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(CNN) — Martha Stewart had to miss out on an event she was looking forward to after testing positive for Covid-19. The doyenne of domesticity shared on her verified Instagram account Tuesday that she had planned to host a garden party on behalf of her “favorite skincare line.” READ MORE: Musicians cancel performances at upcoming NRA convention “But I’m sad to report that I tested positive for Covid-19,” Stewart wrote. “I am feeling fine but I am sticking to the rules and isolating.” According to Mario Badescu Skin Care’s verified Instagram account, “When Mario Badescu was just getting started, he met a young and ambitious woman named Martha Stewart. That woman not only went on to become an American icon, but an ambassador of our brand, with her glowing skin, kind heart, and knowledge of all good things.” READ MORE: Susan Sarandon Facing Backlash Anti-Cop Twitter Post Now 80, Stewart remains close to the brand. “I’m heartbroken to be missing the celebration of over 50 … [Read more...] about Martha Stewart Misses Event After Testing positive for Covid-19

(CNN) — In 2019, Costco opened a $450 million poultry processing plant in Nebraska to produce millions of its staple $4.99 Kirkland Signature rotisserie chickens. It was a rare step for a retail company to take but a sign of just how valuable rotisserie chickens are to Costco’s business. The company has sold them at $4.99 for more than a decade, lower than most rivals, and uses them as loss leaders to draw customers into stores. Costco sold 106 million of the cooked birds last year. READ MORE: These US Companies Will Cover Travel Costs For Employees Who Need An Abortion But Costco now faces a lawsuit from two shareholders claiming that the company and its top executives violated animal welfare laws and, in the process, broke their fiduciary duties. The lawsuit calls into question the lengths Costco has gone to keep its key item cheap. “Costco illegally neglects and abandons its chickens,” the suit, filed this month in Seattle , claims. Company executives, the lawsuit … [Read more...] about The Cost Of $4.99 Rotisserie Chickens: Costco Gets Sued For Animal Mistreatment

To better control the price and size of its chickens, Costco decided to wean itself off major poultry producers and build its own supply network in the Midwest, where the company created an entire infrastructure from scratch. It was a half-billion-dollar gamble that some worried would hurt the warehouse club's reputation, even as it kept the company supplied with millions of chickens that Costco roasts in-house and sells at a loss to attract new members and more foot traffic. Last year, not even 24 months into its poultry experiment, Costco was the target of an undercover investigation by Mercy for Animals, which showed a Nebraska barn crowded with birds, some with open sores, sitting in their own feces because they were too top-heavy to walk. The investigation led to a Nicholas Kristof opinion piece in The New York Times. It also led to news stories in Nebraska, where Costco built a $450 million poultry complex in Fremont, as well as a petition to urge the company to adopt better … [Read more...] about Costco violates animal welfare laws to sell $4.99 chicken, suit says

Across the state of New York, this year’s Common Core English tests have reportedly featured a slew of brand-name products including iPod, Barbie, Mug Root Beer and Life Savers. For Nike, the tests even conveniently included the shoe company’s ubiquitous slogan: “Just Do It.” The brands – and apparently even some of their familiar trademark symbols – appeared in tests questions for students ranging from third to eighth grades, reports The Post-Standard of Syracuse . Over one million students were required to take the tests. Parents, teachers and school administrators have speculated that the kid-friendly brand names are a new form of product placement. Education materials behemoth Pearson, which has a $32 million five-year contract to develop New York’s Common Core-related tests, has barred teachers and school officials from disclosing the contents of the tests. Students and parents are not so barred, though, and many have complained. “‘Why are they trying to sell me … [Read more...] about Mandatory Common Core tests in New York just happen to be full of corporate brand names

(CNN) — After the Supreme Court ruled on Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade, corporate giants from a range of industries pledged to provide support and financial assistance for employees — and, in some cases, their dependents — seeking abortions in states that outlaw the procedure. The court’s decision to roll back the nearly 50-year-old landmark ruling, which protected the federal, constitutional right to an abortion, is expected to transform the landscape of reproductive health in America, leaving abortion policy up to individual states and paving the way for numerous states to pass new abortion restrictions. As of Friday afternoon, state officials in at least seven states said that new abortion bans can now be enforced. READ MORE: The Cost Of $4.99 Rotisserie Chickens: Costco Gets Sued For Animal Mistreatment Millions of people seeking abortions could soon be forced to travel across state lines to access the procedure, adding to the cost of an already often expensive … [Read more...] about These US Companies Will Cover Travel Costs For Employees Who Need An Abortion

0 Restaurants & Bars The Newport Beach-based fast-casual restaurant chain will offer its new menu item at participating locations in Orange County. Andy Nguyen , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Chiptole fans in Orange County will get the chance to try a new item from the fast-casual chain starting Tuesday as it begins testing its garlic guajillo steak in select locations across the United States. The Newport Beach-based company will test its new protein choice at participating restaurants in Denver, Indianapolis and Orange County for a limited time, Chipotle said in a statement. The garlic guajillo steak features steak made with garlic and guajillo peppers that are then grilled and finished with lime and cilantro, the company said. Chris Brandt, Chipotle's chief marketing officer, said the new item offers a "perfect little kick" of flavor. "Menu innovation is an ongoing priority at … [Read more...] about Chipotle Mexican Grill Testing New Garlic Guajillo Steak Item In OC

0 Restaurants & Bars The Newport Beach-based chain will offer its new Mexican cauliflower rice option at participating locations around Orange County. Andy Nguyen , Patch Staff Posted Reply NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Chiptole fans in Orange County can now try a new menu item from the fast-casual chain as it begins testing its Mexican cauliflower rice in select locations around the United States. The Newport Beach-based company will test its new rice alternative at participating restaurants in Arizona, Southern California and Wisconsin for a limited time, Chipotle said in a statement. The new item will be available through June 21. The Mexican cauliflower rice features cauliflower that has been crumbled into rice grain-sized pieces and seasoned with a blend of spices, including paprika, cumin and garlic. Nevielle Panthaky, Chiptole's vice president of Culinary, said it was eager to test the new item. "Our guests crave … [Read more...] about Chipotle Mexican Grill Testing New Cauliflower Rice In Orange County

The world has only grown stupider over the past three decades, making the return of animation’s crown princes of idiocy, Beavis and Butt-Head, long overdue. Arriving June 23 on Paramount+ (along with their entire MTV TV series catalog), Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe is an admirable follow-up to 1996’s Beavis and Butt-Head Do America , proving that amusing inanity never goes out of style. In fact, such absurdity transcends eras, as does the senseless duo in their latest adventure, which follows them through a time-space portal that transports them from the cozy confines of 1998 to the perplexing landscape of 2022. Situating Beavis and Butt-Head in a modern context would seem like a premise ripe for pointed satire, and there are definitely a few digs at contemporary culture sprinkled throughout Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe . Yet for the most part, the film’s scenario is merely an excuse for the same brand of braindead chuckling and sexual puns that have always … [Read more...] about ‘Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe’ Sees Mike Judge’s Horny MTV Duo Make Their Triumphant Return

The New York Racing Association suspended trainer Bob Baffert for one year Thursday for repeated medication violations. A panel credited Baffert for time served from an initial suspension that makes the two-time Triple Crown-winner eligible to saddle horses in New York again Jan. 26. The final decision marks the end of a protracted back and forth about Baffert’s status in the state that began in May 2021. READ MORE: Maryland Weather: Summer Showers Will Interrupt A Series Of Warm Days “This was an impartial and deliberative process that has resulted in a lengthy suspension of the sport’s most prominent trainer,” NYRA President and CEO Dave O’Rourke said in statement. “However, this is not simply about Bob Baffert or any one individual but about protecting the integrity of the sport here in New York. Today’s decision advances that goal.” The ban is shorter than the two years Churchill Downs sidelined Baffert after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit tested positive for a … [Read more...] about NYRA Suspends Baffert 1 Year; Eligible To Return In January

MONTEREY, Calif. — There is a dramatic increase in the number of great white sharks swimming in Monterey Bay, including an area off Santa Cruz County where a surfer was killed last year, according to a study published Tuesday. The study found young great whites that are between 5 and 9 feet long and traditionally concentrated in warm waters off northern Mexico and Southern California have moved north since 2014 as water temperatures have warmed. Where once there were no juvenile white sharks spotted in the ocean between Aptos and Capitola, now there are dozens seen every year, according to research from scientists at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Duke University and Cal State Long Beach. The sharks swim there in groups between April and October, sometimes within a few yards of the shoreline; some have been photographed swimming near people. “When the water is warm and they come in the bay, you can see them swim near people all day long. Standup paddlers and kayakers will go right … [Read more...] about Great white shark numbers are up significantly in Monterey Bay