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3.2 Million Calico Critter Sets Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; 2 Child Deaths Reported
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling all Calico Critters animal figures with bottle and pacifier accessories due to a choking hazard attributed to the deaths of two children.
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1.2 Million Walmart Mainstays Candles Recalled Due to Fire, Laceration Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of more than 1.2 million candles sold exclusively at Walmart last fall.
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Police Identify Youngest Virginia Walmart Shooting Victim As 16-Year-Old Boy
The youngest victim in the mass shooting that killed six at a Walmart Supercenter in Chesapeake, Virginia, was identified by officials Friday as 16-year-old Fernando Chavez-Barron. City officials previously withheld identifying the 16-year-old, who was an employee at the Virginia Walmart, “due to him being a minor.” Police identified Chavez-Barron following a vigil on Thursday honoring all the victims killed by 31-year-old Andre Bing,...
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Is Walmart Open on Thanksgiving? Here's What You Need to Know
As with any holiday, the actual day is pretty hectic, especially when you have a turkey to thaw, pies to bake and family to welcome — all at the same time.
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6 Killed in Va. Walmart; Nation's 2nd High-Profile Mass Shooting in 4 Days
The Walmart manager who killed six people and injured several more in a mass shooting at a Virginia store has been identified as Andre Bing.
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Gunman Opens Fire in Virginia Walmart, Killing at Least 6
A disgruntled Walmart employee killed at least six people inside a Virginia store before taking his own life.
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When is Thanksgiving 2022, and What Stores are Open and Closed on the Holiday?
Ready or not, Thanksgiving is (nearly) here already. This year, the holiday falls on Thursday, Nov. 24.
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When is Thanksgiving 2022, and What Stores are Open and Closed on the Holiday?
This year, the holiday falls on the earlier side.
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Walmart Offers to Pay $3.1 Billion to Settle Opioid Lawsuits
Walmart has agreed to pay $3.1 billion to settle lawsuits nationwide over the impact of the prescriptions its pharmacies filled for powerful prescription opioid painkillers. The deal would still need to be approved by 43 states to take effect. It follows a similar announcement from pharmacy chains CVS Health and Walgreen Co. They each said they would pay about $5...
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Which Stores Will Be Closed on Thanksgiving in 2022?
After several years of retail chains getting a jump on Black Friday sales by opening on the evening of Thanksgiving, the trend’s reversal in recent years seems to be continuing in 2022.
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These Major Retailers Will Be Closed for Thanksgiving
Kohl’s announced that it will close its doors on Thanksgiving Day, joining other major retailers including Target and Best Buy.
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What You Need To Know About The Class-Action Complaint Filed Against Walmart
Last month, a class-action complaint was filed against Walmart under the same legislation that speared a $650 million settlement with Facebook.
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Recap: This Week's Top News Headlines in Chicago and Illinois
A look back at the top news headlines for this week in news with JC Navarrete.
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The Law Behind a $650M Facebook Settlement Is Now Behind a Suit Against Walmart
An Illinois law behind several recent class action settlements against various social media platforms — including a $650 million one against Facebook that paid out hundreds of dollars to more than a million residents — is now behind a new class action complaint.
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Class Action Complaint Filed Against Walmart Under Same Illinois Law Behind $650 Million Facebook Settlement
A class action complaint was filed earlier this month against Walmart, alleging the retail giant violated Illinois’ Biometric Privacy Act by improperly using “cameras and advanced video surveillance systems.”
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The Law Behind a $650M Facebook Settlement is Now Behind a Suit Against Walmart
The law, which has led to multiple class-action settlements against various social media platforms, is now behind a complaint against Walmart.
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Walmart Plans to Hire 40,000 Workers for the Holiday Season
Walmart will hire 40,000 workers for the holiday season including part-time store associates and full-time truck drivers.
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Pilot Threatens to Crash a Stolen Plane Into a Walmart in Mississippi
A pilot circled north Mississippi with a stolen airplane and threatened to crash into a Walmart according to police
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Crash Threat Over Mississippi Skies Ends With Pilot's Arrest
Authorities say a man who stole a plane and flew it over Mississippi after threatening to crash it into a Walmart store faces charges of grand larceny and terroristic threats. Tupelo Police Chief John Quaka says 29-year-old Cory Wayne Patterson didn’t have a pilot’s license but had some flight instruction and was an employee of Tupelo Aviation. Patterson could also...
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Walmart Expands Abortion Coverage for Employees
Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.