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McDonald’s on Wednesday after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that its Quarter Pounder burger has been linked to E. coli outbreaks in some states, with the most outbreaks in Colorado and Nebraska. The stock (MCD) fell about 5% on Wednesday. “This is an ongoing outbreak investigation,” the CDC said on its website. “Most of the sick people reported eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers, and investigators are working quickly to determine which ingredients were contaminated.” The company’s shares fell as much as 10% in after-hours trading immediately after the news on Tuesday. McDonald’s has stopped using raw sliced…
Machine tools are expensive. Cutting metal, even relatively soft metals like aluminum, requires a very rigid frame. Because the economics of physics and market forces are real, manufacturers use hundreds or even thousands of pounds of heavy iron (or steel, if you’re high-end) to achieve that stiffness. The cost of the materials alone, plus the shipping costs for all of its weight, can quickly add up to a significant amount, and that’s before you even get to the actual precision manufacturing or control electronics. But Chris Borge found an inexpensive workaround that allowed him to design this DIY metalworking lathe…
Ernie WisemanInternova has a distinctly luxury division called Global Travel Collection, but within Internova’s largest and most diverse group of brands, the Travel Leaders Network, luxury travel is sold in bulk as well.In 2021, Travel Leaders Network Senior Vice President Perry Langmuth helped build the Luxury Leaders Alliance within the network to identify members focused on tailored luxury travel. This week, 50 members of the Luxury Alliance gathered in Dubrovnik to attend the group’s first international luxury forum, speed date with luxury suppliers, and explore Croatia with a focus on food and wine on a pre- and post-forum tour. I…
The Oregon Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is pleased to announce the return of the annual Bat Beauty Contest, which showcases Oregon’s unique bat species for a record third straight time.Join the fun: Vote for Oregon bats in BLM’s annual contestTo properly start this story, you should listen to “Stevie Wonder – Isn’t She Lovely.” So if you want to give it some vibe, I posted it at the bottom. This year’s BLM Animal Beauty Contest begins October 24th, runs through Halloween (October 31st), and concludes with International Bat Week. The event hopes to raise awareness of bat conservation and…
Imagine a political candidate giving a controversial speech or a world leader having an inflammatory conversation, only to find out that none of it is true. This is the disturbing reality of political deepfakes, which are becoming increasingly common. We already live in an era where facts are constantly under siege, but the rise in deepfake attacks makes this an even more pressing threat. Political deepfakes fuel misinformation, undermine democratic institutions, and contribute to political polarization. This article explores the potential impact of deepfakes on the 2024 US election and deepfake incidents around the world. We also introduce strategies to…
A few weeks ago, I was in the midst of parenting. Between 5pm and 8pm I was scrambling to feed my daughter, me, and the dogs. clean the house. Prepare for the next day. Free yourself from meeting customers all day long. Of course, my partner was also traveling this week. I calmly complied with my two-and-a-half-year-old daughter’s every request, eventually pouring her a cup of chocolate milk and sitting down to rest for a while while she drank it. Instead, my daughter laughed a little while impulsively pouring it over my head. As the milk ran down my face,…
The Hancock County Humane Society and SPCA shared some Halloween pet safety tips during a recent appearance on 100.5 WKXA’s Wet Nose Wednesday segment. Natalie Reffitt of the Humane Society brought her dog Emmett (pictured) to talk with WKXA’s Rex Howard about keeping pets safe during Halloween events. https://localnews.wfinwkxa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/pet-halloween-safety-raw.wav As Natalie said in the audio above, dressing up your pet is fine as long as they’re OK with it, but there’s no need to force them to wear something uncomfortable. When trick-or-treaters come to your door, it’s a good idea to put your pet in another room or behind a…
Multi-hyphenate Tabitha Brown brings depth to everything she works on, including award-winning children’s programming, a growing Target series, and a partnership with spice company McCormick. The latter created endless possibilities when it comes to taste. That means Brown is constantly testing new seasoning blends and cooking techniques. That’s why we asked Brown, “How do you tailgate?” Here are her top tips for tailgating like it’s your own. Tabitha Brown’s Tailgating Tips Football season lasts from September to January and culminates with the Super Bowl in February. These tailgating tips will come in handy on game day, but they’ll also help…
In a New York Times column, fashion critic Vanessa Friedman outlined why we pay attention to how politicians dress. “There’s a reason we call it the ‘national stage’ and the ‘political stage,'” she writes. “No matter what the institution, pomp and circumstance have always been part of the pageantry of government. And costume is an essential part of any pageant. It is woven into the creation and communication of character. Through their clothes, politicians send messages about who they are and what they do or do not represent. If politicians are informed by what they wear, looking at the people…
TC ChouCho According to New York interior designer TC Chou, founder of Design Determination, interior design is something that’s part of the home, but it’s closely related to fashion. In fact, when he works with clients to help them design (or redesign) their homes, he starts with their closets. “Everyone has their favorite colors, so we usually get color inspiration from our closet first, and then texture as well,” says Chow. “Some people prefer more sophisticated, structured designs, and that comes through through fashion,” he said. “That’s where they express themselves the most.” As he likes to say, his choice…