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USA Today
20 hours ago
- Business
- USA Today
Dog bar chain closes all locations across three cities
Dog bar chain Bar K said on Tuesday, July 29, it would be closing all three of its locations in St. Louis, Kansas City and Oklahoma City. Bar K said in a news release it would be closing its three locations in three different cities due to a "variety of challenges," ranging from inflationary costs to other specific issues in each location. The closures are permanent and effective immediately, the company added. "We know Bar K has become a beloved, indispensable destination for you and your pups, and we understand many of you will be upset and disappointed by this decision and want to understand the reasons," the company said. "On behalf of everyone at Bar K, we want to thank you, the dog-loving community, for supporting us over the years and for trusting us to create this unique new experience for you and your pups." Where is Bar K closing? The three locations closing are the following: In the same release, the company said its location in Kansas City closed as it became "extremely isolated" by construction projects in the area that took up its parking lot. According to local news stations KSDK and Fox 2, Bar K's St. Louis location also faced challenges prior to its closure, as it faced a lawsuit filed in 2024 alleging the location had almost $300,000 in unpaid rent to St. Louis-based developer and landlord, Green Street. "As is often the case, there isn't one single cause, but rather a variety of challenges that ultimately proved too difficult for our start-up business to overcome," the company said. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Beat the summer heat with these drinks deals, from Dunkin' to Panera
A late July heatwave is taking its toll on more than 130 million Americans, who are struggling with high temperatures and humidity due to a slow-moving 'heat dome' that has settled across most of the nation. So how can you beat the heat?With unlimited drinks and cool specials, we've rounded up deals to help you stay cool this week and for the rest of the summer. Here's what you need to know. Starry In recognition of National Refreshment Day on July 23, the lemon-lime soda brand is launching its '100 Degrees, 100% Off' campaign to give away bottles of its soda on days when it's a little too hot outside. For customers across the United States, when temperatures reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher in any part of the country, people can get a free 20-oz. bottle of Starry during the whole of the summer. Residents of Miami, Charlotte, and Atlanta will also receive an extra treat, with Starry vending machines available in their cities. Dunkin The Boston staple is offering $3 Dunkin' Refreshers all summer long. The deal, exclusive for its Dunkin' Rewards members, is available until August 19. For only $3, customers can get a medium Dunkin' Refreshers in one of its many available flavors. The iced drink comes in various flavors, such as Mango Pineapple and Strawberry Dragonfruit. Panera What is quickly becoming a classic for the company, the Panera Unlimited Sip Club is offering new customers two free months when they sign up by July 31. The membership, which costs $14.99 per month, offers customers a wide variety of unlimited drinks, as well as other deals at Panera. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Millions of HydroTech hoses recalled after hundreds burst
Millions of hoses are being recalled nationwide after hundreds have exploded while being used, resulting in nearly 30 injuries, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. About 3.6 million HydroTech-branded, 5/8-inch "Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses" sold at major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot, and Target, have been recalled, the CPSC announced in a statement. As of July 24, there were 222 reports of the hoses bursting, resulting in 29 injuries, including "one bone bruise, two sprains, and five reports of temporarily impaired hearing from the sound of the hose bursting." According to HydroTech's website, the inner liner of the hose can "expand and burst if the strain relief breaks or becomes fully unthreaded." Winston Products, of Glenwillow, Ohio, and the CPSC agreed to the voluntary recall, the website added. The hoses — intended for gardening, lawn care, car washing, among other activities — were sold for $20 to $136 from January 2021 to April 2025, the CPSC noted. What hoses were recalled? The voluntary recall involves HydroTech 5/8-inch "Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses" manufactured on or before Aug. 31, 2024, the CPSC said. The hoses were sold in lengths of "25, 50, 60, 75, 100, and 200 feet" and in various colors. 'Date code markings are located on the end of the hose that attaches to the spigot, visible when the black rubber washer is removed. Hoses with no markings or a marking ending in -211, -212, -213, -214, -221, -222, -223, -224, -231, -232, -233, -234, -241, -242 or -243 are included in this recall,' the CPSC added. What should people with recalled hoses do? The CPSC warned the recalled product could "burst" and pose an "impact hazard and a risk of temporarily impaired hearing." The group also urged customers to "immediately stop using the recalled hoses." "Consumers who purchased products from other retailers should cut off the regulator-end of their hose and contact Winston Products for a full refund," the CPSC said. "To receive the refund, consumers should submit photos of the cut hose, showing the date code location with the consumer's initials and the date written in permanent marker on the regulator, to Winston Product's online form at Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: HydroTech hoses recalled after hundreds burst, leaving 29 injured
USA Today
6 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Millions of HydroTech hoses recalled after hundreds burst
Millions of hoses are being recalled nationwide after hundreds have exploded while being used, resulting in nearly 30 injuries, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. About 3.6 million HydroTech-branded, 5/8-inch "Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses" sold at major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot, and Target, have been recalled, the CPSC announced in a statement. As of July 24, there were 222 reports of the hoses bursting, resulting in 29 injuries, including "one bone bruise, two sprains, and five reports of temporarily impaired hearing from the sound of the hose bursting." According to HydroTech's website, the inner liner of the hose can "expand and burst if the strain relief breaks or becomes fully unthreaded." Winston Products, of Glenwillow, Ohio, and the CPSC agreed to the voluntary recall, the website added. The hoses — intended for gardening, lawn care, car washing, among other activities — were sold for $20 to $136 from January 2021 to April 2025, the CPSC noted. What hoses were recalled? The voluntary recall involves HydroTech 5/8-inch "Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses" manufactured on or before Aug. 31, 2024, the CPSC said. The hoses were sold in lengths of "25, 50, 60, 75, 100, and 200 feet" and in various colors. 'Date code markings are located on the end of the hose that attaches to the spigot, visible when the black rubber washer is removed. Hoses with no markings or a marking ending in -211, -212, -213, -214, -221, -222, -223, -224, -231, -232, -233, -234, -241, -242 or -243 are included in this recall,' the CPSC added. What should people with recalled hoses do? The CPSC warned the recalled product could "burst" and pose an "impact hazard and a risk of temporarily impaired hearing." The group also urged customers to "immediately stop using the recalled hoses." "Consumers who purchased products from other retailers should cut off the regulator-end of their hose and contact Winston Products for a full refund," the CPSC said. "To receive the refund, consumers should submit photos of the cut hose, showing the date code location with the consumer's initials and the date written in permanent marker on the regulator, to Winston Product's online form at Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Is Starlink down? Tens of thousands of users report outages
Tens of thousands of Starlink users reported issues with their service on Thursday afternoon, July 24. According to outage detector Downdetector, reports of outages with Starlink began to spike around 3:24 p.m. ET with more than 57,000 reports. The problems continued to arise with a peak of more than 58,000 reports at around 3:39 p.m. ET. As of 4:01 p.m. ET, reports dropped slightly, with only about 34,000 reports being logged to the website. The outage was confirmed by Starlink in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. 'Starlink is currently in a network outage and we are actively implementing a solution. We appreciate your patience, we'll share an update once this issue is resolved,' the company said. This is a developing story. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Starlink outage: Thousands report problems using service Solve the daily Crossword
