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Major Mitsubishi Recall Expanded Over Corrosion Issues: What To Know Major Mitsubishi Recall Expanded Over Corrosion Issues: What To Know
Major Mitsubishi Recall Expanded Over Corrosion Issues: What To Know More than 108,000 Mitsubishi vehicles are being recalled over an issue that could cause the rear liftgate to suddenly fall or rupture. Mitsubishi Motors North America issued the recall for 108,046 SUVs, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report released on Monday, April 20. The issue affects 102,815 Outlanders from the model years 2014 through 2020, along with 5,231 Outlander PHEV vehicles from the model years 2018 through 2022. The liftgate gas spring cylinders in the affected SUVs may corrode after salt water enters the component and builds up ove…
Urgent Warning Issued After Hundreds Of Fires, Injuries Linked To Popular Home Treadmills Urgent Warning Issued After Hundreds Of Fires, Injuries Linked To Popular Home Treadmills
Urgent Warning Issued After Hundreds Of Fires, Injuries Linked To Popular Home Treadmills Federal safety officials are warning consumers to stop using a popular line of home walking pads and treadmills after they were linked to hundreds of incidents, including injuries and fires. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the alert for Sperax walking pads and treadmills on Thursday, April 16. The affected models are typically black with red trim, with the model number listed near the power switch. According to the CPSC, there have been 201 reports involving problems like uncontrollable speeds and abrupt stops. The issues have caused at least 66 falls or injurie…
Ejected Flight Attendant Seen For The First Time After Deadly LaGuardia Plane Crash Ejected Flight Attendant Seen For The First Time After Deadly LaGuardia Plane Crash
Ejected Flight Attendant Seen For The First Time After Deadly LaGuardia Plane Crash A new photo shows a flight attendant recovering in a New York hospital after surviving a deadly plane crash that killed two pilots, as a GoFundMe surpasses $126,000. Solange Tremblay, a senior flight attendant, was seriously injured during the crash of Air Canada Jazz flight 8646 from Montreal to LaGuardia on Sunday, March 22. Tremblay was seated in the forward cabin behind the cockpit when she was ejected more than 320 feet when the plane collided with a firetruck while landing. The pilots, Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther, died on impact. For the first time since the crash, Trem…
Jill Biden's Secret Service Agent Shoots Himself At Philadelphia Airport Jill Biden's Secret Service Agent Shoots Himself At Philadelphia Airport
Jill Biden's Secret Service Agent Shoots Himself At Philadelphia Airport A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to protect former First Lady Jill Biden accidentally shot himself in the leg at Philadelphia International Airport, authorities announced on Friday, March 27. The incident happened shortly before 9 a.m. when the agent, who was traveling in an unmarked car, unintentionally discharged his firearm, according to Philadelphia police. Jill Biden was not in the area at the time of the shooting, the Secret Service confirmed. Other law enforcement officers responded to assist the injured agent, who was taken to a local hospital. He is being treated for his injur…
WATCH: Mass Man Was In SUV That Hit Trooper During Crash Investigation In NY WATCH: Mass Man Was In SUV That Hit Trooper During Crash Investigation In NY
Watch: Mass Man Was In SUV That Hit Trooper During Crash Investigation In NY A state trooper was hospitalized after being struck by an SUV occupied by Connecticut and Massachusetts residents while investigating a crash at an intersection in Upstate New York, authorities said. The crash happened just after 8 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, at the intersection of Route 458 and Route 30 in the Franklin County town of Duane, NY, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 24.  Police said two marked patrol vehicles were parked on the east shoulder of Route 30 with their emergency lights activated as the troopers investigated a separate property damage incident. Troop…
2 Officers Wounded, Person In Critical Condition In Western Mass Police-Involved Shooting 2 Officers Wounded, Person In Critical Condition In Western Mass Police-Involved Shooting
2 Officers Wounded, Person In Critical Condition In Western Mass Police-Involved Shooting Two police officers and a third person were shot on Wednesday morning, Jan 7, in Berkshire County.  The officer-involved shooting took place around 11 a.m. in Hinsdale. The Berkshire County District Attorney's Office, which is overseeing the investigation with Massachusetts State Police, did not disclose the exact location.  Both officers suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the shooting. The third person was in critical condition on Wednesday afternoon.   The prosecutor's office said this was an "isolated" incident.  Authorities have released few details to …
Stunning Video Shows Car Barreling Through NJ High School Auditorium With Students Inside Stunning Video Shows Car Barreling Through NJ High School Auditorium With Students Inside
Stunning Video Shows Car Barreling Through NJ High School Auditorium With Students Inside Two people were injured after a sedan came crashing through the Elizabeth High School auditorium on students' first day back to school after winter break on Monday morning, Jan. 5, authorities said. Video shared by Jersey Talks on Instagram shows the incident, which a city spokesperson said happened just after 8 a.m. in the Dwyer auditorium along Pearl Street. Prior to the collision, the car was driving erratically on Bridge Street, ran a red light at Pearl Street and drove over the curb before crashing into the wall, authorities said. The driver and a student were hospitalized with minor …
Teen Sets Sleeping Man On Fire On NY Subway Causing 'Horrific' Injuries: Feds Teen Sets Sleeping Man On Fire On NY Subway Causing 'Horrific' Injuries: Feds
Teen Sets Sleeping Man On Fire On NY Subway Causing 'Horrific' Injuries: Feds Federal prosecutors charged an 18-year-old man with setting a rider on fire inside a New York City subway car, an act officials called one of the most violent the system has seen. Hiram Carrero was arrested and charged with arson resulting in injury to another person in connection with the Dec. 1 attack, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York said. Investigators say Carrero boarded a northbound train around 3 a.m. at the 34th Street–Penn Station stop in Midtown. Surveillance video shows him pick up a piece of paper, set it on fire, and press it against a man sleeping on the…
‘Guy With Broken Arm’ Turns Out To Be Devils Star Jack Hughes On Date With Tate McRae ‘Guy With Broken Arm’ Turns Out To Be Devils Star Jack Hughes On Date With Tate McRae
‘Guy With Broken Arm’ Turns Out To Be Devils Star Jack Hughes On Date With Tate McRae Jack Hughes may be off the ice, but his love life is heating up. The injured NJ Devils center was spotted on a date with Grammy-nominated Tate McRae, one of the biggest pop stars in the world, last weekend. The two were seen together at Anton’s in New York City, according to celebrity-sighting Instagram account DeuxMoi.  The photo, submitted by a follower and shared to the account, shows the pair dining together in the West Village, fueling speculation that the 22-year-old singer and the 24-year-old NHL star may be dating. View this post on Instagram …
Jumper Leaps From 3rd-Story Balcony At Worcester Courthouse Jumper Leaps From 3rd-Story Balcony At Worcester Courthouse
Jumper Leaps From 3rd-Story Balcony At Worcester Courthouse The Worcester County Courthouse was shut down on Monday, Oct. 6, after someone jumped from a balcony around 11:30 a.m., earlier reports have said.  The Worcester County District Attorney's Office said state police detectives are investigating an unattended death that occurred at the Worcester Courthouse on Monday. Authorities did not provide further details about what happened. Worcester police received multiple 911 calls about the incident.  Multiple reports said someone jumped from an upper-floor balcony, suffering critical injuries. Two people who reported being at the co…
Nationwide Recall Issued For 58M Pounds Of Snack Products Nationwide Recall Issued For 58M Pounds Of Snack Products
Nationwide Recall Issued For 58M Pounds Of Snack Products A popular grab-and-go snack is off the menu after an unusual problem turned up in the batter. Federal food safety officials said The Hillshire Brands Company is recalling about 58,000,000 pounds of corn dog and sausage-on-a-stick products that may contain pieces of wood embedded in the batter, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.  The items were packaged between March 17, 2025 and Sept. 26, 2025. The recalled products bear establishment numbers EST-582 or P-894 on the package. They were sold online and shipped nationwide to retail and foo…
Steelers QB Robbed While Out In Dublin Before Vikings Game: Report Steelers QB Robbed While Out In Dublin Before Vikings Game: Report
Steelers QB Robbed While Out In Dublin Before Vikings Game: Report Steelers backup quarterback Skylar Thompson was robbed while out in Ireland before their game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Sept. 28.  The 28-year-old was in Dublin on Friday when he was mugged, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. It's unclear what was taken during the assault or where Thompson was when he was jumped.  Thompson, who is out on injured reserve, suffered minor injuries in the assault, the report said.  The Steelers confirmed the NFL is investigating the incident. "We are aware of a situation involving Skylar Thompson on Friday night in Du…
16-Year-Old Who Stabbed Classmates In PA High School Charged As Adult: Police (UPDATE) 16-Year-Old Who Stabbed Classmates In PA High School Charged As Adult: Police (UPDATE)
16-Year-Old Who Stabbed Classmates In PA High School Charged As Adult: Police (Update) A 16-year-old student is being charged as an adult after a stabbing inside Pittsburgh Carrick High School left three classmates injured on Wednesday, Sept. 24, police announced. Anthony Taulton is facing three felony aggravated assault charges, along with possession of instruments of crime and possession of a weapon on school property, according to police and court records. Surveillance video captured Taulton squaring off with one victim before a fight broke out, leading to the stabbings, investigators said. The two other victims became involved during the altercation, police detailed in co…
Gunman Yells ‘Free Palestine’ Before Opening Fire At NH Wedding Reception, Killing 1: Police Gunman Yells ‘Free Palestine’ Before Opening Fire At NH Wedding Reception, Killing 1: Police
Gunman Yells ‘Free Palestine’ Before Opening Fire At NH Wedding Reception, Killing 1: Police A dream New Hampshire wedding turned into a nightmare when a gunman stormed the reception and opened fire just as the bride and groom were about to begin their first dance. One man was killed protecting his family, and several others were injured, authorities said.  Hunter Nadeau, 23, has been charged with second-degree murder in the Saturday, Sept. 21, shooting at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, about 40 miles north of Boston, police said. The victim was identified as 59-year-old Robert Steven DeCesare. Police said Sunday they have not found a connection between Nadeau and DeCesare…
3 Officers Killed, 2 Injured Identified In York County Shooting; Gunman Dead (UPDATE) 3 Officers Killed, 2 Injured Identified In York County Shooting; Gunman Dead (UPDATE)
3 Officers Killed, 2 Injured Identified In York County Shooting; Gunman Dead (Update) The three Northern York County Regional Police Department detectives killed in a York County ambush have been formally identified, Pennsylvania State Police announced during a Thursday, Sept. 18 press conference. Two other officers were wounded, and the gunman, 24-year-old Matthew James Ruth, was killed. The detectives killed in the line of duty have been identified as Cody Beaker, Mark Baker, and Isaiah Emenheiser. Another Northern York detective and a York County Sheriff’s deputy remain hospitalized. The confrontation lasted just two minutes and 16 seconds from the time Ruth opened fire t…
Lacerations Trigger Major Recall Of Power Tools Lacerations Trigger Major Recall Of Power Tools
Lacerations Trigger Major Recall Of Power Tools Nearly 63,000 cordless grease guns and hoses are being recalled after reports of injuries linked to the tools. Makita issued the recall for about 62,927 Professional Cordless Grease Guns and hoses, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 4. The agency warned that the hoses can develop holes that spray grease during use, creating a laceration hazard. The company has received five reports of the hoses failing, including five laceration injuries. All of the injuries occurred outside the US, according to the CPSC. The grease guns were availa…
After Fall At CT Farmhouse, Ex-‘SNL’ Star Shatters Pelvis: 'My Life Flashed Before My Eyes' After Fall At CT Farmhouse, Ex-‘SNL’ Star Shatters Pelvis: 'My Life Flashed Before My Eyes'
After Fall At CT Farmhouse, Ex-‘SNL’ Star Shatters Pelvis: 'My Life Flashed Before My Eyes' Lonely Island member and former "Saturday Night Live" writer and actor Jorma Taccone is recovering in a Connecticut hospital after a serious 20-foot fall left him with major injuries.  The 48-year-old actor said he “shattered [his] pelvis” and suffered a detached sacrum after a ladder collapsed beneath him at his farmhouse in Canaan, Connecticut, he said on "The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers" podcast this week. He called into the show from his hospital bed.  Doctors told Taccone it could take months before he’s able to walk again. Taccone shared the terrifying account o…
American Among 16 Dead After Lisbon Streetcar Derails; 21 Injured American Among 16 Dead After Lisbon Streetcar Derails; 21 Injured
American Among 16 Dead After Lisbon Streetcar Derails; 21 Injured A sightseeing ride on one of Portugal's most iconic trams turned tragic when a streetcar derailed, killing 16 people and injuring 21 others, officials said. Portuguese police said Thursday, Sept. 4, that several of those killed on the Elevador da Gloria funicular in the capital city of Lisbon were foreigners, including one American. Authorities said the derailment happened around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, in central Lisbon.  The dead include seven men and eight women, according to Lisbon’s Civil Protection Agency.  🇵🇹Luto en Portugal🇵🇹El histórico Funicular de Gloria, una…
'World's Greatest Photographer' ID'd As Woman In Wheelchair Struck By Minivan At PA Kipona Fest 'World's Greatest Photographer' ID'd As Woman In Wheelchair Struck By Minivan At PA Kipona Fest
'World's Greatest Photographer' ID'd As Woman In Wheelchair Struck By Minivan At PA Kipona Fest The "world's greatest photographer", a 25-year-old woman who relies on a wheelchair for mobility and communication, was hospitalized after being struck when a minivan plowed into Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s Kipona Festival crowd on Labor Day, her family and friends explained. Morgan Smoker was one of three victims hit when Elizabeth Ann Bohrer, 36, of York Haven, allegedly barreled through barricades and into festivalgoers on North Front Street after 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 1, according to police and court documents. Elizabeth Ann Bohrer Swatara Township PD Smoker suffered laceration…
Woman Who Barreled Minivan Through Barricades, Into PA Kipona Festival Crowd ID'd Woman Who Barreled Minivan Through Barricades, Into PA Kipona Festival Crowd ID'd
Woman Who Barreled Minivan Through Barricades, Into PA Kipona Festival Crowd ID'd Three people, including a 6-year-old child, were struck when a driver plowed through Harrisburg’s Kipona Festival, now the driver responsible has been identified and details have released in court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The incident happened after 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 1, when a woman in a red minivan went around barricades and parked cars, driving into the crowd on South Front Street near South Street, police said. Elizabeth Ann Bohrer's red minivan struck three people: a 6-year-old boy, a woman in a wheelchair, and a man working for the city’s traffic eng…
Exploding Pressure Washers, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of 780K Machines Exploding Pressure Washers, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of 780K Machines
Exploding Pressure Washers, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of 780K Machines About 780,000 electric pressure washers are being recalled after parts exploded and injured dozens of people. TTI Outdoor Power Equipment issued the recall for around 764,000 Ryobi brushless electric pressure washers sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Aug. 28. About 16,000 power washers were sold in Canada. The recall affects two types of power washers: the 2300 PSI model RY142300 and the 2700 PSI model RY142711VNM. The machines' capacitors can overheat and burst, sending parts flying toward users and bystanders. South Carolina-base…
Man Exercising Killed By Car Plowing Through NJ Planet Fitness, Officials Say Man Exercising Killed By Car Plowing Through NJ Planet Fitness, Officials Say
Man Exercising Killed By Car Plowing Through NJ Planet Fitness, Officials Say A 72-year-old man was killed and two others injured when a car crashed into a Planet Fitness in New Jersey on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 26, officials said. At approximately 12:20 p.m., a vehicle driven by a 69-year-old woman struck the Planet Fitness building in Elizabeth, city spokeswoman Ruby Contreras said.  The man, who was near the front window, was killed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by News 12 New Jersey (@news12nj) A 59-year-old man on a treadmill sustained cuts and abrasions, and the driver suffered injuries consist…
Music Legend Brent Hinds Dies At 51 In Crash Between SUV, Motorcycle Music Legend Brent Hinds Dies At 51 In Crash Between SUV, Motorcycle
Music Legend Brent Hinds Dies At 51 In Crash Between SUV, Motorcycle Brent Hinds, the electrifying musician whose riffs helped launch Mastodon to metal stardom, has died in a tragic motor-vehicle crash in Atlanta.  The 51-year-old Hinds, the former lead guitarist and co-vocalist of the Grammy-winning band, was killed on Wednesday, Aug. 20, when his Harley Davidson motorcycle was struck by a BMW SUV that failed to yield while turning, according to police, Atlanta News First reported.  The collision caused fatal injuries, and authorities have ruled his death accidental. Born William Brent Hinds in Birmingham, Alabama, he began his musical journey on…
Second Victim In Fatal US Steel's Clairton Coke Works Explosion Identified Second Victim In Fatal US Steel's Clairton Coke Works Explosion Identified
Second Victim In Fatal US Steel's Clairton Coke Works Explosion Identified The second person killed in Monday’s deadly explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works has been identified as 52-year-old Steven Menefee of Clairton, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office announced. Menefee was pronounced dead at the scene after being pulled from the rubble Monday evening, officials said. He and Timothy Quinn, 39, of Westmoreland County, were both killed when the blast tore through the nation’s largest coke manufacturing facility just before 11 a.m. on Aug. 11. Timothy Quinn  Facebook/Timothy Quinn @timothy.quinn.31 Ten others were injured in …
2 Dead, 10 Injured; Timelapse Video Shows Fatal Explosions At US Steel Clairton Coke 2 Dead, 10 Injured; Timelapse Video Shows Fatal Explosions At US Steel Clairton Coke
2 Dead, 10 Injured; Timelapse Video Shows Fatal Explosions At US Steel Clairton Coke A timelapse video and photos captured by the Breathe Project show the massive plume from a deadly explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works on Monday, Aug. 11, that has now left two people dead two missing, and 10 injured, officials confirmed later Monday night. The explosion happened at 10:51 a.m. between coke oven batteries 13 and 14 inside the sprawling coking facility along the Monongahela River in Clairton, sparking a fire and a large-scale emergency response, according to Allegheny County Emergency Services (ACES). There were multiple secondary explosions, officials explained. B…
Burn Hazard Prompts Huge Recall Of Heated Socks Burn Hazard Prompts Huge Recall Of Heated Socks
Burn Hazard Prompts Huge Recall Of Heated Socks Tens of thousands of pairs of heated socks are being recalled after nearly a dozen reports of burns and blisters. Fieldsheer Apparel Technologies issued the recall for about 45,000 heated socks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 7. The socks can cause pain and injuries when worn during activities that generate a combination of heat, friction, moisture, and pressure. The company has received 11 reports of the socks causing discomfort, including four cases of burns and blisters, according to the CPSC. The recall includes models MWMS07, MWWS07, a…
Finger Cuts Prompt Recall Of Garlic Presses Sold At Popular Retailer Finger Cuts Prompt Recall Of Garlic Presses Sold At Popular Retailer
Finger Cuts Prompt Recall Of Garlic Presses Sold At Popular Retailer Tens of thousands of garlic presses are being recalled due to a defect that could lead to cuts or swallowed metal fragments. IKEA issued the recall for about 43,830 of its 365+ VÄRDEFULL garlic presses, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 31. About 10,700 were also sold in Canada. Small metal pieces can detach from the garlic presses, creating risks of swallowing the fragments or being cut by them. IKEA has received 10 reports globally, including three people who suffered lacerations or splinters to their fingers. None of the injuries were …
29 People Injured, Forcing Recall Of 'Burst-Proof' Garden Hoses 29 People Injured, Forcing Recall Of 'Burst-Proof' Garden Hoses
29 People Injured, Forcing Recall Of 'Burst-Proof' Garden Hoses More than 3.5 million garden hoses are being recalled after they suddenly burst, injuring nearly 30 people. Winston Products issued the recall for about 3.6 million HydroTech expandable garden hoses, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 24. The hoses were marketed as "burst-proof," but they can rupture, causing an impact hazard and, in some cases, temporarily impairing hearing. The company reported at least 222 complaints of hoses bursting. At least 29 people suffered injuries, including a bone bruise, two sprains, and five people who reported hearing…
Wrestler ‘Buff’ Bagwell Gets Leg Amputated Following 2020 Crash: ‘I’m Taking This By The Horns’ Wrestler ‘Buff’ Bagwell Gets Leg Amputated Following 2020 Crash: ‘I’m Taking This By The Horns’
Wrestler ‘Buff’ Bagwell Gets Leg Amputated Following 2020 Crash: ‘I’m Taking This By The Horns’ Five years after he was involved in a gruesome car crash, Marcus "Buff" Bagwell is facing his latest battle outside of the ring. The five-time WCW World Tag Team Champion underwent an above-the-knee amputation after multiple attempts to repair damage from the 2020 crash were unsuccessful. Bagwell crashed his car into a shopping mall in 2020, leaving him with grievous injuries that ultimately led to his decision to amputate.  His story was documented by former WWE wrestler Maven Huffman on his YouTube channel following the July 9 surgery. In the 1990s, Buff Bagwell was one of the…
Man Pulled Into MRI Machine Dies From Injuries After Freak NY Accident Man Pulled Into MRI Machine Dies From Injuries After Freak NY Accident
Man Pulled Into MRI Machine Dies From Injuries After Freak NY Accident A 61-year-old man who was critically injured after being pulled into an MRI machine on Long Island has died. The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Nassau Open MRI on Old Country Road, as Daily Voice reported. The man entered the MRI room while a scan was already in progress—an area he was not authorized to be in. Because he was wearing a large metallic chain around his neck, the machine’s powerful magnetic force drew him in, causing what authorities described as a “medical episode.” Emergency personnel responded to the facility after a 911 caller reported a victim i…
MASS CASUALTY: Lightning Strike At NJ Archery Range Kills 1 Man, Injures 14 Others, Police Say MASS CASUALTY: Lightning Strike At NJ Archery Range Kills 1 Man, Injures 14 Others, Police Say
Mass Casualty: Lightning Strike At NJ Archery Range Kills 1 Man, Injures 14 Others, Police Say A man was killed and 14 others were injured, including a child, after a lightning strike at a New Jersey archery range Wednesday evening, July 16, police said. The incident happened at 7:13 p.m. at Black Knight Bowbenders, an outdoor range on Perrineville Road in Jackson Township, according to Jackson Township Police Chief Matthew Kunz. Police were notified that multiple people had been struck by lightning, with CPR being performed on one individual, Kunz said. ALSO SEE: Golfer, 28, Dies Week After Being Struck By Lightning On New Jersey Course Responders confirmed that a male was being a…