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Kotex Sleek tampons recalled after reports of unraveling, pieces left in body

December 12, 2018December 14, 2018Ben Tobin, USA TODAYComments Off on Kotex Sleek tampons recalled after reports of unraveling, pieces left in body

Kimberly-Clark will be recalling its U by Kotex Sleek Tampons, Regular Absorbency, in the United States and Canada due to a “quality-related defect.”

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More than 10,000 Verizon employees sign up for voluntary buyout

December 11, 2018Ben Tobin, USA TODAYComments Off on More than 10,000 Verizon employees sign up for voluntary buyout

The 10,400 departing Verizon employees agreed to a buyout, with some receiving up to 60 weeks’ salary, bonus and other benefits.

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Google to shut down Google+ early due to bug that leaked data of 52.5 million users

December 11, 2018Ben Tobin, USA TODAYComments Off on Google to shut down Google+ early due to bug that leaked data of 52.5 million users

It marks the second data breach for Google’s disappointing social network. The first one in October compromised up to 500,000 users’ data.

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MillerCoors surprises 101-year-old WWII veteran with fridge full of Coors Light, trip to Colorado

December 10, 2018Ben Tobin, USA TODAYComments Off on MillerCoors surprises 101-year-old WWII veteran with fridge full of Coors Light, trip to Colorado

Andrew Slavonic, a World War II Air Forceveteran from Pennsylvania, who just turned 101 years old, credits drinking Coors Light for his long life.

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Cyber Monday shoppers, get ready to pay taxes on your purchases

November 26, 2018Ben Tobin, USA TODAYComments Off on Cyber Monday shoppers, get ready to pay taxes on your purchases

Shoppers looking for deals on Cyber Monday might have to pay more than years past in certain states. The reason: a Supreme Court ruling.

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Shopping for children’s toys? Avoid certain slime products, other ‘dangerous’ gifts

November 21, 2018Ben Tobin, USA TODAYComments Off on Shopping for children’s toys? Avoid certain slime products, other ‘dangerous’ gifts

According to theU.S. Public Interest Research Group’s annual “Trouble in Toyland” report, 15 of 40 inspected toys could be safety hazards for kids.

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Toys R Us sets up $20 million severance fund for former employees

November 21, 2018Ben Tobin, USA TODAYComments Off on Toys R Us sets up $20 million severance fund for former employees

KKR and Bain Capital announced they will each pledge $10 million to theTRU Financial Assistance Fund, which will distribute cash to former employees.

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Why you should avoid buying a Christmas tree on Black Friday or Cyber Monday

November 20, 2018November 20, 2018Ben Tobin, USA TODAYComments Off on Why you should avoid buying a Christmas tree on Black Friday or Cyber Monday

Amid the frenzy of holiday shopping deals on Black Friday, you may be temptedto buy a Christmas tree– but your wallet will thank you if you delay.

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Diageo plans to sell 19 brands, focus on premium spirits

November 12, 2018Ben Tobin, USA TODAYComments Off on Diageo plans to sell 19 brands, focus on premium spirits

Some of the brands that Diageo will be offloadingincludeGoldschläger schnapps, Seagram’s VO blended whiskey and Yukon Jack whiskey liqueur.

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With holiday toy shopping, consumers say they prefer to hit the stores in person

November 9, 2018Ben Tobin, USA TODAYComments Off on With holiday toy shopping, consumers say they prefer to hit the stores in person

Eighty-seven percent of respondents to expert deal site RetailMeNot’s survey said they plan to shop in-store for holiday toy gifts.

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