There are safety recalls, and then there are really time-consuming, expensive safety recalls. Toyota is experiencing the latter, having discovered earlier this year a defect in its twin-turbocharged V-6 truck engines that power the Tundra pickup truck as well as Lexus's LX luxury SUVs—at least, those 2022 to 2023 model-year variants built between November 2021 and February 2023 (or the same model years built between July 2021 and November 2022 for the LX). The issue can cause the engine stall unexpectedly; per Toyota's NHTSA recall notices to dealers:

Toyota to Replace Every Single Engine in 100,000 Tundra Pickups and Lexus SUVs

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BMW is recalling more than 720,000 vehicles over a potential short-circuiting problem that may, in rare cases, cause a vehicle fire. And what is the culprit behind this problem? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the issue stems from the water pump's electrical plug connector. "Blowby-liquid from the...

Nearly Three Quarters Of A Million BMWs Face A Shocking Issue

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BMW on Tuesday said it is recalling 720,796 vehicles in North America because they are equipped with an electric water pump that may short circuit as a result of faulty installation, posing a fire hazard. According to recall documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, "An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit."More specifically, "blowby-liquid from the positive crankcase ventilation system may collect on the intake air hose," and eventually "drip onto the plug connector," potentially seeping in, causing an electrical shortage."This could increase the risk of a thermal event and,...

BMW recalls more than 720,000 cars because electric water pump issue

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Another Deadly Airbag Recall Could Hit 49 Million Cars

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The NHTSA published a recall involving more than 30,000 2023-2025 Toyota models.
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23 different Toyota models recalled, but this one isn’t Toyota’s fault

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Right-wing social media accounts shared images of women in revealing clothes, claiming they showed the vice president.

Fact Check: Photos Do Not Show Young Kamala Harris Working as an 'Escort'

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24/7 Insights The biggest recalls of all time had a big impact on company financials.  Many of the companies on this list were able to cover the cost of the recall.  At least one brand went completely bankrupt due to its widespread recall.  Also: 2 Dividend Legends to Hold Forever Unfortunately, product recalls are a […]
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Recalling 67 Million Cars Bankrupted This Company

From 1,345 Pounds to 139 Pounds: The Remarkable Journey of Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari. In an extraordinary feat of medical science and human determination, Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari, once the world’s heaviest man alive, has shed an astonishing 1,195 pounds (542 kg), thanks to the intervention of Saudi Arabia’s former King Abdullah. Shaari, who initially tipped the scales at 1,345 pounds (610 kg), now weighs a mere 139 pounds (63 kg).

World’s heaviest man alive loses 1,195 pounds in historic transformation

Lizzo has ignited fresh chatter after showcasing noticeable weight loss in a brand-new gym video. Taking to social media, the ‘About Damn Time’ chart-topper shared a clip spotlighting her progress in the gym. Viewers observed the juxtaposed before and after weight loss in the video. Lizzo captioned the...

Lizzo Unveils Striking Weight Loss in New Gym Video

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Rockstar Rod Stewart hasn't given up his hard partying ways – and pals now fear he's going to drink himself to death. Concern for Stewart's health heightened after shocking new photos emerged showing the 79-year-old pickled pop star being loaded into the backseat of a limo after an alcohol-fueled night out, RadarOnline.com can reveal. Sources said: "Rod always prided himself in his ability to pound down his drinks with the best of them. But now people are afraid of the cumulative damage he's done to himself."In 2021, the Forever Young singer vowed to cut back on alcohol, but he apparently...

Rod Stewart 'Spending Last Days Killing Himself With Booze': Pals Fear 79-Year-Old Rock Survivor is Pickling Himself With Partying

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Jennifer Lopez showed off her incredible fashion sense over the weekend when she was spotted hitting the town with her child, Emme. The mother-and-daughter duo both looked casual and stylish as they hit up a coffee shop for some refreshments during a shopping trip in Los Angeles. The pair shopped for clothes and seemingly enjoyed each other’s company as they soaked up the California sunshine amid rumors that JLo and her husband, Ben Affleck, are headed for a divorce.

Jennifer Lopez Rocks Plunging Black Dress after Calling Ben Affleck’s New Look ‘A Cry for Help’: ‘He Looks So Lost and Pathetic’

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A raw egg thrown at a car’s hood causes a surprising effect.
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This is what actually happens when a car gets egged [Watch]

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s interview with CBS Sunday Morning has already caused controversy for a number of different reasons. And now the Duchess of Sussex has come under fire for her alleged behavior backstage!
According to reports, roy...

Meghan Markle Was Reportedly 'Screaming' Backstage After CBS Interview Over Unexpected Question Asked: 'She Had A Meltdown'

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori, has gained a reputation for rocking very scantily clad outfits. And they usually tote the fine line between sex appeal and flat-out indecent exposure. Censori once again turned heads with her most recent ensemble. This time she was enjoying some quality time shopping with...

Bianca Censori Wears Next to Nothing While Shopping With Mom & Sisters


Ford has a new recall on its hands. 
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Ford to recall 85,000 vehicles over risk of engine fires

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose


Tinting your windows can block UV rays and obscure you from view. However, you must make sure that your don't go too dark. 
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How much can you tint your car windows?

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BMW is recalling 720,796 vehicles over short circuit concerns, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Tuesday.  The agency said that X1, X3, X5 and other models are included in the recall revolving around an improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump, that when exposed to water, could short circuit.  “Blowby-liquid from…

BMW recalling 720K vehicles over short circuit concerns

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The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 221,058 vehicles. This includes Ford and General Motors vehicles.

Ford, General Motors among 221,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here

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BMW to recall 700,000 U.S vehicles over short-circuiting issue


BMW has another recall on its hands. 
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BMW to recall 700,000 U.S vehicles over short-circuiting issue

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