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GameStop's chief executive Ryan Cohen told the Wall Street Journal that he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon. [TheTopNews] Read More.18 mins ago - Rat poison found in baby food jars sparks chilling scare, suspect nabbed
A suspect has been arrested after rat poison was found in baby food jars in parts of Europe, sparking a chilling safety scare.HiPP, a Germany-based organic baby food maker, said Saturday that a man has been arrested in connection with jars contaminated with rat poison in Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic."We are greatly relieved by this development and thank the investigative authorities for their dedicated work," the company said, while noting more updates will follow.The suspect, who is 39 years old, is currently being questioned by authorities, The Associated Press reported, citing the Burgenland State Criminal Police Office.POPULAR BABY FOOD BRAND HIT BY 'CRIMINAL ACT' AS RAT POISON FOUND IN SEIZED JARFive tainted jars were pulled from shelves in Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia before anyone consumed them, but authorities believe at least one more contaminated product could still be out there, according to BBC News.The investigation began April 18, after poisoned baby food was discovered in a jar purchased from a supermarket in Eisenstadt, Austria. Forensic testing confirmed rat poison had been mixed into the jar, according to the Burgenland State Criminal Police Office.BABY FORMULA RECALLED AS INFANT BOTULISM OUTBREAK GROWSHiPP recalled all its baby food jars from SPAR supermarkets in Austria, while retailers in Slovakia and the Czech Republic cleared the brand from shelves, The Associated Press reported.The case also involves attempted extortion, according to HiPP."The blackmailer sent a message to a non‑personalized shared mailbox that is checked at longer but regular intervals as part of our standard operating procedures," the company said. "As soon as HiPP became aware of the message, the company immediately informed the police authorities responsible."CINNAMON POWDER RECALLED ACROSS 14 STATES OVER POTENTIAL ‘ELEVATED LEVELS OF LEAD’HiPP is urging consumers to watch for warning signs — like damaged lids or strange odors — and to not use products that have any irregularities.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREThe Burgenland State Criminal Police Office and HiPP could not immediately be reached by FOX Business for comment. [TheTopNews] Read More.59 mins ago - Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuelsLocal politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago
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- Oil Prices Edge Down While Stock Futures Inch Up
Oil prices fell and futures on the S&P 500 rose slightly on Sunday as investors reacted to continued uncertainty about the war in Iran. [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago - Spirit Airlines shuts down immediately, stranding travelers: Here’s how to get...Spirit Airlines’ abrupt shutdown has left many travelers scrambling for answers, especially when it comes to getting their money back.The budget carrier announced Saturday that it was canceling all flights as it started winding down operations "effective immediately." Customers who booked directly with Spirit using a credit or debit card will be automatically refunded to their original form of payment, the airline said."All flights booked with credit and debit cards are in the process of being automatically refunded," a spokesperson for Spirit told FOX Business. "The majority of guests who booked travel on a credit or debit card were refunded as of Saturday evening, with a small percentage continuing to process. Refunds may take time to appear in a guest’s account."Meanwhile, those who purchased tickets through third-party vendors — including travel agencies — will need to reach out to those providers to request refunds, according to the airline.SPIRIT AIRLINES TO CEASE OPERATIONS AFTER FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BAILOUT FAILS TO MATERIALIZEPassengers who used vouchers, travel credits or loyalty points to book face more uncertainty. Those claims will be handled through Spirit’s bankruptcy process. Customers can find more details on the airline's restructuring website, the airline said.The Department of Transportation (DOT) warns that refunds could become complicated as proceedings move forward, and outlines steps travelers can take to try to recover their money.Options include contacting your credit card company to request a "chargeback," checking traveling insurance coverage, or submitting a claim in bankruptcy court, according to DOT.TRUMP TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY DUFFY ANNOUNCES RELIEF FOR SPIRIT AIRLINES FLYERS, EMPLOYEESTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy echoed that guidance during a Saturday press conference, while also pointing travelers to some rebooking options.Major U.S. airlines — including United, Delta, JetBlue, and Southwest — are capping rebooking fares. Affected Spirit customers may be eligible for one-way tickets priced around $200, provided they can verify their original booking, according to Duffy."I would recommend that if you have a ticket with Spirit that you actually try to book with these airlines as soon as possible," Duffy said. "These offers are not going to be open forever."American and Delta are also offering reduced fares on high-traffic Spirit routes, Allegiant has frozen prices on overlapping routes, and Frontier is offering up to 50% off base fares through May 10, Duffy wrote on X.Spirit said the shutdown follows failed restructuring efforts, citing rising fuel costs and an inability to secure funding.RETIRING SPIRIT PILOT WHOSE FINAL FLIGHT WAS… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago
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