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More than 170,000 federal student loan borrowers are set to have a combined $11 billion in debt forgiven under a settlement involving the U.S. Department of Education. This is tied to a years-old lawsuit involving borrowers who say their colleges misled them, committed fraud, or broke state
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If you bought Chantix between 2015 and 2021, your old smoking-cessation prescription could be worth more than just helping you quit smoking. Pfizer has agreed to pay $44 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that Chantix was contaminated with nitrosamine, a chemical linked to cancer. And depending
Food
Before you crack open that carton of eggs for your morning omelet, the CDC has a warning. More than 1.5 million cartons of eggs have been recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The outbreak has already sickened 98 people across 17 states, sending 26 people to the
Food
Two years after protesters took to Kellogg’s headquarters in 2024 to push the company to remove artificial colors, the company’s cereals are getting their colors from a more natural source. WK Kellogg says it will remove artificial colors from Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, and its remaining dyed cereals
Science
The public health message around high blood pressure has been to eat less salt. But a new study suggests that advice may be missing half the story. In a perspective paper published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, scientists say the real issue may be the sodium-potassium balance
Business
Salad and Go tried to prove for years that fast food didn't have to mean burgers and fries. You could pull up to a drive-thru, order a fresh salad, and be back on the road in minutes. But now, that idea is heading to the exit lane.
Food
Walmart shoppers in 19 states are being warned to check their pantries after a Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter product was recalled over possible Salmonella contamination. The recall affects a specific batch of the Walmart-exclusive product after routine testing found traces of the bacteria. So if you have a jar
Food
Summer isn't even over yet, but Starbucks thinks your brain belongs in autumn mode. The coffee giant has officially announced that the Pumpkin Spice Latte will return to menus on August 25, kicking off another season of pumpkin-flavored everything and orange-colored merch Love it or roll
Business
If you've walked up to your local Walgreens lately only to find the lights off, it should not be a shock to you. Walgreens is still shrinking its massive retail footprint in 2026. But there is good news, as the pharmacy giant is now closing far fewer stores
Deals
Back-to-school shopping can feel like a boss battle for your wallet. Between notebooks, pencils, folders, and backpacks, the total climbs fast. That’s why McDonald's returning supply giveaway is an absolute lifesaver for families. On Wednesday, August 5, participating McDonald's restaurants across New York
Business
It turns out T-Mobile will not be merging with its German parent company. According to a report from Semafor, T-Mobile's U.S. executives have pulled their support for a proposed $300 billion merger with Deutsche Telekom, a deal that would have ranked among the biggest corporate
Science
Ever walked into a room, forgotten why you were there, then remembered five minutes later? Or had someone tell you something important that seemed to bounce right off your brain? It might not be because you weren't paying attention. Researchers at the University of Tübingen found that the