Cracked fuel injectors in 1.5-liter EcoBoost engines trigger nationwide safety action, with notices due August 18-22 Ford Motor Company is pulling 694,000 of its most popular small SUVs out of driveways and dealer lots after regulators tied cracked fuel injectors to eight under-hood fires. The recall, ordered jointly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration … Read more
Desert Storm veteran Marlon Askew says day‑long phone queues and looming job cuts could leave thousands without timely care across Central Texas. Texas’ busiest Veterans Affairs network is creaking under the weight of too many calls and too few hands. Askew, who retired in May after two decades at the switchboard, recalls veterans waiting an entire … Read more
Starting July 1, 2025, most single‑family households in America’s Finest City will see a $43.60 line on their utility bill, while thousands of others must find private haulers. San Diego’s century‑old promise of free trash pickup is ending. Under a new ordinance, eligible homes—roughly 1.4 million residents—will keep city service for a monthly fee of $43.60 (about … Read more
Lawmakers from both parties have cleared the way for the United States to retire its smallest coin, arguing the move will cut costs and modernize cash payments. Americans may soon stop digging for loose change. The House Financial Services Committee has approved the bipartisan Common Cents Act, a measure inspired by a February 2024 presidential order … Read more
The agency’s upgrade signals a higher, though still manageable, health risk for shoppers who purchased Bunge North America’s European Style Butter Blend. Bunge North America’s voluntary recall of 64,800 lbs. of European Style Butter Blend, announced July 14, just got more urgent. On July 30 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) elevated the action to a Class II recall, … Read more
Owners of 2021‑2024 Bronco Sport and 2020‑2022 Escape models with 1.5‑liter engines face an urgent safety notice after Ford confirmed cracked fuel injectors can leak gasoline onto hot engine parts. Ford is pulling 694,000 compact SUVs off U.S. roads after discovering that faulty fuel injectors may spray gasoline and spark engine fires. Drivers will receive letters … Read more
The beloved in‑route music buttons have vanished without warning, and drivers are not amused. In a quiet update that’s causing loud frustration, Google has removed the in‑route media playback toggle from Maps for Android, leaving commuters without the one‑tap way to skip songs or podcasts. Assistant Driving Mode vanished earlier this year, taking its rich … Read more
Nissan has announced a recall of over 480,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada due to a defect in the engine bearings. This defect could cause engine failure if not addressed, posing a significant safety risk to drivers. The recall was officially issued on June 27, 2025. The recall involves a manufacturing fault in … Read more
An FDA enforcement report reveals nationwide recall linked to manufacturing practice violations that could affect thousands of everyday shoppers. The maker of Power Stick roll‑on deodorants has pulled over 67,000 cases off U.S. shelves after federal inspectors flagged manufacturing problems, according to a July 10 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforcement notice. Consumers who recently bought … Read more
Mazda orders global recall over stability software flaw in 12,000 MX‑5 MiatasMazda hits the brakes on more than 12,000 2024‑25 MX‑5 Miatas after a stability‑control bug left drivers without warning lights, triggering a worldwide safety campaign. Mazda has issued an urgent recall for 12,244 MX‑5 Miatas built between December 19, 2023 and February 28, 2025, warning that a defective … Read more
Owners urged to park outside until dealers install free brake‑switch fix. General Motors is pulling 62,468 heavy‑duty Chevrolet Silverado chassis‑cab trucks off the road after discovering a brake pressure defect that can spark an electrical short — and, in the worst case, a fire. The action affects 2019‑2024 Silverado 4500 HD, 5500 HD and 6500 HD models built … Read more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an engineering analysis into 2.2 million Honda cars, focusing on potential problems with the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) function. Officials say the probe seeks to clarify whether certain models pose a safety risk due to engines failing to restart after a complete stop. Drivers across the … Read more
Toyota, General Motors, Volvo, and Hyundai are issuing a far-reaching recall that could affect thousands of drivers nationwide. Are you wondering if your vehicle is part of this list? Read on to find out why these recalls matter, which models are involved, and how to take immediate action. Toyota’s recall centers on more than 147,000 … Read more
Walmart, the largest retail chain in the United States, is facing a serious recall involving certain Bridgestone tires that could pose an immediate risk to users. This situation has prompted the company to update its recall page and urges consumers to take caution if they have purchased the affected products. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) … Read more
A new software glitch has forced Nissan to recall thousands of vehicles due to rearview camera malfunctions, raising serious safety concerns for American drivers. Nissan has announced a large-scale recall that covers more than 40,000 vehicles across two of its most in-demand models. According to federal authorities, these cars fail to meet the minimum safety … Read more
Consumers in several areas are urged to discard certain ground beef items after a supermarket in Ontario, Canada, issued a recall due to potential plastic contamination. The recall, announced by K-Tilbury Food Market Ltd., involves ground beef sold at a Foodland location in Tilbury, Ontario. According to local reports, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) … Read more
Tri-Union seafoods pulls multiple canned tuna products over potential botulism risk. Tri-Union Seafoods, a subsidiary of Thai Union Group, has issued a voluntary recall for several canned tuna items sold under the Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s brands. The move comes after a manufacturing defect in the “easy-open” pull tab lid raised concerns … Read more