California retailer recalls two products in U.S. and Canada due to safety issues, according to federal safety agency Source
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Facebook considers hiding “like” counts in news feed
Drive to amass huge support for a post, a cornerstone of the “influencer” economy, is linked to poor mental health Source
Boy with autism makes new friend through card trick
When a 13-year-old boy with autism asked a hotel employee to do a card trick, he graciously agreed – and then he realized they have a lot more in common than he thought. Source
Buttigieg says it’s time for Afghans to stand “on their two feet”
The South Bend mayor, who served a 7-month stint in Afghanistan, says we should “welcome” Taliban into Afghan government if they give up violence Source
Biden camp downplays Iowa caucus expectations
His campaign says it expects the Democratic presidential primary to be a lengthy battle, with three or four other contenders sticking it out for the long run Source
Details emerge on how Texas gunman obtained weapon
The gunman had purchased his assault-style rifle from a private seller and skirted a federal background check Source
Ariana Grande sues Forever 21 over look-alike ads
Grande’s $10 million lawsuit claims the clothing company ripped lyrics, color schemes and clothes from her “7 Rings” video Source
Walmart changes gun ammunition sales policy
A month after 22 people were fatally shot at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, the retailer is requesting that customers refrain from openly carrying guns into its stores. The company also plans to stop selling some types of ammunition and end handgun sales in Alaska. Source
Couple on rescuing California boat fire survivors: “It’s just one of those things you can’t unsee”
Nine people are still missing Tuesday morning after the deadly boat fire and explosion off the coast of southern California. At least 25 people were killed after the fire broke out on a charter boat early Monday morning. Bob and Shirley Hansen, who anchored their boat several hundred feet away, saved five men, soaked and shivering, from the water, as they looked helplessly at the flames. The pair spoke to Meg Oliver about their experience. Source
After story about freshman’s terrible first day of school goes viral, upperclassmen befriend him at lunch
After 14-year-old Caleb Wrenn told his big sister he had a terrible first day of school, a group of seniors found him at lunch – and then surprised him with their kindness. Source