Emily Schmall
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Target Pulls Magnet Kit That Misidentified Three Black Leaders
In a widely viewed TikTok video, a high school history teacher highlighted the errors, which appeared in a “Civil Rights Magnetic Learning Activity.”
To Boost Profits, Disney Cracks Down on Password Sharing
The parent company of the streaming services Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu announced the change in updated service agreements this week.
The ‘Chicago Rat Hole’ Is the City’s Latest Tourist Spot
A decades-old hole in the sidewalk has recently drawn millions of views online and inspired Chicagoans to visit and even make offerings. No one knows...
Fruit Stripe Gum, Famous for Short Bursts of Flavor, Is Discontinued
Its disappearance from store shelves after more than 50 years invited nostalgic posts on social media. “Best two seconds of flavor you’ve ever had,” one...
How to Claim a Share of Verizon’s $100 Million Proposed Settlement
Verizon customers that were charged administrative fees are eligible to apply, though payments are likely to be small and rise to $100 at most.
Amazon Suit Claims International Ring Stole Millions in Fraudulent Refunds
The online retailer said that a shadowy organization bribed Amazon employees to help carry out fraudulent returns of expensive electronics, luxury goods and gold.
7 Deaths Linked to Small Magnets Found in Toys, U.S. Warns
A federal agency said the deaths and more than 2,000 emergency-room visits have been tied to pea-size magnets that are easily ingested.
Peanut Butter Stirs an Old Debate: To the T.S.A., What’s a Liquid?
A podcaster’s Twitter post about surrendering his jar of Jif inspired sympathy and a wave of comments, and a bit of cheek from the T.S.A.
U.S. Sues Exxon Mobil Over Nooses Found at Louisiana Refinery
The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said in a suit that the oil and gas company failed to remedy years of racial harassment faced by...
‘It’s Disgusting’: The Con Artists Who Exploit Mass Shootings
After a gunman killed three students at Michigan State University in February, unlicensed “Spartan Strong” merchandise appeared for sale online. Experts said it’s part of...