Melanie Schmitz

Freelance Contributor at Freelance

Digital News Editor at Good Morning America

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Ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine Alfredo products voluntarily recalled over listeria concerns

1 week ago | abcnews.go.com | Kelly McCarthy |Youri Benadjaoud |Melanie Schmitz

The products were sold at Walmart and Kroger under two different labels. ByKelly McCarthy, Youri Benadjaoud, and Melanie SchmitzWalmart Torrance Market, on April 3, 2025 in Torrance, California. Jay L Clendenin/Getty ImagesReady-to-eat grilled chicken fettuccine Alfredo products that were sold at Walmart and Kroger have been voluntarily recalled due to possible listeria contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Tuesday.
Bindi Irwin thanks fans for their support following hospitalization

1 month ago | abcnews.go.com | Melanie Schmitz

Irwin recently had surgery to remove her appendix and endometriosis lesions. ByMelanie SchmitzBindi Irwin attends the Steve Irwin gala to support the Wildlife Warriors conservationist organization at Bellagio Resort & Casino, May 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesBindi Irwin is thanking fans for their support following her recent hospitalization.
Rafael Nadal honored at French Open following retirement

1 month ago | abcnews.go.com | Melanie Schmitz

Nadal earned 14 French Open titles in his decadeslong career. ByMelanie SchmitzFormer Spanish player Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd during a ceremony honoring his career during the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris, May 25, 2025. Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP via Getty ImagesTennis legend and Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal was honored at the French Open over the weekend after retiring from the sport last year following a decadeslong career.
Rihanna, A$AP Rocky expecting 3rd child, rapper confirms

1 month ago | willmarradio.com | Melanie Schmitz |Katie Kindelan

Rihanna is expecting baby No. 3. The singer's baby news was confirmed Monday night at the 2025 Met Gala by her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky. "It feels amazing, you know," A$AP Rocky told reporters after they congratulated him following media reports that the couple was expecting their third child, according to The Associated Press.
Rihanna, A$AP Rocky expecting 3rd child, rapper confirms at 2025 Met Gala

1 month ago | abcnews.go.com | Melanie Schmitz |Katie Kindelan

Rihanna is expecting baby No. 3. The singer's baby news was confirmed Monday night at the 2025 Met Gala by her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky. "It feels amazing, you know," A$AP Rocky told reporters after they congratulated him following media reports that the couple was expecting their third child, according to The Associated Press.
What to know about the Nintendo Switch 2 preorder chaos

2 months ago | abcnews.go.com | Casey DelBasso |Melanie Schmitz

Shoppers reported that preorders for the new Switch console were a mess. ByCasey DelBasso and Melanie SchmitzNintendo Switch 2 Nintendo The launch of Nintendo Switch 2 preorders turned into digital chaos overnight. Preorders for the new gaming system officially opened at midnight ET across several major retailers, leaving buyers frustrated as websites crashed and inventory vanished within minutes.
TikTok update: Social media app expands Family Pairing feature with new parental controls

Mar 11, 2025 | abc7.com | Anthony McMahon |Shafiq Najib |Melanie Schmitz

LOS ANGELES -- TikTok is expanding its Family Pairing feature with new tools designed to give parents more control and ensure a safer experience for teens on the platform, the company announced Tuesday. TikTok first rolled out the Family Pairing feature in 2020. The safety feature "allows parents, guardians, and teens to customize their safety settings based on individual needs," according to the company's website.
How educators and content creators are teaching Black history on social media

Feb 11, 2025 | abcnews.go.com | Melanie Schmitz

"So much of African American history is tied into American history."ByGMA Team and Melanie SchmitzFebruary 11, 2025, 5:37 PMTaylor Cassidy, author of the book "Black History Is Your History," speaks to "Good Morning America" in an interview that aired Feb. 11, 2025.
How educators and content creators are teaching Black history on social media - ABC News

Feb 11, 2025 | abcnews.go.com | Melanie Schmitz

Educators and content creators are keeping Black history alive on TikTok during Black History Month and beyond.
Drunk Elephant voluntarily recalls 3 products over ingredient mix-up

Nov 25, 2024 | abcnews.go.com | Jacqueline Yates |Melanie Schmitz

Affected products include the popular Lala Retro Whipped Cream. ByJacqueline Laurean Yates and Melanie SchmitzNovember 25, 2024, 12:48 PMPopular skin care brand Drunk Elephant has issued a voluntary recall for three products due to an ingredient mix-up during production and is urging customers to discontinue use of the affected products immediately. In a Nov.