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Exploding Canister Prompts Huge Recall Of Popular Bike Pumps Exploding Canister Prompts Huge Recall Of Popular Bike Pumps Exploding Canister Prompts Huge Recall Of Popular Bike Pumps
Exploding Canister Prompts Huge Recall Of Popular Bike Pumps A California importer is recalling a popular bicycle floor pump after a person suffered serious facial injuries. Lezyne USA issued the recall for about 7,500 Pressure Over Drive and Digital Pressure Over Drive bicycle floor pumps sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 6. About 680 pumps were purchased in Canada. The recall comes after the company received one report of a canister ejecting from its base, resulting in serious injuries to the user's face, according to the CPSC. The canister can forcefully eject when pressurized, posing a risk of impact in…

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Bethesda, MD
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Popular Crib Mattresses Recalled Due To Suffocation Hazard For Babies Popular Crib Mattresses Recalled Due To Suffocation Hazard For Babies Popular Crib Mattresses Recalled Due To Suffocation Hazard For Babies
Popular Crib Mattresses Recalled Due To Suffocation Hazard For Babies More than 100,000 crib mattresses are being recalled after federal regulators warned they could pose a deadly risk to babies. Mengna issued the recall for about 117,900 Criblike play yard and mini-crib mattresses, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 6. The mattresses may not fit properly in some cribs, creating gaps that can trap and suffocate a baby in some play yards or non-full-size cribs. The CPSC said the recalled products also violate federal mattress safety standards, including flammability requirements. No injuries or incidents have been reported, but …

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Bethesda, MD
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Dangerous Flaw Prompts Massive Recall Of Popular Backpack Leaf Blowers Dangerous Flaw Prompts Massive Recall Of Popular Backpack Leaf Blowers Dangerous Flaw Prompts Massive Recall Of Popular Backpack Leaf Blowers
Dangerous Flaw Prompts Massive Recall Of Popular Backpack Leaf Blowers Nearly 50,000 popular backpack leaf blowers are being recalled after reports that the fan wheel can break apart, posing a danger to users. STIHL recalled about 47,800 of its BR 800 Magnum backpack blowers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 6. The fan wheel inside the blower can break apart while in use, creating a serious laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported, but the CPSC has urged customers to stop using the blowers immediately. The blowers were sold nationwide at authorized STIHL dealers between May and September 2025 for about $600 to $7…

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National Interest
Trump Pardons Mets, Yankees Legend Darryl Strawberry: 'Setting Me Free From My Past' Trump Pardons Mets, Yankees Legend Darryl Strawberry: 'Setting Me Free From My Past' Trump Pardons Mets, Yankees Legend Darryl Strawberry: 'Setting Me Free From My Past'
Trump Pardons Mets, Yankees Legend Darryl Strawberry: 'Setting Me Free From My Past' New York baseball legend Darryl Strawberry has been pardoned, closing what he called a painful chapter in his life. Strawberry shared the news in an Instagram post on Friday, Nov. 7. The three-time World Series champion pleaded guilty to tax fraud in 1995 and served 11 months in Florida state prison for drug-related offenses. The 63-year-old slugger posted three photos of himself with Trump, who spoke on the phone with Strawberry on Thursday, Nov. 6. "President Trump spoke warmly about my baseball days in NYC, praising me as one [of] the greatest [players] of the ‘80s a…

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National Interest
NCAA Bans 6 Players As Basketball Betting Scandals Grow NCAA Bans 6 Players As Basketball Betting Scandals Grow NCAA Bans 6 Players As Basketball Betting Scandals Grow
NCAA Bans 6 Players As Basketball Betting Scandals Grow Six men's college basketball players have been permanently banned after NCAA investigators uncovered several game-fixing schemes as gambling scandals shake the basketball world. The NCAA announced the bans for the players from Arizona State University, Mississippi Valley State University, and the University of New Orleans on Friday, Nov. 7.  The organization detailed the accusations against Cedquavious "Dae Dae" Hunter, Dyquavian "Jah" Short, Jamond "Turk" Vincent, Donovan Sanders, Alvin Stredic, and Chatton "BJ" Freeman. The players were implicated in three unrelated cases …

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800+ Flights Canceled As FAA Orders Huge Cuts During Gov't Shutdown: What To Know 800+ Flights Canceled As FAA Orders Huge Cuts During Gov't Shutdown: What To Know 800+ Flights Canceled As FAA Orders Huge Cuts During Gov't Shutdown: What To Know
800+ Flights Canceled As FAA Orders Huge Cuts During Gov't Shutdown: What To Know Airlines began canceling hundreds of flights after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered reductions as the longest federal government shutdown in US history strains air traffic control staffing. According to FlightAware, at least 834 US-based flights were canceled as of 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 7. That's a dramatic increase from the 202 flights that were scrapped on Thursday, Nov. 6. The hubs most affected included Chicago O'Hare, Atlanta, Denver, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Phoenix. Around 1,360 US-based flights were also delayed as airports struggle with fewer air traffic controllers and …

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Hartford, CT
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Farmers' Almanac Publishing Final Edition After 208 Years: 'It Lives On Within You' Farmers' Almanac Publishing Final Edition After 208 Years: 'It Lives On Within You' Farmers' Almanac Publishing Final Edition After 208 Years: 'It Lives On Within You'
Farmers' Almanac Publishing Final Edition After 208 Years: 'It Lives On Within You' After more than two centuries of predicting the weather and giving advice to gardeners, the Farmers' Almanac is offering its last bit of seasonal wisdom. The 2026 edition of the Farmers' Almanac will be the last one for the publication based in Lewiston, Maine. Editors Sandi Duncan and Peter Geiger announced the decision on the almanac's website on Thursday, Nov. 6. The periodical has been continuously published since it was founded in 1818. "It is with a great appreciation and heartfelt emotions that we write to share some sad news," Duncan and Geiger wrote. "After more than 200 years of …

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Bethesda, MD
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833K Peloton Bikes Recalled After Seat Post Failures Cause Injuries 833K Peloton Bikes Recalled After Seat Post Failures Cause Injuries 833K Peloton Bikes Recalled After Seat Post Failures Cause Injuries
833K Peloton Bikes Recalled After Seat Post Failures Cause Injuries Hundreds of thousands of Peloton exercise bikes are being recalled after reports of seat posts breaking and detaching during workouts. Peloton issued the recall for about 833,000 Original Series Bike+ machines, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday, Nov. 6. The seat post assembly can break while in use, posing fall and injury hazards. Peloton received three reports of the seat post breaking, including two people who suffered injuries from falls, according to the CPSC. The recalled bikes are 4 feet long by 2 feet wide and have adjustable seats and handlebars. Affected mo…

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National Interest
Judge Orders Trump To Pay Full SNAP Benefits Amid Gov't Shutdown Judge Orders Trump To Pay Full SNAP Benefits Amid Gov't Shutdown Judge Orders Trump To Pay Full SNAP Benefits Amid Gov't Shutdown
Judge Orders Trump To Pay Full SNAP Benefits Amid Gov't Shutdown A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as millions of Americans wait for crucial food aid during the federal government shutdown. U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. issued the order on Thursday, Nov. 6, The New York Times reported. The ruling orders the US Department of Agriculture to pay full SNAP benefits by Friday, Nov. 7. The Trump administration had agreed to give SNAP recipients up to 65% of their November benefits, which McConnell said was unacceptable. "This should never happen in America," Mc…

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Hartford, CT
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Target Offers $20 Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Food Costs Rise, Sales Slump Target Offers $20 Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Food Costs Rise, Sales Slump Target Offers $20 Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Food Costs Rise, Sales Slump
Target Offers $20 Thanksgiving Meal Deal As Food Costs Rise, Sales Slump Target is the latest major chain to offer a budget-friendly Thanksgiving feast as food prices climb and as the chain's sales struggle throughout 2025. The Minneapolis-based company announced its "under-$20" Thanksgiving deal on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The offer includes a 10-pound turkey, potatoes, stuffing, gravy, bread, cranberry sauce, and frozen corn. Target says the meal can feed a family of four for less than $5 per person. "Our under-$20 Thanksgiving meal is priced even lower than last year's, but we're not stopping there," said Lisa Roath, chief merchandising of…

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