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Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall
Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Nearly 30,000 Cadillac SUVs are being recalled because a power window problem can cause someone to get pinched, federal regulators said. General Motors issued the recall for 29,347 Cadillac OPTIQ electric vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Sept. 24. The recall affects certain 2025 through 2027 models. The issue involves the front windows when they're closed with the key fob's express-up function, according to the NHTSA. The windows may fail to detect an obstruction and automatically reverse during the final 13 millimeters of upwa…
87 Workers Removed From Cruise Ships In Boston As Feds Target Child Sex Abuse Material 87 Workers Removed From Cruise Ships In Boston As Feds Target Child Sex Abuse Material 87 Workers Removed From Cruise Ships In Boston As Feds Target Child Sex Abuse Material
87 Workers Removed From Cruise Ships In Boston As Feds Target Child Sex Abuse Material Nearly 90 crew members have been removed from cruise ships in Boston as part of a federal operation targeting child sexual abuse material, authorities said. Customs and Border Protection officers have removed 87 crew members since mid-August during "Operation Tidal Wave," according to a news release. The effort focuses on cruise ship workers connected to child sexual abuse and exploitation material. The latest action happened on Sunday, Sept. 20, when officers encountered six citizens of the Philippines aboard the Norwegian Breakaway. All six admitted during interviews at Boston Logan …
TSA Makes Huge Checkpoint Change Affecting Agents Nationwide: Reports TSA Makes Huge Checkpoint Change Affecting Agents Nationwide: Reports TSA Makes Huge Checkpoint Change Affecting Agents Nationwide: Reports
TSA Makes Huge Checkpoint Change Affecting Agents Nationwide: Reports Transportation Security Administration agents checking boarding passes and identification won't be allowed to sit while working at checkpoints nationwide, according to reports. TSA is removing chairs from travel document checker podiums at airport security entrances, CNN reported on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The change has already started at most commercial airports, according to the American Federation of Government Employees, which represents TSA screeners. The union said it learned about the decision from its members and criticized the move as a "disregard for workers' rights and safe…
Starbucks Closes West Hartford, Manchester Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes West Hartford, Manchester Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes West Hartford, Manchester Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List
Starbucks Closes West Hartford, Manchester Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Dozens of Starbucks cafés across the Northeast have closed as the coffee giant moves ahead with a major restructuring plan. StarbucksEverywhere.net, a website tracking the chain's locations, published a list of the roughly 250 locations closing in late September. Starbucks announced plans to shutter the North American cafés on Thursday, Sept. 24. The shutdowns are part of the company's ongoing "Back to Starbucks" plan, which is focused on improving the customer experience. Starbucks is in the middle of a major remodeling push, upgrading more than 1,000 coffeehouses since late 2025…
Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu
Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' is getting into the Halloween spirit with a new lineup of spooky drinks. The coffee chain launched its Halloween menu on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The limited-time lineup is available nationwide at participating Dunkin' locations while supplies last. The menu is led by the new Green Apple Dunkin' Zero, a zero-sugar energy drink made with green apple flavor and sparkling water. Dunkin' is also using the drink as the base for three other new options: Midnight Apple Dunkin' Zero with blackberry flavor, Candy Kiss Dunkin' Zero with mango flavor, and Orchard Twist Dunkin' Zero with peach…
Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure
Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure Target is cutting prices on nearly 2,000 items as families continue tightening their budgets amid stubborn inflation and economic stress. The retailer announced the latest round of price reductions in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The cuts cover clothing and shoes for women, men, infants, and toddlers, along with bedding and other home products. Some items are now priced at least 20% lower than in the fall of 2025, according to Target. "Guests are looking for great products at an incredible value, and that's an important part of what we aim to deliver every day," said chief me…
Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report
Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts is ending its controversial BuzzBallz collaboration over concerns that the canned cocktails could appeal to children, according to a report. Parent company Mars Inc. has canceled all planned marketing for the limited-edition Pop-Tarts BuzzBallz, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Mars also confirmed that the drinks are no longer being produced. BuzzBallz, owned by Sazerac Co., is known for premixed cocktails sold in brightly colored, ball-shaped cans. The Pop-Tarts versions featured blue branding similar to the pastry's packaging. The drinks contained 15% alc…
These CT Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study These CT Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study These CT Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study
These CT Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study Several Northeast communities are among the best small cities to live in the US, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Best Small Cities in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The list compared 1,318 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 using 45 measures of livability. The personal finance website based its rankings on five main categories: affordability, economic health, education and health, quality of life, and safety. Each category accounted for 20 points in a city's overall score. The Boston suburb of Lexington, Massachusetts, took the top spot nat…
Mom Left 4 Young Kids Home Alone To Take Bahamas Cruise: Reports Mom Left 4 Young Kids Home Alone To Take Bahamas Cruise: Reports Mom Left 4 Young Kids Home Alone To Take Bahamas Cruise: Reports
Mom Left 4 Young Kids Home Alone To Take Bahamas Cruise: Reports A mother was accused of leaving her four young children home alone while she went on a three-day cruise to the Bahamas, according to reports. Nathalie Belizaire, 29, was arrested after returning to PortMiami on Monday, Sept. 28, WPLG Local 10 reported. She faces four counts of child neglect without great bodily harm. Belizaire left her four children, including a 2-month-old baby and a 2-year-old child, alone at her North Miami Beach apartment while traveling aboard the Carnival Conquest, police said. The cruise left Miami on Friday, Sept. 25, and sailed to Celebration Key on Grand Baha…
Penny's Formal End Nears As Congress Passes Bill Updating Cash Transactions Penny's Formal End Nears As Congress Passes Bill Updating Cash Transactions Penny's Formal End Nears As Congress Passes Bill Updating Cash Transactions
Penny's Formal End Nears As Congress Passes Bill Updating Cash Transactions The penny's nearly 240-year run is close to formally ending. The Senate passed the Common Cents Act on Monday, Sept. 28, after it was already approved by the House. The legislation would officially end production of one-cent coins for general circulation and allow businesses to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel when exact change isn't available. Amounts ending in 1, 2, 6, or 7 cents could be rounded down to the nearest nickel, while amounts ending in 3, 4, 8, or 9 cents could be rounded up. Transactions totaling 1 or 2 cents could also be rounded up to 5 cents. T…
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