Ford recalls more than 238,000 Explorers to replace potentially damaged axle bolts after U.S. investigation begins
DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 238,000 Explorers in the U.S. because a bolt on the rear axle could break, causing loss of drive or causing the SUV to roll over while parked. ing. The recall comes after U.S. safety regulators began investigating the issue following two complaints of failed repairs in the previous two recalls, one this year and one in 2022. Some Explorer models from 2020 to 2022 are affected. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a document posted on its website Friday that a horizontal mounting bolt on the rear axle could break off, dislodging the driveshaft and increasing the risk of a crash. The dealer will replace the bushing and rear axle bolt. Owners will be notified starting November 6th.
Man who stole ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers from Minnesota Museum expected to plead guilty
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A man accused of stealing the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” from a Minnesota museum is expected to change his plea to guilty at a court hearing. . Terry John Martin, 76, was charged in May with major art theft and is scheduled to appear in court on Friday. The shoes featured in the film were stolen in 2005 from the Judy Garland Museum in the actress’ hometown of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. No one had been arrested in the case until Martin was indicted this year. The slippers were recovered in an FBI sting operation in Minneapolis in 2018.
Taylor Swift returns to Arrowhead Stadium to watch Travis Kelce and the Chiefs take on the Broncos
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Pop superstar Taylor Swift returned to Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night to watch Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Denver Broncos. Her return came a day after Swift walked the red carpet in Los Angeles for the concert film’s premiere at The Globe. Swift and Kelce have been developing a relationship in recent weeks after the All-Pro tight end invited her to a game when he couldn’t meet her during a tour of Elas. Thursday night’s game was Swift’s third appearance in the last four weeks.
Microsoft signs agreement to acquire ‘Call of Duty’ maker Activision Blizzard, citing antitrust violations
Microsoft has completed its $69 billion acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard, completing one of the most expensive technology acquisitions in history with the potential to impact the entire video game industry. The transaction completion notification came seven hours after Microsoft received final approval from the UK competition watchdog. Britain’s competition watchdog has reversed its previous decision to block the $69 billion gaming deal, removing the final hurdle to the deal.
Powerball jackpot of $1.765 billion goes to players who buy tickets in California mountain towns
FRASER PARK, Calif. (AP) — A liquor store in a small California mountain town is buzzing with excitement after news that a winning ticket for the $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot was sold there. . Wednesday night’s drawing ended for a long time without a winner of the top prize. That drew news media to Midway Market & Liquor in Frazier Park, a community of 2,600 residents about 80 miles north of Los Angeles. Store co-owner Nidal Khalil says this is the most exciting news in Frasier Park history. The winning numbers drawn Wednesday night were 22, 24, 40, 52, 64, and Powerball 10. It was his 35th consecutive drawing without a big winner until someone won the Giant Prize.
Rudolph Isley, founding member of the Isley Brothers and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, dies at age 84
Founding member of the Isley Brothers, known for raw rhythm and blues classics such as “Shout” and “Twist and Shout,” as well as funky hits such as “That Lady” and “It’s Your Thing.” Rudolph Isley, who contributed to the performance of Local native Rudolph Eisley started singing in church with brothers Ronald and O’Kelly, and was still a teenager when he broke out in the late 1950s with Shout, a secularized gospel rave, and later sang in the toga of Animal. – Gained immortal fame in the party scene. House. ” Rudolph Eisley left the group in 1989 and became a Christian pastor.
Hornets’ Miles Bridges faces more domestic allegations, casting uncertainty over his future on and off the court
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hornets forward Miles Bridges’ recent legal issues cast a cloud over his future on and off the basketball court. A criminal summons against Bridges issued Wednesday charges him with violating a protective order stemming from a domestic violence incident that derailed his career last year. The summons also includes misdemeanor charges such as child abuse and injury to personal property. Additionally, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office told The Associated Press that a warrant was issued against Bridges in January for violation of a protection order, but it has not yet been executed. A message left with Bridges’ attorney was not immediately returned.
Movie review: Every seat is a great seat on the exciting ‘Taylor Swift: The Elus Tour’
The hypnotic film “Taylor Swift: The Else Tour” is a near-accurate recreation of her hit concert performance and sums up all 10 of her studio albums spanning 17 years of recorded work. ing. Those who manage to get tickets to the Eras tour will be offered the opportunity to relive the experience. For those who didn’t attend, this is a chance to test expectations and reality, writes Maria Sherman of the Associated Press. But for everyone, it’s an opportunity to transform every seat in the house into the best seat in the house, allowing you to capture up-close-and-personal footage from every vantage point.
Beavers reintroduced to west London for the first time in 400 years to improve biodiversity
LONDON (AP) – Environmentalists and London’s mayor have teamed up to bring beavers back to London for the first time in nearly 400 years in an effort to improve the British capital’s biodiversity. Mayor Sadiq Khan took part in an effort on Wednesday to release a family of beavers into a wetland in the residential area of Ealing, west London. It is hoped that the rodents will help improve the wetland ecosystem and establish habitat for other creatures such as fish, birds and amphibians. Beavers were hunted to extinction in Britain about 400 years ago, but environmentalists are reintroducing them in areas across the country.
Sailing ships have had accidents in the past where their masts broke and passengers died.
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A historic sailing vessel in which a mast failure fatally injured a passenger is one of three previous incidents in recent years when the schooner was under different owners, according to Coast Guard records. was involved in an accident. The Grace Bailey was returning from an excursion with 33 people on board when its main mast shattered and the ship fell to the deck, killing a doctor and injuring three other passengers. The most serious accident to date occurred in 2022, when the Grace Bailey collided with another schooner anchored in Rockland Harbor. Both ships were damaged. Bailey Grace had new ownership this season and had her annual inspection in May. The Coast Guard said it complied with all regulatory requirements.
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