A children's toy sold at Target stores nationwide and online is being recalled due to a potential choking hazard.

The Melissa & Doug "Lights and Sound Fire Truck" is a compact fire engine toy with spinning wheels and busy-board activities that activate lights and sounds.

The toy is made of red plastic, has four black wheels and features a white rotating ladder. According to the recall notice, the fire hose port can come loose and detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumers can identify the recalled toy by checking the bottom of the product. "Melissa & Doug" is embossed on the battery compartment cover, along with two date wheels that indicate the year and month of manufacture.

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Affected units will have one arrow pointing to the number 25 and a second arrow pointing to either 4 or 5. Recalled toys may also have one arrow pointing to the number 26 and a second arrow pointing to the number 3.

The date codes OET 25100, OET 25150 and OET 26064 are also printed on the packaging of recalled units.

To date, there have been 26 reports of the fire hose port coming loose. No injuries were immediately mentioned in the recall notice.

Consumers who own the recalled toy are urged to stop using it immediately and follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding refunds, replacements or additional recall information.

A recall has been issued for heated blankets and heating pads sold on Amazon that could overheat, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recall was issued due to faulty internal wire heating elements that can overheat during use. The recall involves all heating pads and heated blankets sold by JKMax including models JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B, JKMAX-8490B and JKMAX-6284B.

The affected products were sold in blue, gray, brown and red and are made of machine-washable polyester fabric. The heated blankets and heating pads were available in multiple sizes and were sold on Amazon from September 2022 through July 2026. Consumers could purchase the products individually or in two-packs.

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Both the heated blankets and heating pads include a detachable white remote control that allows users to adjust the temperature settings. The products were marketed as a convenient way to stay warm during colder weather.

According to JKMax, there have been 577 reports of blankets smoking, melting or catching fire due to overheating heating elements. The company said the incidents have resulted in 53 reported burn injuries.

Consumers who own the recalled products are urged to stop using them immediately and follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding refunds, replacements or additional recall information.

The J.D. Power 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study has released its rankings for the nation's top airports in terms of passenger satisfaction.

The study measures overall passenger satisfaction at mega, large and medium-sized North American airports by evaluating travelers' experiences across seven core dimensions, listed in order of importance: ease of travel through the airport, level of trust in the airport, terminal facilities, airport staff, departure experience, food, beverage and retail offerings, and arrival experience.

For the third consecutive year, Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport ranked highest in passenger satisfaction among mega airports.

The airport earned the top score in several categories, including ease of travel, terminal facilities, staff, food offerings and arrival and departure experiences.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport followed closely behind Minneapolis-Saint Paul.

Among large airports, Tampa International Airport ranked highest. Charleston International Airport ranked highest among medium-sized airports.

The survey found that, while many might assume construction projects and high passenger volumes would negatively affect the customer experience, the opposite was true. Overall satisfaction increased by 14 points among mega airports.

For the better part of the last decade, nearly every airport, from the largest international hubs to midsized airfields, has undertaken a significant capital improvement project aimed at streamlining passenger flow, adding attractive food and beverage options and improving overall passenger experience, said Michael Taylor, managing director of travel, hospitality and retail at JD Power.

All of the highest-ranked airports had recently completed, or were close to completing, multiyear billion-dollar projects.

Signage and clear wayfinding systems were found to be essential for passenger satisfaction, while efforts to incorporate authentic local food and beverage brands also helped boost satisfaction.

However, researchers found that travelers would like airports to balance those local offerings with nationally recognized chain brands.

On the whole, those efforts are finally starting to pay off in the form of higher overall passenger satisfaction scores. However, when it comes to the individual experiences of passengers, every detail counts and the specific design and structural decisions airports make can have a significant influence on how passengers spend their time and their money in the terminal," said Taylor.

New research has found that there may be additional benefits to adding more whole grains to your diet.

The study found that eating four to six servings of whole grains a day may deliver meaningful health benefits. Those benefits include improved heart health, according to a large review of 87 clinical trials.

Researchers also found improvements in body weight, waist size, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, triglyceride levels and some markers of inflammation.

The research, which was published in the European Heart Journal, suggested that benefits begin at around three servings per day.

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"Although higher whole-grain intake has long been linked to better heart health in population studies, clinical trials have produced mixed findings," said Dr. Helda Tutunchi from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran. "This left an important practical question unanswered: how much whole grain should people eat to meaningfully improve cardiovascular health? To address this, we systematically combined and analyzed all available randomized controlled trials to identify the amount of whole grain associated with the greatest benefits."

Tutunchi added that benefits were already apparent among people consuming 30 to 40 grams per day. However, the strongest effects were generally observed at 60 to 100 grams daily.

Researchers said that amount is roughly equivalent to a bowl of oatmeal, a sandwich made with whole-grain bread or a serving of brown rice.

"Our findings provide a practical indication of the amount of wholegrain that may be needed to achieve meaningful improvements in cardiovascular risk factors. Increasing wholegrain intake is a relatively simple, accessible and affordable dietary strategy that can complement other lifestyle and medical interventions," said Dr. Tutunchi.

Overall, the findings suggest that adding whole grains to your diet is unlikely to have a dramatic effect on cardiovascular health by itself. However, replacing refined grains with minimally processed whole-grain foods may be a simple way to improve overall health.

A new University of Vermont and U.S. Department of Agriculture study found that agritourism is helping farms generate additional revenue while building stronger ties with their communities.

Researchers surveyed farms across several states, including more than 100 in Vermont. Farmers said that while earning income is important, educating the public and creating gathering spaces for their communities are also major priorities.

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"Seventy percent of responding farms wanted support in the form of grants and financial resources, which is not surprising given that there are almost no dedicated grant programs for agritourism, which can require upfront investment," said UVM Center for Rural Studies Research Specialist Claire Whitehouse, one of the study's authors. "Many wanted to make their spaces safer and more accessible to visitors, creating pathways and parking areas, building a visitor bathroom, or making an existing bathroom ADA-compliant."

According to the study, 90% of respondents from Oregon and 78% of those from California said they face regulatory challenges.

Other challenges included insurance costs, marketing and finding enough workers.

Researchers said they also found that technical assistance could help both farmers and researchers gather data to better understand what attracts visitors to farms.

Love may be priceless, but many Americans still want a partner with a paycheck.

According to research from Stagwell and Allison Worldwide found that most Americans in serious relationships say financial compatibility is more important than emotional chemistry, physical attractiveness, intellectual connection, shared hobbies and spiritual harmony.

The findings underscore the significant role money plays in long-term relationship success. More than half of respondents said poor financial habits are a relationship dealbreaker, while 41% of younger adults reported that money-related arguments place serious strain on their relationships.

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Researchers found that among those who consider income important in a partner, the average ideal salary is $139,000 per year. Women reported wanting a partner who earns about $172,000 annually, while men said they would prefer a partner earning roughly $101,000.

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The survey suggests financial expectations continue to shape dating and relationship decisions, particularly as many Americans grapple with inflation, housing costs and economic uncertainty.

Many respondents said money conversations should happen before marriage or even before moving in together, highlighting how finances have become a key measure of compatibility.

A new report says unwanted loan calls are flooding consumers nationwide, with some individuals receiving multiple calls each day.

Experts say scammers often use personal information obtained from public websites or past data breaches to create calling lists.

Consumer advocates also warn that many of these calls are AI-generated and designed to collect even more of your personal information.

Experts recommend hanging up immediately, avoiding callbacks and never sharing sensitive information with unknown callers.

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The Federal Communications Commission announced rules in 2023 making AI-generated robocalls illegal.

Bad actors are using AI-generated voices in unsolicited robocalls to extort vulnerable family members, imitate celebrities, and misinform voters. Were putting the fraudsters behind these robocalls on notice, said Former FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. State Attorneys General will now have new tools to crack down on these scams and ensure the public is protected from fraud and misinformation.

You can stop pre-approved loan and insurance offers by visiting OptOutPrescreen or calling 1-888-5-OPT-OUT

The National Do Not Call Registry also allows consumers to reduce the number of telemarketing calls they receive.

You can register you home or mobile phone for free.

September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, and according to advocacy groups, more than 6 million people in the U.S. are living with an unruptured brain aneurysm.

That's approximately 1 in 50 people.

The annual rupture rate is approximately 8 to 10 per 100,000 people, according to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation.

A brain aneurysm ruptures every 18 minutes, and when one ruptures, it is often fatal.

Among survivors, approximately 66% suffer permanent neurological damage.

According to the foundation, brain aneurysms are most prevalent among people ages 35 to 60, with most developing after age 40.

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The foundation also states that women are more likely than men to develop a brain aneurysm.

"The scary thing about brain aneurysms is a lot of the times there are no symptoms," said Dr. Mark Bain, cerebrovascular neurosurgeon, Cleveland Clinic.

Dr. Bain said brain aneurysms are often discovered incidentally, whether through imaging after a fall or during an examination for headaches.

"Years of high blood pressure if you have a history of smoking a lot of cigarettes and if you have a family history of aneurysms, you know, you find out a first-degree relative has a brain aneurysm, that may lead you to want to get screened," explained Bain.

Bain said screening typically involves a simple MRI scan of the brain's blood vessels.

"If you think something's off get it checked out, mention it to your primary care doctor so that they can refer you to a neurosurgeon and we can get this thing taken care of," he added.

Forbes has revealed its 45th annual Forbes 400 list, which is the definitive ranking of the wealthiest Americans.

For the fifth year in a row, Elon Musk holds the top spot. Musk is currently worth $908 billion and briefly became the world's first trillionaire in June during SpaceX's IPO.

The next-richest American is more than $500 billion poorer than Musk.

Jeff Bezos, who holds second place, has a net worth of $378 billion, while Larry Page rounds out the top three with $278 billion.

Page served as CEO of Alphabet, Google's parent company, before stepping down in 2019. He remains a board member and controlling shareholder.

Many billionaires are unsurprisingly benefiting from the AI boom, according to Forbes. That group includes newcomer and OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman, as well as Anthropic co-founders Daniela and Dario Amodei.

Mark Zuckerberg's net worth declined over the past year, causing him to fall to sixth on the list, with a net worth of $212 billion.

Zuckerberg isn't the only high-profile figure to see his wealth decline. President Donald Trump fell 44 spots to 245th place, with an estimated net worth of $7 billion.

Americas billionaire class is stronger than ever, said Chase Peterson-Withorn, Assistant Managing Editor at

Forbes

. Its a golden era for billionaire wealth creation. Were seeing new billionaires from AI and tech, but also massive amounts of new wealth being made in industries like concrete, construction and car accessories, proving there are still plenty of paths into these very selective ranks despite the high bar to entry.

A total of 62 women made the list this year, the same number as in 2025.

Alice Walton, daughter of Walmart co-founder Sam Walton, has a net worth of $118 billion, or $14 billion less than her older brother, Rob Walton.

Five individuals tied for the final spots on the list with estimated net worths of $4.4 billion, including E. Joe Shoen, CEO of U-Haul.

Get your pens and paper ready. Santa is officially accepting letters.

USPS is letting parents and children know that Operation Santa has officially kicked off for the holiday season.

Each year, thousands of families send letters to the North Pole, and this program gives generous individuals and groups the opportunity to adopt and respond to those letters.

Registration to adopt letters begins on November 2. Participants can register as individuals or as groups.

The letter adoption window opens on November 16.

Submitted letters must follow the program guidelines available at USPSOperationSanta.com. Letters must be postmarked by December 5 to be eligible for potential adoption and fulfillment.

The holidays are a time to celebrate the joy of the season. But for some, the simple act of exchanging even small gifts is out of reach, said Sheila Holman, vice president of marketing for the Postal Service. For more than 100 years, USPS Operation Santa has given kindhearted people the opportunity to make dreams come true for thousands of children and their families through simple acts of kindness.

USPS and those at the North Pole remind participants that there is no guarantee that letters submitted to the program will be adopted.

Letters should be sent to Santas official workshop address:

Santa Claus

123 Elf Rd.

North Pole, 88888

Spending too much time working alone could be harming your mental health, according to a new study published in the journal Science.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work skyrocketed. Since then, the rate of remote work has stabilized at around 22%.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 22.6% of workers teleworked or worked from home for pay in March 2026. Over the past year, the telework rate has ranged from 21.5% to 23.0%.

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As remote work became more common, researchers increasingly focused on its effects on productivity and mental health.

This study drew on five nationally representative surveys of American workers conducted between 2011 and 2024, excluding the peak pandemic years.

Researchers found that workers in remote jobs spent approximately one additional hour alone per workday after the pandemic.

Remote workers were also more likely to spend entire days alone and reported less after-work socializing.

The increase was especially pronounced among people who lived alone. For this group, the "likelihood of spending the whole day without social contact rose by 7 percentage points (83%)."

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The study also found that mental distress increased by 0.1 standard deviations among remote workers compared with those who worked in an office.

Researchers noted that remote workers did not show an increase in visits to non-mental health care providers or in prescriptions unrelated to mental health. This suggests the rise in distress was not driven by a greater ability to access medical care.

The study concluded that although many workers prefer the flexibility of remote work, they may not fully recognize its potential impact on their well-being.

The 78th Emmy Awards are taking place Monday night in Los Angeles.

NBC will roll out a special blue carpet this year as the network celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Among those looking to win big tonight is HBO Max's real-time emergency room drama "The Pitt." Last year, the show won Best Drama Series, while star Noah Wyle took home Best Actor and Katherine LaNasa won Best Supporting Actress in the show's first season.

The series is expected to contend in all three categories again this year and could add even more Emmy wins to its collection.

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The show received seven total nominations in the supporting acting categories.

"Hacks" received a record-setting 24 nominations this year, leading all comedies in its final season.

Apple TV+ horror-comedy "Widow's Bay" dominated the 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards with eight wins in its first season.

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The series received a total of 19 nominations at the 78th Primetime Emmys.

Among the nominees, two Apple TV+ stars are seeking their first Emmy wins.

Rhea Seehorn, who plays the central character in "Pluribus," and Harrison Ford, who plays a therapist coping with Parkinson's disease in the comedy "Shrinking."

The 78th Emmy Awards air live tonight, starting at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

Used electric vehicles may look like a bargain, but experts say you should be doing your homework before you buy.

The biggest thing to check? Battery health.

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Consumer Reports says battery condition can have a major impact on value and driving range.

The sweet spot for a used EV is one thats still under its battery warranty but thats depreciated enough for significant savings compared to a new one, says Alex Knizek, director of auto test development at the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center. You should also consider how long you plan to keep the car, and if the savings are worth it compared to buying a hybrid vehicle that may be more reliable in the long run.

Ask about the battery warranty, charging speed, and whether the car has the latest software updates.

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Don't forget the hidden costs, including insurance, a home charger, and maintenance.

The reality is that if you end up having to replace the battery in an EV, the cost could be more than the cars worth, said Knizek.

A great deal today could turn into an expensive surprise tomorrow.

Looking to cut costs on your grocery bill? Experts say you may want to check out International supermarkets.

They said that shoppers may find lower prices on some staples while discovering new ingredients and flavors.

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Experts say savings depend on what's in your cart, but international grocery stores are growing in popularity as more Americans look for variety and value.

In April, it was reported that grocery prices rose 2.9 percent. That was mainly driven by higher fuel costs tied to the Iran conflict, weather impacts, and trade policies.

Because of that, many Americans are looking for ways to save money wherever they can.

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A recent survey also found that nearly 35% of consumers bought groceries with a credit card in 2025 and paid the balance in full.

Thats according to the Urban Institute, a Washington, D.C.-based nonpartisan group that tracks economic and social policy trends annually.

It also found that nearly 1 in 10 adults are using Buy Now, Pay Later options to pay for groceries.

A new Pew Research Center study has shown that Americans are taking more and more supplements.

The study found that roughly 8 in 10 adults say they are currently taking at least one supplement for their health.

The most commonly used supplements are vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium or multivitamins.

Right below vitamins and minerals was protein supplements and omega oils.

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Nineteen percent say they are taking herbal supplements (such as ashwagandha or ginseng).

Most survey respondents said supplements are at least somewhat important to their health.

According to Pew Research, the global supplement industry is estimated to be worth nearly $210 billion.

They are often a common topic of discussion for social media health and wellness influencers as well.

While it's popular for young adults, older adults are actually more likely to be taking supplements according to the research.

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Among those ages 65 and older, 85% say they do this, compared with 67% of adults under 30.

They also found that women are slightly more likely than men to say they are currently taking supplements.

The fight between LSU and the Southeastern Conference might be over for now. This comes after the LSU football team filled out its roster for the season.

This ends any possibility of adding players who played for the NFL or went to NFL training camps this summer.

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Just days ago, the SEC was considering a proposal that would remove LSU from the conference after the universitys had attempted to add players to its roster who previously participated in NFL preseason camps.

The NCAA had previously announced that some players could remain eligible for a fifth year of competition, this came after DaeQuan Wright and Zxavian Harris had signed NFL contracts.

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Once released from those contracts, they attempted to return to school.

While a Louisiana court ruled they would be eligible, the SEC attempting to block this in a federal court.

This is no longer the case, as the roster has been set.