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Crash Risk While Backing Up Forces Huge Toyota Recall: What To Know Crash Risk While Backing Up Forces Huge Toyota Recall: What To Know Crash Risk While Backing Up Forces Huge Toyota Recall: What To Know
Crash Risk While Backing Up Forces Huge Toyota Recall: What To Know More than 73,000 Toyota SUVs are being recalled after an issue that could put pedestrians at risk of being hit. Toyota issued the recall for 73,528 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report released on Tuesday, March 31. The recall covers the model years 2023 through 2025. The problem involves the vehicle's pedestrian warning system, which is meant to alert people nearby when a hybrid is moving at low speeds. In the affected vehicles, the sound may be too quiet when the car is in reverse, making it harder for a pedestri…

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Stamford, CT
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Stamford Business Ranked Best US Company To Work For In 2026 Stamford Business Ranked Best US Company To Work For In 2026 Stamford Business Ranked Best US Company To Work For In 2026
Stamford Business Ranked Best US Company To Work For In 2026 From major banks to health care systems, dozens of Northeast employers are being recognized as some of the best businesses for workers. Fortune released its 2026 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For on Wednesday, April 1. The annual rankings are based on confidential surveys collected in 2025 from more than 7.3 million US employees. The list measures workplace trust, culture, and employee experience, highlighting companies where workers report feeling supported, valued, and confident. "Against the backdrop of the AI revolution, three themes stand out among these top employe…

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National Interest
Northeast Grad Schools Among Nation's Best Programs In New Rankings Northeast Grad Schools Among Nation's Best Programs In New Rankings Northeast Grad Schools Among Nation's Best Programs In New Rankings
Northeast Grad Schools Among Nation's Best Programs In New Rankings Graduate programs across the Northeast are being recognized among the best in the nation, according to a new report. U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings on Tuesday, April 7. The list evaluates programs in several fields, including business, law, medicine, engineering, education, and nursing. The media outlet said it compared grad programs based on factors like research performance and career outcomes. "We know a graduate degree is a major commitment," said LaMont Jones, managing editor of education at U.S. News. "That is why we are dedica…

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National Interest
Cause Of Death Revealed For 'Deadliest Catch' Star: Report Cause Of Death Revealed For 'Deadliest Catch' Star: Report Cause Of Death Revealed For 'Deadliest Catch' Star: Report
Cause Of Death Revealed For 'Deadliest Catch' Star: Report The official cause of death has been released for a "Deadliest Catch" deckhand who died after falling overboard while working in the Bering Sea, according to a report. Todd Meadows, 25, died from "drowning with probable hypothermia" and "submersion of body in cold water." His death certificate was obtained by TMZ on Monday, April 6. Meadows fell overboard while crabbing off the coast of Alaska as cameras recorded footage for the Discovery Channel reality series. He was pronounced dead at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, and his body was cremated in Anchorage. Crew members rushed …

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Hartford, CT
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Popular Text Messaging App Shutting Down In Months: What To Know Popular Text Messaging App Shutting Down In Months: What To Know Popular Text Messaging App Shutting Down In Months: What To Know
Popular Text Messaging App Shutting Down In Months: What To Know Samsung is ending its messaging app, requiring most users to switch to Google Messages to keep texting on their devices. The Samsung Messages app will be discontinued in July 2026, the tech giant announced on Monday, April 6. Users will need to transition to Google's app "to maintain a consistent messaging experience on Android." Newer devices, including the Galaxy 26 lineup, are already blocked from installing Samsung Messages. "Once the Samsung Messages app is discontinued, sending messages via Samsung Messages on your phone will no longer be possible, except for emergency serv…

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National Interest
US Woman Vanishes After Falling Overboard During Night Boat Trip In Bahamas US Woman Vanishes After Falling Overboard During Night Boat Trip In Bahamas US Woman Vanishes After Falling Overboard During Night Boat Trip In Bahamas
US Woman Vanishes After Falling Overboard During Night Boat Trip In Bahamas An American woman disappeared in the water after falling overboard during an evening boat trip in The Bahamas, authorities said. A married couple from the US was aboard an 8-foot hard-bottom dinghy at around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. The man and woman were traveling from Hope Town to Elbow Cay in the Abaco Islands. During the trip, the woman fell into the water while holding the boat keys, causing the engine to shut off. Strong currents carried her away, and her husband lost sight of her before paddling the vessel back to shore.…

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Bethesda, MD
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Deadly Battery Risk To Kids Forces Huge Recall Of Holiday Toy Rings Deadly Battery Risk To Kids Forces Huge Recall Of Holiday Toy Rings Deadly Battery Risk To Kids Forces Huge Recall Of Holiday Toy Rings
Deadly Battery Risk To Kids Forces Huge Recall Of Holiday Toy Rings Thousands of holiday-themed light-up rings are being recalled because children could choke on their batteries, officials said. Recalls have been issued for more than 4,300 toy rings, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, April 2. The agency said that the rings fail to meet mandatory toy safety standards.  The problem stems from battery compartments that can be easily opened, exposing small button cell batteries. If swallowed, those batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, or death. One recall includes about 3,540 Coluans Christma…

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National Interest
NY Taxpayers Face Second-Largest Burden In US, Study Finds NY Taxpayers Face Second-Largest Burden In US, Study Finds NY Taxpayers Face Second-Largest Burden In US, Study Finds
NY Taxpayers Face Second-Largest Burden In US, Study Finds Several Northeast states are among the most heavily taxed in the country, according to a new study, WalletHub released its 2026 Tax Burden by State report on Tuesday, March 31. The study compared all 50 states based on how much of residents' total personal income goes toward property taxes, individual income taxes, and sales and excise taxes. The personal finance website's report was published before Tax Day, which falls on Wednesday, April 15. "It's easy to be dismayed at tax time when you see just how much of your income you lose," said WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo. "Living in a stat…

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Bethesda, MD
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Flying Parts, Burn Danger Sparks Massive Recall Of Popular Frying Pans Flying Parts, Burn Danger Sparks Massive Recall Of Popular Frying Pans Flying Parts, Burn Danger Sparks Massive Recall Of Popular Frying Pans
Flying Parts, Burn Danger Sparks Massive Recall Of Popular Frying Pans Nearly 750,000 cooking pans sold at major retailers are being recalled because parts can fly off during cooking, posing a risk of burns and injuries. E Mishan & Sons, based in New York City, is recalling about 740,000 Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue stainless steel sauté pans, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, April 2. The recall includes two-piece sets featuring 10-inch and 11.5-inch pans. The problem involves a metal cap that connects the pan to its handle. The cap can detach and forcefully eject when heated, creating both impact and burn hazards. …

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National Interest
'Bob's Burgers' Star Shares Emotional Update After Surviving Fiery Crash In New England 'Bob's Burgers' Star Shares Emotional Update After Surviving Fiery Crash In New England 'Bob's Burgers' Star Shares Emotional Update After Surviving Fiery Crash In New England
'Bob's Burgers' Star Shares Emotional Update After Surviving Fiery Crash In New England The voice of a beloved character on "Bob's Burgers" says he's "thankful beyond words" to be alive after a fiery toll booth crash in New Hampshire. Eugene Mirman gave an update about his recovery in an Instagram post on Friday, April 3. The 51-year-old comedian has voiced Gene Belcher since the hit animated series debuted on Fox in 2011. Mirman, whose real name is Yevgeny Mirman, was injured in the crash on the Everett Turnpike on Tuesday, March 31. "Thank you so much for all the well wishes, love, and kind messages from friends and strangers," he posted. "I am extraordinaril…

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