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business18 days ago•7 min saved

Taylor Farms broad recall hits jalapeño products amid salmonella concerns

Taylor Farms is recalling about 20 jalapeño–containing products—such as dips, salsas, burritos, guacamole and fresh jalapeños—distributed to Walmart, Target and Whole Foods across 26 US states after a salmonella outbreak linked to peppers from Coast Citrus Distributors. The company said no illnesses have been reported and is stopping sourcing from a Mexican grower in Sinaloa, with refunds available and instructions to discard recalled items. This recall follows a separate cyclospora outbreak tied to Taylor Farms lettuce.

via BBC|

#business #food-recall #jalapeno-peppers

politics25 days ago•1 min saved

States sue Trump tariffs over forced-labor justification

Twenty-five US states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, arguing that 10–12.5% tariffs on goods from about 60 trading partners—imposed under Section 301—are arbitrary and unlawful. The White House defends the measures as a lawful move to address forced-labor concerns, with the duties covering about 99.4% of US imports.

via BBC|

#forced-labor #politics #section-301

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Oklahoma poised to join iPhone driver’s license Wallet rollout as 15th state

Backend assets suggest Oklahoma will become the 15th state to allow adding a driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet, joining the 14 states and Puerto Rico already supported. The digital ID can improve privacy at checkpoints and for age verification, but it is not a full replacement for physical documents and may not be accepted everywhere.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple-wallet #digital-id #iphone

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Apple maps 2026 tax-free windows for Macs and iPads across 10 states

Apple published its 2026 sales tax holiday schedule covering 10 states, detailing which devices qualify and the price caps, with windows ranging from July 17–19 in Alabama to August 9 in several states; eligibility varies from $60 chargers to $1,500 per-item limits.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #macs-and-ipads #sales-tax

science7 months ago•3 min saved

Northern Lights to Shine Over Multiple U.S. States This Week

The northern lights may be visible in 18 U.S. states tonight due to a coronal mass ejection from the sun, with the best viewing times between 4 p.m. and 4 a.m. EST, especially in areas with dark, clear skies. Viewers are advised to find a north-facing vantage point, avoid light pollution, and let their eyes adapt to the dark for optimal viewing.

via Space|

#aurora-forecast #geomagnetic-storm #northern-lights

world8 months ago•1 min saved

Five US States to Restrict SNAP Purchases of Candy and Soda Starting January 1

Several US states will begin banning the purchase of soda, candy, and other unhealthy foods with SNAP benefits starting in 2024, aiming to promote healthier eating, but opponents argue these restrictions could cause confusion and hardship for low-income families. The bans will roll out in different states throughout 2026.

via BBC|

#food-aid #food-restrictions #snap

science8 months ago•3 min saved

Best Places and Times to View the Northern Lights Tonight

The northern lights may be visible tonight in up to 10 U.S. states due to a minor geomagnetic storm caused by incoming solar wind from a coronal hole, with the best viewing times between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. EST. Viewers are advised to find dark, north-facing locations and use apps for aurora forecasts to maximize their chances of seeing the auroras.

via Space|

#aurora-borealis #geomagnetic-storm #northern-lights

world10 months ago•2 min saved

End of Daylight Saving Time: What You Need to Know

Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, requiring clocks to be set back one hour, with most US states observing the change except Hawaii and Arizona. Many Americans prefer permanent daylight saving time, but efforts to make it permanent have stalled in Congress due to concerns about winter darkness and safety. The Sunshine Protection Act has bipartisan support but has not yet been enacted.

via NPR|

#clocks #daylight-saving-time #permanent-daylight-saving

world10 months ago•1 min saved

Debate Rages Over Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Most US states favor making daylight saving time permanent, but without federal approval, they cannot implement it; many have passed resolutions, yet actual legislation and implementation remain pending due to stalled congressional action.

via Axios|

#daylight-saving-time #federal-legislation #permanent-dst

science10 months ago•2 min saved

Northern Lights Could Illuminate 14 U.S. States Tonight

The Northern Lights may be visible across 14 U.S. states tonight, with the best viewing conditions between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. under clear, dark skies, especially in northern states and Alaska, due to increased solar activity during the solar maximum. However, the chance of seeing them in the contiguous U.S. is generally low, with better prospects in Alaska.

via AOL.com|

#aurora-borealis #northern-lights #science

science10 months ago•3 min saved

Northern Lights Could Illuminate 14 US States and UK Skies Tonight

Auroras may be visible across 14 U.S. states tonight due to a geomagnetic storm caused by a high-speed solar wind stream, with the best viewing conditions between 11 p.m. and 5 p.m. EDT, depending on weather and light pollution.

via Space|

#aurora-borealis #geomagnetic-storm #northern-lights

social-issues10 months ago•2 min saved

U.S. States with the Highest Homelessness Rates

Hawaii has the highest homelessness rate in the U.S., followed by Washington D.C. and New York, with a strong correlation between high housing costs and homelessness. The data highlights regional disparities, with West Coast states experiencing higher rates due to rising rents, while Southern and Midwestern states report lower rates, likely due to more affordable housing and land availability.

via Visual Capitalist|

#homelessness #homelessness-rates #housing-affordability

finance10 months ago•7 min saved

U.S. Mortgage Rates Hit 2025 Lows as Buyers Anticipate Further Declines

In Q2 2025, mortgage rates across the U.S. varied, with New Jersey having the highest at 6.85%, while several Western and Southern states experienced significant declines. The market expects rates to stabilize around 6.4-6.5% for the rest of the year amid economic adjustments.

via Visual Capitalist|

#2025 #finance #housing-market

science10 months ago•3 min saved

Northern Lights to Illuminate Night Sky Across Multiple US States This Week

Auroras may be visible in up to 15 US states tonight due to a moderate geomagnetic storm caused by solar coronal mass ejections, with the best viewing times between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. EDT, weather permitting.

via Space|

#aurora-borealis #geomagnetic-storm #northern-lights

science10 months ago•4 min saved

Northern Lights Could Shine Over Multiple U.S. States This Weekend

The Northern Lights may be visible across 12 northern U.S. states and Canada during the weekend of October 11-12, 2025, due to a G1 geomagnetic storm caused by solar wind from a coronal hole, with the best viewing conditions in dark, northern skies.

via Forbes|

#aurora-borealis #geomagnetic-storm #northern-lights