Food allergies… they are tough, and when it comes to children, it can be even tougher. And, it doesn’t get any easier in school. According to Icahn School of Medicine at Mount…
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State Of Illinois Files Lawsuits Against Two Companies For Mortgage Fraud
Two lawsuits were filed by the Illinois Attorney General’s office against two companies that allegedly preyed on homeowners struggling with their mortgages into a new kind of mortgage rescue fraud in the…
At least 1 Dead, Multiple Folks Injured After Shooter Opens Fire In Suburban Portland Mall
A masked shooter entered a suburban Portland, Ore. mall and opened fire. One person is dead and several more are wounded. According to police, the Clackamas Town Center shooter is “neutralized”. However,…
BMW Issues Recall For 35,000 X5 SUVs
North American BMW is set to recall approximately 35,000 X5 utility vehicles with diesel engines in the United States and Canada due to a power steering issue. The problem affects the 2009…
11,000 Jobs To Be Cut From Citigroup’s Workforce
Citigroup, Inc. is cutting 11,000 jobs from its workforce (or about four percent) and taking a $1 billion fourth-quarter charge. According to Michael Corbat, Citi’s new chief executive, the top priority is…
Trader Joe Frozen Butter Chicken and Rice Being Recalled
Canadian and U.S. officials have recalled nearly 4,900 pounds of frozen butter chicken and rice that were sent to Trader Joe stores due to a potential Listeria contamination. According to the Food…
Ford Recalls Nearly 90,000 2013 Escape and Fusion Vehicles
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 16,000 Fusions and 73,000 Escape SUVs with the 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engines due to the possibility of engine fires. No other vehicle models without this type of engine…
Doctors Issue Warning About Grapefruit Consumption and Medications
Doctors are warning the public about the dangers associated with eating grapefruit and taking some kinds of medications. The fruit may cause some drugs not to be broken down by the liver…
Local Economies See Boost With Another Successful Small Business Saturday
Local small businesses throughout the U.S. benefit from the third annual Small Business Saturday movement. In 2010, American Express began the movement with the emphasis of supporting businesses that are run locally….
Nintendo Cautions Wii U Buyers Of Possible Console Damage
Addressing numerous Internet complaints about its Wii U consoles, Nintendo warned users not to turn devices off during a mandatory software update before the process was finished. According to the company, it…