The American Red Cross is urging donors of every blood type to give due to a nationwide blood shortage. In a press release, the agency asked eligible donors to make and show…
Month: July 2014
FDA Begins Investigation Of Caffeine Powders After Ohio Student Death
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a statement saying the agency would investigate caffeine powders and consider regulatory actions after a Ohio high school student died after taking the widely…
Verizon Wireless Launches Nationwide Loyalty Program To Increase and Retain Customer Base
Verizon Wireless, the U.S. largest wireless carrier, is set to launch a nationwide loyalty program for its 100-million-plus subscribers. But, it’s got a twist. If people want to earn points for every…
Major Fruit Recall: California Company Recalls Fruit Due To Listeria Contamination
A voluntary nationwide fruit recall from a California packing company is in progress right now due to listeria contamination. The affected fruit include the following: Whole white or yellow peaches White or…
Downed Airliner Could Negatively Impact Gas Pump Prices
It’s not just the pain and anguish of the family members who lost loved ones in the crash of Malaysia Airliner 17 and caused an increase of conflict in Ukraine; it’s also…
China KFC and McDonald’s Restaurants Halt Use Of Shanghai Husi Food Meat
Both KFC and McDonald’s restaurants in China have quit using meat that comes from a Shanghai company upon media reports that the supplier allegedly uses expired chicken and beef, which triggered local…
Massachusetts Sees First Case Of Deadly Triple E Virus
Although Massachusetts hasn’t been very hot or humid this summer, there are several reports that the state’s recent weather conditions have caused the arrival of a practically fatal disease. In fact, one…
Actress To Play “The Patriot” Youngest Daughter Dead at 21
Skye McCole Bartusiak, who was cast as Susan Martin in Mel Gibson’s 2000 The Patriot, passed away Saturday from unknown causes in Houston, Texas. She was 21. Bartusiak’s mother said her daughter…
Florida Jury Hits Tobacco Company With $23.6B Damage Amount
A Florida jury hit R.J. Reynolds Tobacco company with a $23.6 billion ruling for damages in a lawsuit brought on by the widow of a chain smoker. Cynthia Robinson was also given…
5-Year-Old Leavenworth Girl Killed In Police Shootout
5-year-old Cadence Harris of Leavenworth, Kansas was killed Friday night after a shootout between her alleged kidnapper and police. Harris, who had been kidnapped around 7:30 p.m. Friday, was trapped in the…