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Well we made it! It's Friday and it's Charisse Jones with the headlines to keep you in the know going into the weekend. |
Some swaths of the U.S. that lost population during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic are now gaining residents. |
Maricopa County, Arizona, home to Phoenix, gained the most adding 56,831 residents. Harris County, Texas, home to Houston, was next, growing by 45,626. New York County, home to Manhattan, and Dallas County, Texas, where Dallas is located, also gained thousands of new residents. In addition to migration, births and deaths also factored into the calculations. |
Some parts of the U.S. however continued to see their populations shrink including Los Angeles County and Cook County, Illinois. |
Chrysler recalls some Jeep Wranglers |
Chrysler said in a report filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Administration that 57,885 Jeep Wranglers are being recalled because 58% of those vehicles are believed to have an "unnecessary and unused frame stud" that could puncture the fuel tank in the event of a crash. |
Chrysler said that it stopped installing the additional studs to Wranglers in May, and as of March 9, the car maker did not know of any injuries or accidents connected to the issue. | A sign stands at the Hollywood Chrysler Jeep dealership on December 3, 2013 in Hollywood, Florida. Joe Raedle, Getty Images |
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Biscuits for dessert? Well, kind of. Popeyes is offering strawberry biscuits glazed with icing for a limited time at selected restaurants. You can grab one for $1.79, two for $2.99 or if you're really hungry, four for $5.39. |
"The perfect combination of our classic, buttery biscuits and the flavor of ripe, fruity strawberries, Strawberry Biscuits offer a delicious touch of sweetness to any meal," Amy Alarcon, Popeyes' president of culinary innovation, said in a press release. |
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Follow Charisse Jones on Twitter: @charissejones | | | | Did you move to New York last spring? Or seek warm weather in Phoenix? If so, you're part of a larger trend of people returning to American cities. | | | | Some Jeep Wranglers were built with an an extra frame stud that can puncture the fuel tank, according to an NHTSA recall report. | | | | After two deaths were reported, Jetson is recalling approximately 53,000 hoverboards over fire risks. | | | | Ford raised its prices based on new costs as production returns to three shifts. Order banks will reopen soon for buyers without a reservation, too. | | | | In addition to strawberry biscuits, Popeyes is offering Big Box ($6.99) and Family Feast combos ($29.99). | | | | There is not an exact amount that all business insurances cost. When determining business insurance, you have to consider your type of business. | | | | Fumes from cured-in-place pipe projects have landed people in the hospital, triggered evacuations and sparked lawsuits. The industry says it's safe. | | | | Homeowner's insurance policies also provide coverage for additional living expenses to finance temporary housing costs and other daily necessities. | | | | A New Jersey bridal store owner has been arrested in connection to a scam in which customers reportedly paid for dresses but never received them. | | | | A Texas-based franchise owner of more than two dozen Burger King locations in metro Detroit is ceasing operations in Michigan. | | | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | | |
