Nearly 138K beds are being recalled after reports of them breaking or collapsing during use

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Nearly 138K beds are being recalled after reports of them breaking or collapsing during use

Nearly 138,000 platform beds sold at major retailers including Amazon and Walmart are being recalled across the US and Canada because they can collapse, posing fall and injury risks. Utah-based importer CVB Inc. is recalling the Lucid-branded platform beds with upholstered square tufted headboards. According to Thursday notices from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, … Read more

YouTube restricts teenager access to fitness videos

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YouTube restricts teenager access to fitness videos

YouTube is to limit recommendations of certain health and fitness videos to teenagers, including those which “idealise” certain body types. It says 13 to 17-year-old users will still be able to search for and view fitness-related content – but will not be encouraged into repeated viewing of similar videos. YouTube says it is acting because … Read more

Levels and tanning risks explained

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Levels and tanning risks explained

Getty Images Ultraviolet (UV) levels in the UK are expected to be high in Friday’s sunshine. UV radiation is emitted by the Sun and penetrates the Earth’s atmosphere. Some UV radiation is essential for our wellbeing, and the sun’s rays provide warmth and light. But balance is key as UV exposure can also cause dangerous … Read more

Rams vs. 49ers: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

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Rams vs. 49ers: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford’s well-being, already at risk because of an injury-depleted offensive line, could be under siege because of an ankle injury suffered by star receiver Cooper Kupp in a 41-10 loss last Sunday at Arizona. Kupp’s absence, coupled with injured receiver Puka Nacua’s, leaves Demarcus Robinson, Tyler Johnson, Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell … Read more

A Chilean national wanted in the killing of famed singer-activist Victor Jara is in custody after his US citizenship was revoked

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A Chilean national wanted in the killing of famed singer-activist Victor Jara is in custody after his US citizenship was revoked

CNN  —  A Chilean national who’s been wanted in that country in the killing of leftist singer-songwriter Victor Jara 50 years ago is now in custody in Florida, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement said. Pedro Barrientos was arrested last week during a traffic stop in Deltona, Florida, ICE announced Tuesday. Barrientos, a former military officer, … Read more

Seven things you never knew about Scrabble

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Seven things you never knew about Scrabble

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email In honor of Scrabble Day, CNBC has compiled the most important numbers on the world-popular board game. Did you known approximately 150 million sets have been sold worldwide? 00:00 Mon, Apr 13 20158:00 AM EDT Source link

Staying home—with plants – GardenRant

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Staying home—with plants – GardenRant

Johanna Dominguez behind the counter at Put a Plant On it (summer photo) While it’s widely acknowledged that gardening exploded during 2020—as much a result of the safety and satisfaction of being outdoors creating beauty (or trying to) as any stay-at-home order—another plant-related trend also burgeoned during the pandemic. People found that bringing plants inside … Read more

‘We can’t let them make 25 and 30%’

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‘We can’t let them make 25 and 30%’

Former President Donald Trump floated limiting annual credit card interest rates to a maximum of 10% during a campaign stop on Long Island Wednesday night, prompting banking groups to push back against the plan as the Republican version of Democrat Kamala Harris’ widely panned “price controls.” “While working Americans catch up, we’re going to put … Read more