A range of white confectionary products sold nationwide is being recalled because the treats could be contaminated with salmonella, a potentially dangerous bacteria, an Iowa company said Monday. The recalled items were sold in retailers including Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart, Sioux City-based Palmer Candy stated in a recall notice. The company was notified by its liquid coating supplier …
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6 May
Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
BOSTON –Steward Health Care, the struggling health care provider that relied on backing from private equity investors to quickly acquire dozens of community hospitals, including facilities in Massachusetts, Texas and Florida, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy. Steward, which is millions of dollars in debt, said it has “commenced an in-court restructuring process through the filing of voluntary …
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6 May
Equinoxs new fitness program aims to help you live longer — for $40,000
Luxury fitness chain Equinox is putting a price on the ultimate luxury: longer life. The company on Monday introduced a membership that, for a hefty $36,000 a year, includes more than 100 tests aimed at enhancing health and extending people’s longevity. In all, the “Optimize by Equinox” membership costs $42,000 a year. The $36,000 yearly fee doesn’t include a regular …
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6 May
6 things to avoid if looking for credit card debt forgiveness
Between the high interest rates and extra fees that credit cards come with, it can be remarkably easy to find yourself facing issues with credit card debt. After all, if you’re carrying a credit card balance (or two) from month to month, just one minor hardship, whether it’s a job loss, medical issue or emergency home repair, can lead to …
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6 May
Why you should invest in gold before the May inflation report is released
Following disappointing reports for January, February and March, all eyes will turn to the Bureau of Labor Statistics next week to determine whether there’s been any success in lowering the inflation rate. Currently stuck at 3.5%, inflation is more than a full percentage point above the Federal Reserve’s target 2% goal. Inflation has not only resulted in interest rates hitting …
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6 May
3 times beginners should invest in gold (and 2 times they shouldnt)
As a beginner investor, you may have heard that it’s wise to invest in gold. And that’s for good reason. Gold has a storied history as a safe investment asset and currency alternative that consumers, corporations and governments alike have leaned on throughout history. While gold has a meaningful home in most investment portfolios, it’s not necessarily the perfect asset …
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6 May
Sen. Bernie Sanders, 82, announces he will run for reelection
Washington — Sen. Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent, said on Monday that he’ll seek reelection in November. The 82-year-old announced in a social media video that he will seek a fourth term in the Senate, saying serving in the upper chamber of Congress has been the “honor of my life,” while outlining a number of progressive priorities that remain. “Today …
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6 May
Trump held in contempt again for violating gag order as judge threatens jail time
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York held him in contempt of court for violating a gag order for the 10th time, warning on Monday that future infractions could bring jail time. Judge Juan Merchan said Trump violated his order on April 22 when he commented on the political makeup of the jury. “That jury …
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6 May
3-hour Tom Brady roast on Netflix has one seemingly tense moment
Inglewood, Calif. — Three months before Tom Brady gets roasted by critics as Fox Sports’ top NFL analyst, he took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach Sunday night during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix. And it’s safe to say after the one liners and jokes Brady heard during three hours of “The …
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6 May
Husband arrested in case of missing South Florida woman who disappeared in Spain
MIAMI – The husband of Fort Lauderdale woman Ana Knezevich, who went missing in Spain, has been arrested. David Knezevich was arrested Saturday at Miami International Airport for “…for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping of a U.S. Citizen in Madrid, Spain on or about February 2, 2024.” Sanna Rameau, who is Ana’s best friend, said, “…I am happy that …
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