George Floyd’s Legacy: 5 Years After Killing Sparked Nationwide Protests
Five years ago today, George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, died after white police officer Derek Chauvin pinned him to the ground with his knee for 9 minutes and 29 seconds outside a corner store in Minneapolis. Floyd’s death kicked off a global movement in response to anger at racial injustice and police brutality. However, […]
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Yogurt Recall Sparks Nationwide Warning
Yogurt parfaits from Knockroe Inc. have sparked a nationwide recall over concerns of undeclared almonds. Newsweek reached out to the company via phone Monday evening for comment and left a voicemail. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated in 2025 due to the potential for the following: damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared […]
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Mushrooms Recalled Nationwide Over Listeria Fears
Harvest NYC Inc. has announced a nationwide recall of its 200g packages of Enoki Mushrooms due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Newsweek has reached out to Harvest NYC Inc. on Sunday for comment. Why It Matters Listeria contamination poses serious health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations including young children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and those […]
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Nationwide Walmart Boycott Organizer Issues Update
The organizers of the national Walmart boycott have issued an update ahead of the action beginning on Monday, April 7. Newsweek has reached out to Walmart via an online contact form and to John Schwartz of the People’s Union USA via email for comment outside of regular working hours. Why It Matters There have been […]
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Laundry Detergent Recall Sparks Nationwide Warning
Thousands of units of Woolite Delicates detergent are being recalled due to the potential that the product contains bacteria. Newsweek reached out to Reckitt Benckiser LLC, the manufacturer, via email for comment on Monday. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated so far this year due to damaged products, the potential of foodborne illness, […]
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Macaroni & Cheese Recall Sparks Warning Nationwide
Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese packages are being recalled by C.H. Guenther & Son LLC on Friday due to the possibility the bites contain undeclared egg and meat ingredients. Newsweek reached out to C.H. Guenther & Son LLC via email Friday night for comment. Why It Matters Millions of Americans experience food allergies or sensitivities […]
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Michaels Map Shows Stores Nationwide as Joann Prepares to Close All Stores
Joann, a longtime staple in the craft and fabric retail industry, is set to close all 800 of its locations across the U.S., marking the end of an 80-year-old brand. As Joann shutters its doors, its competitor, Michaels, remains a dominant player in the market. Why It Matters Joann’s closure is the latest casualty in […]
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