In case you spent the week doomscrolling #RaptureTok and questioning whether or not to go away your houseplants a goodbye be aware, excellent news: the tip occasions didn’t arrive on Tuesday. What did present up, nevertheless, have been a bunch of very earthly headlines.
One very well-known community host is again (although not on each station—as a result of why make something easy in 2025?). Housing stored enjoying hot-and-cold relying in your ZIP code, retail nostalgia made a artful comeback, and beverage manufacturers discovered that promising higher guts requires higher proof.
Michaels brings again Joann with new shop-in-shop rollout
Months after acquiring Joann’s intellectual property, Michaels is reviving the beloved crafts model through two in-store experiences. “The Knit & Sew Store” is rolling out throughout U.S. and Canadian areas, bringing again favorites like Huge Twist yarn plus fabric-cutting tables and new stitching machines. A second idea, “The Social gathering Store,” expands into get together items—balloon bars included—as Michaels positions itself as a one-stop vacation spot for creativity and celebrations. Not everybody’s cheering; some Joann loyalists see it as Michaels making an attempt to turn out to be Joann (and possibly Social gathering Metropolis) in all however identify.
TikTok goes apocalyptic with #RaptureTok
Simply in case your week wasn’t already disturbing, TikTok briefly convinced millions that the Rapture was scheduled for Tuesday. The viral “RaptureTok” pattern began after a South African pastor predicted Jesus’s return for September 23 or 24. Some former Evangelicals chimed in with tales of lingering “Rapture trauma,” whereas creators like @sonj779 leaned into parody with “Rapture Journey Ideas.” Ultimately, doomsday didn’t arrive—however the algorithm nonetheless delivered loads of end-times content material
Zillow maps the most popular and coldest housing markets
Zillow’s Market Warmth Index pegs the national market at a neutral 52, however the map is something however uniform. Sellers maintain the higher hand in a number of Northeast and Midwest metros (suppose Rochester, Buffalo, Hartford), whereas consumers have leverage in elements of the Gulf and Southwest Florida, plus pockets of Texas and the Midwest. Stock build-ups and days-on-market developments are driving these splits. The takeaway: pricing energy is hyperlocal—your negotiating stance modifications quick when you cross county strains.
Jimmy Kimmel returns to late evening after Disney suspension
After almost per week off the air following controversy over on-air remarks, Jimmy Kimmel Dwell! returned to ABC this week. Most associates aired the present, however station teams Nexstar and Sinclair say they’ll preserve preempting it for now. Viewers who can’t catch it domestically nonetheless have streaming and clip choices.
Amazon settles Prime case; $1.5B put aside for consumer refunds
Amazon reached a $2.5 billion settlement with the FTC this week over allegations it used misleading ways to enroll clients in Prime after which made it too laborious to cancel. The deal features a file $1 billion civil penalty and a $1.5 billion fund for affected customers, plus UI modifications to simplify canceling.
Poppi agrees to $8.9 million settlement over ‘intestine wholesome’ claims
Prebiotic soda Poppi will pay $8.9 million to settle a category motion alleging its “intestine wholesome” marketing outpaced the science. Customers who purchased between January 23, 2020, and July 18, 2025, can file claims (with out receipts as much as $16 per family; extra with proof). Closing approval is slated for November, with funds after courtroom sign-off. It’s a reminder that functional-health branding attracts each clients and attorneys—deliver receipts, and ideally peer-reviewed ones.
Trump promotes unproven Tylenol-autism and vaccine hyperlinks
At a White Home presser, the president prompt ties between acetaminophen, vaccine timing, and autism. The claims are extensively rejected by medical consultants. Main medical organizations reiterated Tylenol’s appropriateness throughout being pregnant and emphasised many years of proof in opposition to a vaccine-autism hyperlink. The administration framed new efforts as a broader push to review autism’s causes. Well being execs warn that combined messages danger real-world harms if sufferers keep away from wanted care.
Senate report flags DOGE cloud dangers to Social Safety information
A Senate report this week alleges that Elon Musk’s DOGE moved sensitive Social Security and employment data to an inadequately secured cloud surroundings. Whistleblowers and inner danger assessments cited a excessive probability of a catastrophic breach. Lawmakers are calling for a right away halt and tighter oversight.
Costco ahi tuna poke recalled over potential listeria
An FDA-announced recall covers more than 3,300 pounds of Kirkland Signature Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke tied to contaminated inexperienced onions. Offered in 33 states with pack date 9/18/25 and sell-by 9/22/25, the product must be discarded or returned; no sicknesses have been reported. Listeria may be severe for susceptible teams and through being pregnant. It’s the most recent in a string of quality-control complications for big-box non-public labels—examine your fridge earlier than your subsequent sushi-night shortcut.
