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Headlights May Be Too Bright In Latest Tesla Recall: What To Know Headlights May Be Too Bright In Latest Tesla Recall: What To Know
Headlights May Be Too Bright In Latest Tesla Recall: What To Know Tesla is recalling more than 20,000 vehicles because their headlights may be too bright in the electric automaker's latest safety problem. The recall affects 20,349 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The affected Teslas include certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The low-beam headlights may exceed the maximum allowed light output, reducing visibility for oncoming drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. That means the vehicles fail to comply with federal requirements for lamps, reflective devices, and…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
'America's Head Cheerleader' Just Announced Her Next Move 'America's Head Cheerleader' Just Announced Her Next Move
'America's Head Cheerleader' Just Announced Her Next Move Reece Weaver has made her next move. The former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader who rose to fame on Netflix's "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" will make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in "Chicago," she announced Tuesday morning, Aug. 11, on "CBS Mornings." Weaver will begin her six-week limited engagement at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City on Monday, Sept. 7, and continue through Sunday, Oct. 18. Last June, "The Wall Street Journal" published an article titled "America’s Head Cheerleader Wants You to Back Off Her Husband." The article centered around Weaver's …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Software Glitch Can Disable Turn Signals, Forcing Recall Of 500K Toyota Cars Software Glitch Can Disable Turn Signals, Forcing Recall Of 500K Toyota Cars
Software Glitch Can Disable Turn Signals, Forcing Recall Of 500K Toyota Cars More than 500,000 Toyota cars are being recalled because of a dashboard software problem that can disable turn signals, hazard lights, and safety warnings. Toyota is recalling about 508,354 Camry Hybrid vehicles in the US, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Aug. 6. The Camrys are from the 2025 and 2026 model years. The 7-inch instrument cluster display can go blank when the vehicle starts because of a software error. The problem can also deactivate the turn signals, hazard lights, seat belt reminders, and smart key warning. The …

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by Chris Spiker
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CT Man Claimed He Was A Federal Officer, 'Special Forces' Arrested For Being Neither: Cops CT Man Claimed He Was A Federal Officer, 'Special Forces' Arrested For Being Neither: Cops
CT Man Claimed He Was A Federal Officer, 'Special Forces' Arrested For Being Neither: Cops A Connecticut man pulled up to a medical emergency in a Mazda SUV fitted with flashing red-and-blue lights, said he was a federal agent who'd worked in "special forces," and he was there to help. He was lying, authorities said.  Kurt Hoss, 58, was arrested Saturday, Aug. 8, after arriving at a home on Baxter Road in Tolland, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers were at the scene to assist emergency medical personnel. Investigators said Hoss approached troopers and offered to help. The red-and-blue lights on his SUV remained on. “When asked which agency he represented, Hoss stated h…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Return: 'Mayday!' American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Return: 'Mayday!'
American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Return: 'Mayday!' A routine American Airlines flight turned into a midair emergency shortly after takeoff, forcing the crew to make a rapid return to the airport. The Charlotte-bound flight struck birds after departing Myrtle Beach International Airport in South Carolina on Monday, Aug. 10, causing an engine problem and prompting the pilot to declare a Mayday, according to multiple reports. "Mayday, Mayday, Mayday!" the pilot said in air traffic control audio available through LiveATC.net as the crew requested priority clearance to return to Myrtle Beach.  The American Airlines Boeing 737 was carrying …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Great White Shark Pulls Lifeguard Underwater At Popular New England Beach Great White Shark Pulls Lifeguard Underwater At Popular New England Beach
Great White Shark Pulls Lifeguard Underwater At Popular New England Beach A lifeguard escaped after a great white shark dragged him several feet underwater at a popular Maine beach. The encounter happened at Scarborough Beach State Park on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 8. The lifeguard was swimming with a rescue torpedo when the shark grabbed the device, according to the Scarborough Police Department. News Center Maine identified the lifeguard as park director Greg Wilfert. The shark pulled Wilfert about 5 to 6 feet below the surface before he freed himself from the strap attached to the rescue torpedo. Wilfert was able to swim safely back to sh…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Trump Snuck Off Air Force One In Catering Truck Onto Secret Plane Amid Iran Threat: Report Trump Snuck Off Air Force One In Catering Truck Onto Secret Plane Amid Iran Threat: Report
Trump Snuck Off Air Force One In Catering Truck Onto Secret Plane Amid Iran Threat: Report President Donald Trump reportedly took extraordinary measures to conceal part of his trip home from Turkey amid concerns about a possible Iranian assassination attempt. Trump secretly left Ankara on a smaller military aircraft Wednesday, July 8, while journalists and some White House staff members were led to believe he was aboard Air Force One, according to an exclusive report by The Washington Post.  The operation followed intelligence about a potential Iranian threat against the president, The Post reported. Trump had been seen boarding an older Air Force One aircraft at Ankara Int…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Dairy Queen Unveils New Blizzard Flavor, Launching Fall Menu Dairy Queen Unveils New Blizzard Flavor, Launching Fall Menu
Dairy Queen Unveils New Blizzard Flavor, Launching Fall Menu Dairy Queen is unveiling several new treats on its fall menu, including a new Blizzard flavor. DQ launched its new Caramel Apple Cheesecake Blizzard Treat, the chain announced in a news release. The dessert features cheesecake pieces and caramel apple topping blended with DQ soft serve. The Blizzard of the Month for August is available at participating locations. "It's a delicious way to satisfy seasonal cravings while the weather is still warm and for fans to fall a little harder for fall," said DQ. Rewards members can also buy one Blizzard Treat and get a second for 99 cents throug…

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by Chris Spiker
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Free Insomnia Cookies Celebrate Start Of College: How To Get Some Free Insomnia Cookies Celebrate Start Of College: How To Get Some
Free Insomnia Cookies Celebrate Start Of College: How To Get Some Insomnia Cookies is giving incoming college freshmen a sweet start to the school year. The late-night bakery chain is offering 30,000 free six-packs of Classic cookies to members of the Class of 2030, the company announced in a news release on Monday, Aug. 10. Enrollment begins at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Incoming freshmen can qualify by joining Insomnia's rewards program or updating an existing account with their university and an expected graduation year of 2030. The first 30,000 eligible students across the US will automatically receive a reward for a free Freshman 6-Pack…

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by Chris Spiker
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Major FDA Food Policy Shift Could Change Ingredient Oversight Major FDA Food Policy Shift Could Change Ingredient Oversight
Major FDA Food Policy Shift Could Change Ingredient Oversight Major changes could be coming to the way the federal government oversees what's in Americans' food. The US Department of Health and Human Services announced two proposed policy changes on Monday, Aug. 10, aimed at tightening oversight of food ingredients and establishing a federal standard for ultra-processed foods. The FDA proposed requiring food manufacturers to notify the agency when they determine that a substance added to human or animal food is Generally Recognized as Safe, or GRAS. This would replace a system that has allowed manufacturers to make some GRAS determinations without no…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible Throughout Northeast: Here's When Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible Throughout Northeast: Here's When
Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible Throughout Northeast: Here's When A highly anticipated celestial event is just days away, bringing a dramatic daytime sky show to parts of the world. A total solar eclipse will occur Wednesday, Aug. 12, when the moon moves between Earth and the sun and completely blocks the sun along a narrow path. Totality will be visible outside the US, but millions in North America will be able to watch a partial eclipse. NASA says totality will sweep across northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, a small corner of Portugal, and portions of the Arctic and Atlantic oceans.  The path of totality is the narrow zone where the moon …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Man Wanted In Penn State Senior's Fatal Robbery, Officer Shooting; Surrenders: US Marshals Man Wanted In Penn State Senior's Fatal Robbery, Officer Shooting; Surrenders: US Marshals
Man Wanted In Penn State Senior's Fatal Robbery, Officer Shooting; Surrenders: US Marshals The man wanted in the robbery tied to the fatal shooting of Penn State senior Billy Schmidt has surrendered to Philadelphia police after a public search that included a cash reward, the U.S. Marshals Service announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Khadfi Fleming surrendered at Philadelphia Police Headquarters at 6 p.m., the U.S. Marshals Service said. "The public and media played an important role in bringing Fleming to justice," the agency said in a statement posted on X. "USMS Philly thanks everyone who shared info, spread the word, and assisted law enforcement, ultimately helping bring about Flem…

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by Jillian Pikora