a robbery. On Tuesday, the Town Star Mart was robbed at gunpoint around 10p.m.. In connection to the case, 26-year-old Tristen Welch is wanted on charges of robbery with a dangerous weapon, second-degree kidnapping and felony conspiracy. 27-year-old Ricky Ivey is also wanted for felony conspiracy as well as…
Little Sleepies has issued a recall on nearly half a billion bibs and blankets. Sleepyhead Loveys and Bandana Bibs were the only two products impacted by the 450 thousand product recall. They were sold online and in stores nationwide from February of 2021 to September of this year ranging between $12 and $48. Both products have a care instructional label…
Medicare enrollees can soon expect to pay around $10 more for their monthly Part B premiums. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B will increase to a total of $174.70 next year, which is up from $164.90 this year. Premiums vary depending on a beneficiary’s income. The price hike comes as increases in health care spending are expected. Another…
