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Every single Fire TV Stick is discounted in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale — get up to 43% off now
If there’s one thing you can depend on when an Amazon sales event rolls around it’s big discounts on the retailer’s own product range. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale hasn’t bucked that trend, and right now we’re seeing some of the best Amazon Fire TV Sticks discounts of 2025. The deals start from just $19, right now you can pick up…
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Multiple Tesla vehicles were set on fire in Las Vegas and Kansas City
A month of anti-Tesla dissent escalated this week with two reports of Teslas catching fire in Las Vegas and Kansas City. During a press conference, Deputy Fire Chief Jennifer Wyatt said the fire department was able to extinguish two Tesla vehicles before the batteries ignited. FBI Special Agent Spencer Evans also spoke at the press conference, saying the incident was…
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DOGE may be using an algorithm to fire federal workers – Computerworld
AutoRIF, developed by the Department of Defense more than 20 years ago, helps agencies manage workforce reductions. Wired reported that DOGE operatives have been editing its code, with updates made recently through a repository in the Office of Personnel Management’s GitHub, managed by Musk associates after Trump took office. However, a review of that GitHub site contained no “public” repositories.…
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Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport SUVs Recalled for Fire Risk
Vehicles Recalled• Volkswagen Atlas SUVs manufactured between June 16, 2023, and Dec. 12, 2024• Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUVs manufactured between June 16, 2023, and Dec. 9, 2024 The problem: If the engine cover is not properly reinstalled after a vehicle service, it could come into contact with a hot surface such as the exhaust or turbocharger. This could increase…
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Mozilla is under fire for its updated Firefox user agreement – Computerworld
Mozilla last week updated the Firefox user agreement — something that normally does not provoke strong reactions. This time, however, the changes led to a wave of criticism, because some of the wording can be interpreted as giving Mozilla free rein to do whatever it wants with users’ data. In particular, the following paragraph has raised user ire: “When you…
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How Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blankets Work on Grease Fires
Class A fire extinguishers target fires generated from wood, paper, and textiles. Class B fire extinguishers can extinguish fires fueled by oil, grease, and other flammable liquids or gases. Class C fire extinguishers work on fires involving live electrical equipment. ABC fire extinguishers work on all three types of fire and are the best for home use, including the kitchen,…
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What to Do If Your Car Catches Fire
Although they’re not all that common in the grand scheme of things and have decreased by 60 percent since 1980, vehicle fires are still a very real possibility. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 15 percent of fire deaths in 2023 (the most recent year for which data is available) were caused by vehicle fires. And with the…
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Here’s What You Should Do If Your Insurance Company Drops Your Fire (or Flood) Coverage
Currently Los Angeles County suffers from apocalyptic scenes of deadly, uncontained wildfires. Unfortunately, insurance doesn’t function like a gas or electric company; even in the face of disaster, insurers aren’t obligated to service your home. Instead, these companies can choose which properties they’re willing to insure based on their risk assessment models. This selective coverage has become increasingly common in…
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206,000 Honda Passport and Pilot SUVs Recalled to Fix Fire Risk
Vehicles recalled: 2023-2024 Honda Passport SUVs and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot SUVs. The problem: On some vehicles, the fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may not be properly connected. The fix: Honda dealerships will inspect and, if necessary, reconnect the parts. How to contact the manufacturer: Owners can go to recalls.honda.com or call 888-234-2138. NHTSA campaign number: NHTSA has…
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Skil Power Equipment Batteries Recalled for Fire, Burn Hazards
The recall: About 63,000 40-volt 5.0Ah Skil lithium-ion batteries with the model number BY8708-00. All of the recalled batteries were made before May 1, 2021. The words “SKIL” and “PWRCORE 40” are printed on the batteries, though not all batteries with this design are impacted. A full list of recalled batteries and specific date codes is in the CPSC release. The…
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