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FDA to Conduct Comprehensive Review of Baby Formula with “Operation Stork Speed”

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The FDA is conducting a comprehensive review of infant formula, including increasing testing for heavy metals and contaminants, and reviewing the nutritional requirements for formula. This review, part of “Operation Stork Speed,” aims to ensure the safety and nutritional adequacy of infant formula for American families. The FDA also plans to improve transparency regarding formula nutrients and […]

Rattlesnake Vaccine for Pets loses USDA License just as Snake Season Ramps Up

Dog watching a snake in the grass

Just as the weather warms, the rattlesnake vaccine that has been in use for more than 20 years for dogs, cats and horses has lost its U.S. Department of Agriculture-issued license. History of the Rattlesnake Vaccine Dr. Dale Wallis DVM and her partner Jim Wallis, developed the Crotalus Atrox Toxoid vaccine in the early 2000s. […]

Why are Large Tornado Outbreaks becoming More Common?

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There have been a lot of tornadoes so far this year. Recent tornadoes killed dozens of people in Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia. Earlier this spring, deadly tornadoes tore across eight midwestern states. As NPR reports, an above-average number of tornadoes in the Midwest have occurred so far this year, according to data collected by the National Weather Service […]

Want to Talk to Darth Vader? Thanks to a James Earl Jones-voiced AI, now Fortnite players Can!

Darth Vader in silhouette holding red light saber

When Fortnite players meet Darth Vader in the game’s ongoing Star Wars event, they will be able to speak with the Sith Lord directly, and he’s going to respond with a voice that sounds exactly like James Earl Jones. As The Verge reports, although Darth Vader has previously appeared as an NPC (and a battle pass skin) in Fortnite, Epic Games announced […]

Urban Outfitters launches ‘On Rotation’ Immersive Retail concept with Nike

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Urban Outfitters is launching a new retail concept called “On Rotation” that aims to connect with Gen Z consumers through immersive, lounge-style spaces. As Fashion Network reports, the debut iteration kicks off in New York, D.C., Scottsdale, San Diego and Manhattan Beach with Nike as its first partner, and will be curated with Nike apparel and footwear. “Urban Outfitters […]

Walmart Warns of Price Hikes as US Tariffs Hit Goods From China and Latin America

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Your next trip to Walmart could be more expensive, and according to the retail giant, it’s all because of the tariffs.  As Food & Wine reports, on an analyst call last week, Doug McMillon, Walmart’s chief executive, shared that the retailer — America’s largest — could no longer guarantee keeping its prices as low as they have […]

Apple Wants to Avoid Tariffs and Higher Prices by Building iPhones and Expanding their Partnership with India, but Trump isn’t Having It

Apple CEO Tim Cook

President Donald Trump has stated that he told Apple CEO Tim Cook he does not want the iPhone maker to expand manufacturing in India, asking Cook to increase production in the U.S. instead, following reports Apple was looking to shift production of U.S.-bound iPhones from China to India to avoid steep U.S. tariffs. Apple and […]

From Swarovski to My Melody, Crocs is all about Collabs

Man wearing white Crocs Pollex Pods

There’s no doubt, Crocs has had some seriously good collabs over the years. As She Knows reports, from Disney (most recently Winnie the Pooh) and Sanrio, to Squishmallows and even Bath & Body Works, it seems like they’ve pretty much partnered up with everyone under the sun. Crocs x Swarovski While we thought nothing could surprise us anymore when it […]

Louis Vuitton and Murakami release Final Chapter of their Anniversary Collaboration, Once Again Starring Zendaya

Zendaya

Rumors of Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami reuniting began popping up last summer, and now, nearly a year later, we’re back with official information on their third and final drop of one of the year’s most anticipated collections, accompanying Louis Vuitton’s Resort 2025 drop. As Purse Blog reports, following the re-releases of some of the […]