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Stores report tampon shortage as women struggle to find product

Monday, June 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The latest supply shortage to hit stores in the United States is disproportionately impacting women who menstruate. Major retail chains across the country are reporting a shortage of tampon products as people have taken to social media to report their struggle to... Read More.

Electric and natural gas energy prices are increasing in PA

Tuesday, May 10 by Louise Bennett

Harrisburg - Electric and natural gas home energy prices are on the rise in Pennsylvania. Many companies began notifying their customers that the cost of electricity will be increasing beginning June 1st for customers who remain with their utility for “default service”, the rate that... Read More.

Retailers announce early holiday deals; how to avoid shopping delays, product shortages

Wednesday, October 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Holiday shopping season has kicked off earlier than ever. Amazon announced Monday it is offering "Black Friday-worthy deals" and early access to deep discounts across every category. Target launched its own "Deal Days" promotion from Oct. 10 - 12 that boasts savings on... Read More.

What’s behind latest grocery store product shortages

Wednesday, August 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Consumer demand has soared for some grocery store products and retailers are scrambling to keep up. According to The Wall Street Journal, some grocers are struggling to keep items in stock. From kid-favorite frozen waffles to certain beverages and Lunchables, the fight... Read More.

Consumer Product Safety Commission issues recall of magnetic balls and cubes

Tuesday, August 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a new warning about the dangers of high-powered magnetic balls and cubes. The agency announced a mandatory recall on Tuesday of 10 million products from Zen Magnets LLC -- Zen and Neoballs -- due... Read More.

Aunt Jemima announces new name, removes ‘racial stereotypes’ from product

Wednesday, February 10 by ABC News

By JON HAWORTH, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Aunt Jemima is getting a new name, new logo and new look after announcing that it would be dropping the brand name following criticism that it featured a caricature of a Black woman that was... Read More.

You’re not going Grape-Nuts, there’s just a product shortage

Tuesday, February 2 by ABC News

By KELLY MCCARTHY, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Anyone who enjoys the whole-grain crunch of Grape-Nuts for breakfast may have to temporarily swap out another cereal, because the brand just announced a product shortage.Post, the parent company of the healthy cereal... Read More.

Kids in Business this Saturday outside the DuBois Mall

Friday, September 25 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Don’t forget to bring some extra cash to the DuBois Mall this Saturday for the annual Kids in Business event! Local students have put together business plans, created products, and are setting up shop right outside the DuBois Mall (in the grassy... Read More.