Fires, Explosions Spark Large Recall Of Wireless Power Banks
More than 33,000 wireless power banks are being recalled after the lithium-ion batteries caught fire and exploded, causing $20,000 in property damage.
The recall affects about 24,000 ESR HaloLock power banks sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 14. About 9,900 portable chargers were sold in Canada.
The lithium-ion battery in the recalled units can overheat and ignite, creating fire and burn hazards. Waymeet Limited, the Hong Kong-based distributor, has received nine reports of the batteries catching fire and exploding. N…
Dramatic Swings Predicted By Farmers’ Almanac In New 2025-26 Winter Forecast
Get ready to bundle up and dig out your snow boots, according to the newly released winter outlook.
The 2025–26 season is shaping up to be a rollercoaster of cold snaps, snowstorms, and dramatic temperature swings, Farmers’ Almanac says in its annual prediction.
The message is clear: winter is coming, and it’s not holding back. The 2025–26 outlook calls for a season marked by “chill, snow, repeat,” with widespread wintry weather and dramatic shifts expected across much of the US.
While winter officially begins with the solstice on Sunday, Dec. 21, the Almanac warns that cold and…
Trump's Newly Named Kennedy Center Honorees Include Sylvester Stallone, Kiss
Spotlights, surprises, and a dash of Trumpian flair lit up as President Donald Trump took center stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington to announce this year’s honoree lineup.
At around noontime on Wednesday, Aug. 13, the newly revealed recipients were revealed. They are:
Country music great George Strait, age 73;
Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone, age 79, best known for movie character “Rocky”;
Disco legend Gloria Gaynor, age 81;
Hard rock band Kiss,
Michael Crawford, age 83, the original Phantom from Broadway’s “The Phantom of the Opera."
In a characteristically candid moment, T…
New Poll Ranks Americans’ Most, Least Liked Public Figures
A fresh national survey reveals a dramatic divide in public perception, spotlighting which leaders Americans admire, and which ones they could do without.
Gallup’s latest poll, conducted from Monday, July 7 to Monday, July 21 and surveying 1,015 US adults, ranked 14 well-known US and international figures.
The results show a striking gap between those held in high regard and those who have fallen out of favor.
Topping the list for positive public image is Pope Leo XIV, who enjoys a favorable rating from 57 percent of Americans, with just 11 percent viewing him unfavorably.
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