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☆ Carrots sold at Trader Joe's and Wegmans recalled due to possible E. coli contamination
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Mirna-Alsharif-Byline-Jm.Jpg | Mirna Alsharif | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

If you do your weekly grocery rounds at Trader Joe's or Wegmans, it might be time to check your fridge. The recalled carrots were shipped by Grimmway Farms to distribution centers in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, and sold under multiple different labels, including Trader Joe's, Wegmans, Bunny-luv, Nature's Promise, Simple Truth and 365. Grimmway Farms has shared pictures of all the labels in question for customer awareness. While they are no longer being sold in stores, Grimmway Farms is warning customers who may still have them in their fridges to throw them away. "We take our role in ensuring the safety and quality of our products seriously," Grimmway Farms President and CEO Jeff Huckaby said in a statement.

Persons: Joe's, Grimmway, Jeff Huckaby Organizations: Centers for Disease Control, Prevention, CDC, Grimmway Locations: Bakersfield , California, U.S, Canada, Puerto Rico, Colorado , Montana and Nebraska

☆ From clothes to computers, 6 things expected to get more expensive if Trump's trade plans are enacted
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

If implemented, Americans could see prices rise across several product categories. AdvertisementBased on analyses from economists and trade experts, here are the goods that could become more expensive for Americans under Trump's tariff proposals. AdvertisementSome retailers have already announced preparations to increase prices should Trump's tariff plans go into effect. AdvertisementGold said it's unlikely Trump's tariffs would go into effect on day one or day two, and "it's tough to say right now at what point consumers would feel the impact." AdvertisementA report from centrist think tank ThirdWay said that Trump's tariff proposals analyzed eight common purchases that the US either heavily imports or is unable to produce domestically.

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☆ Minimal: The world’s only Michelin-starred ice cream shop
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Maggie Hiufu Wong | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Minimal, in the city of Taichung, is the world’s first and only ice cream establishment to receive a Michelin star. One thing was certain — he needed to build his own ice cream shop, a move his colleagues at Sur- fully supported. “Similar to ice cream, it goes through a very complex calculation and planning process to obtain such a state and taste.”Minimal's takeaway ice cream shop sits on the ground floor. MINIMALOn the ground floor is a takeaway ice cream shop offering six whimsical flavors that are continuously updated. “I hope that with Minimal, grown-ups can rediscover the joy of eating ice again – as if it was their first ice cream experience.”Minimal, No.

Persons: ”, “, Wan, Arvin Wan, Angelica morii, Ginger, Arvin Won, ” Wan, qing bing Organizations: CNN, Michelin, Lane Locations: Taichung, Taiwan, Sur, Roselle, Cream, Wan, Meicun Rd, West District, Taichung City

☆ Attempts to restore electricity in Cuba fail, as millions enter third day without power
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( Patrick Oppmann | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Millions of Cubans remained without power for a third day in a row Sunday after fresh attempts to restore electricity failed overnightThe Cuban Electrical Union said about 16% of the country had had power restored when the aging energy grid again overloaded late Saturday. Cuba’s first island-wide blackout happened on Friday, when one of the country’s major power plants failed, according to the energy ministry. Hours after officials said power was being slowly restored, the country suffered a second nationwide blackout on Saturday morning. The country’s health minister, José Angel Portal Miranda, said Friday on X that the country’s health facilities were running on generators and that health workers continued to provide vital services. Reuters reporters witnessed two small protests overnight into Sunday, while videos of protests elsewhere in the capital have also surfaced.

Persons: Manuel Marrero Cruz, ”, Angel, Miranda, CNN’s Mia Alberti, Calderón, Gerardo Lemos Organizations: CNN, Cuban Electrical Union, Cuban Locations: Cuba, Havana, Venezuela, Russia, Mexico

☆ Why Gen Z Loves Expensive Groceries, Treats, and Snack Foods
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Eve Upton-Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

In a McKinsey survey in February, groceries represented the top category that Gen Z and millennial respondents said they planned to splurge on, outpacing restaurants, travel, and fitness; in 2017, Gen Xers were the top spenders on groceries, followed by boomers. In June, Bank of America reported that its Gen Z customers spent more at premium grocery stores than any other generation. The trend picked up steam with Gen Z. Millennials and Gen Zers are driving demand for vegetarian and vegan food. In a recent YouGov survey for Whole Foods, 70% of Gen Z respondents indicated they were willing to pay more for high-quality foods. Related storiesTo be sure, Gen Z isn't the first generation to serve up food as a status symbol.

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We talked to several experts to find the top options for our guide to the best portable generators. The Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Solar Generator is $1,000 off, making it one of Amazon's most popular Prime Day generator deals. View at Amazon What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at Amazon What we like Check mark icon A check mark. Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.

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The best Amazon Prime Day dealsKeep checking in on our curated deals list below, as we'll be updating it throughout the event with our latest Prime Day picks. Tech and gaming Prime Day dealsThis will be one of the busiest sections of the October Prime Day sale, and some absolute bangers are live already. View at AmazonKitchen Prime Day dealsLooking for a Prime Day pick-me-up? View at AmazonStyle and beauty Prime Day dealsIt's not all high-end electronics on Prime Day. View at AmazonAmazon Prime Day FAQsWhen is Amazon Prime Day?

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Prime Day TV dealsThis Prime Day, we're seeing some of the biggest price drops of the year on top TV models from our favorite brands. Prime Day laptop dealsLaptops go on sale year-round, but Prime Day is traditionally the best time of year to make a purchase. Prime Day mattress dealsMattresses go on sale several times a year, but few sales offer as lucrative mattress discounts as Prime Day. Prime Day Amazon device dealsDuring Prime Day, many of the best Amazon devices see their lowest prices ever. Prime Day travel dealsSummer travel is underway, and so are the best Prime Day deals on luggage and backpacks.

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☆ Hurricane Beryl: Houston area residents frustrated as they enter 6th day without power and air conditioning in punishing heat
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Dalia Faheid | Taylor Galgano | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

We should not have had nine fire stations without power,” Patrick said. Combined with power outages, alarmingly dangerous consequences have ensued. CenterPoint foreign assistance crews work to restore power lines on Thursday in Houston, Texas. Danielle Villasana/Getty ImagesFrustration mounts with Houston utility providerThe crisis comes more than three years after massive power outages hit the state. Greg Abbott has requested an investigation into CenterPoint Energy and other electric companies in the wake of the outages, Patrick said in a news conference Thursday.

Persons: Hurricane Beryl, Energy –, Jordyn Rush, “ It’s, ” Rush, “ I’m, Gov, Dan Patrick, ”, ” Patrick, Beryl, KP George, Dawn O’Connell, Nim Kidd, Patrick, Kidd, Rush, it’s, Hurricane, Brian Maxwell, Danielle Villasana, Greg Abbott, CenterPoint, Jason Wells, “, ” Wells, Larry, Brandon Bell, Destinee Rideaux, she’s, she’s “, “, Rideaux, Laura, she’ll Organizations: CNN, Energy, Houston, Jordyn, CenterPoint Energy, Sunday, “, US Department of Health, Human Services, Preparedness, Texas Emergency Management, Gov, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Texas Gov, CenterPoint, Houston Chronicle, Ward Locations: Texas, Vermont, Louisiana, Houston, Fort Bend County, Harris County, Crystal Beach, City, Galveston, Houston , Texas, Iowa , Louisiana, Hurricane

☆ This technology could transform one of the world’s dirtiest industries. Experts say it’s way off pace
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Rachel Ramirez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

This complex will be world’s first large-scale “green steel” project, according to H2 Green Steel, the Swedish company behind the multi-billion-dollar mill. Dhiraj Singh/Bloomberg/Getty ImagesWhile projects like H2 Green Steel show momentum is growing, experts say the pace is far too slow. Northern Sweden is also home to the HYBRIT green steel pilot plant — which is one step ahead. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a visit to Hybrit Steel Plant in Lulea, Sweden, on May 30, 2023. But there’s also the challenge of producing large amounts of green hydrogen, which will require huge amounts of renewable energy.

Persons: Peter Boer, Dhiraj Singh, ”, Mohamed Atouife, Daniel Acker, ” Atouife, HYBRIT, Biden, Antony Blinken, Jonas Ekstromer, Martin Pei, SSAB, ” Pei, Chathurika, Caitlin Swalec, Jonathan Nackstrand, Pei, there’s, –, Philipp Verpoort, “ It’s, Princeton’s, Swalec, Chris Greig, ” Greig, RMI’s Gamage Organizations: CNN, Green Steel, Tata Steel, Bloomberg, Getty, Rourkela Steel, Princeton University, Volvo, Hybrit Steel, TT, Agency, AFP, “, Mountain Institute, Global Energy Monitor, Potsdam Institute, Climate Impact, Potsdam, Princeton University’s Andlinger Center for Energy, Workers, Jiangsu Shagang, Co, European Union Locations: Sweden, Boden, Swedish, Wijk aan, Netherlands, Odisha, India, Indiana, Portage , Indiana, Northern Sweden, Cleveland, Ohio, Middletown, Mississippi, Lulea, Luleå, AFP, China, Europe, Japan, Jiangsu, Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, European

☆ This 30-year-old made $66,000 selling trash last year. His finds include Fendi bags and hundreds in cash
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Lee Ying Shan | In Ying-Shan-Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Leonardo Urbano, 30, sits on a couch that was set out for disposal in Sydney. Leonardo Urbano said he sometimes finds luxury goods in piles of discarded clothes, such as this purported Fendi bag. When he finds luxury items, Urbano said he tries to verify their authenticity by checking the serial numbers on sites like Entropy. Leonardo Urbano found a painting by two-time Archibald Prize finalist Dapeng Liu with an estimated value of $3,000. Leonardo Urbano

Persons: Leonardo Urbano, Urbano, He's, Dapeng Liu Organizations: Facebook, CNBC Locations: Sydney, Leonardo Urbano In Australia, Australia

☆ Margaritaville at Sea failed a surprise health inspection due to too many people in hot tubs and concerns about food safety
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewOn May 1, CDC officials boarded Margaritaville at Sea, a Jimmy-Buffet-themed ship that welcomes 1,680 passengers, for an unexpected health inspection. In the inspection detail report, officials noted food and drink concerns as well as crowded whirlpools. Beyond food and drink, the officials noted that whirlpools often had six guests, although they're designed for a maximum of four people. Previously, the MSC Seaside failed with a score of 67, Business Insider reported last spring. In the past two years, multiple Business Insider reporters have boarded the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise ship, and their reviews have been mixed.

Persons: —, whirlpools, they're, Patrick Connolly, Norwegian Joy, Margaritaville, Brittany Chang, Lauren Mack, staterooms, Mack Organizations: Service, CDC, Sanitation, Business, Margaritaville, USPH, MSC, Orlando Sentinel, Tribune, Getty, Vessel Sanitation, Disney, Summit, MSC Seascape, Silver, Norwegian Pearl, Paradise Locations: Oceania, Rotterdam, Norwegian

The sale features great discounts on everything tech, from 4K TVs to SodaStream soda makers. Whether shopping for a birthday gift or upgrading your devices, this Best Buy weekend sale is where to look. Shop at Best BuyBeats Studio Buds+ $129.99 $169.99 Save 24% The Beats Studio Buds+ offer powerful and balanced sound that fits in your pocket. Shop at Best BuyThis is just a small taste of this weekend's top Best Buy sale picks. Check out the full selection over at the Best Buy website.

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☆ The week that life in Dubai ground to a halt
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Abbas Allawati | Abbas Al Lawati | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The United Arab Emirates, of which Dubai is part, saw the heaviest rainfall in at least 75 years, with more than a year’s worth of precipitation in 24 hours. Abandoned vehicles on a flooded highway after a rainstorm in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Wednesday. People stand as flood water caused by heavy rains covers the stairs of a residential building, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Wednesday. A man walks in flood water caused by heavy rains, with the Burj Khalifa tower visible in the background, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 17, 2024. Residents move their belongings on a kayak at a flooded residential complex following heavy rainfall, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Thursday.

Persons: hadn’t, Christopher Pike, ”, Sofie, Sheikh, Avinash Babur, Amr Alfiky, Babur, Amr Alfiky Amr Alfiky, Ali Salem, “, wasn’t Organizations: UAE CNN, United, United Arab Emirates, Bloomberg, Getty, Dubai Marina, CNN, “, Dubai “, REUTERS, Reuters, . Schools Locations: Dubai, UAE, United Arab Emirates, Ras Al, Khaimah, Persian, United Arab, Western, lockdowns, freezers, United States, China, Burj Khalifa, Jumeirah

☆ Tell Us About Your Man Cave - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( New York Times Opinion | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

It evokes, in the most rudimentary sense, beer fridges and car parts, Super Bowl ads and maybe even Jerry Seinfeld’s bachelor pad, where he displayed his 17 favorite cereal boxes on a shelf. It’s the man cave: punchline, poker hub and perennial source of masculine escape. To Tristan Bridges, a sociologist who is studying the phenomenon, the man cave is also a window into the dynamics of a home, into friendship and loneliness, hobbies and pastimes — and what our physical spaces can tell us about ourselves. For the past few years, he has been interviewing people about their caves, and now Opinion is, too. Do you live in the United States and have a space (a room, a basement, even just a corner) that could be described, cheekily or not, as a man cave?

Persons: Jerry Seinfeld’s, Tristan Bridges, — Organizations: Super Bowl Locations: United States

☆ ‘Extraordinary’ archive of ancient brains could help shed light on mental illness
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Katie Hunt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —An undertaker turned academic, Alexandra Morton-Hayward became interested in brains — specifically how they decompose — during her former job. To understand why, the anthropologist has compiled a unique archive of information about 4,405 brains unearthed by archaeologists. No other soft tissue survived amongst the bones, which were dredged from a heavily waterlogged grave. Morton-Hayward works in a lab in Oxford, England, where she has helped build a collection of 570 ancient brains. Interestingly, many of the oldest brains are preserved in this unknown way, Morton-Hayward said.

Persons: Alexandra Morton, Hayward, “, ”, Martin Wirenfeldt Nielsen, wasn’t, He’s, ” Wirenfeldt Nielsen, Alexandra L, Morton, It’s, “ I’m Organizations: CNN, University of Oxford, Morton, South Denmark University Hospital, University of Southern, Stone Age, Royal Society B Biological Sciences, Hayward Locations: Morton, Bristol, England, Russia, Oxford, Stone, Stone Age Sweden, Sint, Ypres, Belgium, Polish

☆ Some shoppers are spending big money on 'craft ice' fridges and high-tech washing machines, Lowe's exec says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

While most shoppers are more budget-conscious, Lowe's execs say some are spending big on appliances. One smart LG fridge that makes "craft ice" is a "top-seller despite retailing for over $2,500," one exec said. This fridge makes really nice ice. Lowe'sIndeed, one model in the LG line that makes the fancy ice has a list price of a whopping $4,299. "They're not afraid to invest in, for example, the GE Profile all-in-one washer-dryer combination that retails for over $2,500," Boltz said.

Persons: —, Lowe's, Marvin Ellison, They're, Bill Boltz, that's, Boltz, Katie Notopoulos, Notopoulos Organizations: LG, Service, Home Depot, GE, Wall Street Journal

☆ Vindication for the cheap white refrigerator! Those fancy appliances break — and are so expensive to fix.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

New and fancy appliances have electronic parts that break down more easily. Maybe the humble white fridge deserves our respect. Being budget-friendly, the white fridge is something of a "landlord special," like painting over an electrical outlet. Unlike fancier stainless steel refrigerators with digital buttons and ice makers, a white fridge is built to last. Justice for the white fridge!

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☆ The 15 best kitchen organization ideas to declutter your space
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-08 | by ( Connie Chen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

There's nothing more frustrating than uprooting the contents of your entire kitchen in order to find the one ingredient, supply, or cooking tool that you need. That is unless you use the following organization methods to keep everything nice and neat. The difference in organization, free space, and your own mental state in the kitchen will be noticeable once you try storing all your kitchen foods and tools with these products. Check out the best budget cookware if you're looking to refresh more than just your storage systems. Top kitchen organization ideas from AmazonWhen you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission.

Despite the fact that food is a big climate problem, very little has been done so far to address it. Here are some details about the sources of emissions from the food and agriculture sector:HOW MUCH DOES OUR FOOD EMIT? Global food systems accounted for 17 billion metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent or 31% of human-made greenhouse gas emissions in 2019, according to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). That wasted food - including the energy used to produce and transport it, spoilage along the way and the food thrown out after rotting in household fridges - generates half of all global food system emissions, according to a March study published in the journal Nature Food. Food waste makes up about 25% of municipal solid waste in landfills in the United States, according to a recent study by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Persons: Brittany Hosea, Leah Douglas, Josie Kao Organizations: REUTERS, mets, United Nations, Food, Agriculture Organization, FAO, Environmental Protection Agency, Thomson Locations: Vernalis , California, U.S, Dubai, Brazil, United States

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsBRUSSELS, Nov 30 (Reuters) - EU countries and EU lawmakers on Thursday agreed to rules to protect laptops, fridges, mobile apps and smart devices connected to the internet from cyber threats following a spate of such attacks and ransom demands in recent years around the world. It sets out cybersecurity requirements for the design, development, production and the sale of hardware and software products. They must be more transparent on the security of hardware and software products for consumers and business users, and report cyber incidents to national authorities. Importers and distributors will have to verify that products conform with EU rules. The Commission has said the cybersecurity rules could save companies as much as 290 billion euros ($316 billion) annually versus compliance costs of about 29 billion euros.

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☆ The fridge of the future has way thinner walls and more shelf space thanks to a new insulation material
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Haley Tenore | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The company claims its Slimtech insulation will make fridge walls 66% thinner, giving 25% more capacity. The first fridge to get the treatment will be the JennAir Luxury 30-inch Slimtech Insulation Column, which is set to launch in 2024. Whirlpool says fridges with SlimTech insulation will be 50% more energy efficient compared to those without it. Whirlpool says its Slimtech insulation will make your fridge run more efficiently, helping save both energy and money. AdvertisementThe first available fridge with Slimtech insulation will be the Whirlpool JennAir luxury 30 inch Slimtech Insulation Column, which is set to come out next year.

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☆ Walmart Spark delivery drivers are sick of customers asking them to bring deliveries into their homes
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Walmart Spark drivers often get requests from customers to drop groceries off in their kitchens. Walmart's InHome delivery service, which is staffed by full-time employees, offers kitchen drop-offs. AdvertisementAdvertisementEarlier this year, a Spark delivery driver in Nevada pulled up to a house with a few bags of groceries for delivery. Customers are likely confusing the delivery for another service Walmart offers, InHome Delivery. Spark drivers, by contrast, are gig workers paid per order or batch of orders, and they aren't allowed to go into shoppers' homes.

Persons: —, she's, InHome, Doug McMillon Organizations: Walmart, Service, Workers Locations: Nevada, Miami, Dallas, San Francisco, Texas

☆ Euro industrial output up in August, but sharply down year-on-year
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

REUTERS/Phil Noble/File photo Acquire Licensing RightsBRUSSELS, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Euro zone industrial production rose by more than expected in August, data showed on Friday, as factories made more consumer goods although overall output was down by more than 5% from a year earlier. The European Union's statistics office Eurostat said industrial production in the 20 countries sharing the euro rose by 0.6% month-on-month in August for a 5.1% year-on-year decline. Output of non-durable consumer goods, such as food or clothing, rose by 0.5% for a second consecutive month. Compared with a year earlier, all types of production were some 5-7% lower, except for non-durable consumer goods, whose decline was 1.4%. The IMF cut its estimates for euro zone growth earlier this week to 0.7% in 2023 and 1.2% in 2024, from July forecasts of 0.9% and 1.5%.

Persons: Phil Noble, Philip Blenkinsop Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Reuters, IMF, Eurostat, Thomson Locations: Chesterfield, Britain, Rights BRUSSELS

Refrigerants used in fridges, freezers and cars change from a fluid to a gas to transport heat away from the place you want cooled. In refrigerators, the refrigerant starts as a liquid and expands into a gas, which forces it to cool down. The refrigerant then flows through condenser coils where it releases its heat out and cools back into a liquid. The cycle starts over when the refrigerant enters the expansion device, where the fluid spreads out, cools, and once again turns into a gas. Methane, the second most important greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide is 28, or 28 times worse.

Persons: hasn’t Organizations: Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, AP Locations: fridges, Phoenix , Arizona, Dubai, Montreal, Kigali, United States

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