A lawsuit has been filed against Taco Bell alleging false advertising, claiming that menu items such as the Crunchwrap and Mexican Pizza contain less meat and vegetables than advertised. The plaintiff, Frank Siragusa, is seeking class action status, damages, and an injunction against the fast food chain. Taco Bell has not yet responded to the lawsuit, and the outcome remains to be seen.
Overstock.com has breathed new life into the iconic home goods retailer, Bed Bath & Beyond, by relaunching the website under its new ownership. Customers can take advantage of a number of perks, such as up to $50 of loyalty reward points reinstated from former Bed Bath & Beyond customer accounts, 20% off, transfer of membership, and all current rewards for members of Club O. Furthermore, anyone who downloads the new Bed Bath & Beyond mobile app will receive 25% off their initial purchase. The relaunch of Bed Bath & Beyond marks a new chapter for the retailer, which is sure to be a success with the combination of Bed Bath's brand name and Overstock's business model.
The family of the Honorable Sheila Y. Oliver, Lieutenant Governor of the State of New Jersey, has announced her passing. Governor Phil Murphy has expressed his grief and said that naming Oliver as his lieutenant governor was “the best decision I ever made.” The Oliver family has asked for privacy as they grieve their beloved Sheila, and the cause of death has not yet been released.
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The family of Henrietta Lacks has reached a settlement with Thermo Fisher Scientific after suing the company in 2021 for reaping billions of dollars from a racist medical system. HeLa cells, taken from Lacks in 1951, have been used in a variety of medical breakthroughs, including the development of the polio vaccine and Covid-19 vaccines. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, but it serves as a reminder of the importance of consent and recognition of individuals' contributions to medical science.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been receiving racist threats and voicemails, prompting her to send an email to county commissioners and judges urging them to stay vigilant over the next month. The investigation into Donald Trump and his allies' efforts to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results has been ongoing for several months, and Willis expects more threats to come in the next 30 days. It is unclear if any charges will be brought against Trump and his allies, and Willis has not revealed any details about the investigation.
Asa Ellerup, estranged wife of Manhattan architect Rex Heuermann, has spoken out about the tumultuous weeks since his arrest in connection to the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann is charged with three counts of murder and is the prime suspect in the disappearance of a fourth woman, and Ellerup has since filed for divorce. Heuermann is set to appear at a 2 p.m. conference hearing, where the court will go over evidence and talk with witnesses in the case that has been ongoing since 2010.
Donald Trump has taken a jab at his Republican rivals in the 2024 presidential race, suggesting that the upcoming GOP primary debate will be a competition for the Vice President spot. This comes in response to a New York Times/Siena College poll showing Trump leading the GOP field with 54 percentage points, and Trump previously calling Fox a "hostile network" and saying he shouldn't have to respond to candidates trailing him so far in the polls. The fractured field is preventing other candidates from breaking through, making the upcoming debate a competition for the Vice President spot.
