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Dozens Sickened By Cucumbers Sold In NY During Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak Dozens Sickened By Cucumbers Sold In NY During Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak
Dozens Sickened By Cucumbers Sold In NY During Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak More than two dozen people, including some in the mid-Atlantic, have gotten sick from a nationwide salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said at least 26 people in 15 states have been infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Montevideo. Nine people have been hospitalized, though no deaths have been reported. Investigators traced the source to whole cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. between Tuesday, April 29, and Monday, May 19. Testing by the Food and Drug Admi…

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Levi's Sells Dockers For $311M+ To Brand Giant Behind Forever 21, Reebok Levi's Sells Dockers For $311M+ To Brand Giant Behind Forever 21, Reebok
Levi's Sells Dockers For $311M+ To Brand Giant Behind Forever 21, Reebok Levi Strauss & Co. is selling its Dockers brand to Authentic Brands Group for at least $311 million. The agreement was announced on Tuesday, May 20. The deal could reach up to $391 million based on Dockers' future growth under Authentic, whose portfolio also includes Forever 21's intellectual property, Nautica, and Reebok. The sale is expected to close by Thursday, July 31, in North America and by the end of January 2026 for global operations. "Dockers is a natural fit for the Authentic model," said Authentic's founder and CEO Jamie Salter. "It's a brand with deep roots, high…

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Selena Gomez Creates Oreo Flavor Inspired By Her Childhood: See What They Taste Like Selena Gomez Creates Oreo Flavor Inspired By Her Childhood: See What They Taste Like
Selena Gomez Creates Oreo Flavor Inspired By Her Childhood: See What They Taste Like Selena Gomez is teaming up with Oreo to launch a limited-edition cookie packed with spice, nostalgia, and a signature twist for lucky fans. The pop star and actress is partnering with Oreo for a cookie inspired by her love of horchata, Mondelēz International said in a news release on Tuesday, May 20. The cookies feature chocolate cinnamon-flavored wafers filled with a sweetened condensed milk-flavored creme, along with a second layer of chocolate and cinnamon creme with cinnamon sugar bits. "Making my own Oreo cookie was a lot of fun," Gomez said. "I grew up loving them, so …

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Miller High Life Launches Crunchy Snack With Planters In Time For Summer Miller High Life Launches Crunchy Snack With Planters In Time For Summer
Miller High Life Launches Crunchy Snack With Planters In Time For Summer Planters and Miller High Life are teaming up for a special summer treat, combining dive bar vibes and backyard cravings into one crunchy snack. The brands announced a brand-new Bar Nut Mix on Tuesday, May 20. The limited-edition snack is available on Amazon. The mix is packed with seasoned peanuts, almonds, Cajun-style corn sticks, pretzel sticks, rice crackers, and garlic bread sticks. "The Planters brand team has created some of America's favorite snacks, and in partnering with Miller High Life, we knew we wanted to create something that felt nostalgic yet fresh, something that…

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Airbnb's 'Anti-Party' Tech Blocks Risky Bookings Before Summer Holiday Weekends Airbnb's 'Anti-Party' Tech Blocks Risky Bookings Before Summer Holiday Weekends
Airbnb's 'Anti-Party' Tech Blocks Risky Bookings Before Summer Holiday Weekends Airbnb is expanding its "anti-party" crackdown for the summer, using high-tech booking filters to stop disruptive gatherings before they start. The short-term vacation rental company announced the upgrades to its anti-party technology in a news release on Monday, May 19. Airbnb said its goal is to prevent risky bookings, especially on major holiday weekends around Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The system will help hosts avoid unauthorized parties and protect their neighborhoods. "This technology is part of a broader set of tools and policies Airbnb deploys to promote responsibl…

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NY-Based Regeneron Buying Bankrupt 23andMe For $256M, Pledges To Protect DNA Data NY-Based Regeneron Buying Bankrupt 23andMe For $256M, Pledges To Protect DNA Data
Ny-based Regeneron Buying Bankrupt 23andMe For $256M, Pledges To Protect DNA Data Regeneron Pharmaceuticals will acquire embattled DNA testing company 23andMe in a $256 million court-supervised sale, promising to honor existing privacy protections and continue consumer services with no changes. The agreement to buy 23andMe was announced in a news release on Monday, May 19. It comes two months after 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Under the deal, Westchester County, New York-based Regeneron will take over 23andMe's personal genome service, total health, and research services. The telehealth brand Lemonaid Health will be shut down and Regeneron has offered to…

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Lifestyle
$30 Concert Tickets Return For Summer: Here's How To Get Them $30 Concert Tickets Return For Summer: Here's How To Get Them
$30 Concert Tickets Return For Summer: Here's How To Get Them You can catch some major summer concerts without breaking the bank thanks to a new deal. Live Nation's "Ticket to Summer" deal is back on Wednesday, May 21. The promotion offers $30 all-in tickets to shows by some of the biggest names in music, including Blink-182, Avril Lavigne, and The Black Keys. The deal covers a wide range of genres and artists. Here are just a few of the top acts included in the promotion: Alice Cooper & Judas Priest Avril Lavigne Billy Idol Blink-182 Cyndi Lauper Halsey James Taylor Keith Urban Kesha Little Big Town Nelly Papa Roach & Rise Ag…

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Sunny Days Ahead: Netflix Welcomes Sesame Street To Streaming Platform Sunny Days Ahead: Netflix Welcomes Sesame Street To Streaming Platform
Sunny Days Ahead: Netflix Welcomes Sesame Street To Streaming Platform More than 50 years after first welcoming viewers to its sunny neighborhood, Sesame Street is heading to Netflix with a revamped 56th season and 90 hours of classic episodes – even as the show's creators face layoffs, unionizing staff, and lost funding. Sesame Street will debut its 56th season on Netflix later in 2025, the show said in a news release on Monday, May 19. The deal gives Netflix exclusive global premiere rights to the show, which will also remain free to US viewers through PBS and PBS Kids digital platforms. The reimagined season features one 11-minute story per episode, new int…

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See How Much Each Song Really Costs At 2025's Biggest Concerts, According To Study See How Much Each Song Really Costs At 2025's Biggest Concerts, According To Study
See How Much Each Song Really Costs At 2025's Biggest Concerts, According To Study If you're heading to a summer concert, you might be paying more than ever – not just for the ticket, but for each song you hear. GigaCalculator released a new study about the economics of 2025's biggest tours. The mathematics website tried to find out what fans are actually paying per song and per minute. Concert ticket prices have jumped 45% over the past five years, causing the value of each minute and song to rise. "While fans debate whether concerts are worth the splurge, the numbers expose exactly what you're getting for your hard-earned cash – and it's not a great look for some …

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PayPal Launches AI Chat Shopping: Here's How The New Feature Works PayPal Launches AI Chat Shopping: Here's How The New Feature Works
PayPal Launches AI Chat Shopping: Here's How The New Feature Works An artificial intelligence search engine will soon help Americans buy products, book trips, and check out with PayPal or Venmo in online chats. Perplexity is teaming up with the financial technology giant for the new chat-based shopping experience, PayPal announced on Wednesday, May 14. The service is expected to be available in the US in the summer. Shoppers can make purchases within chat prompts on Perplexity Pro. "This partnership unlocks new possibilities, where conversations now drive commerce," said PayPal president and CEO Alex Chriss. "We're making it easy and secure…

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