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Generac is recalling around 64,000 generators that pose a fire and burn hazard

Monday, September 18, 2023

At least three incidents involving the recalled generators left people with severe burns. Generac is offering a free repair kit to consumers.

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Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner under fire for comments on female, Black rockers

Sunday, September 17, 2023

The notable music journalist has been removed from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, the organization announced.

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How Lehman's collapse 15 years ago changed the U.S. mortgage industry

Friday, September 15, 2023

The global financial crisis of 2008 ushered in a new era of consumer protection, but the future of the housing market is uncertain.

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Australia weighs cat curfews and neutering requirements to rein in feral felines

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Tanya Plibersek, Australia's Minister for the Environment and Water, declared "war" on feral cats officials say harm other species and carry disease. Critics say the feline threat is overblown.

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Pennsylvania police say an escaped killer has stolen a van and shaved his facial hair

Sunday, September 10, 2023

Police say Danelo Cavalcante, 34, was spotted on a doorbell camera in Phoenixville, about a 40-minute drive from where he had previously been seen.

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The share of U.S. drug overdose deaths caused by fake prescription pills is growing

Wednesday, September 06, 2023

The share of overdose deaths involving counterfeit pills doubled between 2019 and 2021, according to the CDC. Victims were often younger, Hispanic and had misused prescription drugs in the past.

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Chinese construction workers accused of plowing a hole through the Great Wall

Tuesday, September 05, 2023

The pair, who were working on a local construction project, drove an excavator through a portion of the wall. They have been charged with destroying a cultural relic, China Daily reported.

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Shipwreck hunters discover a schooner's 142-year-old remains in Lake Michigan

Monday, September 04, 2023

Built in 1867, the Trinidad was plagued with structural issues and sank nearly a century and a half ago. Historians intend to nominate it for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.

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More than 85,000 highchairs that pose a fall risk are being recalled

Sunday, September 03, 2023

Bolts used to secure the seats of certain Tomy Boon Flair & Flair Elite highchairs can come loose, allowing the seat to detach from its base.

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Jimmy Buffett died of a rare skin cancer

Sunday, September 03, 2023

Merkel cell carcinoma has a high risk of recurring and metastasizing, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. About 3,000 new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year.

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Florida rushes to make its final preparations before Hurricane Idalia makes landfall

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Forecasters say Idalia will be at least a Category 3 hurricane by the time of its expected landfall on Wednesday. Officials are urging residents to get ready, and have ordered thousands to evacuate.

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Idalia strengthens into a hurricane off Cuba as it churns toward Florida

Monday, August 28, 2023

Forecasters warn of the possibility of dangerous storm surges caused by Idalia and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suggested that some residents in coastal areas may have to evacuate.

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Tropical Storm Idalia could reach hurricane strength before hitting Florida this week

Sunday, August 27, 2023

Forecasters say the storm is expected to intensify as it moves north over the Gulf of Mexico, but it's still unclear how strong it will be and what path it will take.

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Greek authorities find 18 bodies as they continue to combat raging wildfires

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Firefighters have been battling blazes across the Mediterranean nation for weeks. Extreme weather and gale-force winds have worsened the fires, authorities said.

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New car prices are cooling, but experts say you still might want to wait to buy

Wednesday, August 09, 2023

The average transaction price for a new car in July was $48,334, a slight dip from June and only a 0.4% year-over-year increase, according to Kelley Blue Book.

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DJ Casper, creator of the iconic and ubiquitous 'Cha Cha Slide,' has died at 58

Tuesday, August 08, 2023

The Chicago native, born Willie Perry Jr., wrote the song as an exercise track for his nephew in the late 1990s before it exploded in popularity and became a worldwide hit.

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As the East Coast braces for severe thunderstorms, record heat sears the South

Monday, August 07, 2023

Thunderstorms — some of which may be severe — are in the forecast from Atlanta to Binghamton, N.Y. Meanwhile parts of Texas and the Gulf Coast are expected to see record heat.

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Why prosecutors want a protective order in the criminal case against Trump

Sunday, August 06, 2023

The order could bar Trump from improperly using any evidence shared with the defense team, such as witness statements.

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What is a 'fire whirl,' the rare weather phenomenon spotted in a California wildfire

Wednesday, August 02, 2023

Firefighters recently spotted the spinning columns of flames as they battled the York Fire along the California-Nevada border.

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Henrietta Lacks' descendants reach a settlement over the use of her 'stolen' cells

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Her genetic material, taken without her knowledge in 1951, has helped facilitate numerous scientific breakthroughs, including the development of the polio and COVID-19 vaccines.

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