Peloton recalled its Tread+ and Tread treadmills Wednesday, and the company admitted it was wrong to fight the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s request that it do so. About 125,000 treadmills are included in the recall. The CPSC said that there has been one child death and 70 other injuries tied to the treadmills. But when
Continue ReadingHere is a look at Alex Rodriguez, former New York Yankees infielder, who is in fourth place for the most career home runs in Major League Baseball history. He was suspended for the entire 2014 season after an investigation into the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Personal Birth date: July 27, 1975 Birth place: New York,
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Children in Canada ages 12 to 15 can now get vaccinated against Covid-19. Health Canada, the national department of health, announced Wednesday it has authorized the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for the age group. Clinical trial results showed the vaccine had 100% efficacy and was well tolerated in youths ages 12 to 15. “The most commonly reported
Continue ReadingThe Academy Awards ending was a little different this year due to a decision by producers that had to do with late actor Chadwick Boseman. As a reminder, producers had switched the order of the final awards of the night so best picture was announced before the lead acting categories. Boseman, nominated for lead actor
Continue ReadingA twin-engine plane crashed into a house late Tuesday in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, killing four people — including one person inside the home — officials said. A Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 carrying three people hit the home at 11:22 p.m. CT, Federal Aviation Administration representative Maria Njoku said Wednesday. Police said the crash killed four people. That included
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story HUMBLE, Texas (KTRK) — When Mary Alice Vaca received a postcard in the mail saying there could be a warrant out for her husband’s arrest, she was confused. The ticket was from 20 years ago and the alleged crime was not wearing a seat belt and not having
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Former President Donald Trump is weighing in on the fight to replace Rep. Liz Cheney in the House Republican Party’s leadership, blasting Cheney in a new statement and staying in touch with Republicans on Capitol Hill as the effort gets underway. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has been in contact with Trump about the mounting
Continue ReadingHere is a look at South by Southwest, a collection of music, film and interactive conferences and festivals held annually in Austin, Texas. It is nicknamed “South by” and abbreviated SXSW. March 11-20, 2022 – The South by Southwest conference and festivals are scheduled to take place. March 16-20, 2021 – The South by Southwest
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story SAN LEON, Texas (KTRK) — Firefighters battled multiple fires in a San Leon neighborhood early Wednesday. Crews responded to the 1600 block of Dick Bay Street where at least three homes were engulfed. The smoke and flames could be seen from miles away. Video from Skyeye showed one
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story HUMBLE, Texas (KTRK) — When Mary Alice Vaca received a postcard in the mail saying there could be a warrant out for her husband’s arrest, she was confused. The ticket was from 20 years ago and the alleged crime was not wearing a seat belt and not having
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A group of businesses has filed a lawsuit against Oregon Gov. Kate Brown over her recent extension of Oregon’s state of emergency because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story SAN JOSE, California (KGO) — It seems unfair, but misfortune sometimes happens to those who can least afford it. A South Bay man suddenly discovered thousands of dollars missing from his EDD account. Yet he finds room for optimism. Luis Garcia had every reason to be upset. Bank
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Australian and other overseas cricketers who have been participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) are scrambling for ways to leave India as it faces the world’s worst Covid-19 outbreak. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will help move Australia’s entire IPL “cohort” to the Maldives or Sri Lanka ahead of the
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MENLO PARK, California (KGO) — Handmade pandemic piñatas are becoming a smash hit for Menlo Park resident, Elizabeth McCarthy. She’s a full-time nurse at Stanford Hospital, and is now spending any free moment constructing giant germs, modeled after COVID-19. Necessary materials include corrugated cardboard, textured crepe paper and
Continue ReadingThe world won’t be able to tackle the climate crisis unless there is a sharp increase in the supply of metals required to produce electric cars, solar panels, wind turbines and other clean energy technologies, according to the International Energy Agency. As countries switch to green energy, demand for copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare
Continue ReadingEmily in “Emily in Paris” is going to be a bit more Parisian in Season 2. Creator Darren Star says Emily, played by Lily Collins, will learn how to better assimilate into French culture. “For me, it’s the evolution of the character. I think when someone goes to Paris for the first time, they are
Continue Reading The Paycheck Protection Program is out of cash for most businesses weeks ahead of the program’s scheduled May 31 closure, the Small Business Administration said Tuesday. The program, a core element of the congressional response to the economic crisis caused by the pandemic, re-opened in January with an additional $284 billion for first-time borrowers as
Continue Reading“Tiger King” star Carole Baskin is “purring like a bobcat rolling in catnip” after launching her own cryptocurrency. Baskin’s new digital currency, called $CAT, allows fans to buy merchandise or online experiences from Baskin’s Big Cat Rescue animal sanctuary in Tampa, FL., starting at five dollars. Baskin tweeted about the new currency, and also posted
Continue ReadingTallulah Willis is engaged. The daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis announced the news on her Instagram on Tuesday evening. Willis will be marrying filmmaker Dillon Buss. Willis shared a close-up video of the gorgeous sparkler with the caption, “Hands still shakin’ — Mom’s spaghetti — I’m fiancenched.” Buss posted a photo after the
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MT. JULIET, Tennessee (WSMV) — A man is behind bars this morning after police say he pointed a high-intensity laser at a commercial aircraft in flight and a tractor trailer driver on Interstate 40. Mt. Juliet Police said 136 passengers were on board the plane when the man
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