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Honda Recalling Nearly 1.7M Vehicles For Steering Problems, Crash Concerns Honda Recalling Nearly 1.7M Vehicles For Steering Problems, Crash Concerns
Honda Recalling Nearly 1.7M Vehicles For Steering Problems, Crash Concerns Honda is recalling nearly two million vehicles due to steering issues that could potentially lead to crashes.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 1,693,199 vehicles are subject to a nationwide recall due to a manufacturing issue that could make it more difficult to steer the vehicles. "Due to an improperly produced steering gearbox worm wheel, the wheel can swell during use, reducing the grease film thickness between the worm wheel and worm gear," the recall alert states. "In addition, the worm gear spring preload was set improperly high, inc…

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Politics
State Attorney General Declares Price Gouging Emergency In Dutchess State Attorney General Declares Price Gouging Emergency In Dutchess
State Attorney General Declares Price Gouging Emergency In Dutchess Dutchess County is among 12 counties in New York to be warned of price gouging following the Halloween storm that caused expansive flooding in the region. New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert, warning homeowners and businesses to be on high-alert for potential price gouging after the Thursday, Oct. 31, storm that brought heavy rains and whipping winds to upstate New York. On Friday, Nov. 1, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency in 12 counties that saw widespread power outages and road closures, including Dutchess. Other counties included in Jam…

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Nearly 200,000 Pounds Of Frozen Dinners Recalled Due To Glass Concerns Nearly 200,000 Pounds Of Frozen Dinners Recalled Due To Glass Concerns
Nearly 200,000 Pounds Of Frozen Dinners Recalled Due To Glass Concerns Check your freezers - nearly 200,000 pounds of a popular frozen pork product is being recalled after pieces of glass and plastic was found inside. Bellisio Foods announced that they are recalling approximately 173,376 pounds of frozen pork entree products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of glass or hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The recalled products - whose label can be seen above - were produced between Dec. 7 last year and Feb. 15. They include 14-ounce black cardboard package…

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by Zak Failla