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Janitor who shut off lab freezer due to 'annoying' alarms ruined decades of research, college claims in suit

More than 20 years of research was ruined at an upstate New York university when a janitor shut off a freezer emitting "annoying alarms," a suit says

 

Pepsi's newest pitch: Cola-infused ketchup for hot dogs at baseball parks on July 4

Pepsi worked with the Culinary Institute of America to make a Pepsi-infused ketchup. You can try it at four Major League Baseball parks on July 4.

 

Driving into midtown Manhattan could cost $23 in NYC congestion pricing model

In order to combat heavy traffic congestion, New York state plans to implement a toll for drivers in NYC midtown. With federal approval, the plan can progress.

 

Barbie's Malibu dream house is back on Airbnb, but this time Ken is hosting for free

Ken has "added few touches to bring some much-needed Kenergy to the newly renovated and iconic Malibu Dreamhouse," the Airbnb description reads.

 

'Are you serious?' Video shows tourist carve his name into Rome's Colosseum

Italy has vowed to find and punish the person filmed carving his and his significant other's name in the wall of the Colosseum in Rome.

 

'We don't feel it's right': Costco cracks down on card sharing among non-member shoppers

Shoppers at Costco who use the self-checkout lanes are now more frequently being asked to show proof of their membership before making their purchase.

 

Ryan Seacrest named host of 'Wheel of Fortune' after Pat Sajak retires

Ryan Seacrest is taking the wheel – the "Wheel of Fortune" that is, signing on as the show's new host.

 

Wildfire smoke expected to blanket NY Wednesday. What to know

A cold front entering Western New York from the northwest is set to bring wildfire smoke to surface levels by Wednesday, state officials warned.

 

US kids face mental health crisis amid school psychologist shortage. Can new federal money help?

Spurred by an influx of new money, schools and colleges are undertaking an unprecedented effort to recruit and retain more school mental health providers.

 

'The Price is Right' says goodbye to Studio 33 after 50 years, moves to new home next season

"I used to tell people there was magic in the wood here because of all the good vibes that have been in this studio," host Drew Carey said.

 

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