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With the summer heat here, a lot of kids and families are hitting the pool, and there’s a warning about one of the more popular pool toys on the market right now. About 254 thousand “Sloosh Dive Sticks” are being recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Officials say the hard plastic toys violate a federal compress limit and could cause piercing injuries if children fall on the stick.

The world cup games come at a time when many of the host cities, including Houston, will be experiencing very hot temperatures. So staying hydrated is a must. That’s why FIFA’S policy allows for each fan to carry one 20oz factory sealed disposable water bottle. They will turn you away if you have hard-sided reusable bottles, Tumblers, metal or glass containers or if your disposable water bottle is not factory sealed. So don’t open it until you make it past the front gate.
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ICYMI: The FDA has approved a new sunscreen ingredient for the first time in more than 20 years. It’s called bemotrizinol and it’s been used in Europe for decades. Experts say this is a safer option to many chemical ingredients already in use in the United States. The FDA says the ingredient protects against both UVA and UVB rays and it’s not easily absorbed into the skin. The UVA protection is significant because studies show many U.S. products fall short of the coverage listed on their labels. The ingredient is cleared for use by adults and children six months and older.

Gas-X has recalled some of its extra strength soft gels because of possible contamination. According to the F-D-A, the product could have been contaminated with a coolant while the packages were being processed. The recall includes the 125 milligram soft gels, both the 120 and 72-count packages. No other lots of Gas-x products are affected by the recall. Company officials say there have been no reported illnesses or injuries.

ICYMI: You can now file a formal complaint if you see Waymo or any other automated vehicle doing something dangerous. This all comes as Senate Bill 2807 went into effect last week, which expands Texas’ authority on the emerging driver-less market. To file, you can head to the Texas DMV website, find “file a complaint”, and click the new option “Automated Vehicle Operation” at the top.

The next registration window for the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon opens at 9 this morning. It coincides with Global Running Day. A worldwide event that encourages people of all abilities to get moving. The Houston Marathon organization is celebrating at two events today, one at Fleet Feet Greenbriar this evening and one at Axelrad Beer Garden on Alabama Street. There you can explore more than ten different run clubs. There will also a be a free community run. That run begins at 7:15 p-m and all paces are welcome. Marathon Day is on January 17th, 2027.

The start of hurricane season is a good time to make sure you’ve got a disaster kit ready to go. The government website ready.gov says a basic kit should include items like several days of water, non-perishable food, a manual can opener, a flashlight, batteries and matches. You should also have medications along with baby and pet supplies. Remember these supplies aren’t just for hurricanes but for any disaster that could strike at any time.

📣: Hurricane Season starts Monday June 1st! Here’s your friendly reminder w/.