All posts by Ray Simon

Ray Simon is a veteran copywriter with more than a decade's worth of experience in the field. He studied journalism at Vanderbilt University, graduating Cum Laude in 2007. Ray currently specializes in writing content and news articles for independent publications.

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Your Coffee Creamer Could Be Taking Years Off Your Life

If you take cream with your coffee (or coffee with your cream, if you really enjoy the stuff), there’s a good chance you’ve been ingesting a chemical that has been linked to neurological dysfunction, genetic disorders, and possibly cancer.

/ September 25, 2017
2015 Mazda 6

Mazda 6 Recalled Over Wiring Problem That Can Kill Power Steering

Mazda USA is recalling over 60,000 midsize sedans over a wiring problem that could potentially disable the power-assisted steering and passenger airbag.

/ September 22, 2017
John Deere Lawn Tractor Model D105

John Deere Lawn Tractors Recalled Due to Crash Hazard

John Deere is recalling a model of its lawn tractors after it was found that the transmission can fail, posing a crash hazard to riders.

/ September 21, 2017
2016 Dodge Ram 1500

Fiat-Chrysler Recalls Nearly 500,000 Dodge Ram Pickups Over Fire Hazard

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is recalling nearly a half-million Ram trucks to repair a potentially defective water pump that could lead to overheating and/or engine fires.

/ September 20, 2017
Grilled Sausage

Meat Products Recalled for Potential Staph Contamination

A Washington company is recalling about 1,250 pounds of meat products over potential contamination with staphylococcal enterotoxin, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.

/ September 19, 2017
Ford Explorer

Over 1 Million Ford Explorers Facing Recall Over Fumes, Exhaust Leaks

At least 1.33 million Ford Explorers from model years 2011-2017 may be recalled after thousands of consumers reported exhaust fumes inside the cabin.

/ September 18, 2017
iPhone x

Is Apple’s Latest, Greatest Smartphone in the Universe Really Worth $1,000?

The iPhone X is making waves this week, but not just for its cutting-edge OLED display, but also because it’s the most expensive iPhone Apple has ever released at $999. Is it really worth it?

/ September 15, 2017
Airbag Recall Takata

VW to Recall Nearly 5 Million Vehicles in China Over Defective Takata Airbags

The Volkswagen Group is recalling about 4.86 million cars in China, the latest recall in a seemingly endless string of similar actions involving deadly Takata airbag inflators.

/ September 14, 2017
Smiley Snap Bracelets

Slap Bracelets Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Studio Fun International is recalling about 86,000 slap bracelets sold with children’s storybooks in the U.S. and Canada over concerns that the metal band can wear through the fabric covering of the bracelet, posing a laceration hazard.

/ September 13, 2017
Flags In Remembrance

Why are 9/11 Responders Still Getting Sick 16 Years Later?

Sixteen years have passed since the 9/11 attacks claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people, more than 400 of whom were first responders. Since then, tens of thousands more have developed illnesses stemming from exposure to toxins at Ground Zero.

/ September 12, 2017