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Feds Expand Tesla Investigation After Doors Trap Kids Inside Vehicles Feds Expand Tesla Investigation After Doors Trap Kids Inside Vehicles Feds Expand Tesla Investigation After Doors Trap Kids Inside Vehicles
Feds Expand Tesla Investigation After Doors Trap Kids Inside Vehicles Federal safety regulators are widening an investigation into reports that Tesla vehicles' doors can fail to open and trap children inside them. In a letter to Tesla dated Monday, Oct. 27, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it has received 16 reports of outside door handles "becoming inoperative due to low 12VDC battery voltage" on some 2021 Tesla Model Y vehicles. Some parents said they stepped out to remove or place a child in the back seat and couldn't reopen the door to get back inside the vehicle. In four reports, drivers said they had to break a window to ente…
Trump Administration Agrees To Fund Partial SNAP Benefits Amid Gov't Shutdown Trump Administration Agrees To Fund Partial SNAP Benefits Amid Gov't Shutdown Trump Administration Agrees To Fund Partial SNAP Benefits Amid Gov't Shutdown
Trump Administration Agrees To Fund Partial SNAP Benefits Amid Gov't Shutdown The Trump administration will issue only partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments in November as the ongoing federal government shutdown nears the longest in US history. Trump's administration told a federal judge on Monday, Nov. 3, that it will use contingency funds to cover only part of November's SNAP benefits, The New York Times reported. The administration rejected the court's suggestion to tap money from the Child Nutrition Program and other federal reserves to make full payments. The decision means the roughly 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP, co…
Kimberly-Clark To Buy Summit-Based Kenvue In Massive $48.7B Merger: What To Know Kimberly-Clark To Buy Summit-Based Kenvue In Massive $48.7B Merger: What To Know Kimberly-Clark To Buy Summit-Based Kenvue In Massive $48.7B Merger: What To Know
Kimberly-Clark To Buy Summit-Based Kenvue In Massive $48.7B Merger: What To Know Kimberly-Clark Corporation will acquire Kenvue Inc. in a nearly $50 billion merger, creating one of the world's largest consumer health companies. Kenvue and Kimberly-Clark announced the $48.7 billion cash-and-stock deal on Monday, Nov. 3. The merger will form a combined business with about $32 billion in annual revenue and 10 billion-dollar brands, including Aveeno, Huggies, Kleenex, Listerine, Neutrogena, and Tylenol. The combined company will be headquartered in Irving, Texas, with a continued presence in Kenvue's current headquarters in Summit, New Jersey. "We are excited to …
Obesity Rate Falling From All-Time High, Poll Finds: Here's Why Obesity Rate Falling From All-Time High, Poll Finds: Here's Why Obesity Rate Falling From All-Time High, Poll Finds: Here's Why
Obesity Rate Falling From All-Time High, Poll Finds: Here's Why For the first time in years, the obesity rate is falling in the US, with the rise of weight loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy driving the change. Gallup released its latest National Health and Well-Being Index on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The research and polling firm found that the adult obesity rate has dropped to 37.0% in 2025 after hitting a record 39.9% in 2022. That decrease translates to roughly 7.6 million fewer obese adults nationwide. Despite the drop, the US obesity rate remains among the highest in the Western world. At the same time, the number of people using GLP-1 in…
Breaking Legs On Popular Dining Chairs Force Huge Recall Breaking Legs On Popular Dining Chairs Force Huge Recall Breaking Legs On Popular Dining Chairs Force Huge Recall
Breaking Legs On Popular Dining Chairs Force Huge Recall This recall may sound familiar to fans of HBO's new conspiracy-based comedy "The Chair Company." Crate & Barrel is recalling about 54,930 of its Ana Dining Chairs sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Oct. 30. About 3,160 chairs were purchased in Canada. The recall was issued after Crate & Barrel received reports that defective chair legs can break, creating a risk of falls. The issue affects several models sold in various colors, including charcoal, gray, ivory, navy, and velvet finishes. The chairs were available in stores an…
Dunkin' Unveils 2025 Holiday Menu: See What's On It Dunkin' Unveils 2025 Holiday Menu: See What's On It Dunkin' Unveils 2025 Holiday Menu: See What's On It
Dunkin' Unveils 2025 Holiday Menu: See What's On It The holidays are arriving early at Dunkin'.  The coffee chain has unveiled its 2025 holiday menu. The festive treats and beverages will be available at Dunkin' locations nationwide on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The Cookie Butter Cloud Latte is new to the seasonal menu, combining espresso with brown sugar, baked cookie flavors, and cookie butter crumbles.  Another new addition is the Berry Sangria Refresher, which offers a fruity punch with berry flavors mixed into green tea, black tea, lemonade, or sparkling water. The new Raspberry Striped Croissant joins the holiday spread, …
Dangerous Chainsaw Problem Prompts Huge Recall: What To Know Dangerous Chainsaw Problem Prompts Huge Recall: What To Know Dangerous Chainsaw Problem Prompts Huge Recall: What To Know
Dangerous Chainsaw Problem Prompts Huge Recall: What To Know Nearly 100,000 battery-powered chainsaws are being recalled after reports of brake failure that caused at least one injury, federal officials said. Milwaukee Tool issued the recall for about 90,860 of its M18 FUEL 12-inch and 14-inch Top Handle Chainsaws sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 30. About 7,500 chainsaws were purchased in Canada. The chainsaw's chain brake may not activate, posing a serious laceration hazard, the CPSC said. Milwaukee Tool has received two reports of the brake failing, including one injury involving a lacerated f…
USPS Reveals 2026 Stamp Lineup: See What's New USPS Reveals 2026 Stamp Lineup: See What's New USPS Reveals 2026 Stamp Lineup: See What's New
USPS Reveals 2026 Stamp Lineup: See What's New The US Postal Service is giving a first look at its newest stamp lineup, with designs that honor American icons, cultural milestones, and natural beauty. The USPS unveiled some of the new stamps on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The lineup ranges from sports legends to the celebration of a major anniversary for one state. The designs are preliminary, and new stamps will be announced in the future. "This early preview of our 2026 stamp program underscores the Postal Service's commitment to celebrating the artistry and storytelling that make stamps so special," said USPS stamp services director Li…
Trump Ordered To Fund SNAP Benefits During Gov't Shutdown Trump Ordered To Fund SNAP Benefits During Gov't Shutdown Trump Ordered To Fund SNAP Benefits During Gov't Shutdown
Trump Ordered To Fund SNAP Benefits During Gov't Shutdown A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to resume Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the ongoing government shutdown, as 42 million Americans risk losing crucial food aid. A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled on Friday, Oct. 31, that the US Department of Agriculture must use contingency money in a timely manner or "as soon as possible," The New York Times reported. The USDA had said that it wouldn't issue SNAP benefits on Saturday, Nov. 1. The court order directs the USDA to allocate emergency funds Congress previously set…
NASA Responds To Kim Kardashian's Moon Landing Conspiracy Theory NASA Responds To Kim Kardashian's Moon Landing Conspiracy Theory NASA Responds To Kim Kardashian's Moon Landing Conspiracy Theory
NASA Responds To Kim Kardashian's Moon Landing Conspiracy Theory NASA has fired back at reality TV star Kim Kardashian after she questioned whether the 1969 moon landing was real. Kardashian made the comments on a new episode of "The Kardashians," which debuted on Hulu on Thursday, Oct. 30. The 45-year-old repeated the well-known conspiracy theory that the Apollo 11 mission to bring the first humans to the Moon was staged. While talking with actress Sarah Paulson, Kardashian read an online article claiming to quote astronaut Buzz Aldrin denying the 1969 landing. "He goes, 'There was no scary moment because it didn't happen,'" Kardash…
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