Luxury 6 shampoo recalled throughout US, Canada over risk of dangerous bacterial infection

Rinse, recall, repeat. A luxury shampoo brand has recalled two of its products over concerns that the high-end lather may be contaminated with a potentially dangerous bacterium. A voluntary nationwide recall was announced last week by Kao USA, which manufactures the shampoo through its subsidiary Oribe. The recall was issued after testing found Pluralibacter gergoviae growing inside the product. This bacterium has the potential to cause infection, which could result in severe health consequences for vulnerable populations. According to the recall notice, the products in question are: Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo 8.5 oz size (UPC 840035231242) with the lot code YR010556…

Belgium granted right to appeal Folarin Balogun suspension ruling

Belgian soccer officials on Monday were granted the right to appeal the ruling that resulted in USMNT’s ace Folarin Balogun’s ban being overturned – hours before the two nations clash in Seattle. Bosses of the European federation wrote to FIFA chiefs, saying they were “astonished” by the dramatic decision, and…

Influencers roasted for hiring ‘Coachella stylists’ — and paying thousands of dollars for the ‘horrendous’ looks: ‘This is hot garbage’

For Coachella, wannabe fashionistas are spending big bucks — but their “horrendous” ‘fits are forcing social media to ask, “What the literal f- -k?” Quizzical eyebrows are being raised across the internet as influencers, such as Montse Lewin, a content creator from Los Angeles, are paying hundreds — or even…

Trump administration looks to Ford, GM in WWII-style weapons push: report

The Trump administration has quietly approached US industrial giants including Ford and General Motors about potentially boosting weapons production, according to a report. Senior Pentagon officials have held talks with Ford CEO Jim Farley and GM boss Mary Barra about whether the automakers could help the military replenish its weapons…

Exclusive | Gen Z and parents favor old-school tech like iPods and digital cameras for a simpler, less plugged-in life: ‘People are just sick of it’

They’re tossing tech to the trash and seizing a retro reboot. Gen Zers are ditching sleek smartphones and algorithm-fed apps for vintage flip phones, once-coveted iPods, digital cameras, even typewriters — and jump-starting a simpler, less plugged-in life.  And parents are scooping up retro tech for their children, too, as…

Mets trade Richard Lovelady to Nationals in latest breakup with reliever

In what sure looks like the end of this relationship — but with these two, never say never — the Mets and Richard Lovelady have broken up again.  The Mets traded the lefty, who had been designated for assignment once more, to the Nationals for cash considerations on Thursday.  Lovelady…

Viral coffee trend poses serious diarrhea and vomiting risk, doctor warns

An unusual source of caffeine is whipping up buzz across social media.  The drink known as egg coffee, which originates from Vietnam, is made by blending egg yolks with sugar and condensed milk. When the mixture is poured on top of strong Vietnamese coffee, the result is a sweet, fluffy drink…

Bravo TV star makes surprise run for Congress — in rural Minnesota

A former Bravo television star is trading boozy Hamptons blowouts for politics — launching an unlikely bid to unseat a sitting Republican in Congress in rural Minnesota. Luke Gulbranson — a model-turned-actor known for his role on “Summer House” — said he’s done with showbiz and has moved back home…

Eric Swalwell’s hotel charges may be a damning paper trail

Eric Swalwell’s frequent hotel stays courtesy of his campaigns may have created a damning paper trail. The California Post has confirmed the disgraced Democratic ex-congressman charged a congressional campaign for a hotel room at the Montrose West Hollywood on July 18, 2018, which aligns with the date and location of…

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