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Ford Recalls 215,000 Pickup Trucks, SUVs Ford Recalls 215,000 Pickup Trucks, SUVs
Ford Recalls 215,000 Pickup Trucks, SUVs Ford is recalling upwards of 215,000 pickup trucks and large SUVs sold in the US and Canada that could have leaking brake fluid that impacts stopping distances for drivers. The recall includes Ford F-150 pickup trucks produced between 2016 and 2018, and Ford Expedition Navigator SUV models from 2016 and 2017. All recalled vehicles have a 3.5-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine, according to the motor company. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fluid can leak from the brake master cylinder, which can increase brake pedal travel, requiring greater …

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by Zak Failla
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Arrival Of Cold Front Will Bring Strong Wind Gusts, Possible Snow Squalls Arrival Of Cold Front Will Bring Strong Wind Gusts, Possible Snow Squalls
Arrival Of Cold Front Will Bring Strong Wind Gusts, Possible Snow Squalls The arrival of a cold front will bring strong wind gusts that could be accompanied by snow squalls that could cause whiteout conditions on Sunday, Feb. 27, according to the National Weather Service.  Sunday will start off sunny with a high temperature in the low 40s, but wind-chill values between 15 and 25 degrees thanks to wind speeds in the teens and gusts as high as 25 miles per hour. Clouds will increase in the afternoon. Snow showers and heavier squalls will be possible Sunday afternoon into the middle of the evening as the cold front moving south from Canada arrives in the r…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Snow Squalls Could Cause Hazardous Driving Conditions New Round Of Snow Squalls Could Cause Hazardous Driving Conditions
New Round Of Snow Squalls Could Cause Hazardous Driving Conditions A strong cold front may produce brief bursts of snow and blustery conditions this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. After the latest winter storm pushed off the coast of New England, colder and drier conditions will dominate on Saturday, Feb. 26 as the high temperature struggles to reach the freezing mark with wind-chill values in the teens. Sunday, Feb. 27 will be sunny with a high temperature in the low 40s, but wind-chill values between 15 and 25 degrees thanks to wind speeds in the teens and gusts as high as 25 miles per hour. Snow showers and heavier s…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Deodorants Recalled Due To Unexpected Levels Of Cancer-Causing Chemical Deodorants Recalled Due To Unexpected Levels Of Cancer-Causing Chemical
Deodorants Recalled Due To Unexpected Levels Of Cancer-Causing Chemical A company has recalled some of its deodorant products due to unexpected levels of a carcinogen.  TCP HOT Acquisition LLC dba HRB Brands recalled "Sure" and "Brut" branded aerosol spray deodorants with expiration dates on or before August 2023, according to an announcement on Wednesday, Feb. 16. The company said the products contain unexpected levels of benzene, and that this was caused by the propellant that sprays the product from the can.  The announcement said the following products are included in the recall: Recalled productsFDA "Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orall…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: Moderna Vaccine Gets Full Approval From FDA COVID-19: Moderna Vaccine Gets Full Approval From FDA
Covid-19: Moderna Vaccine Gets Full Approval From FDA Federal officials have granted full approval to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine following its authorization last year for emergency use. On Monday, Jan. 31, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Moderna’s vaccine has been granted its full approval, joining the Pfizer shot which was authorized months ago. The move comes after tens of millions of doses of the Moderna vaccine have already been administered across the country. It also represents Moderna’s first FDA-approved product in the US. Officials said the FDA reviewed months of additional follow-up data submitted by Moderna to…

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by Zak Failla
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Nissan Recalling Nearly 800K Vehicles Due To Potential Fire Risk Nissan Recalling Nearly 800K Vehicles Due To Potential Fire Risk
Nissan Recalling Nearly 800K Vehicles Due To Potential Fire Risk Nissan has announced a recall of nearly 800,000 SUVs in the US and Canada that may have a defective part that could pose as a potential fire risk. The recall, which was caused by a defective dash side harness that can lead to a fire in “rare cases” includes 793,000 Nissan Rogue models produced between 2014 and 2016. According to Nissan officials, approximately “0.01 percent” of the vehicles included in the recall actually have the defective part. Nissan alerted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Transport Canada of the issue last week, prompting the voluntary re…

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by Zak Failla
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Netflix Increases Subscription Price Netflix Increases Subscription Price
Netflix Increases Subscription Price Netflix subscribers can soon expect to see a different kind of Stranger Things on their upcoming bills as the company announced a price hike for new subscriptions that will soon impact existing members. In the US, the company said that Netflix’s basic plan, which allows for one stream on one screen at a time and does not have HD streaming, will now be charged $9.99 a month, up from $8.99. Standard plans — which allow for users to stream on two screens at the same time — now cost $15.49 per month, an increase from $13.99, while premium plans have been pushed up to $19.99 a month. Those ra…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: CDC Recommends Americans Avoid Travel To Canada COVID-19: CDC Recommends Americans Avoid Travel To Canada
Covid-19: CDC Recommends Americans Avoid Travel To Canada The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised against travel to Canada due to the risk of COVID-19.  The CDC added Canada to its list of countries that are considered "Very High" risk for COVID-19, the highest level of risk for COVID-19.  According to The Hill, the update was made to the agency's travel guidelines on Sunday, Jan. 9. The CDC said anyone who must travel to destinations listed in the highest risk category should be fully vaccinated before traveling.  The list includes many other destinations, including the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain and mo…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Recall Issued For Fresh Express Salad Products Due To Listeria Concerns Recall Issued For Fresh Express Salad Products Due To Listeria Concerns
Recall Issued For Fresh Express Salad Products Due To Listeria Concerns A company has recalled a wide variety of salad products that may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Fresh Express announced on Monday, Dec. 20, that the recalled products were distributed to retailers in the Northeast and Midwest, including New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. The salad products were also distributed in Canada. The issue was discovered when the Michigan Department of Agriculture received a positive test result for Listeria from a random sample of a package of Fresh Express 9 oz. Sweet Hearts salad mix with Use-By Date of Wednesday, De…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: Omicron Confirmed In CT Resident With Family Member Who Attended NYC Convention COVID-19: Omicron Confirmed In CT Resident With Family Member Who Attended NYC Convention
Covid-19: Omicron Confirmed In CT Resident With Family Member Who Attended NYC Convention Omicron, the new strain of COVID-19 that has caused worldwide alarm the last week, has now been detected in Connecticut and Massachusetts. "This evening we confirmed the first case of the Omicron variant in CT," Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced Saturday night, Dec. 4. "This is not a cause for alarm. We have life-saving tools available and I urge everyone to take the necessary precautions to fight this pandemic. Get your vaccination. Get your booster." The case involves a man in his 60s from Hartford County who developed mild symptoms on Saturday, Nov. 27. An at-home COVID-19 test…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Number Of US Omicron Cases Now At Nine; Here's Info On Conditions Of Those Infected COVID-19: Number Of US Omicron Cases Now At Nine; Here's Info On Conditions Of Those Infected
Covid-19: Number Of US Omicron Cases Now At Nine; Here's Info On Conditions Of Those Infected Omicron, the new strain of COVID that has caused worldwide alarm the last week, has now been detected in five states, with a total of nine cases. New York is the only state with multiple infections so far. Here's a rundown, with the number of cases in parentheses following the name of the state: New York (5): Four of the five infected are from New York City and the other was a 67-year-old Long Island woman who lives in Suffolk County and had recently traveled to South Africa, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced early Thursday evening, Dec. 2. All five had mild symptoms, Hoc…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Five NY Residents Identified As Being Infected With Omicron Variant COVID-19: Five NY Residents Identified As Being Infected With Omicron Variant
Covid-19: Five NY Residents Identified As Being Infected With Omicron Variant Omicron, the new strain of COVID that has caused worldwide alarm the last week, has now been detected in five New York residents. Four are from New York City and the other was a 67-year-old Long Island woman who lives in Suffolk County and had recently traveled to South Africa, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced early Thursday evening, Dec. 2. All five had mild symptoms, Hochul said.  The vaccination status has only been determined for one of the five -- the Suffolk County woman who was fully vaccinated. She tested positive on Tuesday, Nov. 30, Hochul said. Two of the other fo…

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by Joe Lombardi