Trump Reignites Trade War With EU, Threatens Apple With iPhone Tariffs Trump Reignites Trade War With EU, Threatens Apple With iPhone Tariffs
Trump Reignites Trade War With EU, Threatens Apple With iPhone Tariffs President Donald Trump issued new tariff threats against the European Union and Apple, relaunching trade feuds that have shaken the US economy throughout 2025. Trump threatened the EU with a 50% tariff in a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Friday, May 23. He claimed the higher duties would go into effect on Sunday, June 1. The President accused the EU of being "difficult to deal with" in trade negotiations. "Our discussions with them are going nowhere!" Trump posted. "Therefore, I am recommending a straight 50% Tariff on the European Union, starting on June 1, 2025. There …
Target Sales Slump Amid Boycotts Over DEI Policy Changes, Trump's Tariffs Raising Some Prices Target Sales Slump Amid Boycotts Over DEI Policy Changes, Trump's Tariffs Raising Some Prices
Target Sales Slump Amid Boycotts Over DEI Policy Changes, Trump's Tariffs Raising Some Prices Target's sales have fallen through the start of 2025 amid President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, falling consumer confidence, and boycotts over the retailer's diversity program rollback. Target reported that net sales dropped 2.8% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the prior year. Despite digital sales rising 4.7%, in-store sales plummeted 5.7%, causing total transactions to fall 2.4%. Chief financial officer Jim Lee said Target is expecting similar sales drops throughout 2025. "For the full year, we believe it's prudent to plan for a low single-digit decline in our sales, i…
More Amputated Fingertips Reported, Forcing Massive Cooler Recall To Expand More Amputated Fingertips Reported, Forcing Massive Cooler Recall To Expand
More Amputated Fingertips Reported, Forcing Massive Cooler Recall To Expand Igloo has expanded a major recall after dozens of new reports of severe fingertip injuries tied to its rolling coolers. Igloo Products Corp. is recalling about 130,000 more coolers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, May 8. The latest recall brings the total number of affected coolers to nearly 1.2 million. The first recall was issued for 1,060,000 Igloo coolers back in February. In total, the company has received 78 injury reports, 26 of which involved fingertip amputations, bone fractures, or deep cuts, according to the CPSC. The problem stems fr…
Target Will Pay You To Trade In Your Old Car Seats In NJ: Here's How To Participate Target Will Pay You To Trade In Your Old Car Seats In NJ: Here's How To Participate
Target Will Pay You To Trade In Your Old Car Seats In NJ: Here's How To Participate Got an old car seat collecting dust? Target is running a nationwide car seat trade-in event this week, and shoppers across the U.S. can score 20% off a new one just for recycling the old. According to Target’s website, guests can drop off used, expired, or damaged car seats at most Target stores from Sunday, May 4 to Sunday, May 10. In return, you can receive a 20% Target Circle™ Bonus toward a new car seat, base, travel system, stroller, or select baby gear. Accepted items include infant seats, boosters, bases, and convertible models. To redeem the offer, shoppers must scan the QR cod…
Exploding Lids Burn 100+ People, Sparking Recall Of 1.85M Pressure Cookers Exploding Lids Burn 100+ People, Sparking Recall Of 1.85M Pressure Cookers
Exploding Lids Burn 100+ People, Sparking Recall Of 1.85M Pressure Cookers Meal prep turned dangerous for more than 100 people after pressure cooker lids flew open, sending scalding food flying. SharkNinja is recalling about 1,846,400 of its Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, May 1. About 184,240 pressure cookers were also sold in Canada. The CPSC said 106 people reported burn injuries. More than 50 victims suffered second- or third-degree burns to their faces or bodies. The hazard stems from a defect that allows the lid to open while pressure is still inside, causi…
Baby, Toddler Stabbed In Brutal Abingdon Attack; Manhunt Underway: Sheriff Baby, Toddler Stabbed In Brutal Abingdon Attack; Manhunt Underway: Sheriff
Baby, Toddler Stabbed In Brutal Abingdon Attack; Manhunt Underway: Sheriff An infant and a toddler were among five people injured during a brutal stabbing spree inside a Maryland home, and the suspect is still on the run, authorities said. Harford County Sheriff's deputies were called around 7:15 a.m. Sunday, April 27, to a home on Deerhill Circle in Abingdon for a domestic incident, according to the Sheriff's Office. When deputies arrived, they found two victims outside the residence and three more inside — including an 8-month-old baby and a 2-year-old child. The other victims were identified as Zeenat Jahan, 19, Rehana Rashid, 66, and Sana Zahid, 36. Official…
Man Hiding In Clothing Rack At Reston Target Sexually Assaulted Woman: Police Man Hiding In Clothing Rack At Reston Target Sexually Assaulted Woman: Police
Man Hiding In Clothing Rack At Reston Target Sexually Assaulted Woman: Police A man is behind bars after allegedly hiding inside a clothing rack and sexually assaulting a shopper at a Target in Virginia, police said. Officers were called around 1:45 p.m. Monday, April 14, to the store in the 12100 block of Sunset Hills Road in Reston, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Detectives said the suspect, 24-year-old Jonathan David Bavon, who has no fixed address, was found hiding inside a clothing rack after he “inappropriately touched” a victim inside the store. Bavon was arrested at the scene and taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where h…
Brick Man Touched 8-Year-Old At Walmart, Busted Shoplifting At Target: Prosecutor Brick Man Touched 8-Year-Old At Walmart, Busted Shoplifting At Target: Prosecutor
Brick Man Touched 8-Year-Old At Walmart, Busted Shoplifting At Target: Prosecutor A 24-year-old Brick Township man was arrested and charged while shoplifting at Target after being inappropriate with a child at Walmart, authorities announced on Monday, April 21. On Wednesday, April 9, an 8-year-old girl was standing in the aisle at Walmart on 1872 Route 88 when a man, later identified as Sean Slowinski, approached her, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. While standing near her, Slowinski grabbed the girl's hand and put it in his sweatshirt pocket, engaging with her verbally before walking away, Billhimer said. On Friday, April 18, Brick Township police respon…
Fast-Casual Mediterranean Restaurant Coming To Yonkers: Here's Where Fast-Casual Mediterranean Restaurant Coming To Yonkers: Here's Where
Fast-Casual Mediterranean Restaurant Coming To Yonkers: Here's Where Feeling falafel bowls or pitas? An all-new Mediterranean eatery coming to a shopping center in Westchester will soon have you covered.  Cross County Center in Yonkers has announced that CAVA, the popular Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain, will open a new 2,180-square-foot location at 8000 Mall Walk, directly across from Target. The space was previously occupied by Boston Market.  Slated to open in summer 2025, the new CAVA location will offer both indoor seating and outdoor dining, with access to the open-air shopping center’s scenic dining areas.  …
LeBron James Joins Barbie World With First-Ever 'Kenbassador' Doll LeBron James Joins Barbie World With First-Ever 'Kenbassador' Doll
LeBron James Joins Barbie World With First-Ever 'Kenbassador' Doll Aside from Ken, can you name another male member of the Barbie family? No?  Blaine, Derek, Alan—not ringing any bells? Maybe this one will: LeBron James. James joins Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, David Bowie, Elton John, and many other celebrities—both male and female—whom Mattel has immortalized as dolls. But the Barbie Signature LeBron James Kenbassador Doll marks a bold first: He’s not just another celebrity figure—he’s the first to earn the title “Kenbassador,” a nod to men who lead, inspire, and make their mark far beyond the spotlight. The doll, which celebrates the NBA superstar…
Spinning Blade Dangers Spark Massive Recall Of Blender Bottles Sold Only At Target Spinning Blade Dangers Spark Massive Recall Of Blender Bottles Sold Only At Target
Spinning Blade Dangers Spark Massive Recall Of Blender Bottles Sold Only At Target Nearly 200,000 blender bottles sold only at Target have been recalled because the blades can spin even when the bottle isn't attached to the base, creating a risk for serious cuts. Sakar International has issued the recall for about 199,000 Vivitar Blender Bottles, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 3. The defect allows the blades to keep spinning even when the bottle is detached from the motor. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. One customer was able to remove the bottle while the blades were still moving. The bottle…
Toxic Chemical Found In Children's Jewelry Kits Triggers Massive Recall Toxic Chemical Found In Children's Jewelry Kits Triggers Massive Recall
Toxic Chemical Found In Children's Jewelry Kits Triggers Massive Recall A New Jersey toy company is recalling hundreds of thousands of children's jewelry design kits because the crafts have a toxic resin. LaRose Industries recalled about 224,100 Cra-Z-Art Gemex and Gel2Gem kits, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 27. The agency said the jewelry kits contain a chemical banned in children's products, violating the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. The resin, hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA), can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation or sensitization if not fully cured. "Once cured, the resin no longer presen…