Coca-Cola Launching Cane Sugar Version Of Classic Soda: What To Know Coca-Cola Launching Cane Sugar Version Of Classic Soda: What To Know
Coca-Cola Launching Cane Sugar Version Of Classic Soda: What To Know Coca-Cola is going back to putting real sugar in its main soda. The Coca-Cola Company will release a version of its flagship soda made with US cane sugar, the soda giant officially announced on Tuesday, July 22. The sugar-based Coke is expected to reach stores in the fall. The move marks a major change for American soda fans, who have bought Coke with high-fructose corn syrup since the 1980s. "This edition is designed to complement our strong core portfolio and offer more choice across occasions and preferences," Coca-Cola chair and CEO James Quincey said on an earnings call…
Mystery Illness Sickens Over 140 On Royal Caribbean Cruise, CDC Investigates Mystery Illness Sickens Over 140 On Royal Caribbean Cruise, CDC Investigates
Mystery Illness Sickens Over 140 On Royal Caribbean Cruise, CDC Investigates A dream vacation quickly turned into a nightmare for more than 140 people aboard Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas when a mysterious illness swept through the ship during a week-long cruise. The gastrointestinal outbreak, which affected 134 of the 3,914 passengers and seven crew members, was reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday, July 11, the day the ship returned to Los Angeles after departing on Friday, July 4.  Those who fell ill during the voyage to Mexico experienced symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps, though the …
Virginia Man Worked With Georgia Inmate To Flood State With Meth, Feds Say Virginia Man Worked With Georgia Inmate To Flood State With Meth, Feds Say
Virginia Man Worked With Georgia Inmate To Flood State With Meth, Feds Say A Virginia man who helped a Georgia prison inmate flood the state with meth is headed to federal prison. Christopher M. Sullivan, 31, of Bristol, was sentenced to 96 months in prison after a federal jury convicted him of conspiring to distribute methamphetamine, authorities announced on Thursday, July 17. Sullivan was found guilty in June following a three-day trial in US District Court in Abingdon. According to federal prosecutors, Sullivan worked directly with Christopher David Johnson, an inmate inside a Georgia state prison, who was running a large-scale meth trafficking operation from…
Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott
Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott Avelo Airlines is shutting down its West Coast commercial flights as the carrier doubles down on East Coast operations and faces growing criticism over its deportation flights. An Avelo spokesperson confirmed the end of its Western operations to the Daily Voice on Tuesday, July 15. The Houston-based budget airline will close its hub outside of Los Angeles in Burbank, California, by December. Avelo, which has a hub in New Haven, Connecticut, said Northeast service won't be impacted by the West Coast shutdown. "Avelo’s West Coast closure has no effect on our Connecticut or East Coa…
Fyre Festival Brand Sold On eBay, Price Disappoints Millburn Founder: 'This Sucks, It's So Low' Fyre Festival Brand Sold On eBay, Price Disappoints Millburn Founder: 'This Sucks, It's So Low'
Fyre Festival Brand Sold On eBay, Price Disappoints Millburn Founder: 'This Sucks, It's So Low' The name synonymous with a failed music festival, fraud, and bland cheese sandwiches has been sold on eBay. A bidder purchased Fyre Festival's notorious brand, trademarks, and social media accounts for $245,300 on Tuesday, July 15. The eBay auction ended at 12:44 p.m., closing a chapter in one of the most infamous stories in music festival history. According to the eBay listing, 42 bidders placed 175 bids in the auction. The brand's winning bidder hasn't been announced as of press time. The listing claimed the winner would have access to "the most talked-about festival brand in t…
Produce Aisle Staple Faces Steep Price Hike Under Trump's Latest Tariff Produce Aisle Staple Faces Steep Price Hike Under Trump's Latest Tariff
Produce Aisle Staple Faces Steep Price Hike Under Trump's Latest Tariff President Donald Trump's trade war with Mexico is about to raise the prices of a major ingredient in everything from pizza and pasta sauces to salads and sandwiches. Trump will begin imposing a 17.09% tariff on fresh tomato imports from Mexico on Friday, Aug. 1. The move comes as the Commerce Department officially withdrew from a longtime trade agreement governing imported tomatoes on Monday, July 14. The tariff is slightly lower than the 21% duty floated by Trump officials in April, Bloomberg reported. Trump has also announced an additional 30% tariff on other Mexican goods …
Southwest Adding Popular Caribbean Island, Airline's First New Destination In Years Southwest Adding Popular Caribbean Island, Airline's First New Destination In Years
Southwest Adding Popular Caribbean Island, Airline's First New Destination In Years Southwest Airlines is planning to begin flights to a popular Caribbean destination as the carrier expands its network for the first time in about five years. Southwest is looking to fly to St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands for the first time, the airline said in a news release on Monday, July 14. Service to Cyril E. King International Airport (STT) in Charlotte Amalie is expected to begin in "early 2026," pending government approval. St. Thomas would be Southwest's first new destination since 2021. "Today marks an exciting milestone for the US Virgin Islands and our growing tou…
American Expands PHL Flights To Caribbean Vacation Hot Spots, Adds New Destination American Expands PHL Flights To Caribbean Vacation Hot Spots, Adds New Destination
American Expands PHL Flights To Caribbean Vacation Hot Spots, Adds New Destination Eastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey travelers will have more options for warm-weather escapes as American Airlines expands its Caribbean service in Philadelphia. American will launch year-round service from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ), the airline announced in a news release on Thursday, July 10. The daily nonstop flights will begin on Thursday, Dec. 18. The route will be flown on an Airbus A321, marking the latest addition to American's growing network of Latin American and Caribbean destinations. "As Philadelphia's hometown airlin…
ICE Detains Pro Boxer Days After Embarrassing Jake Paul Loss ICE Detains Pro Boxer Days After Embarrassing Jake Paul Loss
ICE Detains Pro Boxer Days After Embarrassing Jake Paul Loss The hits keep coming for Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Days after his loss to Jake Paul in Las Vegas, Chavez was dealt another blow — this time by the Trump administration. The Department of Homeland Security announced on Thursday, July 3, that the Mexican boxer was flagged as a public safety threat and is facing expedited deportation. Officials say Chavez has been detained by ICE, calling him a "criminal illegal alien" who has an active warrant in Mexico for his alleged involvement in organized crime and weapons trafficking. According to DHS, Chavez was arrested by ICE agents on July 2 in Studi…
Ground Beef Prices Surge To Record High Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: Here's Why Ground Beef Prices Surge To Record High Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: Here's Why
Ground Beef Prices Surge To Record High Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: Here's Why If you plan on enjoying a burger on the Fourth of July, it may be more expensive than ever. The retail price of a pound of ground beef hit a record high of $5.98 in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That's up by 18 cents from April and a 16.2% increase from the May 2024 average of $5.15. An American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) survey puts the retail price even higher, now averaging $6.67 a pound. Feeding 10 people a standard Independence Day cookout – including burgers, chicken, beans, and potato salad – costs about $70.92, or $7.09 a person. While the …
Oakley, Meta Drop AI Sunglasses With 3K Camera, Speakers: Here's How Much They'll Cost You Oakley, Meta Drop AI Sunglasses With 3K Camera, Speakers: Here's How Much They'll Cost You
Oakley, Meta Drop AI Sunglasses With 3K Camera, Speakers: Here's How Much They'll Cost You Ready to level up your content, your fitness, and your feed? Oakley and Meta just dropped a new line of AI-powered smart glasses, and they’re built for athletes, creators, and anyone chasing performance. The shades pack a 3K Ultra HD camera, open-ear speakers, voice-activated Meta AI, and water resistance into hands-free headset that looks like it belongs on a Super Bowl MVP. The limited-edition Oakley Meta HSTN glasses were announced Friday, June 20. You can order the Oakley Meta HSTN Limited Edition on July 11 at $499. The full lineup arrives this summer, starting at $399. "Oakley …
Bethlehem Apartment Site Raided; 17 Undocumented Workers Taken Into Custody, ICE Says Bethlehem Apartment Site Raided; 17 Undocumented Workers Taken Into Custody, ICE Says
Bethlehem Apartment Site Raided; 17 Undocumented Workers Taken Into Custody, ICE Says Seventeen people were taken off the job site and into custody after a federal immigration raid in Pennsylvania, authorities announced. Agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and other federal partners showed up at the Five 10 Flats apartment complex on East 3rd Street in Bethlehem on Tuesday, June 11, and served a Notice of Inspection. More than a dozen people were arrested during a raid in Bethlehem.  ICE According to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the site — currently under restoration and unoccupied — was being staffed by workers provided by a subcontrac…