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May 9, 2026 Jaguar Land Rover Recalls Electric SUVs Over Overheating and Fire Risk

WASHINGTON — Jaguar Land Rover is recalling approximately 2,300 electric vehicles in the United States due to concerns that the high-voltage battery system could overheat and pose a fire hazard. The recall affects 2,278 Jaguar I-Pace electric SUVs from the 2020 and 2021 model years, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Contact The…

May 9, 2026 Moriah Pierce and Two Others Injured in Accident with Semi-truck Near the Intersection of Kessler Avenue and Summit Street in Schulenburg, Texas

SCHULENBURG, Texas — Three people were seriously injured Monday evening in a crash involving an 18-wheeler in Schulenburg. The collision happened near the intersection of Kessler Avenue and Summit Street. According to reports, a Nissan Juke carrying 34-year-old Moriah Pierce and two passengers was traveling eastbound when it collided with a southbound tractor-trailer. Authorities believe…

May 9, 2026 Federal Regulators Reopen Investigation Into GM 6.2L V8 After Post-Recall Engine Failure Complaints

WASHINGTON — Federal safety officials have launched a new inquiry into General Motors’ 6.2-liter L87 V8 engine after receiving dozens of reports alleging engine failure even after recall repairs were completed. Regulators confirmed that 36 complaints have been submitted by vehicle owners who claim their engines experienced catastrophic failure following the manufacturer’s prescribed recall remedy….

May 9, 2026 Ismael Galvan Killed in Work Truck Accident Near the Intersection of Northrise Drive and Avenida Carmen in Las Cruces, New Mexico

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man died Friday night following a single-vehicle rollover crash near the intersection of Northrise Drive and Avenida Carmen. Police said officers responded to reports of a rollover collision in the area. When emergency crews arrived, they discovered a white Ford work truck that had overturned. The driver,…

May 7, 2026 General Motors Issues Updated Recall for Chevrolet Silverado Over Rear Wheel Lock and Crash Risk

UNITED STATES — General Motors has announced an updated safety recall for certain Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks after determining that some vehicles may not have received the correct repair under a prior recall addressing a transmission issue. The earlier recall, issued in November 2024, involved a potential transmission valve defect that could cause the rear…

May 7, 2026 Javier Gardea Killed in Work Accident After Being Struck by Dump Truck on Highway 75 in Tulsa, Oklahoma

TULSA, Oklahoma — A construction worker was killed Thursday afternoon after being struck by a dump truck at a roadwork site along U.S. Highway 75. The incident happened near 51st Street, where multiple workers were present as part of an ongoing construction project. Authorities reported that the worker was struck by a dump truck backing…

May 5, 2026 CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Defective Rozato Tabletop Fire Pits After Death and Serious Burn Injuries

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued an urgent warning advising consumers to stop using Rozato tabletop fire pits immediately due to serious fire and burn hazards linked to the products. The fire pits have been connected to one reported death and multiple incidents involving serious burn injuries. According to the…

April 30, 2026 PNW Components Recalls Allegedly Defective Loam Gen 2 Bicycle Pedals Over Risk of Detachment and Crash

PNW Components has announced a recall of its Loam Gen 2 aluminum alloy bicycle pedals after identifying a defect that could cause the pedal to separate from the bike during use, increasing the risk of a fall or crash. According to safety officials, the axle of the recalled pedals can crack, potentially causing the pedal…

April 30, 2026 One Person Injured After Semi-Truck Tire Blowout Accident on Interstate 70 in Clark County, Ohio

CLARK COUNTY, Ohio — One person was hospitalized Sunday afternoon after debris from a semi-truck tire blowout struck another vehicle along Interstate 70. According to troopers, a semi-truck traveling in the center lane experienced multiple tire failures on its trailer, sending debris into a Lexus GS350 in the left lane. Debris struck the passenger side…

April 30, 2026 Weber Recalls More Than 3.2 Million Allegedly Defective Grill Brushes Over Risk of Metal Bristle Ingestion and Injury

The manufacturer Weber has announced a recall of more than 3.2 million metal-wire bristle grill brushes after reports that small bristles can detach during use and pose a serious ingestion hazard. According to the recall notice, loose metal bristles from the brushes can break free and remain on grill surfaces or become stuck to food….